Latin and Greek at A level Latin and Greek are offered as separate A-Level subjects: both subjects require the appropriate GCSE qualification. All pupils, whether they have done the two-year GCSE or the quick “Latin and Greek” option, are very welcome on the course and the linear nature of the A-Level gives ample time to catch up and revise any unfamiliar GCSE material. Why should I choose Latin and/or Greek? • In short, because you want to find out about the history, literature, politics, philosophy and overall culture of ancient Greece or Rome through the eyes and words of those who lived at the time. • In addition, you will get the time and opportunity to revisit, absorb and sharpen your knowledge of Latin and/or Greek. If you liked the linguistic elements of the course at GCSE and want to have the space to learn more, then this is the course for you. • You also learn about the Classical heritage and how it has affected our modern-day world – what Roman oratory techniques are still used today to captivate an audience? What opinions did the Greeks and Romans have on justice, the soul or love and how have they shaped philosophers since? What did ancient authors have to say on the range of human emotions and psyche and just how true are their ideas today? • You get taught in small classes by several teachers – we have a department of six teachers who all teach Latin, with four of us teaching Greek too. In each year of the A-Level course, you would have up to four teachers to teach you and so you get a chance to experience different teaching and learning styles. Furthermore, due to the usually small sets, we can offer individual and personalised feedback on a much more regular basis. • Success rate at studying at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities – several pupils every year apply successfully to top universities to read Classics (with both languages), Classics (with one language), Latin or Greek with a modern language, Latin, Latin with English Literature etc. • It is unusual – not many people study either of these subjects as they are not offered the opportunity at school. In any event, it does mean that it is eye-catching on any CV.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | City of London |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender of School | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,635 |
| Address | 107 Queen Victoria Street, London, EC4V 3AL |
Latin and Greek at A level Latin and Greek are offered as separate A-Level subjects: both subjects require the appropriate GCSE qualification. All pupils, whether they have done the two-year GCSE or the quick “Latin and Greek” option, are very welcome on the course and the linear nature of the A-Level gives ample time to catch up and revise any unfamiliar GCSE material. Why should I choose Latin and/or Greek? • In short, because you want to find out about the history, literature, politics, philosophy and overall culture of ancient Greece or Rome through the eyes and words of those who lived at the time. • In addition, you will get the time and opportunity to revisit, absorb and sharpen your knowledge of Latin and/or Greek. If you liked the linguistic elements of the course at GCSE and want to have the space to learn more, then this is the course for you. • You also learn about the Classical heritage and how it has affected our modern-day world – what Roman oratory techniques are still used today to captivate an audience? What opinions did the Greeks and Romans have on justice, the soul or love and how have they shaped philosophers since? What did ancient authors have to say on the range of human emotions and psyche and just how true are their ideas today? • You get taught in small classes by several teachers – we have a department of six teachers who all teach Latin, with four of us teaching Greek too. In each year of the A-Level course, you would have up to four teachers to teach you and so you get a chance to experience different teaching and learning styles. Furthermore, due to the usually small sets, we can offer individual and personalised feedback on a much more regular basis. • Success rate at studying at Oxbridge and Russell Group universities – several pupils every year apply successfully to top universities to read Classics (with both languages), Classics (with one language), Latin or Greek with a modern language, Latin, Latin with English Literature etc. • It is unusual – not many people study either of these subjects as they are not offered the opportunity at school. In any event, it does mean that it is eye-catching on any CV.
A pupil should have at least a 7/A grade at GCSE to take the subject at A Level, even though in some subject areas, an 8 or 9 at GCSE is a stronger indicator of subsequent success at A-Level.
