A Level Latin

The key to rich and influential literature and a range of modern languages.

Historical context and Roman ideas and values are studied as part of the background to literature and language. 

You will learn to think logically and analytically about language and literature, and you will develop a critical approach to ideas of Roman society and compare them with those current today.

There are opportunities for developing research and presentation skills, as well as trips to conferences, plays and, in some years, to Rome. The work is challenging but rewarding. Some students have gone on to study Classics at universities, including Oxford and Cambridge, others have chosen to study Medicine, Law or modern languages. 

Latin A level is now offered by few state schools and colleges; it is a relatively rare qualification valued by universities and employers alike

''Latin has been my favourite subject at Hills as the content is fascinating and beautiful, both literature and language, and the teachers are extremely supportive.” AUDREY, Latin student.