Latin
13+
Latin, Greek, both even? Fostering an interest in the Greeks and Romans is one thing but navigating through the 13 plus syllabus of grammar, syntax and vocabulary can be a headache without some support and guidance. There are three possible levels for Classics at Common Entrance, as well as a more specialised scholarship level. Children who have studied for longer and feel more confident are stretched whilst those with less depth of learning are assessed separately. Our tutors ensure that children reach their level of potential. If there are gaps in knowledge for whatever reason, our specialists can fast track children who wish to take the higher tier papers. Tutors are also experienced in preparing children for Scholarship exams and school specific Classics awards.
GCSE
Latin is an extremely highly-regarded GCSE and one that still catches the eyes of university admissions tutors. Whether subsequent studies lead candidates into the Arts or the Sciences, anyone who has studied Latin to the age of 16 will be able to testify how useful a knowledge of this beautiful language has been to them, whatever their experiences of learning it at school might have been! Although the exam specifications are refreshing in that they do not tend to change hugely from year to year (the advantage to studying a dead language) some of the more challenging grammar points can be difficult to master in a large class working through them at pace.
Our tutors know that, without an extremely strong and confident knowledge of the basic rules of grammar and syntax in Latin, it can be hard to comprehend, let alone master, some of the trickier concepts introduced at GCSE. For this reason, we quickly find the point at which candidates lost their confidence and, using a carefully selected library of online textbooks and interactive resources, we introduce and practise each new concept at a pace that suits the individual learner. Much of our Latin teaching makes explicit the connections between Latin and many European Modern Languages, including English, and this is often a lifeline for those struggling with the retention of vocabulary. Our tutors are conversant with the OCR, Cambridge iGCSE and Eduqas (WJEC) examination specifications and can support whatever literature option a candidate’s school has chosen for them.