Latin

Latin is an amazing subject and in Latin lessons at AESG we not only study the Latin language which is fascinating and helps us with grammar and English and other foreign languages, but we also learn about the Romans and how they lived, Roman Britain, Ancient Egypt, Ancient Greece and much more. As we progress in Latin we read works by Roman authors and appreciate the lasting influence of Classical Literature.

Our girls have achieved excellent results at both GCSE and A Level.
100% of girls achieved grades A*-C for their GCSE in Latin (2011)
100% of girls achieved grades A*-C in A Level Latin. (2011)

Girls who have studied Latin at AESG have gone on to top universities such as Oxford and Durham. Latin helps you to stand out from the crowd; it shows that you have excellent cognitive skills and the ability to use logic as well as a good memory. The study of Latin is an excellent preparation for any career or higher education course and enhances your CV or UCAS form.

In Years 10 and 11:
Latin at Key Stage 4 is taught using the Cambridge Latin Course which, at this level focuses on the Romans in Britain. Latin Literature is taught as well as Latin Language and the girls study for the WJEC Latin qualifications which give them the opportunity to take an optional unit in Roman Civilisation.