Leaving Certificate Latin is mainly concerned with the study of the Latin language, the reading of a selection of Classical Latin authors and the study of Roman History, Art and Literature.
Leaving Certificate Latin may be taken at either Higher or Ordinary level. Ordinary level students are not required to read as many Latin authors for the unprescribed section of the course.
The course comprises the following sections:Composition (translation into Latin) or Comprehension (answering questions in English or Irish about a passage of Latin).
Unprescribed Translation.Prescribed TranslationGrammarRoman History, Art, Architecture and Literature
Assessment is by a terminal examination paper examination. There are separate papers for Ordinary level and Higher level.
The syllabus for Junior Certificate Latin is currently under review by NCCA.
Leaving Certificate Latin Syllabus (Ordinary level and Higher level)
Senior Cycle Latin Indicative Vocabulary List (October 2009)
Siollabas Laidine (Gnáthleibhéal agus Ardleibhéal)
AT Laidin Gluais Shonraithe 01-12-08.pdf (size 101.2 KB)
State Examinations CommissionDepartment of Education and ScienceClassical Association of Ireland-TeachersJoint Association of Classical Teachers