Latin This syllabus covers teaching and learning in Latin for the first, second and third years in post-primary school. It is assessed by examination at the end of third year at Ordinary and Higher Levels. Note: A revised specification that combines the current junior cycle subjects of Latin, Ancient Greek and Classical Studies into a single subject called Classics will be taken by first year students from September 2019. The new junior cycle classics specification is available here. Latin Syllabus Teacher guidelines