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ELEMENTARY & MIDDLE LEVEL
CANE WRITING CONTEST Open to middle and secondary Latin students in New England. Students write an original essay, short story, poem or drama based on a set theme. There are several certificates and awards available.
NATIONAL LATIN EXAM Official homepage for the NLE. Included are syllabi, sample tests, information about awards and scholarships. Of particular interest on this site is the Forum Romanum, a series of DVDs which present news from the ancient world “as it happens” in Latin. View online samples in Quicktime format online and get information about supplementary Forum Romanum materials.
SECONDARY LEVEL
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COLLEGE BOARD Official homepage for the Advanced Placement examination board. Get information on the AP Latin Literature or AP Latin Vergil courses.
BERNICE L. FOX CLASSICS WRITING CONTEST Established in 1985 in by the Classics Department of Monmouth College in order to honor longtime professor Bernice L. Fox. Open to full-time high school students. A $250 prize is awarded to the best entry written in English on a specified theme. A student entry may be an essay, short story, play, poem or other original written work.
CANE WRITING CONTEST Open to middle and secondary Latin students in New England. Students write an original essay, short story, poem or drama based on a set theme. There are several certificates and awards available.
CERTAMEN IN CONCORDIAM EUROPAE REGIONUM OMNIUM This is a contest for 6th form students (somewhat equivalent to the junior/senior level in American secondary schools) involving a passage for translation from Latin and a cultural theme. There are 3 centers in Europe for this contest -- Malvern St. James School in Worcestershire as well as one each in Germany and France.
KET NLE STUDY PREPARATION An online study guide to help students prepare for the NLE brought to you by Kentucky Education TV Distance Learning.
LATIN/GREEK INSTITUTE Offered by Brooklyn College and the Graduate and University Center of the City University of New York. Provides intensive, total immersion in the ancient Classical languages for motivated high school and undergraduate students as well as graduate students. Covers one week’s worth of material per day.
NATIONAL GREEK EXAM Sponsored by the American Classical League, the NGE focuses on Attic and Homeric Greek. Find out when the next testing date is here as well as information on getting sample exams.
NATIONAL BIBLICAL GREEK EXAM For students, instructors, school administrators and church officials. Find learning resources. Learn about the exam process and format. See what types of questions are asked on the exam and take a sample test.
NATIONAL LATIN EXAM Official homepage for the NLE. Included are syllabi, sample tests, information about awards and scholarships. Of particular interest on this site is the Forum Romanum, a series of DVDs which present news from the ancient world “as it happens” in Latin. View online samples in Quicktime format online and get information about supplementary Forum Romanum materials.
NEW YORK STATE REGENTS LATIN EXAM Study materials for the NYS Regents Latin exam.
SAT II SUBJECT EXAM IN LATIN Administered by the College Board, the SAT II Latin test is intended to assess Latin language reading ability. Visit the site in order to find out how to prepare as well as view sample test questions
UNOFFICIAL AP LATIN PREPARATION An unofficial site which provides additional information and resources information that may be helpful to those teaching the AP Latin curriculum.
VIRGINIA GOVERNOR’S LATIN ACADEMY A summer program for Virginia Latin students which provides the opportunity for uninterrupted enrichment study. Held on a university campus during the summer, students participate in Olympic games, sports, film, music, dance, cultural activities all centered around themes having to do with the ancient world. Students must be from Virginia and selection is by nomination.
TEACHER EXAMS
GACE Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators. Click on test designs and framework for information about the Latin assessment.
LATIN EXCET PREPARATION Important information for those studying for the Latin examination for certification of educators in Texas. General help and tips as well as specific help on grammar and meter, culture, and practice exams.
PROFICIENCY TESTING The School of Continuing and Professional Studies at New York University offers a proficiency exam in Latin.