National 5 Latin
Course Specification (03/06/2026)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Session 2026-27 onwards
- National 5 Latin course specification June 2026
Session 2025-26
- National 5 Latin course specification June 2020
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Session 2026-27 onwards
Session 2025-26
- National 5 Latin Literary Appreciation specimen question paper June 2020
- National 5 Latin Translating specimen question paper September 2017
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Understanding Standards (19/11/2025)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Webinar (recording)
Course Assessment 19 november 2024
Revisions to course assessment from session 2017-18
Audio Presentation
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (09/10/2025)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2025 National 5 Latin course report October 2025
- 2024 National 5 Latin course report September 2024
- 2023 National 5 Latin course report October 2023