Higher Latin
Course Specification
Explains the structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Latin Course Specification
July 2018
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Specimen Question Papers
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
- Higher Latin Literary Appreciation Specimen Question Paper
September 2018 - Higher Latin Translating Specimen Question Paper
September 2018
Understanding Standards
Please note: For session 2021-22 there are modifications to this course. Understanding Standards materials should therefore be viewed along with the National Course modification summary available in the Course information 2021-22 section.
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Latin course assessment overview
Video overview of course assessment from session 2018-19
- Download webinar (89.87 MB)
- Overview of Course Assessment Presentation with audio May 2018 (18 minutes) (18.87 MB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards material are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
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
- 2016 Higher Latin Course Report September 2016
- 2017 Higher Latin Course Report November 2017
- 2019 Higher Latin Course Report October 2019
- 2018 Higher Latin Course Report September 2018
- Latin: Quality Assurance - external verification
2021 Key Messages
The Alternative Certification Model included a national quality assurance activity, carried out in May 2021.
This report provides information on any common themes and key points from the evidence submitted.
- Higher Latin 2020-21 key messages
June 2021
Verification Reports
- Latin Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017 - 2019 Higher Latin Course Report
October 2019 - 2018 Higher Latin Course Report
September 2018
CPD
Additional CPD support
Where any particular areas of concern are identified, which are not addressed by our Understanding Standards events or support materials, we will offer free continuing professional development (CPD) training, subject to request. CPD support is subject-specific and can be tailored to cover one or more qualification level. To find out more about this service visit our CPD page.