Advanced 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.
2022 revision support for learners (Mar 2022)
We have updated this document to provide information on the modifications made to course assessments (coursework and exams) at the start of academic year 2021-22.
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).
- Advanced Higher Latin Literary Appreciation Specimen Question Paper
August 2019 - Advanced Higher Latin Translating Specimen Question Paper
March 2021
Coursework (13/12/2021)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework Assessment Task for Advanced Higher Latin
October 2020 - Dissertation Guidance for Advanced Higher Latin
October 2020 - Instructions for Submitting Advanced Higher Latin Project
November 2018 - Advanced Higher Latin Project Template
November 2018
Flyleafs
Understanding Standards
Additional resources session 2021-22
New - new materials not previously published
Updated - published in 2020/21 but amended for 2021/22
Carried forward - published in 2020/21 carried forward to 2021/22
Carried forward - Video presentation - Project dissertation
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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
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on the SQA Secure Site. You can access these through your SQA Coordinator.
Course assessment overview
Webinar (recording) 25 02 2020
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- Webinar FAQs 25 02 2020 (76 KB)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports
Course Reports
- 2016 Advanced Higher Latin Course Report September 2016
- 2017 Advanced Higher Latin Course Report October 2017
- 2019 Advanced Higher Latin Course Report September 2019
- 2018 Advanced Higher Latin Course Report September 2018
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.
Verification Reports
- Latin Verification Key Messages Round 1
March 2017
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330