Dear Parents,
If you are interested in having your students take the National Latin Exam this year, please contact me ASAP with your:
- student name(s),
- grade level(s), and
- desired Latin exam level(s).
Please note the date change to Thursday.
Details:
- Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020
- Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location: Hillsboro, exact location TBA
- The exact fee will depend on the number of students taking the test. I estimate $8-$14 per student.
- Open to students from registered group member families.
What is the NLE?
The National Latin Exam, sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, is a 40-question, multiple-choice test with a time limit of 45 minutes, offered to students on seven levels: Introduction to Latin, Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, Latin III/IV Prose, Latin III/IV Poetry, and Latin V/VI+. These exams are not based on any specific textbook series.
The philosophy of the National Latin Exam is predicated on providing every Latin student the opportunity to experience a sense of personal accomplishment and success in his or her study of the Latin language and culture. This opportunity exists for all students since, in the National Latin Exam, they are not competing with their fellow students on a comparative basis, but are evaluated solely on their own performance on the exam.
Why take the NLE?
The basic purposes of the NLE are to promote the study of Latin and to encourage the individual student.
The National Latin Exam is now on the Advisory List of National Contests and Activities. This makes the NLE a good item to add to your student's transcript or college applications.
And since the exam itself is the only "extra," it's a pretty low-impact activity.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Blessings,
Suchi
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