Overview
Latin is a classical language belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European languages. The Latin alphabet is derived from the Etruscan and Greek alphabets, and ultimately from the Phoenician alphabet. Latin was originally spoken in the area around Rome, known as Latium.
- Apply Apply for 2026-2028
- Enquire For 2027 and beyond
- Duration 2 Semesters
- Hours per week Live lessons are 2 periods per week and self-paced is 4-6 hours
- Fees View fees
- Department Languages
Unit focus areas
Latin Unit 1 – Reading Latin
Latin Unit 2 – Reading original Latin, including poetry
*subject to availability
Pre-requisites
Students wishing to undertake Units 1 and 2 must have successfully completed Year 9 or 10 Latin (or equivalent).
Assessments
For Units 1 and 2 students complete a range of outcomes and classwork throughout each semester. There will also be an examination at the end of the academic year.
Study VCE Latin Units 1 and 2 after-hours
Designed for students whose schools do not offer Latin, this single-subject pathway allows you to remain enrolled at your current school while expanding your VCE subject options. Develop your ability to read and interpret Latin through the study of original texts, including prose and poetry, while strengthening your understanding of language, literature and the ancient world. Along the way, students build valuable analytical, interpretation and communication skills.
Enrolments and assessments
Some important information regarding enrolments and assessments.
Using the Victorian Assessment Software System (VASS), a student is enroled in each of their subjects with both (a) a home school and (b) an assessing school. For more information about enrolments and assessments and what needs to be completed please click the button below to read further information
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