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NLE Syllabi

The syllabi provided are designed to give the Latin teacher a general overview of content included in each level of the National Latin Exam. It is not intended to serve as a total curriculum for any level. The syllabi are available to view in your web browser.

Key Points

  • Since the exam is given during the first week in March, the syllabus is not designed to serve as a curriculum for a full year's work.
  • In general, the exam is designed to test comprehension of Latin rather than the production of forms.
  • With the exception of those taking the Level V-VI exam, students are not required to name grammatical constructions.
  • Any level may contain questions based on the content of a lower level.

The National Latin Exam Committee reserves the right to add to and/or delete from this syllabus at any time.