The 2026 Exams and Answer Keys are now posted! Awards are going out via mail.
N.B.: Perfect paper certificates come out later because they are hand-lettered and will ship separately. Book awards will also ship separately.
Students eligible to apply for the Maureen O'Donnell Scholarship will be contacted with application information by the NLE Office.
FEB 20, 2026
Last Day of Registration
for NLE
FEB 23 2026
Testing Window Opens for the
NLE
MAR 13 2026
Testing Window Closes for 2026
NLE
Late March
Cut Scores for 2026 NLE will be posted
Early April
Results and Awards will be mailed
Are you interested in joining the National Latin Exam's team of dedicated Classicists? We will be interviewing for several positions-- see links below for more information. Apply by 4/30!
Writing and Steering Committee
This is a major time commitment for those who love the NLE and want to help produce the best exams possible! More information and the application here: https://forms.gle/EzNNaEbvfWDvYpb49
Consultant and other Committees:
These are smaller time commitments but still important work! More information and application here:
https://forms.gle/SFGQZQ8z3ekgk3Z78
Please reach out to natlatinexam@gmail.com if you have questions!
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