Workshop: Enrichment For National Latin Exam (NLE)

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Enrichment for National Latin Exam (NLE)

Have you ever wondered how so many scientific names come from Latin? Did the Romans know science and engineering? Yes! The word "science" comes from "SCIENTIA" the Latin word for "knowledge."

This is a 15-hour Latin course with a focus on preparation for the National Latin Exam (NLE) for those currently in grades 4-9. The course should be repeated for best results on the exam. Some classes may be offered both online and in-person to accommodate holidays and family travel plans.

The National Latin Exam is a measure of success that looks good on school and college applications and may lead to scholarships. This course will cover all the major concepts that will be on the NLE, provide practice material and techniques for scoring high, and help students gain confidence.

This course will increase your student’s chances of scoring high and getting a certificate or award medal on the National Latin Exam. In the past three years we have had 5 perfect scores and 8 gold or silver medals.

Which National Exam Should You Prepare For?

A student who is new to Latin should sign up for the INTRO level and take the INTRODUCTION TO LATIN EXAM.
A student who has had previous Latin classes should sign up for the BEGINNING level and take the BEGINNING LATIN EXAM.
A student who has already taken the INTRO and BEGINNING level exams could take the INTERMEDIATE LATIN EXAM.

Latin Enrichment Curriculum (for both levels)

- Latin Grammar - nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, enclitics, interjections, and verbs.
- English Grammar - reinforcement of English syntax and comparison with that of Latin.
- Roots and Derivations - how so much of English vocabulary comes from Greek and Latin.
- Geography - important locations in the Roman world around the time of Caesar
- History - major cultures, eras, kings, heroes, dictators, emperors, etc.
- Mythology - Olympian deities and myths of the Greeks and Romans, etc.
- STEM in Antiquity - Science and engineering marvels of the Greek and Roman world including architecture, building materials, public water supplies, tools, weapons, etc.
- Roman Life - city of Rome, culture, housing, clothing, family life, education, etc.
- Latin in Everyday Use - thematic vocabulary, oral Latin, derivatives, expressions, abbreviations used in everyday English.

Your Latin Instructor

The instructor, Bob Phinney, has taught classical Latin for 44 years and has taught many exam prep classes to hundreds of students.

Bob taught at a private K-12 school in Brookline for 38 years before retiring and starting New England Sci-Tech in 2018. He is a graduate of Harvard where he studied architecture, art, and science. He got a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification at Clark, holds a Level II archery certification, has an FCC Amateur Extra radio class license, and is a Volunteer Examiner (VE) for FCC radio license exams. Bob was director of IT at his K-12 school for 23 years, director of a summer science day camp for 21 years, and director of a Maine summer camp for 5 years. Bob’s primary academic subject for 38 years was classical Latin language, but he has also taught photography, algebra, English, chemistry, graphic design, woodworking, electronics, radio license courses, astronomy, model rocketry, and archery.

Current courses offered

12-week workshops $198, (Members $144). 6-week workshops $99, (Members $72)

SPRING TERM - April, May, June (12 weeks) (Beginning to prep for the 2025 exams)

IN-PERSON CLASSES
Prep for ADV/Level II National Latin Exam, 12 Sundays, Apr 6 to June 12, 11-12:30. (Some classes may be taught over Zoom to accommodate holidays and family travel plans.)
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 12 Sundays, Apr 6 to June 12, 11-12:30. (Some classes may be taught over Zoom to accommodate holidays and family travel plans.)

REMOTE CLASSES BY ZOOM
Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Apr 7 to June 23, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Apr 7 to June 23, 5:30-6:30 PM.
Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Apr 7 to June 23, 6:30-7:30 PM.
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Apr 7 to June 23, 7:30-8:30 PM.

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

SUMMER TERM - July, August (6 weeks)

IN-PERSON CLASSES
Prep for ADV/Level II National Latin Exam, 6 Sundays, July 13 to Aug 17, 11-12:30. (Some classes may be taught over Zoom to accommodate holidays and family travel plans.)
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 6 Sundays, July 13 to Aug 17, 11-12:30. (Some classes may be taught over Zoom to accommodate holidays and family travel plans.)

REMOTE CLASSES BY ZOOM
Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 6 Mondays, July 14 to Aug 18, 4:30-5:30 PM.
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 6 Mondays, July 14 to Aug 18, 5:30-6:30 PM.
Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 6 Mondays, July 14 to Aug 18, 6:30-7:30 PM.
Prep for INT/BEG National Latin Exam, 6 Mondays, July 14 to Aug 18, 7:30-8:30 PM.

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 10:00-11:30 AM.

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.

FALL TERM - September, October, November (10 weeks)

Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 4:00-5:00 PM.

Prep for INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 5:00-6:00 PM.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Sept 9 to Nov 25, 6:00-7:00 PM.

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Sept 8 to Nov 24, 10:00-11:30 AM.

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Sept 8 to Nov 24, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.

WINTER TERM - December, January, February

Prep for Pegasus National Mythology Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 4:00-5:00 PM.

Prep for INTRO National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 5:00-6:00 PM.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 12 Mondays, Dec 2 to Feb 17, 6:00-7:00 PM.

Take a Latin course AND Pegasus Mythology together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 10:00-11:30 AM.

- - - - Overlap 11:00-11:30 AM is for both classes to do mythology, history, culture, geography.

Prep for INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM.

EXAM TIME

The 2026 National Latin Exam will be given at New England Sci-Tech on Sunday, March 8, at 11:00 am Eastern Time both in person and electronically over Zoom.

The 2026 Pegasus Mythology Exam will be given at New England Sci-Tech on Sunday, March 1, at 11:00 am Eastern Time both in person and electronically over Zoom.

Please be aware of our Cancellation and Refund Policies. For questions, e-mail bobphinney at nescitech.org or call 508-720-4179.