Workshop: National Latin Exam Prep (NLE) - New England Sci-Tech Inc

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National Latin Exam Prep (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 Zoom Courses Offered

SPRING: 8 Mondays, May 5, 12, 19, 26, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, by ZOOM, $98, (Members $88)

4:30-5:30 PM - National Greek Mythology Exam Prep.
5:30-6:30 PM - National Latin Exam Prep.
6:30-7:30 PM - National Greek Mythology Exam Prep.
7:30-8:30 PM - National Latin Exam Prep.
Take a Latin prep AND Mythology prep together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

SUMMER: 8 Mondays, Jun 30, Jul 7, 14, 21, 28, Aug 4, 11, 18, by ZOOM, $98, (Members $88)

4:30-5:30 PM - National Greek Mythology Exam Prep.
5:30-6:30 PM - National Latin Exam Prep.
6:30-7:30 PM - National Greek Mythology Exam Prep.
7:30-8:30 PM - National Latin Exam Prep.
Take a Latin prep AND Mythology prep together and take 50% off Pegasus with code "pegasus50" during checkout.

FALL A: 8 Mondays, Sep 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, by ZOOM, $98, (Members $88)

FALL B: 8 Mondays, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1, 8, 22, 29, by ZOOM, $98, (Members $88)

EXAM TIME

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

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

IN-PERSON CLASSES ON SUNDAYS

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

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

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Jun 2 to Aug 18, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

Prep for BEGINNING National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 10:00-11:30 AM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

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

Prep for the INTRO National Latin Exam, 10 Sundays, Dec 8 to Mar 2, 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, HYBRID, $198, (Members $144).

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