Introductory Level Table of Contents
Introductory Level Sample
Intermediate Reading Comprehension Level Sample
The NLE renamed its exams. Updated levels:
- Introductory Latin Exam (same name)
- Beginning Latin Exam (formerly Level 1)
- Intermediate Latin Exam (formerly Level 2)
- Intermediate Latin Reading Comprehension Exam (formerly Level 3)
See nle.com for more information.
The National Latin Exam provides an opportunity for students to compare their Latin knowledge with students across the nation. Nearly 150,000 students take this exam annually. Our NLE Student Guides include the vocabulary, grammar, and syntax, as well as the Roman culture, history, mythology, and geography commonly found on these exams. Guides are broken down for each level, beginning with the Introduction level of the NLE. Our NLE guides, paired with previous exams you can download from the NLE website, make a great preparation for student success on the National Latin Exam.
The National Latin Exam is a trademark of the ACL/NJCL National Latin Exam (www.nle.org). This study guide is not endorsed by the National Latin Exam.
Below is which National Latin Exam to take first. In subsequent years, take the next level: Intro, Beginning Latin Exam (formerly Latin I), Intermediate Latin Exam (formerly Latin II)
| THIRD FORM LATIN | FOURTH FORM LATIN | HENLE I | HENLE I UNITS 6-14 | |
| Grade 6 | Intro Level | Intro Level | ||
| Grade 7 | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam | Intro Level | Intro Level |
| Grade 8 | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam | Intro Level | Intro Level |
| Grade 9 | Beginning Latin Exam | Beginning or Intermediate Latin Exam | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam |
| Grade 10 | Beginning Latin Exam | Beginning or Intermediate Latin Exam | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam |
| Grade 11 | Beginning Latin Exam | Beginning or Intermediate Latin Exam | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam |
| Grade 12 | Beginning Latin Exam | Beginning or Intermediate Latin Exam | Intro Level | Beginning Latin Exam |
*Level I Guide contains all Introduction and Level I materials.
**Level II Guide contains all Introduction, Level I, and Level II materials.