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Classical Greek

A-Level Classical Greek (OCR H444) — the sole provider; unseen translation, prose composition or comprehension, and prose and verse literature.

Editorially reviewed26 July 2026·A-Levels
10Topic nodes
2Pathways and specifications
1Nations and regions
2Public references

Contents

  1. 01Overview
  2. 02Complete topic map
  3. 03Where this subject applies
  4. 04Official sources
  5. 05In-depth guides

01 · Overview

Classical Greek

A-Level Classical Greek (OCR H444) — the sole provider; unseen translation, prose composition or comprehension, and prose and verse literature.

Subject guide
A-Levels
Topics mapped
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02 · Complete topic map

Complete topic map

Every topic recorded for this subject in the curriculum is reproduced below in its full hierarchy. The descriptions reflect the mapped scope without implying additional exam rules.

  1. 01

    Accidence and syntax

    The full Greek grammatical system underpinning every component.

  2. 02

    Vocabulary and linguistic range

    Building vocabulary and structures through wider reading.

  3. 03

    Unseen prose translation (Xenophon)

    Translating an unseen prose passage (from Xenophon) into English.

  4. 04

    Unseen verse translation and scansion

    Translating an unseen verse passage from the current cycle and scanning verse.

  5. 05

    Prose composition or comprehension

    Either English-into-Greek composition or comprehension, translation and grammar on an unseen passage.

  6. 06

    Prose literature: Group 1 set text

    In-depth study of one Group 1 prose set text from the current cycle: translation and literary analysis.

  7. 07

    Prose literature: Group 2 set text

    In-depth study of one Group 2 prose set text from the current cycle, with linked English reading.

  8. 08

    Verse literature: Group 3 set text

    In-depth study of one Group 3 verse set text from the current cycle: translation, scansion and appreciation.

  9. 09

    Verse literature: Group 4 set text

    In-depth study of one Group 4 verse set text from the current cycle.

  10. 10

    Greek literary and cultural context

    The social, historical, cultural and literary context of the set-text authors and their audiences.

03 · Where this subject applies

Where this subject applies

These pathways and regions are explicitly connected to the subject in the curriculum.

Pathways and specifications

01

AS-Level

Advanced Subsidiary — the first year of A-Level study (standalone or first half of the full A-Level).

02

A-Level (A2)

The full Advanced Level — AS content plus the second-year A2 content.

Nations and regions

All registered regions

01United KingdomA-Levels are regulated by Ofqual (England), Qualifications Wales, and CCEA (NI). Specifications are published by the awarding bodies (AQA, OCR, Pearson Edexcel, WJEC/Eduqas, CCEA) against DfE subject content. JCQ coordinates assessment.GB

04 · Official sources

Official sources

The public sources below are referenced directly by this subject or by one of its topics.

This editorial selection points to the relevant official bodies. Always confirm current requirements, dates and amendments with your school or college and the appropriate awarding organisation.

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Public references

S·01Ofqual-regulated awarding bodies (AQA, OCR, Pearson, WJEC/Eduqas, CCEA)Awarding-body A-Level specifications & assessment objectivesOpen source↗S·02OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA)OCR GCE AS and A-level specificationsOpen source↗

05 · In-depth guides

In-depth guides

G·01Your A-Level revision plan: an 8-week methodA realistic eight-week A-Level revision plan: an honest audit first, then subjects in rotation with active recall, and full past papers on the clock to finish.8 min read→G·02How do A-Levels work? Papers, grading and results explainedExam boards and specifications, AS and A2, assessment objectives, A* to E grading and where results come from: how A-Levels fit together — without the myths.7 min read→

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