INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LATIN | FROM GRADED READERS TO AUTHENTIC TEXTS
Bridge the Gap Between Grammar and Classical Literature
Acquire advanced syntax and reading stamina intuitively through Active Philology. Built around the final chapters of Hans Ørberg’s Familia Romana and the advanced Roma Aeterna (LLPSI), this program is for university students, PhD candidates, scholars, and dedicated adult learners ready to transition from adapted pedagogical material to reading and discussing unadapted primary sources directly in Latin.
Familia Romana & Roma Aeterna (LLPSI)
Small Groups
Live Biweekly Classes (12 Weeks)
Sept 28, 2026
Select Your Level & Enroll
Payment Plan Available*
*Available for US customers only-
This intermediate course transitions students from descriptive narrative to discursive prose, mastering the subjunctive mood, indirect commands, and complex syntactic frameworks. Participants engage with classical mythology and socio-cultural debates to achieve advanced structural fluency.
This intermediate course transitions students from descriptive narrative to discursive prose, mastering the subjunctive mood, indirect commands, and complex syntactic frameworks. Participants engage with classical mythology and socio-cultural debates to achieve advanced structural fluency.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
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This advanced intermediate course guides students through the complete Latin subjunctive system, conditional clauses, and the structures of classical verse. Participants interact with unadapted poetry and historical grammar, translating structural knowledge into a natural reading experience.
This advanced intermediate course guides students through the complete Latin subjunctive system, conditional clauses, and the structures of classical verse. Participants interact with unadapted poetry and historical grammar, translating structural knowledge into a natural reading experience.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
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This advanced course introduces students to Roman historiography and epic narrative through the transition to Roma Aeterna. Participants explore the structural landscape of the ancient city, the fall of Troy, and the foundational legends of the Latin tradition using advanced syntax and initial unadapted poetic verses.
This advanced course introduces students to Roman historiography and epic narrative through the transition to Rōma Aeterna. Participants explore the structural landscape of the ancient city, the fall of Troy, and the foundational legends of the Latin tradition using advanced syntax and initial unadapted poetic verses.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
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This advanced course transitions students from adapted continuous reading to unadapted classical prose and verse, mastering periodic sentence structures, indirect discourse (oratio obliqua), and elegiac metrics. Participants engage with the foundational historiography of Livy and the mythological poetry of Ovid to achieve native-level reading stamina.
This advanced course transitions students from adapted continuous reading to unadapted classical prose and verse, mastering periodic sentence structures, indirect discourse (oratio obliqua), and elegiac metrics. Participants engage with the foundational historiography of Livy and the mythological poetry of Ovid to achieve native-level reading stamina.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
Active Philology
Learn to read and discuss original works of Latin literature fluently and naturally.
“Reading authors is the primary path to acquiring language, but active use is the key that unlocks their true meaning without endless delay.”
Traditional grammar-translation courses often leave students stranded after the basics, struggling to piece together complex classical texts like static puzzles.
Our intermediate and advanced approach matches the full academic depth of classical philology while building the endurance needed for real literature.
Grounded in the humanist traditions of the Renaissance and backed by modern Second Language Acquisition (SLA) research, our methodology continues to integrate Comprehensible Input (CI), Inductive-Analytic Learning, and the simultaneous development of all four linguistic competencies (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).
By immersing you in authentic historical prose, poetic rhythms, and complex syntax (such as the subjunctive mood, indirect discourse, and ablative absolutes), active practice trains your brain to process advanced structures automatically. You do not sacrifice grammatical exactness—you internalize it intuitively, building the precise foundation required to read unadapted classical authors with speed, accuracy, and deep literary appreciation, ultimately preparing you to participate in our advanced seminars where these texts are discussed entirely in Latin.
3 Pillars of Our Advanced Latin Pedagogy:
Absorbing complex Latin naturally is the most direct path to reading authentic literature and enjoying it as Latin readers used to in the past.
Contextual Immersion via LLPSI: Learn advanced grammar structures within rich narrative, historical, and mythological contexts, ensuring immediate recognition of complex periodic sentences rather than manual decoding.
Interactive Class Reinforcement: While text materials provide comprehensible input, our live classes transition into analytical discussions, providing spoken practice, listening comprehension, and immediate instructor feedback in the target language.
Intuitive Comprehension of Classical Texts: Eliminate the habit of word-by-word mental translation back into English. Build the reading stamina required to step confidently into our seminars, reading and debating primary sources directly in Latin.
“We don’t learn Latin to talk about everyday trivia—we learn it to read the greatest works ever written.”
Realistic Milestones
Level 3: Complex Syntax - Familia Romana XIX - XXVII:
Expanded indicative system, non-finite verb forms (participles, infinitives, supines, and gerunds), and deponent verbs. Introduction to the subjunctive mood through expressions of purpose and commands.
Level 4: Advanced Syntax & Authentic Literature - Familia Romana XXVIII - XXXV:
The complete subjunctive framework, conditional clauses, gerundives, and the rhythmic rules of Latin poetry. Transition to authentic, unadapted poems and historical grammatical treatises.
Level 5: Roman History & The Foundations of Epic Prose - Roma aeterna XXXVI–XL:
Entry into historical Latin prose and classical epic narrative. Complex subordinate clauses within indirect discourse, specialized uses of the dative and ablative cases, and advanced relative constructions.
Level 6: Reading Classical Historians & Poets - Roma Aeterna XLI–XLV:
Structural command over complex periodic sentences (layered historical clauses). Analysis of stylistic contrasts between Livy’s historical prose and Ovid’s elegiac verse. The complete removal of pedagogical adaptations to read authentic classical literature.
Select Your Intermediate/Advanced Latin Stage
Unsure which stage fits your background? Select the option that you think best matches your experience. Every enrollment includes a pre-term check-in with our teaching staff to confirm your placement. If you enroll in the wrong level, our staff will transfer you to the correct section immediately.
Level 3: Complex Syntax
Target Student: Intermediate students transitioning from descriptive reading to understanding more complex, argumentative prose.
Core Curriculum Focus:
Firm grasp of the expanded indicative system, non-finite verb forms (participles, infinitives, supines, gerunds), and deponent verbs.
Introduction to the subjunctive mood, ablative absolutes, and indirect commands.
Exploration of Roman family dynamics, ancient agriculture, and classical mythology.
Tuition: $890 USD
This intermediate course transitions students from descriptive narrative to discursive prose, mastering the subjunctive mood, indirect commands, and complex syntactic frameworks. Participants engage with classical mythology and socio-cultural debates to achieve advanced structural fluency.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
Level 4: Advanced Syntax & Authentic Literature
Target Student: Advanced intermediate students ready to transition from structured narrative to reading unadapted classical texts.
Core Curriculum Focus:
Reliable understanding of the remaining subjunctive structures (deliberative, optative, perfect forms), passive periphrastic, and counterfactual conditionals.
Understanding the rhythmic rules of Latin poetry.
Stripping away the protective layer of adapted texts to read authentic, unaltered classical poetry and historical grammar.
Tuition: $890 USD
Payment Plan available*
This advanced intermediate course guides students through the complete Latin subjunctive system, conditional clauses, and the structures of classical verse. Participants interact with unadapted poetry and historical grammar, translating structural knowledge into a natural reading experience.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
*Available for US customers onlyLevel 5: Roman History & The Foundations of Epic Prose
Target Student: Advanced students moving into the Roma Aeterna curriculum to tackle historical reporting and epic poetry.
Core Curriculum Focus:
Deep, intuitive understanding of complex subordinate clauses within indirect discourse, noun clauses of result, and subtle temporal particles.
Engaging with the legendary histories of early Rome and the narrative of the Aeneid.
Building the reading stamina necessary to listen directly to the genuine voice of Latin literature.
Tuition: $890 USD
This advanced course introduces students to Roman historiography and epic narrative through the transition to Rōma Aeterna. Participants explore the structural landscape of the ancient city, the fall of Troy, and the foundational legends of the Latin tradition using advanced syntax and initial unadapted poetic verses.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
Level 6: Reading Classical Historians & Poets
Target Student: Highly advanced students ready to cross the crucial threshold where adapted text gives way entirely to authentic classical literature.
Core Curriculum Focus:
Structural command over complex periodic sentences (layered historical clauses) and the gerundive of obligation.
Analyzing the stylistic contrast between Livy’s majestic historical prose and Ovid’s sharp elegiac verse.
Direct interaction with the myths, political institutions, and cultural memory that shaped Roman identity, preparing you to discuss primary sources entirely in Latin.
Tuition: $890 USD
This advanced course transitions students from adapted continuous reading to unadapted classical prose and verse, mastering periodic sentence structures, indirect discourse (oratio obliqua), and elegiac metrics. Participants engage with the foundational historiography of Livy and the mythological poetry of Ovid to achieve native-level reading stamina.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
Placement Guarantee: Pre-Term 1-on-1 Consultation
Unsure which specific level is the right starting point for your continuing Latin studies? Before classes begin, every student meets 1-on-1 for a brief consultation with our instructional staff. If we determine together that a different level or section is a better fit for your goals, we will adjust your enrollment immediately.
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Instruction Led by Experienced Teachers, Scholars & Immersion Specialists
• Elite Academic Backgrounds:
Members of our faculty hold degrees and fellowships from Cambridge University, Accademia Vivarium Novum, Polis Institute, and Sorbonne among others.
• Target Language Active Command:
Instructors possess fluent oral and written command of Classical Latin and extensive online and in-person teaching experience with the active method.
• Small-Group Mentorship:
Classes are capped to guarantee active participation and personalized feedback.
• Faculty Directory:
Explore full instructor bios here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: I have studied Latin grammar for years but still struggle to read unadapted texts. Will these levels help me?
A: Absolutely. The transition from textbook grammar to authentic classical literature (like Cicero, Livy, or Vergil) is notoriously difficult. Our intermediate and advanced courses are specifically designed to bridge this gap, using Active Philology to build your reading stamina, eliminate mental translation, and foster an intuitive understanding of complex syntax.
Q: Will we be speaking in Latin at these levels?
A: Yes. As you progress through Levels 3 to 6, active practice evolves. Instead of just answering basic comprehension questions, you will begin discussing the texts, historical debates, and literary styles directly in Latin. This is the exact preparation needed for our advanced reading seminars.
Q: Do I need to have taken Levels 1 & 2 at Institutum Antiquitatis to join?
A: Not necessarily. If you have a solid foundation in basic morphology and syntax (e.g., you have completed the first half of Familia Romana or an equivalent traditional curriculum), our pre-term consultation will place you in the correct cohort.
Q: Is this course suitable for graduate students and scholars?
A: Yes. Many PhD students, researchers, and academics take our advanced levels to gain true reading fluency and eliminate the slow, painful process of dictionary-translation when engaging with their primary sources.
Q: What happens if I miss a live session?
A: Every class is recorded in high definition and posted to your secure student portal within 24 hours.
Continue Your Journey into Authentic Classical Latin
Term begins Late September.
Class sizes are strictly capped to ensure small-group interaction and seminar-style discussions.
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Payment plan available*
*Available for US customers onlyThis intermediate course transitions students from descriptive narrative to discursive prose, mastering the subjunctive mood, indirect commands, and complex syntactic frameworks. Participants engage with classical mythology and socio-cultural debates to achieve advanced structural fluency.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
This advanced course introduces students to Roman historiography and epic narrative through the transition to Rōma Aeterna. Participants explore the structural landscape of the ancient city, the fall of Troy, and the foundational legends of the Latin tradition using advanced syntax and initial unadapted poetic verses.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
This advanced intermediate course guides students through the complete Latin subjunctive system, conditional clauses, and the structures of classical verse. Participants interact with unadapted poetry and historical grammar, translating structural knowledge into a natural reading experience.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)
This advanced course transitions students from adapted continuous reading to unadapted classical prose and verse, mastering periodic sentence structures, indirect discourse (oratio obliqua), and elegiac metrics. Participants engage with the foundational historiography of Livy and the mythological poetry of Ovid to achieve native-level reading stamina.
Instruction Language: Latin (Immersion)
Cohort A: Mon & Wed — 6:00–7:30 PM (Europe Time) / 12:00–1:30 PM (US East Coast Time)
Cohort B: Tue & Thu — 6:00–7:30 PM (US East Coast Time) / 12:00–1:30 AM (Europe Time)
Cohort C: Sat & Sun — 4:30–6:00 PM (Europe Time) / 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (US East Coast Time)
Sept 14 – Dec 6, 2026
36h total (90-minute sessions)