Secondary Latin

At the International School of Turin (IST), students can explore new disciplines and strengthen linguistic and cultural skills through dedicated cocurricular programs. Since 2025, the Secondary Latin program has offered students from Grade 7 to Grade 10 the opportunity to explore the world of Classics with a progressive approach matching linguistic rigour with a storytelling method, making learning Latin accessible and engaging.

A linguistic and cultural path

Learning a language is a gradual developing process. In the early years, students acquire the basics of Latin grammar through translation of adapted texts.
This method allows students to consolidate linguistic structures and understand the underlying logics of a language.
In the following stage, students delve deeper into Latin literature through advanced poetry, philosophy and history texts, studying works written by some of the most important authors of ancient Rome. The program allows students to develop analytical and interpretative skills fostering an authentic understanding of classic culture.

A solid foundation for future academic pursue

Latin is at the roots of West European languages and makes a solid foundation for those who wish to pursue the study of modern languages. Understanding the grammatical principles of Latin helps recognise connections among different idioms, facilitates vocabulary acquisition and fosters a conscious use of linguistic structures.
The course also provides a relevant educational value for students interested in future studies in law or medicine. Knowing the origin of specialised terms and developing skills of critical text analysis represent a concrete advantage during university studies.