Summer 2025 Schedule
- John Cho
- Apr 1
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Updated: 5 days ago
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May 15, 2025
Enrollment Deadline
May 31, 2025
✔ Live online classes taught in English
✔ Class recordings provided for any missed sessions ✔ Small group classes with 4-10 students
Regular Session
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Courses meet weekly for a ten-week period.
For Beginners, Upper Elementary & Middle School Students
Prerequisites: None
Emerson students in upper elementary and middle school thrive with the Cambridge method, a program widely used in top high schools and boarding schools across the US and UK. Centered on reading Latin stories rich in Roman life, history, and culture, this approach helps students absorb the language naturally—80% through engaging narratives and 20% through targeted grammar support. After reaching the intermediate level, students can advance into our Grammar or Natural Latin programs for continued growth. Begin with Cambridge 1 in the summer, then complete the full program with three additional courses offered once a week during the fall, winter, and spring terms. This carefully paced progression builds confidence, reading skill, and long-term mastery of Latin.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Saturday, 2–4pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
For Beginners, Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Our Grammar Latin program is ideal for students who thrive with a structured, analytical approach. Using the time-honored grammar-translation method, we teach grammar deductively and reinforce it through authentic Latin sentences, translation exercises, oral drills, and composition. This rigorous 80-hour course—spread across weekly sessions from summer to spring—covers material typically taught over 150 hours in high school or college. Upon completion, students are eligible to join one of our many Latin Literature courses the following summer, prepare for our AP Latin curriculum, and stay on track to take the AP Latin Exam the next May. Designed for mastery, this program builds a solid foundation in Latin grammar and syntax while fostering appreciation for classical texts.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Sunday, 2–4pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Natural Latin Alpha
For Beginners, Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Our Natural Latin program takes a fresh approach to language learning by prioritizing fluency, comprehension, and ease of expression over memorization and translation. Using the immersive nature method, students learn to think, speak, and write in Latin through stories, conversation, and context—just as they would in a modern language class. Grammar and vocabulary are acquired intuitively, promoting long-term retention and deeper understanding. After completing the yearlong course meeting once a week starting this summer and ending in spring, students are eligible to join our Latin Literature series, prepare for the AP Latin curriculum, and stay on track to take the AP Latin Exam the following May. This program is ideal for ambitious middle and high school students seeking a more natural, engaging, and enjoyable way to master Latin.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Saturday, 4–6pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Latin Novel: Intermediate
For Intermediate, Upper Elementary to High School Students
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin courses (Oxford Beginner, Grammar 1, Natural Alpha 1) or an equivalent level of study
This summer course invites upper elementary, middle, and high school students at the intermediate Latin level to fall in love with reading through a selection of simplified and abridged Latin novels. These stories are carefully chosen to match students’ reading abilities while still offering engaging plots, memorable characters, and glimpses into ancient Roman life. Each novel is written in clear, accessible Latin that builds fluency and confidence without overwhelming learners. As students read, they’ll naturally absorb grammar and vocabulary in context while deepening their appreciation for the language. This elective course is perfect for students ready to transition from textbook passages to full-length narratives in Latin—one enjoyable page at a time.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Saturday, 7–9pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Latin Literature: Caesar
For Advanced, Middle & High school Students
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) or an equivalent level of study
There is no figure more quintessentially Roman than Julius Caesar, the ambitious general who declared himself dictator for life. Long before his clash with Pompey and his assassination on the Ides of March, Caesar served as governor of Gaul—where he launched a series of bold campaigns against tribes like the Helvetians, the Nervii, and even crossed into Britain. These dramatic events are vividly recounted in his own words in the Commentarii de Bello Gallico, which students will read, translate, and discuss throughout the course. This class offers rich exposure to authentic Latin prose and is ideal for students seeking to strengthen their translation skills. It also serves as excellent preparation for those planning to join our AP Latin curriculum in the fall.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Sunday, 11am–1pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Latin Literature: Catullus
For Advanced, Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) or an equivalent level of study
Few Roman poets have captured the intensity of love, heartbreak, jealousy, and desire as vividly as Catullus. His poetry—ranging from the tender to the scathing, the refined to the shockingly raw—offers an intimate glimpse into the passions and contradictions of a young man writing in the final decades of the Roman Republic. In this course, students will explore a generous selection of Catullus' poems, with a focus on his deeply personal and often volatile relationship with the mysterious “Lesbia.” Through reading, translating, and analyzing the original Latin texts, students will gain insight into the literary techniques, metrical artistry, and cultural context that make Catullus a central figure in Roman literature. This course also serves as excellent preparation for those planning to join our AP Latin curriculum in the fall.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Saturday, 11am–1pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Latin Literature: Medieval Bible
Advanced, Middle & High School
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) or an equivalent level of study
What happens when we view a Gospel not just as sacred text, but as historical literature shaped by language, culture, and authorial intention? This course invites students to step into the world of early Christian Latin by reading the Vulgate version of the Gospel of Mark—an unadapted, vivid Latin narrative that offers both theological insight and linguistic accessibility for Latin learners. To enrich understanding, students will also examine parallel passages from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, fostering a comparative approach that highlights how three distinct voices convey similar events with different emphases and stylistic choices.
Throughout the course, students will translate and analyze selected pericopes (Gospel episodes) using tools from redaction criticism, gaining an appreciation for how Gospel authors shaped their messages. The course combines grammatical and historical guidance with a literary and textual approach, cultivating skills in close reading, theological interpretation, and critical thinking. This unique immersion into the Vulgate provides not only practice in reading Medieval Latin, but also a deepened understanding of one of the most foundational texts of Western civilization. This course also serves as excellent preparation for students who have already passed the AP Latin exam and are preparing for advanced-level international contests in Latin and Classical Humanities.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Sunday, 4–6pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Intensive Session
Session A
June 16 – July 13, 2025
Session B
July 14 – August 10, 2025
Session C
August 11–24, 2025
Courses listed below meet from two to five times per week, with durations ranging from two to ten weeks (2, 4, 8, or 10 weeks), depending on the course selected.
AP Pliny (Sessions A+B)
Advanced, Middle & High School
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) along with two Latin Literature courses, or demonstration of an equivalent level of study
This intensive summer course prepares students for the revised 2025 AP Latin exam, focusing on the Pliny selections newly introduced by the College Board. Pliny is one of two required authors for the exam—the other being Vergil, covered in a separate course. Unlike most school-year programs that offer only partial coverage, we will read, translate, and analyze all required passages of Pliny’s letters to Emperor Trajan. Each class features real AP-style questions to build mastery in translation, analytical reading, and evidence-based writing. While Emerson students typically take AP Pliny in the fall to complete the full curriculum with extended exam prep, this summer option is ideal for boarding school students or early starters seeking a rigorous and complete foundation before the school year begins.
June 16 – August 10, 2025
MWF, 9–11am KST
Eight weeks · Three classes per week
2 hours per class · 48 total hours
AP Vergil (Sessions A+B)
Advanced, Middle & High School
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) along with two Latin Literature courses, or demonstration of an equivalent level of study
This summer seminar offers a comprehensive introduction to Vergil’s Aeneid for students preparing for the 2025 AP Latin exam. Designed especially for boarding school students eager to get a strong head start, the course covers all required reading passages on the AP syllabus, with selections drawn from multiple chapters of the epic. Students will develop skills in translation, literary and stylistic analysis, and thematic interpretation while engaging regularly with AP-style practice questions. As one of the two authors featured on the updated exam—alongside Pliny the Younger, taught in a separate course—Vergil’s work provides an essential foundation for success on the AP Latin exam. This course is ideal for students seeking both academic challenge and a deeper appreciation of Latin poetry and Roman thought.
June 16 – August 10, 2025
TThSat, 9–11am KST
Eight weeks · Three classes per week
2 hours per class · 48 total hours
Latin Literature: Cicero (Session C)
Advanced, Middle & High School
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one of our Latin programs (Oxford, Grammar, Natural, ASAP, or Intensive) or an equivalent level of study
Lawyer, philosopher, orator—Cicero was Rome’s greatest speaker and a war pivotal figure in one of its most turbulent times. In this course, students will read, translate, and discuss Cicero’s In Catilinam I, the fiery speech that exposed a deadly conspiracy to overthrow the Roman Republic. Through this gripping political drama, the student gains exposure to authenticate Latin prose and advanced grammar and syntax—including Cicero’s signature rhetorical techniques like periodic sentences, chiasmus, and asyndeton. The course builds a strong foundation for our AP Latin program in the fall, offering rich insight into Roman history, language, and thought.
August 11–24, 2025
MTWThF, 9–11am KST
Two weeks · Five classes per week 2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Popular Class
ASAP Latin (Sessions A+B+C)
For High School Students
Prerequisites: None
ASAP Latin is an accelerated, college-level course designed for motivated high school students ready to complete in just 60 class hours what typically takes over 500 hours at the high school level. Blending modern reading methods with traditional grammar instruction, the course introduces forms and syntax in an optimized sequence that builds fluency and comprehension efficiently.
Students who complete this summer program will be ready to enter the AP Latin curriculum immediately in the fall and stay on track to take the AP Exam in May. With a strong focus on grammar mastery, reading comprehension, and translation, the course also prepares students for high-level contests and advanced study.
This intensive program is ideal for disciplined, intellectually mature learners committed to rapid progress and academic excellence.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
MWF, 11am–1pm KST
Ten weeks · Three classes per week
2 hours per class · 60 total hours
Intensive Latin (Session A)
For High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Our Intensive Latin course is designed for highly motivated students who want a fast-paced, in-depth introduction to Latin grammar and syntax—perfect for those aiming to reach the AP Latin level quickly. In just four weeks, the student will gain the skills needed to begin reading authentic Latin literature and enroll in our AP Latin coursework in the fall, well-prepared for the AP Latin exam the following May.
This course is unmatched in its academic rigor and pace. Each of the 20 meticulously crafted lessons is centered on the grammar-translation method, with extensive sentence drills and clear, logical explanations of every grammatical concept. The entire Latin verb system is introduced in the first section, followed by the subjunctive mood and all four verb conjugations presented side by side—helping students recognize both patterns and nuances.
After mastering the foundations, students move on to read selections from notable Roman authors, including Martial, Cicero, Catullus, Seneca, Vergil, and Pliny, with a substantial portion of Caesar’s Gallic Wars (Book VI) in the end.
Due to the intensive pace of the program—four hours a day, five days a week—we strongly recommend that students devote their full attention to this course during the session. No other program matches its depth, clarity, and efficiency in such a short span of time. Intensive Latin is offered twice each summer: choose between Session A or Session B.
June 16 – July 13, 2025
MTWThF, 2–6pm KST
Four weeks · Five classes per week
4 hours per class · 80 total hours
Intensive Latin (Session B)
For High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Our Intensive Latin course is ideal for students who want to make the most of their summer by gaining four year’s worth of Latin in just four weeks. This accelerated course is especially well-suited for ambitious students who plan to begin AP Latin in the fall and sit for the AP exam in May.
Every lesson in this program is carefully structured around the grammar-translation method, with a strong emphasis on sentence translation and logical understanding of Latin forms and syntax. Students will master the entire Latin verb system early on, encounter the subjunctive mood in the second week, and compare all four verb conjugations in close sequence—building a strong and lasting grasp of Latin grammar.
In the latter part of the course, students begin reading selections from Roman prose and poetry—featuring Cicero, Catullus, Seneca, Martial, Pliny, and Vergil—with a culminating focus on Caesar’s Gallic Wars, Book VI.
Because the course meets four hours a day, five days a week, students should expect to commit fully for the duration of the session. There are no shortcuts—only a clear, structured path to AP Latin readiness that no other summer course can match. Intensive Latin is offered twice each summer: choose between Session A or Session B.
July 14 – August 10, 2025
MTWThF, 2–6pm KST
Four weeks · Five classes per week
4 hours per class · 80 total hours
Popular Class
Oxford Latin Program: Beginner (Session A)
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Part of our most popular and time-tested Latin program, this beginner-level course is perfect for middle and high school students looking to get a serious head start. Meeting four times per week for two hours per class during Session A, students complete a full academic year of Latin in just four weeks.
The curriculum builds a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, covering the first three declensions, all Latin cases, and major pronouns, while students develop reading and translation skills through a blend of structured instruction and engaging narrative texts.
Many of our students who began here have gone on to win top prizes in international Latin contests and earn perfect scores on the AP Latin exam. This course may be taken on its own or as the first in a three-course summer sequence that completes the entire Oxford Latin curriculum.
June 16 – July 13, 2025
MTWTh, 7–9pm KST
Four weeks · Four classes per week
2 hours per class · 32 total hours
Popular Class
Oxford Latin Program: Intermediate (Session B)
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: Completion of Oxford Latin Beginner Course or equivalent
The second course in our top-performing Oxford Latin series, this intermediate-level course is ideal for students who have completed our beginner course or a first-year Latin class elsewhere. Meeting four times per week for two hours per class during Session B, students deepen their understanding of Latin while building confidence and fluency in grammar, translation, and reading comprehension.
The course includes all six verb tenses in active and passive voice, present and past participles, comparative and superlative adjectives, ablative constructions, and key time and place expressions. As students move into increasingly complex material, they gain the tools to compete in prestigious international Latin contests and prepare for high-level academic work.
Students may take this course independently or as part of the full three-part summer series that covers three full years of Latin by summer’s end.
July 14 – August 10, 2025
MTWTh, 7–9pm KST
Four weeks · Four classes per week
2 hours per class · 32 total hours
Popular Class
Oxford Latin Program: Advanced (Session C)
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: Completion of Oxford Latin Intermediate Course or equivalent
This capstone course in our most popular Oxford Latin summer series is designed for students ready to take on the most advanced grammatical structures and authentic Latin literature. Meeting five times per week for four hours per class during Session C, students complete the third year of high school Latin in just two weeks.
The course covers advanced topics including the subjunctive mood, ablative absolute, indirect statement, and other complex syntax, while students begin reading selections from authentic Latin poetry. It’s the perfect launchpad into our AP Latin curriculum in the fall, timed to help students prepare for and excel in the AP Latin exam the following spring.
Graduates of this course have not only achieved top scores on the AP Latin exam, but have also earned gold medals and summa cum laude honors in international contests in Latin and classical humanities. Take this course individually or complete the entire sequence—beginner to advanced—in a single summer.
August 11–24, 2025
MTWThF, 2–6pm KST
Two weeks · Five classes per week
4 hours per class · 20 total hours
Oxford Latin Course: Beginner (Sessions A+B)
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: None
Designed for motivated learners—especially boarding and private school students seeking a head start—our Oxford Latin summer course covers an entire year’s Latin curriculum in just 32 class hours, compared to the 180 typically required in U.S. high schools.
Meeting twice a week for eight weeks during Sessions A and B, this course is ideal for students aiming to complete a full year of high school Latin at a more leisurely pace before the fall term. Combining traditional grammar-translation with narrative-based reading, students progress from simple sentences to authentic texts by Roman authors. The course emphasizes mastery of grammar and vocabulary, focusing on inflected forms and developing reading fluency. With clear instruction and structured practice, students are well-prepared for advanced coursework, international contests, and exams like AP Latin.
Students wishing to complete the entire three-year Oxford Latin sequence in a single summer can instead enroll in:
Beginner level (Session A): 4 classes per week for 4 weeks
Intermediate level (Session B): 4 classes per week for 4 weeks
Advanced level (Session C): 5 classes per week for 2 weeks
Efficient, rigorous, and engaging, this remains our most popular and time-tested course for Latin students.
June 16 – August 10, 2025
TTh, 11am–1pm KST
Eight weeks · Two classes per week
2 hours per class · 32 total hours
Ongoing Session
June 16 - August 24, 2025
Courses meet weekly for a ten-week period.
These summer courses continue material introduced during the spring term but remain open to new students with appropriate proficiency. If you are unsure which course best matches your student's level, please contact us — we are happy to help you find the right fit.
Natural Latin Beta
For High Beginners, Upper Elementary & Middle School Students
Prerequisites: None
Natural Latin Beta is a course designed especially for upper elementary and middle school students who benefit from a slower, more thoughtful pace. While Natural Latin Alpha moves quickly toward curriculum completion, Beta allows younger learners the time to absorb Latin naturally through stories, conversation, and writing. Each week, students hear, speak, read, and later write Latin, building real fluency through rich, comprehensible input rather than memorization and translation. Grammar and vocabulary are acquired intuitively in meaningful contexts, fostering long-term mastery. Rather than aiming to finish a textbook by the end of the year, students develop lasting language skills that prepare them for advanced study, including our Latin Literature series and future AP Latin preparation.
June 16 – August 24, 2025
Sunday, 9-11am KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Oxford Latin Course: Advanced I
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: Completion of Oxford Latin Intermediate Course or equivalent
Oxford Latin Advanced I is designed for students ready to tackle the most advanced grammar and begin reading authentic Latin literature. Meeting once a week for ten weeks, students will cover the full subjunctive system (present, imperfect, perfect, and pluperfect tenses in active and passive voices), hortatory and jussive subjunctives, purpose clauses, indirect commands, deponent verbs, ablative absolutes, future participles, indirect questions, indirect statements, result clauses, and conditional clauses. Alongside grammar study, students will start analyzing Latin poetry to build the skills needed for AP Latin and higher-level courses. This course is ideal for students with a strong Latin foundation seeking a serious next step.
June 16 - August 24, 2025
Sunday, 7-9pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
Oxford Latin Course: Advanced II
For Middle & High School Students
Prerequisites: Completion of Oxford Latin Advanced Course I or equivalent
Oxford Latin Advanced II completes the Oxford Latin Advanced sequence, offering students a deeper command of Latin grammar, syntax, and authentic literature. Building on the foundation laid in Advanced I, this course covers advanced constructions such as subjunctive uses in main clauses (deliberative, optative, potential), the three types of cum clauses, fearing clauses, impersonal verbs, gerunds and gerundives, the double dative, and relative clauses of purpose. Students will also engage closely with authentic Latin poetry at the AP level, analyzing works on themes of satire, love, family, politics, war, philosophy, and ethics. Through guided reading and discussion, students refine their translation skills, develop literary analysis techniques, and strengthen their preparation for Latin literature courses and the AP Latin exam. Oxford Latin Advanced II is ideal for students who have completed Advanced I or an equivalent course and are ready to achieve fluency in reading and interpreting authentic Latin texts.
June 16 - August 24, 2025
Friday, 7-9pm KST
Ten weeks · One class per week
2 hours per class · 20 total hours
