FAQs

What is the ULE?

The Universal Latin Exam is a new, versatile standardized test for schools who know the importance of tracking their students’ progress, while ensuring that their Latin program is comparable with other schools. Unlike other tests, the Universal Latin Exam does not bias one curriculum or methodology over another. It tests students’ knowledge of the mechanics of the language itself — how accurately students understand short sentences written in Latin.

This is usually difficult because students learn grammatical concepts in varying orders, but our test is customized for each classroom. Students only see questions on concepts they have learned. This means students and schools can be accurately compared based on how much and how well students know Latin.

How does the customization process work?

Here’s the process at a glance—for more detail, visit the Process page.

1. The administrator purchases exams for participating classes or groups.
2. A head Latin teacher customizes the content for each exam, so students are only tested on material they have studied.
3. Teachers download custom study guides which include all the concepts and vocabulary for their exams.
4. The school receives exam PDFs five days before test day and administers paper exams within a two-week window in March.
5. The school assembles the tests by class, scans them into a PDF, and uploads them to our office. Paper tests are sent in the mail to ensure we have the physical copies in case something goes wrong electronically.
6. Schools receive awards in time for end-of-the-year assemblies as well as results to help them understand their students’ performance.

Who should take the ULE?

Anyone in the process of learning Latin from 3rd grade through high school.

When is the ULE administered?

The ULE is administered annually in March. See the Dates page for current dates.

How much?

$55 per school ($45 early registration) + $4.75 per student

Have questions?

Contact [email protected]