National Greek Exam (NGE)

The National Greek Exam is an annual assessment administered by the American Classical League (ACL) to students in the United States who are studying Ancient Greek.

Last updated March 27, 2023

Competition Details

Introduction: The National Greek Exam is an annual assessment administered by the American Classical League (ACL) to students in the United States who are studying Ancient Greek. The exam is designed to assess students’ knowledge of the grammar, vocabulary, and syntax of the Greek language, as well as their ability to read and translate passages from Greek literature. It is typically taken by high school students who are enrolled in a Greek course, but it is open to students at all levels of study. The exam is graded on a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. The National Greek Exam is one of several exams offered by the ACL to promote the study of classical languages and cultures in American schools.

Exam dates:

Registration: September 1 – January 15
Early Administration: February 27 – March 3
Regular Administration: March 6 – March 17

Exam costs:

$4.00 per exam digital and print copies (domestic)
$20.00 shipping per order, which covers shipping any awards and print copies

Study materials:

Scholarships: In 2023, high school seniors who achieve purple or blue ribbons in the Attic Prose exam will qualify to apply for a scholarship worth $2,000 that can be renewed for four years. However, to receive the scholarship, the winner must earn six Greek credits during the academic year, and the scholarship will be paid to the winner’s college or university.

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Eligibility

High school students

Submission deadline

January 1, 2023

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Throughout the years, our students have successfully gained admission or are currently attending top-ranking secondary and high schools around the world: America, Australia, Canada, China, and more: