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An accomplished student, Seth Vitco attends Central Piedmont Community College, where he is pursuing an associates in arts. Prior to his enrollment at Piedmont, Seth Vitco attended Greyfriars Classical Academy where he won several awards for his performance on the National Latin Exam (NLE).
The National Latin Exam (NLE) fosters the study of the Latin language and culture while providing an opportunity for students to celebrate their accomplishments in the subject of Latin. The test, which is sponsored by the American Classical League and the National Junior Classical League, is held each year. Students that participate do not directly compete against one another, but they can win scholarships, medals, and other awards.
The format of the NLE includes 40 multiple choice questions answered over 45 minutes. While each test covers items such as grammar, literature, and history, more advanced tests expose students to Latin passages in the form of prose and poetry. Currently, the tests are available covering seven proficiency levels that include Latin, Latin I, Latin II, Latin III, Latin III/IV Prose, Latin III/IV Poetry, and Latin V/VI+.