The ancient world. Alive in every classroom.
The study of Latin and Ancient Greek at The Hudson School empowers students with a deep understanding of — and genuine appreciation for — the foundations of Western culture, language, and thought.
Why The Hudson School teaches the ancient world.
The Classics program at The Hudson School is one of its signature offerings — a rare and rigorous study of Latin and Ancient Greek that grounds students in the literary, philosophical, and civic traditions of the ancient Mediterranean. Students who study Classics develop extraordinary depth in English vocabulary and grammar, learn to read primary texts in their original languages, and gain insight into the ideas and institutions — from democracy to rhetoric — that still shape modern life.
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Latin, Ancient Greek, and the roots of Western thought.
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Latin
Latin instruction begins with grammar and syntax and advances through the reading of original texts — Caesar, Cicero, Virgil — connecting students to the literature and law of Rome and deepening their command of English and the Romance languages.
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Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek opens the world of Homer, Plato, and Sophocles in the original. Students learn the Greek alphabet, grammar, and syntax before engaging directly with the texts that gave us philosophy, drama, and democracy.
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Culture & History
Classics at Hudson is as much cultural history as it is language learning. Students explore the art, religion, politics, and daily life of ancient Greece and Rome — understanding these societies on their own terms and tracing their influence into the modern world.
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College & Career Advantage
Students of Latin and Ancient Greek consistently score higher on verbal reasoning and vocabulary assessments. Classics study is a noted differentiator on college applications — signal of intellectual seriousness and disciplined analytical thinking.
Ancient languages with modern relevance.
In an era of rapid change, the Classics offer something rare: the long view. Students who engage with Thucydides on war, Aristotle on ethics, or Virgil on identity are developing the kind of patient, precise, historically grounded thinking that distinguishes the best minds in any field. The Hudson School’s commitment to Classics reflects a belief that an excellent education must include the enduring foundations alongside the cutting edge.
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Some things are worth studying for 2,000 years.
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