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Key Facts: MATSEC IM Latin Exam
IM 21
Official MATSEC Intermediate subject code
MATSEC 2026 syllabi catalogue
A–E / F
Subject grade scale (A highest pass; F fail)
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
10 / 8 / 6 / 4 / 2
IM grade points for grades A / B / C / D / E
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
44
Minimum total grade points for Matriculation Certificate (with required subject mix)
Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025
EUR 40
Revision of Paper fee at IM level (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
EUR 35
Late registration fee per subject (from 2026 sessions fee schedule)
MATSEC Examination Fees document
100
Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)
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MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Latin (IM 21) is a University of Malta MATSEC subject assessed under the 2026 syllabus (one written paper: 3 hours). Results use grades A–E (pass) or F; IM grade points contribute to the Matriculation Certificate (minimum 44 points). The 100 questions on this page are an English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official MATSEC format simulation.
Sample MATSEC IM Latin Practice Questions
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1What is the genitive singular of the first-declension noun puella?
2Which form is the accusative plural of servus (second declension)?
3What is the ablative singular of rex, regis (m.)?
4Which is the correct genitive plural of manus, manūs (f., fourth declension)?
5What is the dative singular of res, rei (f., fifth declension)?
6Which present active indicative form of amo, amare means 'we love'?
7What is the perfect active first-person singular of monēo, monēre?
8Which form is the present passive infinitive of audio, audire?
9What is the feminine nominative singular of the perfect passive participle of capio, capere?
10Which is the correct imperfect subjunctive of sum for 'he/she/it might be / was'?
About the MATSEC IM Latin Exam
Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Latin — IM 21 (2026) is administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board (University of Malta). Intermediate Matriculation subjects form part of the Matriculation Certificate pathway (two Advanced Level subjects, three Intermediate Level subjects and Systems of Knowledge, with group restrictions and a minimum of 44 grade points). Assessment for IM 21 follows the official 2026 syllabus scheme: One written paper of 3 hours under IM 21 2026 (Latin language and texts). Available in September session. This practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation of syllabus knowledge and judgment, not an official paper simulation or substitute for required oral, practical, performance or project work.
Assessment
One written paper of 3 hours under IM 21 2026 (Latin language and texts). Available in September session.
Time Limit
One written paper: 3 hours
Passing Score
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Exam Fee
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable. (MATSEC Examinations Board, University of Malta)
MATSEC IM Latin Exam Content Outline
Latin morphology
Latin morphology
Syntax and constructions
Syntax and constructions
Translation into English
Translation into English
Translation into Latin
Translation into Latin
Set authors and genres
Set authors and genres
Literary appreciation
Literary appreciation
Vocabulary building
Vocabulary building
Metres awareness
Metres awareness
Roman cultural context
Roman cultural context
Unseen passages
Unseen passages
How to Pass the MATSEC IM Latin Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
- Assessment: One written paper of 3 hours under IM 21 2026 (Latin language and texts). Available in September session.
- Time limit: One written paper: 3 hours
- Exam fee: The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MATSEC Intermediate Matriculation Latin?
Malta Intermediate Matriculation (IM) Latin — IM 21 (2026) is an Intermediate Matriculation subject administered by the MATSEC Examinations Board at the University of Malta under the official 2026 syllabus (IM 21). Intermediate subjects contribute grade points toward the Matriculation Certificate.
How is MATSEC IM Latin assessed?
One written paper of 3 hours under IM 21 2026 (Latin language and texts). Available in September session. Official papers are not fixed multiple-choice totals.
How much does MATSEC IM registration cost?
The MATSEC Examination Fees schedule applicable from the 2026 sessions publishes no base registration fee per subject; only additional charges are listed — late registration EUR 35 per subject, very late registration EUR 70 per subject, Revision of Paper at Intermediate Matriculation (IM) level EUR 40, and change in school EUR 35. Examination fees are not refundable.
What grades and points apply at Intermediate Level?
Subject results are graded A, B, C, D, E (pass, A highest) or F (fail). For the Matriculation Certificate, Intermediate Level grade points are: A=10, B=8, C=6, D=4, E=2. The Certificate requires among other criteria a minimum total of 44 grade points from the required subject combination within five years (Matriculation Examination Regulations 2025).
Are these official MATSEC examination questions?
No. Official MATSEC IM Latin uses the written/oral/practical/project components set in the IM 21 syllabus—not a fixed multiple-choice paper. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation for syllabus knowledge practice only.