Owl Certamen (Rice University)
An annual quiz-bowl-style Classics competition hosted at Rice University where student teams compete on ancient language, literature, and civilization knowledge; students may also take individual academic tests without joining a certamen team.
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National Classical Etymology Exam (NCEE)
A 50-question, 45-minute multiple-choice online exam testing knowledge of Latin- and Greek-derived vocabulary and its use in English, administered by the National Junior Classical League with awards given in Novice (K-8), Intermediate (9-10), and Advanced (11-12) divisions.
Penn Certamen
An annual Classics quiz-bowl competition hosted by the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Classical Studies, drawing roughly 200 middle and high school students from multiple states; revived in 2026 by student organizers and a faculty advisor after a hiatus.
Princeton Certamen
A free, one-day quiz-bowl-style competition on the language, literature, culture, and history of ancient Rome, hosted annually at Princeton University by Princeton undergraduates for middle and high school Classics students at multiple skill divisions.
National German Exam
Leveled standardized exam (Levels 1-4) testing German proficiency; top scorers earn certificates, medals, and scholarship consideration.
National Mythology Exam (Medusa, HS Level)
HS students studying classical mythology take a 40-question exam on Greco-Roman myth with an annual theme, earning certificates and awards.
National Spanish Exam
Standardized exam assessing Spanish listening, reading, and grammar at the student's level; top scorers earn certificates and national recognition.