About
Natalie's Academy
I have been studying Classics on and off for the past 24 years, starting with A Level Classical Civilisation in sixth form college, and then taking a Certificate of Higher Education in Classical Civilisation at the University of Leeds.
After a hiatus in formal studies to raise my children (during which time my self study of all things Classics and Ancient History related kept me busy), in more recent years I returned to degree level study and graduated with a First Class Honours degree in BA (Hons) Classical Studies.
As of September 2025 I am studying a postgraduate master's degree in MSc Ancient Worlds (Archaeology and Classics), at the University of Edinburgh.
My passion for Classics and Ancient History is rivalled only by my passion for languages.
Following A Levels in Spanish and French at sixth form college, I also attained a Certificate of Higher Education in French with TESOL at the University of Leeds.
In 2024 I obtained qualifications in both TEFL Level 5, and CELTA, fully qualifying me to teach English to speakers of other languages.
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Born in France but raised in England since the age of three (making me a native British English speaker), I have a British mother, a French father, Polish maternal grandparents, and French paternal grandparents, so I am uniquely attuned to the needs of language learners and can help you achieve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing goals.
Having been a home educating parent since 2017 I understand the importance of providing a wide variety of study material to cater to different preferences.
My daughter inherited my love of all things ancient, and whilst home educated she achieved a Grade 9 in GCSE Classical Civilisation which she studied solely with my help. She later went to sixth form college and took A Level Classical Civilisation as one of her chosen subjects.
Now 20 and 18 respectively, my daughter and eldest son have aged-up from home education, but I continue to home educate my youngest two children aged 16, and 12.
I believe in making lessons enjoyable as well as informative, and I understand that some of you will be working towards exams whereas others are studying purely for interest, so you'll find a wide range of resources for all purposes.
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