Welcome!
Established in 1999, the Lowell Latin Lyceum is an academically challenging, four-year, college preparatory program within Lowell High School. Students gain admission through an entrance exam, teacher recommendation, entrance application and essay, and their academic transcripts. The Latin Lyceum challenges students in an intellectually stimulating environment that emphasizes instruction through traditional models of a humanistic education, whether directed toward the liberal arts, mathematics, science, or the fine arts.

Students develop the capacity to think critically using classical works, which allows them, in turn, to assess issues and develop informed opinions. Students learn to acquire information, grasp it intellectually, and use it purposefully. They expand on their ability to speak and write on any subject matter in a persuasive, compelling, and imaginative manner.

A core curriculum assures competency across a broad spectrum of academic endeavors, developing skills in communication, formal description, analysis, historical antecedents, modern sciences, the arts, and physical well-being.

All instruction in the Latin Lyceum is delivered at the Honors, High Honors or Advanced Placement level. Students may take college courses in their junior or senior years through the Dual- Enrollment Program, either at the University of Massachusetts Lowell or Middlesex Community College.

This academically rich and accelerated program prepares students to be strong candidates for admission to the most competitive colleges and universities. It readies them for success in the most challenging undergraduate classrooms. Furthermore, students gain competence in becoming lifelong learners and responsible and responsive leaders in our rapidly changing society.

Our students come to the Lyceum from a wide gamut of middle schools in Lowell and the surrounding regions, including all eight Lowell Public Schools middle schools, charters, private schools, and parochial schools. All candidates must be Lowell residents, eligible to register in the Lowell Public School District.

In sum, the Lyceum cultivates classically trained young scholars who are well-rounded, cultured, self-disciplined, cultured, and able to think critically and creatively. The Lyceum:
  • Provides a fully integrated environment.
  • Promotes continuous growth throughout the student’s time at LHS.
  • Promotes cultural and communicational sensitivity.
  • Encourages teachers, students, parents, and families to be partners in the educational process.
  • Teaches to strengthen both academic and social emotional learning.
  • Provides enhanced opportunities for independent learning and research.
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Application Materials
  • For Application Materials for the 2019-2020 school year (incoming class of 2024), including registering for the Lyceum entrance exam (Nov. 16 and Nov. 30) click here.
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News
Dates, deadlines, names, and faces connected with the Lyceum. Please click here.

Overview
For a more detailed overview of the Lyceum, including the course of study and graduation requirements please click here. For the Lyceum College & Career Profile, please click here.

Application Materials
  • For Application Materials for the 2019-2020 school year (incoming class of 2024), please click here.
  • For testing registration, see the form at the bottom of this page.

​Deadlines: 
1) Students must take a placement exam either Nov. 16 or Nov. 30. The application for the placement exam is at the bottom of this page.
2) Completed admissions applications are due by 2:30 p.m. Dec. 20, 2019 at the Main Office of LHS:

Lowell Latin Lyceum
LHS
50 Fr. Morissette Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01852-1037

To apply to Shadow a Freshman Lyceum Student click here. Once completed, either:
  • e-mail it to sfrancisco@lowell.k12.ma.us
  • fax it to 978-937-8902
  • mail it to: LHS, attn: Freshman Lyceum Shadowing Program, 50 Fr Morissette Blvd., Lowell, MA 01852.

Important Links

    To contact the academic administrator for the Lyceum, please fill out the information below.