Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens, Greece
General Information on Athens
Athens is named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom, who according to legend, won the city after defeating Poseidon in a duel. Athens, a metropolis of four million people, has an appealing village-like quality which becomes evident in the cafés, tavernas, markets and the maze of streets around the Pláka. The city has the finest restaurants and the most varied nightlife in the country and remains a major European centre of culture, celebrated each year at the Athens Festival.
General Information on Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
The language school Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great was founded in Athens, Greece in 1972. The school is situated between the two hills that dominate the city. On one side is the Acropolis and on the other the mountain of Lycavitos.
Facilities
The school has a computer laboratory fully connected to the Internet. There is also a cafeteria and a library.
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Athens. It takes 40 minutes by metro to school.
2.1. Language School Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 50 Adult courses throughout the year: 70 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 7 throughout the year: 7 | |
| Greek teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | partly | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 17 years 17 years for specific Junior courses | |
| Student nationalities: | England 15 % France 2 % Holland 1 % | Italy 2 % Japan 1 % Switzerland 8 % Spain 1 % USA 10 % |
| 1 General Greek - Compact ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 624 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 2-week program including educational material, optional 12 hours self-access via CD-Roms in the Computer Laboratory or watching a video film on the TV, having a meal in a traditional restaurant or 3 hours of cooking classes, 2 hours visiting a museum (1 visit). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 2 Ancient GreekLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Starting dates on request. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 3 General Greek - Regular ProgramLessons per week: 9 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 749 | -- | -- | -- |
| A less intensive program, ideal for those who will stay in Greece for a long period. Classes 3 afternoons per week. The starting dates may vary, according to the registrations that we have. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 07.Apr, 07.Jul, 06.Oct Starting dates for beginners 03.Mar | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 General Greek - Extended programLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | 1144 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 4-week program including educational material, optional 12 hours self-access via CD-Roms in the Computer Laboratory or watching a video film on the TV, having a meal in a traditional restaurant or 3 hours of cooking classes, 2 hours visiting a museum (2 visits). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 07.Jan, 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 07.Apr, 05.May, 02.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 06.Oct, 03.Nov, 01.Dec | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 5 General Greek - Summer CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 12 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3432 | -- |
| 12-week program including educational material, optional 72 hours self-access via CD-Roms in the Computer Laboratory or watching a video film on the TV, having a meal in a traditional restaurant, 12 hours visiting a museum (6 visits). | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 02.Jun | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 6 Cultural ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Greek literature, Greek History, History of the Greek Language, Ethnography. Starting dates on request. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| 7 Business ProgramLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Starting dates on request. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Lower intermediate (B1) | |||||||||
| 8 Teacher TrainingLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 840 | 1680 | 2520 | 3360 | 4200 | 5040 | 6720 | 8400 | 10080 | 840 |
| Seminars for teachers of the Greek Language. Starting dates on request. | ||||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Upper intermediate (B2) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 50 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 37 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Internet access, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | Placement and Final tests |
| School closed: | National holidays in Greece: 01.Jan, 06.Jan, 10.Mar, 25.Mar, 25.Apr, 28.Apr, 01.May, 16.Jun, 15.Aug, 28.Oct, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| Languages taught at the school: | Greek |
| If there is no group available that matches with the student's level, he/she will have one-to-one tuition (50% of group lessons) and additional work in the library. | |
| 1 Homestay // Single room, Breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 30 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 336 | -- | ||
| Includes: Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 48 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Hotel Cat. B1 // Double room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 6 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 318 | -- | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 45 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Apartment // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 399 | -- | ||
| Our apartment in Athens is 100 m from the school. It has two bedrooms and one sitting room, but most of the times it is used by one student. It is fully furnished and has air conditioning. Includes: TV, Phone, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 57 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 4 Hotel Cat. B2 // Single Room, breakfast | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 441 | -- | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 63 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 5 Hotel cat. B1 // Single room, breakfast | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 6 minutes no | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 525 | -- | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 75 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 6 Hotel Cat. B2 // Double Room, breakfast | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 10 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 276 | -- | ||
| Includes: TV, Phone, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 39 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 120 EURO (return trip) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 30 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 7 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 10 km | |||
| Tennis | 15 km | |||
| Volleyball | 15 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Visits to museums. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great: | Cooking practice, exhibitions, student activities with local people. | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 17 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens click here | |
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