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Alexandria Institute
Athens, Greece

10-12, 28th October street - 14231 Athens - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • On completion of a 2 week course, students will be rewarded with a meal in a local Greek Tavern.
  • Great location, just a 1-minute walk to the metro.
  • Best rated school in Athens
  • Small class sizes
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5

Special Offers


Location: Alexandria Institute rests in the capital of Greece, the ancient city of Athens.

Getting around: The school is in the borough of Nea Lonia which is 25 minutes by metro from the city centre. The closest metro to the school is just 1 minute from the main building and this metro line has stops close to all the top attractions of Athens including Acropolis of Athens, National Archaeological Museum and Parthenon. This neighbourhood has a lot to offer including local greek restaurants to sample the cuisine, traditional as well as commercial European shops and a big supermarket. Additionally to the metro station the school is close to Irakliou Avenue where there are plenty of bus stops that can connect you to the city.

Course structure: As Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe, the school has created a programme that combines learning the Greek Language with immersing the students in the culture and history of this great city. The course is for a duration of two weeks and includes 20 lessons of Greek per week, a walking tour of Athens and all of the course material. On completion of the two week course, students will be rewarded with a meal in a local Greek Tavern by the school.

School environment: Alexandria Institute has a mixed age range of students attending their course, with half being over the age of 50. With a maximum class capacity of 8 students, it makes it easy for the teacher to adapt their teaching style to fit in with each student's individual learning preference. The small group size means that students can bond with their classmates resulting in a safe and comfortable learning space. There is a weekly movie night at the school which students can attend free of charge.

Greek Courses

General Language
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 340 323 590 561 840 798 1,090 1,036 1,340 1,273 1,590 1,511 1,840 1,748 2,090 1,986 2,340 2,223 2,590 2,461 3,090 2,936
Price in US$ 381 660 940 1,220 1,499 1,779 2,059 2,338 2,618 2,898 3,457
Starting dates
For all levels except of absolute beginners:
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For friends or for couples who wish to attend the 2 week course together. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15% discount!: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

It includes a cultural walk or a guided tour to a museum, a Greek movie screening or Greek culture lecture, and a dinner.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Student reviews about "Modern Greek Course" at Alexandria Institute
Nuria 5.0
"I would have liked to be in a group, but it was not possible. "
Jacques 4.0
"Recommended school"
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 340 323 590 561 840 798 1,090 1,036 1,340 1,273 1,590 1,511 1,840 1,748 2,090 1,986 2,340 2,223 2,590 2,461 3,090 2,936
Price in US$ 381 660 940 1,220 1,499 1,779 2,059 2,338 2,618 2,898 3,457
Starting dates
Every Monday
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For friends or for couples who wish to attend the 2 week course together. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15% discount!: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.

This course focuses on ancient Greek vocabulary, grammar and syntax as well ancient Greek civilization and culture. It includes a cultural walk or a guided tour to a museum, a Greek movie screening or Greek culture lecture, and a dinner.

Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 490 466 890 846 1,290 1,226 1,690 1,606 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 549 996 1,444 1,891
Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 640 608 1,190 1,131 1,740 1,653 2,290 2,176 2,840 2,698 3,390 3,221 3,940 3,743 4,490 4,266 5,040 4,788 5,590 5,311 6,690 6,356
Price in US$ 716 1,332 1,947 2,562 3,177 3,793 4,408 5,023 5,638 6,254 7,484
Starting dates
Every Monday

The Standard Super Plus is the ideal course for participants of Bildungsurlaub approval. Together with the cultural and social activities offered the course covers the required 40 weekly lessons.

Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Language levels of course
Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Lesson duration
50 min
Private
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 400 380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 448
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons are designed to suit the needs and interests of the student.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.
Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Price at school (€) Our price (€) 350 333 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Price in US$ 392
Starting dates
Every Monday

Lessons are designed to suit the needs and interests of the student.

Course specific data
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1 weeks
Required minimum language level
Absolute Beginner (A0)
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Lesson duration
50 min

Our prices for Alexandria Institute include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival

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  • Getting to grips with grammar!
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  • Friends forever!
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Student opinions about Alexandria Institute, Athens

4.9
Overall school rating of
Alexandria Institute, Athens
10 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
School
Location of the school
4.5 
Facilities
4.2 
Social activities
3.7 
Organisation
4.8 
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 
Value for money
4.6 
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 
Students 18-30 years (2 ratings)
5.0 
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0 
Students 50+ years (6 ratings)
4.8 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Cristina is a good teacher.”
“None.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would have liked to be in a group, but it was not possible.
Course: Modern Greek Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Feb. 2026 by Nuria Castrosin Fornies
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Great lessons tailored to my level and goals with incredibly fun and passionate teachers! The afternoon activities were also enjoyable. Dance lessons, cooking lessons, and walks through Nea Ionia, where the school is located. Andreas is a walking encyclopedia who can tell stories in a very captivating way!”
“You're welcome!”
Insider tip: “Consider carefully where you would like to stay. The old town is appealing because there is much to do and see there. This is convenient if you only have a few hours of classes per day. Nea Ionia is convenient if you have a plus program because you can stay within walking distance of the school and there is also much to do there. However, it is less visible than in the old town.”
Details of the review
Other comments: I would recommend it to everyone!
Course: Standard Super Plus - 1 week
Review date: 15. Dec. 2025 by Wendy Verdurmen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Super teachers!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Super Plus - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2025 by Melanie Stumpf
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“All the staff at the school are very nice and can pass on very good knowledge. I am very happy with my choice!
As I was there alone for 1 week, I had private lessons at no extra charge, great!”
“Nothing specific to criticise.”
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Apr. 2025 by Veronika Ott
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The openness, friendliness, motivation, flexibility, reliability and expertise.”
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 3. Jan. 2025 by Sandra Hülsmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“Good teacher, unfortunately I was the only student.”
“None”
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Nov. 2024 by Marlies De Jong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0
“Strong and competent team. Very friendly atmosphere. Very effective courses.”
“None.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Recommended school
Course: Modern Greek Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2024 by Jacques Perrin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
“The teacher Dimitra was excellent. She told us things about Greek live and she was patient in explanations.”
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 1 week
Review date: 16. Apr. 2024 by Petr Merinsky
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 1 week
Review date: 11. Dec. 2023 by Tabea Bauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0
Details of the review
Course: Modern Greek Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Nov. 2023 by Franziska Rehn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Alexandria Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Greece

 Alexandria Institute AthensAverage of all other schools in Greece
Overall school rating4.94.5
Location of the school4.54.7
Facilities4.24.0
Social activities3.73.9
Organisation4.84.4
Quality of teaching5.04.6
Value for money4.64.3
Homestay0.04.2
Shared flat0.04.2

Alexandria Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusalbildungsurlaub approval, Erasmus+
Greek teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alexandria Institute and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2012

General school facilities

  • Microwave for student use

  • Fridge for student use

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 4

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities
Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 15%
France 15%
USA 15%
Italy 10%
Switzerland 10%
England 10%
Netherlands 10%
Spain 10%
Sweden 5%
Turkey 5%
China 5%
Israel 2%
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 2%
18-24 years 25%
25-34 years 25%
35-50 years 24%
>50 years 24%
The average age outside summer is 1 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 17
Throughout the year: 9
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 36 years
Throughout the year: 37 years

Information for all courses offered by Alexandria Institute

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Class Size and Lesson Duration Policy

The maximum number of students per class is 7.
For classes with 4 to 7 students, lessons last 4 hours per day.
For 2 or 3 students, the duration is 3 hours per day.
For one-to-one classes, lessons last 2 hours per day.

Lessons will finish at the scheduled time, even if a student arrives late.
Missed class time cannot be made up for group lessons in case of student absence.

Days without class
In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 10 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 28 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 160 8
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 320 16
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 360 18
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 400 20
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 440 22
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Walking tour, cultural and historical tour, dancing lesson.

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions, food tour, wine-tasting, guided tour to archaeological sites.
activity possibledistance from school
Cooking-
Dancing-
Horse riding10 km
Music1 km
Sailing15 km

Accommodation

Weeks 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 Additional
Week
One-time fee
(charged by school)
Price in € 400 700 900 1200 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 100
Price in US$ 471 825 1,060 1,413 118
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person

Students are required to pay city tax.

Price listed is for the whole apartment for one person. Apartment for 2 or 3 people is EUR 600 per week.

Check-in
Sunday 14:00-20:00
Check-out
Saturday 11:00-12:00
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
One-time fee
The school/accommodation provider will charge a non-refundable one-time fee of 100€.
Price extra night
€50 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room
Private bathroom
Included
Average distance from school
40 minutes by public transport.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
25
Maximum age of students
80
Student reviews about Central Athens Apartment - Acropolis view
Wendy
"I stayed in different accommodation that was within walking distance of the school. The accommodation that is offered as standard is nice if you want to be centrally located for the old town and don't mind a 50-minute commute to school.

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Questions and answers about Alexandria Institute

Where is the school located, and what is the closest metro station?
“• Closest metro station: Nea Ionia
• Metro line: Line 1 (Green Line – direction Kifissia), if the students come from the center of Athens
• Walking distance: approx. 3–4 minutes from the station”
Andreas, Founder & Academic Director from Alexandria Institute - Jan 12, 2026
How are participants allocated to classes at the Alexandria Institute in Athens?
“The exact language levels are usually confirmed a few days before the start of the course, after the placement test and/or a personal online interview.
If we notice significant differences within a group (even on the first day of class), we form separate groups to ensure that students receive an approach tailored to their needs and preferences.
In all cases, we offer a cultural program and activities, and students have the opportunity to socialize.”
Andreas, from Alexandria Institute - Oct 08, 2025

FAQ about Alexandria Institute, Athens

What is the best price for a course at Alexandria Institute, Athens?
“Greek courses at Alexandria Institute start at 323 € for Modern Greek Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Alexandria Institute?
“The accommodation Central Athens Apartment - Acropolis view is the most popular among all our clients of Alexandria Institute”
Is it possible to take a course at Alexandria Institute as an absolute beginner?
“Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Modern Greek Course
What is the number of students per class at Alexandria Institute?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alexandria Institute varies from 1 (Ancient Greek Private Lesson) to 7 students (Modern Greek Course)”
Which countries are students of Alexandria Institute from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Alexandria Institute comes from Germany with a 15% representation, followed by students from France (15%) and USA (15%).”
Alexandria Institute offers courses for which ages?
“Alexandria Institute offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 36 during the summer and 37 for the rest of the year.”

Terms of Alexandria Institute

First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:20
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Alexandria Institute - Research Institute of Humanities and Promotion of the Greek Language and Culture. | Tax registration ID: EL997380181

Visa Documents

Nationals from Iraq require a visa to enter and study in Greece.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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