Alexandria Institute Athens, Greece
- 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 quality5
Special Offers
- Offer!Modern Greek Course
- Offer!Ancient Greek Course
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
Modern Greek Course
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€340€323 / week More
| 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 MondaySee starting dates for absolute beginnersStarting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Greek course before:
12 Jan 2026, 02 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 16 Mar 2026, 20 Apr 2026, 04 May 2026, 18 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Jun 2026, 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026, 24 Aug 2026, 07 Sep 2026, 31 Aug 2026, 21 Sep 2026, 05 Oct 2026, 19 Oct 2026, 02 Nov 2026, 16 Nov 2026
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Ancient Greek Course20 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€340€323 / week More
| 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
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
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.
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Standard Plus25 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€490€466 / week More
| 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
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Standard Super Plus30 lessons per week | 7 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€640€608 / week More
| 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.
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Ancient Greek Private Lesson10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€400€380 / week More
| 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.
- 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
- Minimum required student age
- 18 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Modern Greek Private Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€350€333 / week More
| 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.
- 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
- 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
Student opinions about Alexandria Institute, Athens
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As I was there alone for 1 week, I had private lessons at no extra charge, great!”
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Ratings of Alexandria Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Greece
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Alexandria Institute
- Greek teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% 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
| 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% |
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 24% |
| >50 years | 24% |
- Average number of students
- In summer: 17Throughout the year: 9
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
- Average age of students
- In summer: 36 yearsThroughout 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.
Accommodation
Central Athens Apartment - Acropolis view
In high demand!
Double room, No meals
Private bathroom
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€400/ week Show more
| 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 |
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
Questions and answers about Alexandria Institute
Where is the school located, and what is the closest metro station?
• 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”
How are participants allocated to classes at the Alexandria Institute in Athens?
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.”
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Terms of Alexandria Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:20
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

- Legal name/parent company
- Alexandria Institute - Research Institute of Humanities and Promotion of the Greek Language and Culture. | Tax registration ID: EL997380181
Visa Documents
- 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.








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