Athens city rating by our language course clients
Best Greek schools in Athens by category - age group, leisure/fun
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4 language schools in Athens from €323 for a 1 week Greek course
Greek course types in Athens
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General Greek courses
Universal Greek language courses allow students to move up the different Greek levels at a steady pace. With an array of options, students can pick the one that fits their schedule. -
Private Greek courses
Weekly packages of Greek one-to-one classes are very adaptable to the students specific timetable and can be taken virtually or inhouse. -
Business Greek courses
Private or group business classes teach the Greek terminology in a general business environment or specialise in a particular field of interest.- Business One-to-One (4) - Only offered by Influent
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Greek exam preparation courses
Exam preparation courses cover a number of different Greek exams, which are designed for completion of a specific Greek level or for particular admission purposes.- Other Exams (2) - Only offered by Influent
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Work & Study Greek programmes
Offered as a combination of Greek classes followed by the programme, the Work and Study option provides students with work placements or volunteering opportunities in certain fields.- University (2) - Only offered by Influent
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Junior Greek courses
Junior Greek courses are available as a day course or as a package with accommodation and activities included. These are often divided into two age ranges; children and teens.
Athens ratings & reviews
What our students said about Athens
I think Athens is a great city to visit. It has a lively and exciting vibe. It is a great city to explore on foot especially in the old districts around the acropolis. There are many different, contrasting areas of the city to visit. Exarchia is lovely to explore in the day or in the evening and to sit out at a bar or cafe under trees. It's wonderful that Athens remains low rise and you can see the acropolis from all areas of the city. The sky remains open. There are not many parks and green spaces around the centre of the city but it's lovely to walk up Lycabettus Hill to enjoy the views or wander around the National Gardens. We enjoyed a lovely tram ride down to the seaside around Kalamaki beach which was beautiful. The water is still crystal clear and there are many lovely bars and restaurants along the coast.
Athens has some great areas that haven't been "gentrified" yet. I appreciate its proximity to the sea and mountains, and there are great tavernas and bakeries, as well as small craft shops, boutiques, etc., especially near the school! The traffic is terrible (I used my e-bike to get around), but I'm used to that, and unfortunately it's getting worse. The metro is spotless, the streets are very diverse, and rents are affordable, although hardly so for Greeks anymore. Supermarkets and going out are similar to what we have at home. Weekly markets are much cheaper (fruit/vegetables/cheese), so it's hard to make a general assessment.
It is a city that, by itself, is already interesting to discover. I consider that historically, together with Italy, it has a timeless importance. I consider that, regardless of their geography, the historical sites where great thinkers of humanity have been teaching and living that we still continue reading and apprehending today, is more than enough, at least for me.
Athens is a city of millions on a human scale: you can reach everything in the city centre on foot, there are no skyscrapers and no street jungles, the atmosphere is relaxed and the people are friendly. I'm always amazed at the clean metro stations. Totally different than Stuttgart. I can't comment on the nightlife ;-)
Nea Ionia is a pleasant neighborhood with many shops and authentic places. It has a lot of history, but not like the old center of Athens. There, you can indulge yourself with the many museums, an incredible number of great places to eat day and night, and the views from rooftop bars or Lycanettus hill, for example.
The city is great. There are lots of sights and the people are great too. But in August it's too hot and stuffy for the city. So I always travelled to Glyfada to the beach, as Athens is not by the sea. The city also has really dangerous and run-down corners where tourists are unwelcome.
I already know the city a bit through my daughter who now lives there. My husband is Greek and therefore known through various trips and events, so I have a slightly different positive connection with the city.
Very large city with lots of traffic and poor air quality. A few parts of the city centre are quite nice, but on the whole not recommended. The airport is 1 hour away from the centre.
Athens is a city with many districts of its own, plenty of nightlife, terraces and restaurants. Also for the culture lover there are enough museums and antiquities to visit.
Nice to have seen the city with its great history.... On the one hand interesting and casual, on the other hand a lot of police presence, dirty, noisy and congested streets.
What language school directors said about Athens
Full of history in every corner, full of life all year long, closeby to the beach for the summer, closeby to winter destination for the winter! Here is the heart of ancient and modern Greece!
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Athens
Very pleasant and friendly atmosphere. Cristina is a good teacher.
2 February 2026
Course: Modern Greek Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
I really liked the quality of the lessons and the location of the school. I was lucky enough to have a week of private lessons.
As I didn't take part in the leisure program for family reasons, I can't comment on that.
The Quizlet tool should be better presented.
19 January 2026
Course: Modern Greek Standard Intensive - 1 week
Student age: 68 years
Very friendly and relaxed atmosphere, everyone makes a great effort and the lessons are great fun. Thanks for everything.
22 December 2025
Course: Modern Greek Standard Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 54 years
I liked that it was a young team, everyone was very friendly and flexible. That means that when questions about content arose (related to culture, politics, traditions in Greece), they gave us space to talk about them. In general, they encouraged us to speak without constantly correcting us, which I found very encouraging. They also often used creative (language) games, which made the whole thing much more relaxed! That was great!!
It seems to me to be a very young, good team that teaches absolutely up-to-date.
1 December 2025
Course: Bildungsurlaub Course: Full Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 64 years
I was impressed by the warmth of both the course participants and the school. It is very well organized. Everyone is empathetic, which contributes to the general sense of well-being. The lessons were ideal for my needs.
The ideal school for me.
28 September 2025
Course: Modern Greek Standard Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Information about Athens
Key Facts about Athens
- Price index excluding rent: 59* (41% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 48* (53% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:54* (46% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Greece average):4.05 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Athens
Events in Athens
May 2026 - October 2026Music, theatre, dance and cultural events. This annual summer festival hosts artists from around the globe and many of the performances take place in the ancient amphitheatres of Athens: the Epidaurus and the Herodeon.
08 November 2026The race begins in Marathon, the town from which ALL of these races get their name. It takes place every year in early November and commemorates the legend of the 5th century B.C. soldier, Pheidippides, who ran these 42 kms to announce the victory of the Greeks over the Persians.
What to do in Athens
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 54 minutes.
Main stops: Doukissis Plakentias, Katehaki, Syntagma , Monastiraki, Omonia, Victoria
Every 15 minutes, 70 minutes.
Main stops: Athens Airport, Panagitsa, Plampelokipon, Rigillis, Starting point – Constitution, Academy, Concord, University, Egypt
Taxi: 30 minutes drive to city center of Athens
Q&A - Questions about Greek courses and schools in Athens
I am a Congolese student from Brazzaville. I would like to enrol in a Greek course, but I know that I have to check the visa procedure first. Do you know anything about the Greek embassy in my country?
Visa requirements are tricky and can change rapidly, so the first step is to contact the embassy or consulate in your country.
It seems that the Greek embassy for the Republic of Congo is in Kinshasa, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is no Greek embassy in Brazzaville. You should therefore contact them first.”
Do you offer English courses for beginners in Athens?
FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions About Greek Courses in Athens
I would like to attend an English course in Athens.
I worked as a German teacher in Turkey for 15 years and I have been living in Athens for 3 months. Can you help me to work here as a German teacher?
I am a complete beginner in Greek and I would like to book a 2-3 week course in Athens in the evening. Do you have any options?
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