Reviews of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Greece
Total number of reviews: 41
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Average Rating
Based on 41 reviews of former students of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
| Overall rating Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Thessaloniki, Greece | 4.6 |
|---|---|
| City | 4.6 |
| Organisation | 4.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 |
| Social activities | 4.0 |
| Quality of teaching | 4.7 |
| Value for money | 4.5 |
| Accommodation | |
| Homestay | 4.0 |
| Shared Flat (apartment) | --- |
| Other | 4.5 |
Individual Reviews
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
29. Jan. 2025
1. Raimund (66 years) 
101.Course: General Greek - 2 weeks
101.Course: General Greek - 2 weeks
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Very individual approach to the language level of the students, very patient and extremely friendly, courteous and helpful. Top professional and didactic ...
Negative aspects
No weak points!
Other comments
Top grades!
City/place
More than worth a visit.
29. Oct. 2024
2. Martina (62 years)
102.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 8 weeks
102.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 8 weeks
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Every level is catered for, teachers are calm and competent.
Negative aspects
Everything ok.
City/place
It is a lively city with a lot of traffic.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I started from scratch and can now read and write, and speak a little.
16. Sep. 2024
3. Klaus
103.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
103.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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The school's programme was a success all round. The teachers were very committed and competent. I also enjoyed the leisure activities. The overall atmosphere was good.
Negative aspects
The learning material was useful, but could have been better.
City/place
Great city. Even though I was there as a tourist myself, I thought it was good that the city itself wasn't overrun by tourists. Life in the city was shaped by the locals.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very good.
22. Jul. 2024
4. Ralf (63 years)
104.Course: Individual Lessons - 1 week
104.Course: Individual Lessons - 1 week
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As I had individual lessons, I was able to communicate directly with Sofia. Unfortunately, the afternoon activity of the parallel group was cancelled.
Negative aspects
Nothing
1. Jul. 2024
5. Patra (72 years)
105.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
105.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
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The teachers were all very friendly.
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Having three different teachers in four weeks was not only favourable for me.
The course book is not suitable as a reference book for A1+2 students.
City/place
Top! Thessaloniki has a firm grip on my heart.
10. Jun. 2024
6. María Asunción (65 years) Spain
106.Course: General Greek [Greek] - 1 week
106.Course: General Greek [Greek] - 1 week
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There are only two teachers, one teaches in a small room and the other at the entrance. So it's not possible to organize students into their levels. In my class, there wasn't any organised work. We only spoke, about politics and history. We had a book, but in a week we only did 5 or 6 pages. The progress I made, I did on my own.
4. Jun. 2024
7. Reimund (74 years)
107.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
107.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
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This is the assessment of the school in Thessaloniki:
Very professional,
Very competent,
Very good learning atmosphere.
Again and again.
City/place
Interesting city with international flair and appealing nightlife. No hustle and bustle and friendly people. I had my bike with me and was able to ride through the city without any problems, even in heavy traffic.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The teachers are very responsive to the needs of the individual students
27. May. 2024
8. Florence (73 years) 
108.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 1 week
108.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 1 week
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The teaching quality, knowledge and sense of humour of our teacher Christos. The fact that we were in a small group (3 other students), each more friendly than the last.
4. Mar. 2024
9. Rusudan (36 years)
109.Course: 19 online lessons in the mornings, 29.2. in the afternoon - 1 week
109.Course: 19 online lessons in the mornings, 29.2. in the afternoon - 1 week
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The teacher taught me the content according to my level, yet in a very structured way.
Other comments
Good organisation, great teacher!
City/place
I did the online course.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I am very happy with the teacher!
12. Sep. 2023
10. Annette (67 years)
110.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 1 week
110.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 1 week
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Hotel - 3 Stars (C)
Positive aspects of school
1. I had great chemistry with the teacher in private lessons! 2. the director of the school was nice.
Negative aspects
Too little care by the management for the teaching equipment, which should have been available to the teacher: Board, marker, wiper, ...didn't fit together or were broken. For the fact that there were only 10 hours of lessons for me, there was too little on offer.
Accommodation
In comparison to the expense (flight and hotel costs) for 10 hours of private lessons, the hotel was too expensive at 75,-/night!
4. Jul. 2023
11. Frank (61 years)
111.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
111.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
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The teachers, their competence, helpfulness and friendliness
Negative aspects
Only a few classmates on site during my stay.
City/place
Always worth a trip
22. Mar. 2023
12. Mercedes (52 years)
112.Course: Buildungsurlaub Programme - 2 weeks
112.Course: Buildungsurlaub Programme - 2 weeks
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The lessons and teachers were great.
Negative aspects
The additional activities have not taken place enough.
4. Nov. 2022
13. Michel (70 years)
113.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
113.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
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The warm welcome, the human and pedagogical qualities of our teacher, Christos, his method of progression which is not too rapid to consolidate the basics, the emphasis on oral expression and written homework to check whether you have understood correctly.
Negative aspects
RAS
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The Castro is worth a visit with an exceptional panoramic view of the city and its surroundings: sea and mountains (especially Mount Olympus).
City/place
City rich in history, lots to discover but quite dirty.
28. Oct. 2021
14. Theresa (36 years)
114.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
114.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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Very good class with a dedicated teacher. It was fun and educational. Anastasia responded to all questions and adapted the level to the learners. Since nobody was on site with my level, private lessons and additional exercises were added so that everyone learns as much as possible.
Negative aspects
Compared to other language schools, there are hardly any leisure activities on offer. The school is quite small and there is no separate room for doing homework, reading or similar.
22. Aug. 2021
15. Manuela (43 years) United Kingdom
115.Course: Private Lessons 10 - 1 week
115.Course: Private Lessons 10 - 1 week
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Hotel - 4 Stars (B)
Positive aspects of school
Teacher, location
31. Aug. 2020
16. Guillaume (43 years) Egypt
116.Course: Private Lessons 10 - 2 weeks
116.Course: Private Lessons 10 - 2 weeks
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Perfect.
City/place
Very nice city with friendly population, easy going and very good history.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Efficient and very friendly teacher.
22. Oct. 2019
17. Leon (61 years) 
117.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
117.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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The teachers are very involved and knowledgeable.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Bring a laptop, so you can work out what you have learned in a structured way. You will receive information and follow-up information about this during the week and it is therefore nice if you can easily put that together. There is also a program to learn words: wozzol.nl. Works great and can be used for training. Another reason to bring a laptop: you feed this program the fastest from Excel.
Other comments
I wouldn't book a transfer to and from the airport. That is more than twice as expensive as if you arrange taxi transport yourself. By bus and from the bus station in Thessaloniki by taxi is much cheaper.
City/place
The city has stolen my heart. It is a very large and busy city, but I could live there as long as it is outside the center. I did not take advantage of the nightlife. I rarely or never do in NL. I felt safe there, but of course I have not been in the middle of the center at night or in probably also existing lesser neighborhoods. There were beggars (handicapped and elderly) and gypsies selling or begging. For a city of this size, there were extremely few. Public transport is cheap and frequent, but a taxi is only slightly more expensive, so that is my preference. You have to speak Greek, because drivers hardly speak anything. I did manage well and never once in the city felt that I was being dropped off. The museums in the city are worth a look, but important museums like the ethnographic are not open at the specified times. Unfortunately, the musical instrument museum is completely closed to the public. You can enjoy excellent food in Thessaloniki for a very reasonable price, somewhere between 6-20 euros including drinks. The shops are expensive. Buying clothes is not a good idea, the prices are excessively high. Supermarkets have a Dutch or higher price level.
Quality of teaching / language progress
I am very pleased with the teachers, but the location is very simple. Doesn't really look like a school, at least not in the perception I expected. More like a conference room. It's sufficient. I have not seen a library.
18. Sep. 2019
18. Juan (74 years) France
118.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 2 weeks
118.Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 2 weeks
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The weather was too hot to enjoy completely. My level was too low. However, the courses were excellent.
31. Jul. 2019
19. Niki (51 years) Germany
119.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
119.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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The teachers do great work.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
As for Thessaloniki:
Besides seeing the white tower, a trip with one of the tourist "pirate boats" at night is very much recommended. There you get a nice view of Thessaloniki from the seaside.
Other comments
Hellenic Language School is very nice located in Thessaloniki.
11. Feb. 2019
20. Karin (31 years) Israel
120.Course: General Greek - Extended Program [Greek] - 1 week
120.Course: General Greek - Extended Program [Greek] - 1 week
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Hotel - 4 Stars (B)
Positive aspects of school
My teacher Elena. Thank you!
5. Feb. 2019
21. Kristian (23 years)
121.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Griechisch] - 4 weeks
121.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Griechisch] - 4 weeks
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The great atmosphere with the people. You can always ask questions.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
You should travel to Greece. And go to this school.
Other comments
I want to go back there again, but in the summer.
29. Oct. 2018
22. Rosemary (rosie) (67 years) United Kingdom
122.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Greek] - 1 week
122.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Greek] - 1 week
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Hotel - 4 Stars (B)
Positive aspects of school
Friendly teaching atmosphere. Small classes tailored to individual needs.
Other comments
Can’t wait to return next year to continue my Greek studies.
29. Oct. 2018
23. Isabel (55 years) Belgium
123.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
123.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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The school was very flexible in accommodating my needs (private tuition) and promoted me so I met other students in the school.
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My teacher had very good teaching skills and was really helpful and friendly. The lessons were very useful and a pleasure to attend. I learned a lot and became more fluent in Greek, which was my primary interest.
30. Aug. 2018
24. Catherine (54 years)
124.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Grec] - 2 weeks
124.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Grec] - 2 weeks
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Conviviality and availability of teachers. Very interesting courses on Greek culture and the history of Salonica and Greece. Interesting course support.
11. Jul. 2018
25. David (32 years)
125.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 1 week
125.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 1 week
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Highly motivated teachers
19. Feb. 2018
26. Robert (64 years)
126.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Griechisch] - 1 week
126.Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Griechisch] - 1 week
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The Greek grammar can be explained very well especially by the teacher Anousso. But overall, the lessons with Christos were very 'cozy' and conservative. That means the teacher talks 80 percent of the time, the students a maximum of 20 percent. When we asked him to encourage more speaking (we were only 2 students), he said that it was not yet possible in one week. The other participant (a Protestant pastor) and I had a good basic vocabulary. Apparently he had neither looked at the test nor at the few sentences one should write to oneself. Not a word was said about the test. - I know language schools in England and in France and have experienced wonderful, learning-intensive lessons there. - But the teaching in Thessaloniki is didactically stopped a long time ago. Unfortunately, the initial professional impression was deceptive. Humanly, the two teachers were okay and very nice. But there I can unfortunately not recommend anything. For information about my motivation: In addition to the 5 hours of lessons, I invested a total of another 5 hours of learning per day in the evening and early in the morning. - I was happy to skip the last day because the Thursday class was extremely boring.
27. Feb. 2017
27. Elena (54 years) 
127.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
127.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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20. Jun. 2016
28. Marita (57 years) Finland
128.Course: Summer Course - 1 week
128.Course: Summer Course - 1 week
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Very good teacher, Αnouso.
23. Mar. 2015
29. Beate (59 years)
129.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
129.Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
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Homestay Executive
Positive aspects of school
The teacher adapted the lessons with great sensitivity to the different levels and needs of the students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
The old town of Thessaloniki with the many ancient Byzantine churches.
