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Alexandria InstituteChios, Greece

Voulamandis House, Dimarchou Kalvokoresi 117 - 821 00 Chios - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Cultural walks and trips to archaeological and historical sites, museums and beautiful places.
  • Courses include a wide range of learning and cultural activities.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 2%
18-24 years 18%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 35%
>50 years 25%
The average age outside summer is 4 years higher than in summer.

Location: Alexandria Institute Chios is a Greek language and culture institute located on the fifth-largest Greek island of Chios. The school is within Voulamandis House, around 2kms west of Karfas Beach.

Getting around: The island has a public bus network that assists students in their travels around the island's sights. In addition to this, private car and motorbike rentals are also readily available, as are both taxis and water taxis. Chios ferry port is around a 10-minute taxi ride from the school and from there, it is around a 9-hour ferry to Athens.

Course selection: Seasonal programmes are available for students of all levels. These Greek Literature and culture programmes are available for one, two, three or four-week durations a few times throughout the year. Emphasis throughout the course is placed on Greek Mythology, legends, culture, and local traditions. Students will take part in excursions and visits to aspects of the island's ancient and medieval history, including the Byzantine mosaics in Nea Moni monastery, the medieval mastic villages and much more.

Accommodation: Accommodation is available within Voulamandis House, a 3-star bed & breakfast with various room types.

Social and cultural: The top sights and attractions on Chios include the Castle of Chios, Chios Port, the Chios Mastic Museum, the Agio Gala Cave, Daskalopetra Homerus Stone and much more.

Greek Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Modern Greek Language & Culture Popular Greek course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
540€513€
Course Details
Private
Online Private 10h per week
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
300€285€
Course Details
Private Package 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
490€466€
Course Details

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

Videos & Photos

  • Learning Greek in Chios
    Learning Greek in Chios1/13
  • The garden where the lessons take place
    The garden where the lessons take place2/13
  • Swimming in Chios
    Swimming in Chios3/13
  • Enjoying the course
    Enjoying the course4/13
  • Diploma day
    Diploma day5/13
  • Excursion to Mesta Medieval village
    Excursion to Mesta Medieval village6/13
  • Reading poetry with our students
    Reading poetry with our students7/13
  • 8/13
  • Happy learning
    Happy learning9/13
  • Visiting the ghost village Anavatos
    Visiting the ghost village Anavatos10/13
  • Greek movie night Chios
    Greek movie night Chios11/13
  • Visit to Pyrgi medieval village Chios
    Visit to Pyrgi medieval village Chios12/13
  • Our students are working
    Our students are working13/13

Alexandria Institute

Accreditations and Quality seals
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% 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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoPayPal - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
2012
Legal name/parent company
Alexandria Institute - Research Institute of Humanities and Promotion of the Greek Language and Culture. | Tax registration ID: EL997380181

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Garden

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Assistance with organizing transportation

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Ironing service (paid)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 4
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 12
Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 40 years
Throughout the year: 44 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 15%
Italy 10%
Switzerland 10%
England 10%
France 10%
Netherlands 10%
Germany 9%
Spain 7%
Turkey 5%
Brazil 2%
Chile 2%
Other nationalities 10%

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.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 03 May 2024 - 07 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 03 Mar 2025, 25 Mar 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 28 Jan 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing2 km
Music6 km
Sailing6 km
Swimming3 km
Tennis6 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Cultural walks, history lectures, dancing, visit to museums, music nights

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions, cooking lessons, food tours

Accommodation

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Voulamandis House - Standard Room Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, No meals
In high demand!
from
438 €
Voulamandis House - Apartment
Single room, Breakfast
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
498 €
Voulamandis House - Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
528 €
Voulamandis House - Economy Room
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
420 €
Voulamandis House - Economy Room
Single room, No meals
from
390 €
Voulamandis House - Standard Room
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
468 €

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FAQ about Alexandria Institute, Chios

  • Greek courses at Alexandria Institute start at 285 € for Online Private 10h per week course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Voulamandis House - Standard Room is the most popular among all our clients of Alexandria Institute
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alexandria Institute varies from 1 students (Online Private 10h per week) to 15 students (Modern Greek Language & Culture )
  • 100% of teachers at Alexandria Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Alexandria Institute comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Alexandria Institute offers courses from 15 years to 99. Average age is 40 during the summer and 44 for the rest of the year.
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