Ellinisti - Greek Language & CultureTinos, Greece
- Excellent rating of teaching quality (5.0/5.0)
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- Welcome dinner.
- Optional language workshops.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture is located on the historic Greek island of Tinos, in the Aegean Sea. This boutique school is housed on the outskirts of the town centre, close to the Tinos ferry port and surrounded by several eateries, car and scooter rentals, and attractions of social and cultural interest such as the Archaeological Museum of Tinos, the Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Evangelistria at Tinos, Agali Beach and more.
Course selection: Ellinisti Tinos provides courses for students from the age of 5 years throughout the year. Programmes for adults and children are available privately or in groups, depending on the demand and subject to availability. Combination programmes where students
Getting around: Car and scooter rentals are readily available on the island and are a great way to make sure that you have the freedom to explore all the island has to offer on your own time.
Social and cultural: Attractions and places of social and cultural interest on Tinos include the multiple bars, eateries, beaches and attractions such as the Holy Church of the Virgin Mary Evangelistria at Tinos, Kolimvithra Beach and more, are all within a 30-minute journey of the school via taxi, car or scooter.
- The language school Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture was founded in Tinos, Greece in 2016.
- Legal name / parent company: Maria Siampani - Ellinisti
- Tax registration ID: EL126899225
Greek Courses
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Price in € | 350 333 | 650 618 | 940 893 | 1205 1145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The intensive course is designed to give students a solid grounding of the Greek language with a strong focus on speaking, listening, grammar and writing activities.
Make maximum progress during your stay! The intensive course is the ideal choice for people who want to immerse themselves in the Greek language.
During the lessons you will mainly work with carefully selected educational materials (printed & audiovisual), so that you are able to understand, read, write and speak Greek. You will also consolidate your knowledge through role playing, songs, group tasks and other interesting activities to better your communication skills.
In the evenings, you can practice the Greek language through different cultural activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | 695 661 | -- | 1335 1269 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
If you're fascinated by Greek culture, this is the perfect course for you!
Spend the first part of your programme in Athens and the second part in Tinos.
Offer includes 2 evening cultural activities every week, learning materials, drinks during breaks, certificate of attendance and a farewell dinner for the 4-week course.
Are you fascinated by Greece and Greek culture? Want to learn more, and experience the deep history of Athens along with its modern vibrancy, and then the tranquillity and cultural richness of a Cycladic island? This course is for you!
Ellinisti and The Lamda Project (situated in Athens) are collaborating to offer intensive Greek language courses, 20 hours a week, with the first part of the course in Athens and the second part on Tinos.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 180 171 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
A private 3 days course to learn to read and write basic Greek!
In this course you will learn the Greek alphabet and basic Greek expressions that you can use in real life with the locals.
On the last day of the course there will be an evening lesson-activity, where you'll practice what you have learnt in real life situations.
Learn to read and write basic Greek in only 3 days!
Spend a few hours a day learning and get ready for a small talk with the locals!
During the course you will be taught:
- to read and write the Greek alphabet
- to use basic Greek expressions
- to order in a café/tavern
On the last day of the course join us for an evening lesson-activity, so that you can practise Greek in real life situations.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 350 333 | 650 618 | 940 893 | 1205 1145 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Let children explore modern Greek through interactive and engaging lessons!
With songs, games, enjoyable books and fairytales, children will discover the magic of the Greek language. Theatrical games and crafts also play an important role in the lessons and will spark children’s love for the language.
Apart from the kids’ courses, there are also special Greek courses for teenagers. We use interesting books and audiovisual material designed to capture the teenagers’ interest.
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 16:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 90 86 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Let children explore modern Greek through interactive and engaging lessons!
With songs, games, enjoyable books and fairytales, children will discover the magic of the Greek language. Theatrical games and crafts also play an important role in the lessons and will spark children’s love for the language.
Apart from the kids’ courses, there are also special Greek courses for teenagers. The school uses interesting books and audiovisual material designed to capture the teenagers’ interest.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | 180 171 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
A private 3 days course to learn to read and write basic Greek!
In this course you will learn the Greek alphabet and basic Greek expressions that you can use in real life with the locals.
On the last day of the course there will be an evening lesson-activity, where you'll practice what you have learnt in real life situations.
Learn to read and write basic Greek in only 3 days!
Spend a few hours a day learning and get ready for a small talk with the locals!
During the course you will be taught:
- to read and write the Greek alphabet
- to use basic Greek expressions
- to order in a café/tavern
On the last day of the course join us for an evening lesson-activity, so that you can practise Greek in real life situations.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Information for all courses offered by Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture
The school offers lessons to small groups of students and the number of hours taught depends on the number of students participating. The normal size of a class in the summer is about 3 students and they have 4 hours of lessons every day. If there are 2 students of the same level, they have 3 hours of lessons every day and if there is one student, he/she has 2 hours of private lessons for the same fees. Basically in every case, the same number of pages are covered.
01 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 03 May 2024 - 07 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 24 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture
General school facilities
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 3
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
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Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | 3 km |
Dancing | | - |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Music | | - |
Swimming | | - |
Table Tennis | | - |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | - |
Windsurfing | | - |
Yoga | | 3 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Free activities
Junior - Paid activities
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Student opinions about Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture, Tinos
FAQ about Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture, Tinos
- Can the school
also provide accommodation? “We do not offer accommodation, but we give a small list with hotels for which we have received good feedback.
1. A nice and clean traditional hotel that offers special prices to Ellinisti students is Voreades.
2. Another hotel, with bigger rooms and kitchen facilities, but a bit out of Tinos Town (about 20'-30' walk) is Aigaio studios.
3. Tinion hotel is another option, and it is almost next to the school. It is clean and has good prices.
4. Venus Minimal Hotel is also nice and it offers breakfast as well.”Maria, Administration from Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture - Aug 25, 2023 - Are social activities organised by the school
? “On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, we organise cultural activities outside school, allowing you to practise spoken Greek outside the classroom.”Maria, Administration from Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture - Aug 25, 2023 - What is the qualification of the teachers at Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture?100% of teachers at Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture from?The highest Nationality percentage at Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture comes from France with a 25% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (15%) and Germany (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture offers courses for which ages?Ellinisti - Greek Language & Culture offers courses from 5 years (Greek for children - Intensive Course, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 45 during the summer and 45 for the rest of the year.