Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great 
Athens, Greece 
25 Mavrommateon St. - 10434 Athens - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Rooftop terrace
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
Location: The school is situated in the centre of Athens, in a student area, next to the Park of Pedion Areos, the Athens University of Economics and Business, the Victoria Square and the Exarchia Square, a lively “anarchist” square, full of cafeterias, bars, and taverns.
Getting around: The Biktoria station is a 2-minute walk away from the school building. This subway station has the M1 line running through it, which goes through the centre of the city and down to the coast. The central train station in Athens is 20 minutes by foot from Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, making transportation in and out of the city easily accessible.
Visiting the sights in Athens: The majority of the central features of Athens are all within a 40-minute walking radius of the school and easily reachable by the transportation options nearby. The centre of the city, which is home to attractions including the Acropolis of Athens, Parthenon and Ancient Agora of Athens, is a 40 minute walk from the school. Another option would be 15 minutes via the subway service. The National Archaeological Museum is just down the road from the school.
Greek language courses: The school has a variety of general Greek courses for individual students or for students wanting to join group classes. There is a business Greek course for those looking to further their career by learning the Greek language in their specific field. A teacher training course is also available on specific dates throughout the year.
Cultural courses: Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great has a large number of topics that students can learn about the history and culture of the country whilst also improving their knowledge of the Greek language.
School chain: Hellenic Language Schools are part of the Life Long Training Center 4E Education and training group. They currently have several schools in Greece, including on the Greek island of Crete. For over 45 years, the Hellenic Language Schools have been teaching Greek Language and Culture to non-natives.
Greek Courses
General Language
General Greek
20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Offer!from375€357€ / week More
General Greek
20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
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375€357€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 375 357 | 750 713 | 1125 1069 | 1350 1283 | 1688 1604 | 2025 1924 | 2363 2245 | 2700 2565 | 3038 2887 | 3375 3207 | 3800 3610 |
| Price in US$ | 401 | 802 | 1203 | 1443 | 1804 | 2165 | 2526 | 2886 | 3247 | 3607 | 4061 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Course specific data
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 - 13:10
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
50 min
Student comments about "General Greek" at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Giacomo
"I feel I improved my knowledge of the language even though I'm aware that two weeks is just the minimum. Unfortunately, I couldn't afford a longer period for the time being."
Emmanuel
"The general Greek program was really interesting and good, and intensive enough. "
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
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Bildungsurlaub Programme
In high demand!30 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Offer!from580€551€ / week More
Bildungsurlaub Programme
In high demand!
30 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
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580€551€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 580 551 | 1170 1112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 620 | 1251 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
Student comments about "Bildungsurlaub Programme" at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Uwe
"Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave)."
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Ancient Greek20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Offer!from400€380€ / week More
Ancient Greek
20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
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400€380€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 900 855 | -- | 1600 1520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 962 | 1710 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025
Course specific data
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 - 13:10
Morning: 9:30 - 13:10
Possible course durations
2, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
50 min
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Read & Write Greek - Crash Course 6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from200€190€ / week More
Read & Write Greek - Crash Course
6 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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200€190€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 200 190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 214 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Student comments about "Read & Write Greek - Crash Course " at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Birthe
"Very challenging"
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General Greek + Supplementary Course30 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Offer!from815€775€ / week More
General Greek + Supplementary Course
30 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
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815€775€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | 1630 1549 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 1742 |
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Starting dates
2025: 07 Jan 2025, 03 Feb 2025, 04 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 30 Jun 2025, 28 Jul 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 24 Nov 2025
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Evening Course4 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Offer!from38€37€ / week More
Evening Course
4 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
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38€37€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 15 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 570 542 |
| Price in US$ | 610 |
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Starting dates
2025: 10 Mar 2025, 20 Oct 2025
Course specific data
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:30
Afternoon: 17:00 - 19:30
Possible course durations
15 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
50 min
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Online
Online Individual Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from320€304€ / week More
Online Individual Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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320€304€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 320 304 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 2700 2565 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 |
| Price in US$ | 342 | 642 | 962 | 1283 | 1603 | 1924 | 2245 | 2565 | 2886 | 3206 | 3848 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
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Private
Individual Lessons10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from400€380€ / week More
Individual Lessons
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
400€380€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 400 380 | 720 684 | 1080 1026 | 1440 1368 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3240 3078 | 3600 3420 | 4320 4104 |
| Price in US$ | 428 | 770 | 1155 | 1539 | 1924 | 2309 | 2694 | 3078 | 3463 | 3848 | 4617 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
This is a package of 10 Greek private lessons per week.
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Our prices for Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great 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
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
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School building 2/14
during lessons3/14
Lesson in progress4/14
Student group5/14
Typical village6/14
Greek hospitality7/14
Group outing8/14
Students in the corridor9/14
Rooftop terrace10/14
School staff team11/14
Pristine beach12/14
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Student opinions about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens
4.4
Overall school rating of
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens
69 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (8 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (16 ratings)
Students 50+ years (37 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Andrea
57 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The staff is very friendly and answer all questions. The extra-linguistic program was interesting (the manager is an excellent historian, and can explain a lot ..). Nice Christmas Party with delicious pastries and wine .. Especially I liked the dance class, two times! The lessons (I had two teachers, individual and group lessons) depend a lot on the person. The group lessons were very teacher- and frontal orientated. The use of different media and playful interactive approaches (also between the participants) are hardly available. But that seems to be a general problem in Greece ...”
Insider tip: “Be sure to join the extra program! In Athens itself, Niarchos Center is an architectural highlight, the Kykladishe Museum, small but magnificent archaic sculptures! For jazz fans: Half Note Jazz Club! Cultural program (dance, music, exhibitions): Onassis cultural center! The Musical Instruments Museum, with ancient instruments and music examples/videos regarding the music history on mainland and islands.”
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Other comments See above. The lessons could be more "easy-going". The teachers are, especially in one-to-one lessons, open-minded, if you suggest something. So encourage future participants to voice their opinions, suggestions or criticisms on site! The more students do that, the more likely it is that something will change.
Course: General Greek - Extended program [Griechisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Dec. 2018 by Andrea Kasiske
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Irene
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“It is all super organized and the atmosphere is extremely friendly. They also try to get the students in contact with each other. It was also great that in the first week only 2 students were in the class, and in the second week 3 students. The two teachers we had were very dedicated and really professional.”
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Other comments You can join completely relaxed, everyone is nice, everything regulates itself. Nevertheless, you learn a lot and the class is really demanding.
Course: General Greek - Extended program - 2 weeks
Review date: 23. May. 2017 by Irene Kaseros
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Adrian
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I was only there for 3 days, I had very good private lessons, 3 hours every day for 3 consecutive days, they systematically deepened the grammar, which has brought me a big leap forward. Friday was a poetry event, all students read a poem, was also stimulating.”
Insider tip: “You should certainly go to school longer. I go weekly in Switzerland in each case a double lesson, so a targeted deepening is also useful, even if it is only a week.”
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Other comments nice and smart director, good teachers, in Athens you can of course see and do a lot; am sure if you go to school there longer you can benefit a lot more.
Course: Individual Program [Griechisch] - 1 week
Review date: 18. Feb. 2018 by Adrian Merlo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Elfriede
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of the teaching; the teachers were excellent, they also offered a lot of extra activities like visits to museums, lectures on Greek history, everyday life, invitations to tavernas every second week; excellent teaching material etc.”
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Other comments All the members of the staff were very helpful, friendly and could be contacted any time.
I think if you want to participate in the lectures you can really learn a lot. I can highly recommend this school and the teachers. You also had the possibility to write a test at the end according to the European language levels.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2009 by Elfriede Wurzer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mathieu
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very solid with a caring director and secretary. Also teachers who gave the best of themselves. The afternoon conversation was also very instructive to learn simple Greek and to support each other.”
Insider tip: “Beautiful museums, including the lesser known, such as folk instruments and ancient technology. Also a lot of ordinary monuments. Trips to Sounion and the sea (Portarafti) are worthwhile.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Good functioning of director and management. Excellent teacher, but a little too little attention to the auditory (my weak point) and too many difficult texts with lots of words to look up.
Other comments No.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Grieks] - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2020 by Mathieu Lenaerts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Bärbel
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very personal approach, competent and friendly teachers and a very attentive director. Class sizes are small. I felt very comfortable and would take a language course again at any time.”
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Course: Bildungsurlaub Programme - 1 week
Review date: 23. Jul. 2024 by Bärbel Ackermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ina
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Zoe was a great teacher. It was fun, and the way the material was taught more than compensated for the relatively poor textbook. I was also lucky with the other course participants.”
“This textbook is not suitable for self-study.”
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Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. May. 2023 by Ina Kasprowiak
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mathieu
65 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Good quality lessons, but organization sometimes left something to be desired (too few afternoon activities), no good communication when lessons were cancelled.”
“The organisation overall was sometimes disappointing (not many activities available during the afternoons), poor communication when lessons got cancelled.”
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Other comments Great location in the city.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Greek] - 2 weeks
Review date: 13. Aug. 2019 by Mathieu Lenaerts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mathieu
67 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Friendly and approachable director and secretary. Demanding but good teacher, who spoke perfect English (C2 level), so we could solve Greek problems easily.”
“Still no results or diploma more than 3 days after leaving school. However, I had been promised an ad hoc e-mail by the headmaster for today (Monday). The first day of lessons also went wrong because of an error by the secretary, for which I think the headmaster is at least politically responsible. Problems with organisation last year too.”
Insider tip: “Sounio, Egina, Loukabittos hill (sunset), interesting districts like Piraeus, Kefisia, easily accessible by metro, and swimming in Kallimaki or Petro Rafti (a bit of searching by public transport).”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Good programme, very informative, tailored to the student. Too few extra activities (only 1 lecture on 200 years of Greek independence and 1 dinner on the last evening).
Other comments Limitations seen in Corona over the last 2 years. Organisation sometimes leaves much to be desired (see other comments).
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2021 by Mathieu Lenaerts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Monika
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Outstanding teachers (Vicky/Effi). Excellent service - Vicky did her utmost concerning hours, classes, levels... to the students' complete satisfaction.”
Insider tip: “Maria's lectures, the weekly dinners downtown (Plaka)”
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Other comments Highly recommended! Nothing to complain about. Professional, friendly, always supportive staff. I'll be back.
Course: General Greek - Extended program - 3 weeks
Review date: 3. Sep. 2013 by Monika Heidingsfelder
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Silvia
41 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The competence of the teachers and the organization of the classes. They were also very kind in helping me with some extra needs.”
Insider tip: “We did a very demanding program, no waste of time, maximum availability of the teacher.”
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Other comments As a beginner I could only get a taste of the language, even after a four week course. But considering what we did in class, this is the best you can get from a language school
Course: General Greek - Extended program - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. May. 2011 by Silvia Pilla
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Fuensanta
53 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teachers are excellent. They were great with the students. Both the teachers and the director were always trying to help.”
Insider tip: “They should organise a level test so they can place students in the right level.”
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Course: General Greek - Extended program - 3 weeks
Review date: 10. Mar. 2017 by Fuensanta Guerra Retamosa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stirnimann
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers, the secretaries and the director were very interested, friendly and dedicated. I felt very much at home.”
Insider tip: “The common meal. The movie and the view from the roof terrace of the school.”
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Other comments The metro station is very close.
Course: General Greek - Compact Programm - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2018 by Stirnimann Petra
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Michiel
Overall rating
4.0
“The quality of the lessons was very good, the organisation of the school also. The teachers were kind and helpful.”
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Other comments There were not many social activities (only twice).
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Michiel Becker
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sören
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Leaders, teachers and the positive environment are outstanding! The location in the center is perfect.”
“The price is relatively high, but still reasonable.”
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Other comments Due to the personality of the headmaster, among other things, the learning effect goes far beyond the normal level of a language school. Culture and history are conveyed almost casually and in a highly authentic manner.
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Nov. 2020 by Sören Simonsohn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Emmanuel
39 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers were really good. Mine was definitely the best, very clear,super motivating and friendly!”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: The general Greek program was really interesting and good, and intensive enough.
Other comments Very nice school with an amazing staff.
Course: General Greek - Extended program - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Jul. 2019 by Emmanuel Geronnez
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ruzica
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“This was my second time, and I have already booked another course beginning of June. This says it all.”
Insider tip: “Be prepared for very serious work, in the class and in the afternoon hours, if you wish to fully benefit. And ask questions, all the time....”
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Other comments My great Athens experience has been improved with Greek language.
Course: Individual Program - 1 week
Review date: 7. Feb. 2017 by Ruzica Vukmanovic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Thomas
57 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The school not only teaches the Greek language but also the Greek culture with its impact on Europe.”
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Other comments The director of the school is incredibly committed.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2016 by Thomas Camenzind
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ruzica
63 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very well organized, many interesting students in the small group and excellent teacher Ms.Rosalia!”
Insider tip: “Prepare well before coming and it will be much easier for you!”
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Other comments Is there any better comment? I already sent my colleague to attend the same course in March 2017 and I myself will take private lessons end of January because I cannot fit into existing group. Great experience!
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2016 by Ruzica Vukmanovic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Uwe
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers and the director are absolutely great and you can feel their passion for the subject.”
“Everyone can find something if they want to ... I haven't found anything negative.”
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Quality of teaching / language progress: Bildungsurlaub (Educational Leave).
Course: Bildungsurlaub Programme - 1 week
Review date: 20. Mar. 2025 by Uwe Hangen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Luigi
32 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Little number of students in each class and the great possibility to discuss for as long time”
Insider tip: “The school is a great school indeed, but in the same building there is another college for young greek studends witch is very very noisy.”
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Course: General Greek - Extended program - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Mar. 2007 by Luigi D Ayala Valva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Lilyana
28 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The staff - they're just perfect, both theachers and administrative staff.”
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Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Aug. 2010 by Lilyana Georgieva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Nadine
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The quality of the teaching, the atmosphere and the staff, all excellent”
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Other comments Gentleness of the teaching and administrative staff.
Course: General Greek - Compact program - 1 week
Review date: 15. May. 2017 by Nadine Cornuault
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Thomas
68 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Dedicated teachers, embedding the language lessons in Greek culture.”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek [Griechisch] Week 7-11 October 15 online lessons - 4 weeks
Review date: 7. Oct. 2024 by Thomas Speck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Iris
48 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The teacher (Rita) and the fact we were only 4 people in the class.”
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Other comments I felt very much taken care of. I liked that you held a student birthday, and altogether the very personal atmosphere.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Jun. 2006 by Iris Schneider
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
María Candela
42 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The human quality and kindness of all the people who work there.”
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Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 1 week
Review date: 17. Jul. 2022 by María Candela López
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Angelina
24 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers and staff were very friendly, helpful, and great.”
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Course: General Greek - Extended program - 4 weeks
Review date: 11. May. 2009 by Angelina Skowronski
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ursula
55 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“I had a very committed teacher who has responded to my needs.”
Insider tip: “Clarification of the course hours before starting the trip!”
Details of the review
Other comments Every day, classes began at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. I would have liked to know that in advance because then I would have prepared myself and planned differently for the week. No activities have been offered to me in Athens. My teacher has given me advice what I could visit. Those were really good. I have not seen any other students at this school, which I thought was strange. I did not really get to know the school itself.
Course: Individual Program (20 Lektionen) - 1 week
Review date: 7. Oct. 2013 by Ursula Hiltemann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Birthe
74 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very competent, committed and friendly. Excellent location.”
Insider tip: “The organised activities.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very challenging
Other comments Nice atmosphere.
Course: Read & Write Greek - Crash Course - 1 week
Review date: 2. Dec. 2024 by Birthe Blechschmidt
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Tamara
33 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed learning in the positive and relaxed atmosphere.”
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Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Mar. 2017 by Tamara Jaksic
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great compared to ratings of all schools in Greece
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Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Accreditations and Quality seals
Greek teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
90% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1972
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Movie room
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 10
- Number of public PC workstations: 2
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 30% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 8% |
| USA | 5% |
| Spain | 3% |
| Israel | 1% |
| Japan | 1% |
| Other nationalities | 12% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 45% |
| 35-50 years | 20% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
In summer: 20
Throughout the year: 10
Minimum age of students
16 years
16 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Students can join the courses from 16 years old if accompanied by an adult. Otherwise, the minimum age for the courses is 18.
Every two weeks, group courses include:
- 1 museum visit.
- 1 meal in a traditional restaurant.
- 1 movie projection.
- 1 presentation about a Greek cultural subject.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
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 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
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.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
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.
Airport transfer
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport:
65 € one way
130 € return (both ways)
130 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
More details about airports near Athens and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Athens page. For flight comparisons to Athens, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample Activity Programme Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great.
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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Seminars on Greek music, history, literature or Greek dance lessons,
- Watching Greek films and discussion,
- Dinner at a traditional Greek taverna,
- Visit to museum(s).
- Watching Greek films and discussion,
- Dinner at a traditional Greek taverna,
- Visit to museum(s).
Adults - Paid activities
Greek Dances (one to one classes) EUR 40 per hour.
Accommodation
Apartment Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals 
Private bathroom
from
595 €/ week Show more
Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
595 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 595 | 1190 | 1785 | 2380 | 2975 | 3570 | 4165 | 4760 | 5950 | 7140 | 595 |
| Price in US$ | 670 | 1339 | 2008 | 2678 | 3347 | 4016 | 4686 | 5355 | 6694 | 8032 | 670 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per room
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
85 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
One-Bedroom Apartment Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
525 €/ week Show more
One-Bedroom Apartment
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
525 €/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 525 | 1050 | 1575 | 2100 | 2625 | 3150 | 3675 | 4200 | 5250 | 6300 | 525 |
| Price in US$ | 591 | 1182 | 1772 | 2363 | 2953 | 3544 | 4135 | 4725 | 5906 | 7087 | 591 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The flat that the school offers in Athens is located 100 metres from your classes. It has two bedrooms and a living room but it is frequently used by a single student. It is also fully furnished and has a big bathroom, kitchen utensils, a phone for local use, television and air conditioning. There is a cleaning service once a week and blankets, bed sheets and towels are provided. No breakfast is included.
Check-in
Sunday
Check-out
Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
Price extra night
75 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy
Single room
Private bathroom
Included
Distance from school
10 minutes walking.
Includes
TV, Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
Meals
No meals.
Minimum age of students
18
Questions and answers about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
I would like to book the Read and Write Greek - Crash Course. Will I be alone in the course?
“This course can stand either as an individual session or as a group course if there are any other participants - or group bookings.
Given that there is no start date and a student can start anytime they want to it is very difficult to coincidentally be in a group. Like in this case.
The hours remain the same (6 lessons) with no reduction. ”
Given that there is no start date and a student can start anytime they want to it is very difficult to coincidentally be in a group. Like in this case.
The hours remain the same (6 lessons) with no reduction. ”
Irini Chryssikopoulou, Contact Manager from Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great - Jan 22, 2025
When exactly does the Read and Write - Crash Course take place?
“The final programme is always scheduled Thursday or Friday before the start of the programme to all of our students. 6h tuition is preferably splitted to 2 or 3 days to absorb everything better.”
Irini Chryssikopoulou, Contact Manager from Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great - Jan 22, 2025
What language is mainly spoken during classes?
“All lessons are in Greek. We use English only as an aid for beginning students during their first 2-3 lessons. We have students from all over the world and we assume that no one speaks a specific language.”
Irini Chryssikopoulou, Communication Officer from School of Greek Language & Culture “Alexander the Great" - Mar 01, 2023
Does the language school work with a desktop or is it more convenient to bring your own laptop or tablet?
“She can bring her own device. We have a CD-ROM, which can also be installed in a device if the student would like.”
Irini Chryssikopoulou, Communication Officer from School of Greek Language & Culture “Alexander the Great" - Mar 01, 2023
FAQ about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens
What is the best price for a course at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Athens?
Greek courses at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great start at 37 € for Evening Course course with 4 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
Is airport pickup offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great?
Yes. The school offers pickup from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (65 €)
What is the number of students per class at Hellenic Alexander?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Hellenic Alexander varies from 1 students (Read & Write Greek - Crash Course ) to 5 students (General Greek)
Which countries are students of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great from?
The highest Nationality percentage at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great comes from Germany with a 30% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great offers courses for which ages?
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
Terms of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:15
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
4 EPSILON EDUCATION AND TRAINING P.C. | Tax registration ID: EL 801022317
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
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
60 €
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.
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This course includes 20 group lessons and 10 individual supplementary Greek lessons.
The supplementary Greek lessons can focus on the following: