What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
The language school Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great was founded in Chania (Crete), Greece in 2013. The school operates in a renovated residence in the Nea Chora area, in the west of the town of Chania. It is about 100m from the beautiful organized beach of Nea Chora and the busy strip with the best fish taverns in town. The centre of town is a 10-minute walk away.
The school address is: 92, Selinou str., Nea Chora, Chania, Crete, 73134 - Chania (Crete) (Greece).
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Copy machine
Free coffee
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:
2Number of public PC workstations:
1Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 10
- Adult courses throughout the year: 5
Average age of students
- in summer: 30 years
- throughout the year: 35 years
- See our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 18 years
Greek teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 80 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
55
15
5
10
10
5
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Chania International Airport (CHQ).It takes 15 minutes to school.
Language school closed
In 2018 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2018, 06.Jan.2018, 19.Feb.2018, 25.Mar.2018, 06.Apr.2018 - 09.Apr.2018, 01.May.2018, 28.May.2018, 15.Aug.2018, 28.Oct.2018, 25.Dec.2018, 26.Dec.2018School policy regarding bank holidays:
Full number of lost classes are made up
Greek Courses
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 5
338 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 355 338 | 710 675 | 1029 978 | 1276 1213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 355 338 |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 835 | 1210 | 1500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 418 |
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018.
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 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 5
338 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 355 338 | 710 675 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 418 | 835 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2018: 08.Jan.2018, 05.Feb.2018, 05.Mar.2018, 02.Apr.2018, 07.May.2018, 04.Jun.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 06.Aug.2018, 03.Sep.2018, 01.Oct.2018, 05.Nov.2018, 03.Dec.2018.
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 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 5
287 € per week
(Based on the price of 12 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3621 3440 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4257 |
Starting dates
2018: 04.Jun.2018.
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 - 13:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:30
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Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
323 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 340 323 |
| Price in US$ | 400 | 800 | 1200 | 1599 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 400 |
Starting dates
Every Day .
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Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
399 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 420 399 | 840 798 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 420 399 |
| Price in US$ | 494 | 988 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 494 |
Starting dates
2018: 02.Apr.2018, 02.Jul.2018, 01.Oct.2018.
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Note: All courses offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete) can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form.
Lesson duration: 50 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Every 2 weeks of Group courses include:
- a museum visit
- a meal in a traditional restaurant
- 2 hours of seminars in Greek music, history, literature or Greek Dance lessons
- a museum visit
- a meal in a traditional restaurant
- 2 hours of seminars in Greek music, history, literature or Greek Dance lessons
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
330 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 330 | 715 | 1100 | 1485 | 385 |
| Price in US$ | 409 | 885 | 1362 | 1838 | 477 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Double room also available = 65€/night (75€/night in high season).
Price extra night:
55 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes by public transport
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018High season
High season supplement per day: 10 € | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 | 650 | 1000 | 1350 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 805 | 1238 | 1671 | 434 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price extra night:
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Dates
High season dates 01.Jul.2018 - 31.Aug.2018High season
High season supplement per day: 10 € - Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? no
- Single room: on request
- Optional airport transfer
Chania International Airport: for 40 € (one way); for 80 € (return trip)
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
3.8/5.0
Overall rating
27 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.6/5.0
Organisation
3.7/5.0
Facilities
3.2/5.0
Social activities
3.2/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.6/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
4.1/5.0
Students liked about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)
Jorgen Vesti68 years - Sweden
“Relaxed atmosphere.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The fish soup in the Agora was excelent.
Sandra33 years - Ireland
“Meeting other people of different ages and nationalities with the same interest in the Greek language and country”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
3.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Hotel C1
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try and meet the locals and socialise with other students as this is the way to learn the langauge
Other comments: Chania, Crete is a fab great little city with lots of caracter!
Annika20 years - Germany
“I got breakfast every morning and the employees were very kind”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Stefano31 years - Italy
“Quality of teaching”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Very professional school with test on first and last days
Ana52 years - Spain
“Right level. Good teacher. Nice atmosphere.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: It would a good improvement to get a better text book.
Other comments: More comments in English about location of the school, distance to the sea, possibilities of excursions (for a day, an afternoon..)
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