Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great 
Chania (Crete), Greece 
92 Selinou Street - 73134 Chania (Crete) - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- In addition to language lessons, programmes include visits to museums, food in traditional Greek taverns, presentations on Greek culture and watching movies.
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of student apartments4.5
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.
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 55 of students are from Germany
Location: The school is situated in a renovated residence in the Nea Chora area, in the west of the town of Chania. The beach of Nea Chora and the busy strip with the best fish taverns in town is nearby and the centre of town is just a 10-minute walk away.
Getting around Crete: The Chania International Airport, the closest airport to Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, is a 30-minute drive from the school. It is possible to travel around the island by bus, and all the major towns are well connected by a bus system. The Chania bus station is 15 minutes by foot from the school, and from here students can visit the surrounding areas.
Course structure: Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great offers both private and group courses for the students to learn the day to day use of the Greek language. The group classes come in a variety of lengths to accommodate the different schedules students may want during their stay. They have a specific course for those wanting to focus on reading and writing Greek.
Cultural courses: Greece has a fascinating history and a rich cultural heritage, and Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great has created courses that intertwine these elements into learning Greek.
School facilities: Along with the classrooms for learning, the school has a computer lab, a spacious kitchen with a fridge and facilities to make coffee.
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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| 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$ | 399 | 798 | 1197 | 1436 | 1796 | 2154 | 2514 | 2872 | 3232 | 3590 | 4042 |
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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
Christoph
"For example, there was no feedback. There were also no objectives for the course.
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Danila
"Very interesting and well managed"
Dimitrios
"very individualised"
Edith
"Eugenia is a very good teacher, she deserves all the credit!"
Maggi
"no"
Barbara
"Since I had almost only one-to-one lessons, the one-to-one lessons were not a wise choice."
Genevieve
"complete but I regretted that there were not in the margin of the lessons authentic documents, adapted of course, like rhymes, small poems, advertisements, cooking recipes, etc. The examples are too often disconnected from a context which makes it possible to understand the overall meaning."
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)
Offer!from
580€551€ / week
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 580 551 | 1170 1112 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 617 | 1245 |
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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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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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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 200 190 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 213 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
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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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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 570 542 |
| Price in US$ | 607 |
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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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| 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$ | 341 | 639 | 958 | 1277 | 1596 | 1915 | 2234 | 2553 | 2872 | 3191 | 3830 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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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
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400€380€ / week
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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$ | 426 | 766 | 1149 | 1532 | 1915 | 2298 | 2681 | 3064 | 3447 | 3830 | 4595 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Student comments about "Individual Lessons" at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
Ann
"Teacher was switched half way, both were satisfactory however"
John
"Efie was the greatest !!!"
Paul
"Highly qualified teachers, broken chairs, cheapest interior, great atmosphere!"
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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 Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Alexander the Great School sign1/15
Alexander the Great office2/15
Socialising 3/15
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Balcony with a view of the mountains5/15
School kitchen6/15
Waiting area7/15
Facilities8/15
Alexander the Great classroom9/15
Alexander the Great classroom10/15
Stairs11/15
Classroom12/15
Library corner and snacks13/15
14/15
Computer corner and books15/15
Student opinions about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)
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Overall school rating of
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)
65 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 (6 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
Students 50+ years (44 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Vera
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My teacher Eleni was wonderful, very personable, taught me everything well, she also speaks great German, the chemistry was right and I even happened to have private lessons because there were few students at the time and we all had different levels. All the other teachers and the teacher Effie are also very nice. The other students too. I felt very comfortable there! The week went by far too quickly. Now I just have to put what I've learnt into practice...”
“Everything fitted perfectly for me!”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - 1 week
Review date: 25. Sep. 2024 by Vera Scholl
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mischa
56 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Nice competent teacher Maria, coffee/tea with sweets well taken care of, enthusiastic team, huge amount of information on Greek language. Especially a lot of grammar. And the pace was high. Private lesson because there was only 1 other student. Classroom atmosphere was good. Instructive homework.”
“Discussion point with team after week of classes paid for 40 hours of lessons. According to school academic class schedule of 50 minutes. First week from 9am to 12.30pm and second week 9am to 1.30pm with 10-minute break. Friday 14 April 2023 turned out to be no class. This could have been more clearly confirmed by the school. There were no additional afternoon activities and excursions. On the Wednesday 12 April 2023 to informed tomorrow is my last day then had lunch with other groups which was fine. Museum was mock 3D half-hour film with 15 minutes of that on Greek history. I had lunch and dinner on my own for a fortnight. It was a pity that doing a lot of things in a group was not possible. This meant that speaking Greek remained underexposed. Furthermore, the classroom was not cleaned once in two weeks.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: See positive and negative comments earlier.
Other comments Learned a lot but not yet able to put into practice what I learnt in terms of speaking. Reading progressed well though.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. May. 2023 by Mischa De Ruiter
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Manuela
61 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Evi is great. She took great care of everything. Very helpful, benevolent and extremely nice. Also Maria my teacher. What surprised me is that no afternoon program could be offered although this is included in the contribution. So I didn't have the number of hours advertised in advance.”
“Described above”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 18. Oct. 2021 by Manuela Siebeneich-Pabst
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Stephanos
27 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“I liked how friendly and accommodating Effi and Eleni (apologies for misspellings) were. I liked Eleni's style of teaching - friendly yet focused. I like that this school exists! I really appreciated Effi's trip that she arranged to the Museum of Typology and how personable she was.”
Insider tip: “It's not necessary to book private lessons. Even if there are not other students, you can still book the class lessons and they will accommodate to you. It's cheaper.”
Details of the review
Other comments 2 pieces of constructive feedback: 1) on the first day, outline to the student what you are going to focus on over the whole course (however long it is). This way, it is easier for the student to place what they are learning in a larger context. 2) get a textbook that has instructions in English, at least for the earlier levels. It is very difficult for me to complete the lessons without help from a Greek speaker.
Course: Private Lessons [Greek] - 1 week
Review date: 29. Jan. 2019 by Stephanos Calligas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Candida
67 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are all very friendly and accommodating, there are always cookies and snacks available during break and you can always get a coffee or water. There is air conditioning in every room and the teaching is competent and well thought out.”
“I didn't really like the book that was used there, it's not structured strictly and is often incomprehensible, the instructions are only in Greek and there are no solutions at the back of the book. This makes the book not suitable for working alone at home, which I thought was a shame. I didn't take it home with me because it is very thick and heavy. On the other hand, the vocabulary list at the back of the book is very good. Otherwise I have nothing to complain about!”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2023 by Candida Schmitz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Genevieve
66 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers and the principal are very warm and know how to put people at ease. The two teachers are very competent and very invested in their work. The discussions were very rich and I made good progress.”
“Because of the health situation, I found myself the only student the second week and even if the private lesson went very well I regretted not being in contact with other students. In addition there was no activity and the proposals on the site had played in my choice for this school.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: complete but I regretted that there were not in the margin of the lessons authentic documents, adapted of course, like rhymes, small poems, advertisements, cooking recipes, etc. The examples are too often disconnected from a context which makes it possible to understand the overall meaning.
Course: General Greek - Extended Program [Grec] - 2 weeks
Review date: 22. Sep. 2020 by Genevieve Massourre
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Uwe
56 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teachers are great. Learning a language with native speakers is simply more fun and makes more sense. Lots of little language tips from everyday life, intonation that you just can't find in books.”
Details of the review
Course: Buildungsurlaub Programme - 1 week
Review date: 14. Mar. 2023 by Uwe Hangen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mathieu
69 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Good location (only 500 m from the hotel); good leadership by director Efi; good teachers and contacts possible with fellow students.”
“My number of hours have been reduced (in accordance with the agreements between the organization and the school; the number of extra activities could have been slightly more. (Those that were there were very good (dance / museum visit / dinner at the end...)”
Insider tip: “Social activities discussed above.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good; Too bad that number had to be reduced due to my (high) level.
Other comments Everything depends on the management; not good in Athens due to slow management, fine here.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 16. Oct. 2023 by Mathieu Lenaerts
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Danila
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The very caring welcome, the availability, the preparation of the teachers, the choice of the book to use during the lessons.”
“None”
Insider tip: “The school is on the first floor and has no lift”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very interesting and well managed
Other comments Very helpful teachers, very welcoming and familiar environment. Transport and visits carefully organised.
Course: General Greek [Greco] - 1 week
Review date: 3. Aug. 2024 by Danila Tassinari
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Sandra
33 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Meeting other people of different ages and nationalities with the same interest in the Greek language and country”
Insider tip: “Try and meet the locals and socialise with other students as this is the way to learn the langauge”
Details of the review
Other comments Chania, Crete is a fab great little city with lots of caracter!
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2008 by Sandra De Jong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Constance
30 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I liked the school and its welcome, the quality of their work, and mostly, the kindness of the family.”
Details of the review
Course: Read & Write Greek - Crash Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Apr. 2023 by Constance Paillaud
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Route
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The very pleasant and friendly atmosphere, you feel like a family, the quality of the courses”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2022 by ROUTE VULMIX
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jorid
29 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“The teacher was kind and helpful, and I met some nice people from other countries.”
Insider tip: “They should know from the beginning how many student there would be, it would have been nice with more student.”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Extended program - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Nov. 2008 by Jorid Nyborg Poulsen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marita
53 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Enthusiastic teacher, but a lot of focus on grammar. Not much speech or culture.”
“Too poorly lit, too loud. We had the door open because it was so hot, but there were motorbikes and noisy traffic outside so we didn't always hear what we were saying. No air conditioning so lucky it was early summer. Would not recommend anyone to study later in June-July-August.”
Insider tip: “Think in advance if there is an activity you would like to do in your free time. The school/Effie can help book you in. For example, I didn't know she could arrange dance lessons (Greek dance). Too bad, because I would have liked to go to that. None of this is included in the school's offer, you have to pay extra for it.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: No testing was done initially. We were few students and were divided into two groups.
Other comments Friendly and service-minded staff. Effie who runs the school is fantastic!
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 21. Jun. 2022 by Marita Castenhag
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Maggi
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Study programme, the teacher, attitude, courtesy, I recommend this school”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: no
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 1 week
Review date: 12. Sep. 2023 by Maggi Gal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Mario
Overall rating
5.0
“First of all, my teacher Niki. Then, the atmosphere in the classroom.”
Insider tip: “They must know that it's a hard but pleasant work to study here.”
Details of the review
Other comments Quite positive
Course: General Greek - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2005 by Mario Savrie
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Carla
65 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Personal attention. There was a real effort to teach me something.”
“At the same time, private lessons also have disadvantages. It is very demanding and I would have preferred to have classmates to practise with and to do something outside the lessons.
It would be advisable if the teachers would bring the different students into contact with each other, without any obligations.
Fortunately, I did meet a fellow student, but that was entirely my own initiative.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: I would like to have conversation lessons in particular. Maybe also listening exercises with headphones.
Course: General Greek - Compact Program [Grieks] - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Sep. 2021 by Carla Van De Velde
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Yusuke
40 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very suggestible and feasible for my very tight schedule request.”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Extended Program [Greek] - 1 week
Review date: 18. Aug. 2022 by Yusuke Tomomatsu
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Frédérique
59 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher, Effie, remarkable, extrimely friendly and competent”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 2. Sep. 2018 by Frédérique Boissier
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Barbara
76 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“That they are very flexible and respond to changing requests.”
“The rooms on the street are very noisy. Library is not available.”
Insider tip: “The new Archaeolog. Museum really has quality.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Since I had almost only one-to-one lessons, the one-to-one lessons were not a wise choice.
Other comments Very nice teachers
Course: General Greek - Extended Program - 4 weeks
Review date: 27. Jun. 2023 by Barbara Kutler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Annika
20 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I got breakfast every morning and the employees were very kind”
Details of the review
Course: Yearly Course - 12 weeks
Review date: 3. Jan. 2008 by Annika Schüffler
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Klaus
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The excellent teacher Eleni made up for all the shortcomings.”
Insider tip: “Concert with Antonis Martsakis, Konaki Restaurant”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The teaching material could be improved (poorly legible copies) but teacher was excellent.
Other comments Very good organization. Special praise to Ms. Diana!!
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dimitrios
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“My Greek improved within a week, the teachers are very nice”
“None”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: very individualised
Other comments Went to the sea after class
Course: General Greek [Griechisch] - 1 week
Review date: 15. Jul. 2024 by Dimitrios Chourdakis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ilaria
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very pleasant environment, lively and engaging teacher.”
“It would have been nice if the school had organised more frequent afternoon/evening activities (in one week, only one Cretan evening)”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Extended Program [Greco] - 1 week
Review date: 7. Sep. 2022 by Ilaria D'Arco
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Paul
68 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The competence and friendliness of the teaching staff!”
Insider tip: “Explore Chania on foot!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Highly qualified teachers, broken chairs, cheapest interior, great atmosphere!
Other comments The interior needs a thorough renovation!
Course: Private Lessons 10 [Griechisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 19. Dec. 2019 by Paul Stueeken
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Evelyn
54 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The hospitality, friendliness and expertise”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: It was perfect because they were super responsive to my needs
Other comments Great teachers and a very friendly atmosphere
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Jul. 2022 by Evelyn Delbrück
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ana
52 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Right level. Good teacher. Nice atmosphere.”
Insider tip: “It would a good improvement to get a better text book.”
Details of the review
Other comments More comments in English about location of the school, distance to the sea, possibilities of excursions (for a day, an afternoon..)
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2007 by Ana Sánchez Del Río
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christoph
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very nice, competent and helpful teachers”
“A little more modernity would be a small improvement. Due to the large number of different participating countries, a lot has to be explained in English, so that you often speak English yourself rather than trying to say it in Greek. Of course, everyone is responsible for themselves.”
Details of the review
Course: General Greek - Compact Program - 2 weeks
Review date: 15. Apr. 2024 by Christoph Eisenberg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
John
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“everything and everyone was OUTSTANDING”
“Nothing”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Efie was the greatest !!!
Other comments The best language school in Greece
Course: Private Lessons 10 [Greek] - 10 weeks
Review date: 20. Jun. 2022 by John Kozakis
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Christoph
70 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“All the staff were really very friendly.”
“You can't call it a ‘school’, that would be an exaggeration. It was more like a converted flat. It was very cold there!”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: For example, there was no feedback. There were also no objectives for the course.
Course: General Greek - 6 weeks
Review date: 18. Feb. 2025 by Christoph Kayser
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
80% 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
2013
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie room
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: 2
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Germany | 55% |
| England | 15% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| France | 5% |
| USA | 5% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 50% |
| 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: 10
Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
16 years
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 2 weeks of Group courses include:
- a museum visit.
- a Greek film presentation & screening visit.
- a meal in a traditional restaurant.
- 2 hours of seminars in Greek music, history, literature or Greek
Dance lessons.
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 Jan 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 Jan 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 at the school on the first day of the course.
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
Chania International Airport:
40 € one way
80 € return (both ways)
80 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Chania International Airport (CHQ).
More details about airports near Chania (Crete) and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Chania (Crete) page. For flight comparisons to Chania (Crete), 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
- Visit to a museum,
- Presentation about Greek culture and history,
- Dinner at a traditional tavern.
- Presentation about Greek culture and history,
- Dinner at a traditional tavern.
Adults - Paid activities
Greek Dances (one to one classes) EUR 40 per hour.
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Questions and answers about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
- We are three friends interested in booking a Greek program, but we have different language levels. Are there groups for students of all levels?“The Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great in Chania has set fixed starting dates for students of all levels. On the first day of the course, the school conducts a language assessment test to determine your exact language level. Let us know what your preferred start date is and we can provide you with more information.”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 26, 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 likes.”Irini Chryssikopoulou, Communication Officer from School of Greek Language & Culture “Alexander the Great" - Mar 01, 2023
- What language is mainly spoken during classes?“All the lessons are happening in Greek. We only use the English language as a helping tool for beginner students during their first 2-3 lessons. We have students from all over the world and we work on the basis that no one speaks a specific language.”Irini Chryssikopoulou, Communication Officer from School of Greek Language & Culture “Alexander the Great" - Mar 01, 2023
- Is there a restaurant at the hotel?“There is a rooftop terrace that serves as a breakfast buffet in the morning and a cocktail bar in the evening. There is also a cafeteria in the reception area. Unfortunately, there is no restaurant.”Irini Chryssikopoulou, Communication Officer from School of Greek Language & Culture “Alexander the Great" - Dec 12, 2022
FAQ about Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)
- Perhaps a host family is totally fine for learning Greek, but how does that work?“I normally highly recommend a host family, but schools in Greece actually hardly offer this option. You can look into living with a teacher and taking classes, but that comes with another price tag: Influent.
If you would like to take lessons at a local school in Crete, I recommend booking a course at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, combined with hotel accommodation. You can book the accommodation through the school, or book it yourself. ”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 28, 2024 - Is airport pickup offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great?Yes. The school offers pickup from Chania International Airport (40 €)
- 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 55% representation, followed by students from England (15%) and Netherlands (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
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
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
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
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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