What we like about the school
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of student apartments
- Hotel / Hostel accommodation very close to school
Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
The language school Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great was founded in Chania (Crete), Greece in 2013. 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 are nearby and the centre of town is just a 10-minute walk away.
The school address is: 92, Selinou str., Nea Chora, Chania, Crete, 73134 - Chania (Crete), Greece (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
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:
2Number of public PC workstations:
1Our price includes
- 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
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
- Read 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
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Chania International Airport (CHQ).
Chania International Airport:40 € pick up
80 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 06 Jan. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 25 Mar. 2020, 17 Apr. 2020, 20 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 08 Jun. 2020, 15 Aug. 2020, 28 Oct. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 26 Dec. 2020.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Greek Courses
General Language
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 355 338 | 710 675 | 1029 978 | 1276 1213 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | 1076 | 1335 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 355 338 | 710 675 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 372 | 743 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
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
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$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3786 |
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 400 380 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 419 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 5
507 € per week
(Based on the price of 3 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | 1600 1520 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | 1673 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 340 323 | 680 646 | 1020 969 | 1360 1292 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 356 | 711 | 1067 | 1422 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every Day.
Business
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1260 1197 | 1680 1596 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 440 | 879 | 1318 | 1757 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 523 497 | 1046 994 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 547 | 1094 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Every first Monday of month.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 5
364 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 850 808 | -- | 1530 1454 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 889 | -- | 1600 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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
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 let us know.
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
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 385 | 770 | 1155 | 1540 | 1925 | 2310 | 2695 | 3080 | 3850 | 4620 | 385 |
| Price in US$ | 424 | 848 | 1272 | 1695 | 2119 | 2543 | 2966 | 3390 | 4237 | 5085 | 424 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Double room also available: EUR 65 per night (EUR 75 per 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, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 |
| Price in US$ | 386 | 771 | 1156 | 1541 | 1926 | 2312 | 2697 | 3082 | 3852 | 4623 | 386 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
5 minutes walking
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| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Dancing | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
3.9/5.0
Overall rating
36 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.7/5.0
Organisation
3.9/5.0
Facilities
3.3/5.0
Social activities
3.3/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.1/5.0
Value for money
3.7/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
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Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
3.4/5.0
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..)
- What is the best price for a course at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, Chania (Crete)?Greek courses at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great start at 287 € for Summer Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great?The accommodation Hotel - B Category is the most popular among all our clients of Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great
- 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 Language School Alexander the Great?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great varies from 1 students (Ancient Greek) to 5 students (General Greek - Extended Program)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great?100% of teachers at Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great hold a university degree. 80% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- 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 Holland (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great offers courses for which ages?Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great offers courses from 0 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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