The Lamda ProjectAthens, Greece
- Welcome drinks on arrival.
- Free social activities include traditional Greek dance classes, workshops on Greek culture, Greek movie screening and karaoke nights.
- Top rated school facilities (4.5/5.0)
- Optional language workshops.
Location: The Lamda Project Athens is a Greek language and cultural institute located in the famous greek capital city, Athens. The school is housed in the centre of Athens, in a central neighbourhood, right next to the expansive Strefi Hill Park. It is an area full of life, with easy access to many amenities, many eateries and restaurants and facilities such as the metro station, which is less than a 15-minute walk away. Surrounding the school there are parks, shops and attractions. Such attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school's front doors include the National Archaeological Museum, Omonia Square, many studios and theatres, the Lycabettus Hill cable car, the Ancient Agora of Athens, the Acropolis of Athens and more.
Course selection: The school offers a range of General Greek programmes suitable for students of all levels. These courses are divided into three categories, 20 hours of General Greek lessons, 20 hours of General Greek lessons + 5 hours of private tuition, and 20 hours of General Greek lessons + 10 hours of private lessons. Summer programmes are also available, including language courses on Naxos Island and tuition in locations such as Athens and Tinos.
Social and cultural: Athens is an epicentre for history and culture and the Lamda Project takes full advantage of this. The school arranges a schedule full of optional activities, excursions and insights. Activities include many opportunities to discover Modern Greek Culture, nearby cities, habits, festivals and the historical marvels of the area.
Additional information: All of the school's teachers are highly skilled and experienced in teaching Greek as a foreign language. All teachers are native speakers that hold master's degrees in teaching Greek as a foreign language.
- The language school The Lamda Project was founded in Athens, Greece in 2018.
- Legal name / parent company: Magdalini Serafeidi
- Tax registration ID: EL132018351
Greek Courses
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Price in € | 455 433 | 895 851 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Contains 4 group lessons of 50 minutes plus a 1-hour revision course/day. It is the Standard intensive 20 hour course combined with one extra hour per day focused on a revision of the day`s curriculum and difficulties (either one to one or with other classmates).
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 29 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 10:00 - 15:00
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Price at school Our price | 330 314 | 645 613 | 945 898 | 1230 1169 | 1800 1710 | 2370 2252 | 2940 2793 | 3801 3611 | 4092 3888 | 4383 4164 | 4674 4441 |
With this course option, you can look forward to four group lessons per day, in which you’ll cover a diverse range of Greek language skills, with the largest time being devoted to grammar and dynamic conversation activities. As you would expect from a general language class, you will also explore correct pronunciation, vocabulary, and communication skills across a range of role-play situations.
Contains 4 group lessons of 50 minutes per day: 2 lessons in grammar, 2 lessons in conversation, reading, pronunciation, vocabulary, and life skills (transportation, excursions, daily life, etc.).
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 29 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 18:15
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Price in € | 580 551 | 1145 1088 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Contains 4 group lessons of 50 minutes plus 2 hours revision course/day. It is the Standard intensive 20 hour course combined with 2 extra hours per day focused on a revision of the day`s curriculum and difficulties (either one to one or with other classmates).
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 29 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 10:00 - 16:00
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Price at school Our price | 455 433 | 895 851 | 1320 1254 | 1730 1644 | 2140 2033 | 2550 2423 | 2960 2812 | 3370 3202 | 3780 3591 | 4190 3981 | 5010 4760 |
Contains 4 group lessons of 50 minutes plus a 1-hour revision course per day. It is the Standard Intensive 20 hour course combined with one extra hour per day focused on a revision of the day's curriculum and difficulties (either one to one or with other classmates).
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 29 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 10:00 - 15:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | 580 551 | 1145 1088 | 1695 1611 | 2230 2119 | 2765 2627 | 3300 3135 | 3835 3644 | 4370 4152 | 4905 4660 | 5440 5168 | 6510 6185 |
Contains 4 group lessons of 50 minutes plus 2 lessons revision course per day. It is the Standard Intensive 20 hour course combined with 2 extra hours per day focused on a revision of the day's curriculum and difficulties (either one to one or with other classmates).
08 Jan 2024, 22 Jan 2024, 05 Feb 2024, 19 Feb 2024, 04 Mar 2024, 19 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 15 Apr 2024, 29 Apr 2024, 13 May 2024, 27 May 2024, 10 Jun 2024, 25 Jun 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024, 30 Sep 2024, 14 Oct 2024, 29 Oct 2024, 11 Nov 2024, 25 Nov 2024, 09 Dec 2024
Morning: 10:00 - 16:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | 495 471 | 965 917 | 1411 1341 | 1835 1744 | 2260 2147 | 2685 2551 | 3110 2955 | 3535 3359 | 3960 3762 | 4385 4166 | 5235 4974 |
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Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
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Price at school Our price | 280 266 | 560 532 | 840 798 | 1120 1064 | 1400 1330 | 1680 1596 | 1960 1862 | 2240 2128 | 2800 2660 | 3360 3192 | 280 266 |
Students decide when they want to take the lessons and the lessons can be booked for more than one week. They may even ask to share tutoring sessions with another student. Private lessons can also be taken in addition to other courses.
This course is available for everyone keen on enhancing his/her linguistic competence in the shortest possible time. You can decide how many hours a week you wish to book, or even ask to share your course with another student. Private lessons can also be taken in addition to other courses.
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at school Our price | 150 143 | 300 285 | 450 428 | 600 570 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1050 998 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 150 143 |
The student decides how many hours a week they wish to book. They may even ask to share tutoring sessions with another student. Private lessons can also be taken in addition to other courses.
This course is available for everyone keen on enhancing his/her linguistic competence in the shortest possible time. You can decide how many hours a week you wish to book, or even ask to share your course with another student. Private lessons can also be taken in addition to other courses.
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | -- | -- | 990 941 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
3 weeks Intensive Greek course as preparation for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Hellinomathia) of the Centre for the Greek Language (CGL) authorized by the Greek Ministry of Education, with 20 hours per week. The school offers this course once per year, just before the exam takes place.
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:00
Information for all courses offered by The Lamda Project
01 Jan 2024, 18 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 03 May 2024 - 07 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 28 Oct 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED Optional language workshops
The Lamda Project
“The Lamda Project was founded in May 2018 in Athens, an ancient city with historical roots, as an effort to spread the Modern Greek culture worldwide. We offer modern Greek language classes, as well as the opportunity to choose between several different options related to Greek history and culture (Greek philosophy, ancient Greek, Greek mythology, Greek historical figures). Our school is located at the centre of Athens and our aim is to merge the past with the present…to learn the actual local language/culture/society.”
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Lounge
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Assistance with organizing transportation
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 7Paid parking (<500m)
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
100 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
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Diving | |
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Golf | |
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Mountainbiking | |
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Sailing | |
Skiing | |
Swimming | |
Table Tennis | |
Tennis | |
Volleyball | |
Windsurfing | |
Yoga | |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Weekly activities schedule:
- Monday: conversational skills
- Tuesday: cultural workshop
- Wednesday: Tandem language exchange at a bar
- Thursday: Greek short film and conversation
- Friday: Board games
All the activities are: free of charge, held by the school staff, and are in Greek.¡ (Apart from Tandem-Language exchange at a bar, on which anyone pays for his/her own drink.) The activities take place every day at 14.10 (apart from Wednesday's activity which is held at 20.00).
Note: Activity times might possibly change during high season and/or a week with a bank holiday (as the time schedule of the course will adjust for the substitution of the lost day's lessons).
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Student opinions about The Lamda Project, Athens
Questions and answers about The Lamda Project
- Is it possible to start a course on any day of the week?“All group courses run from Monday to Friday, so it is not possible to start a course on any day.
If you can't start on a Monday, the best option for you would be private tuition where you can adjust the schedule to your needs and therefore you can start and finish this course course whenever you like.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 23, 2023 - In terms of study materials, do we need to bring anything with us? I am thinking of a dictionary and/or laptop.“Students do not need to bring office supplies as we provide a bag, notepad and pen. We have dictionaries in our library in case they need them. As for the laptop, of course they can bring it if they prefer to have it with them to take notes there. But they don't need it. ”Eleni Poulere, Education Manager from The λamda Project - Mar 29, 2023
- I am 78 years old and know very very little Greek. I am assuming that the Lambda Project might be the best for me because of its high rating among people over 50. Would this school be a good fit for me?“You are absolutely right, The Lamda Project in Athens is very popular with mature students and the average age at this school is higher than in other locations.
The Standard Modern Greek course is available to students of all levels, from complete beginner.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 17, 2023 - I took a course at the Lamda Project a year ago. Do I have to pay the registration fee again?“If the student still has the course book and brings it with him/her, he/she does not have to pay the enrollment fee again.”Athina Teliaki, Operations Manager from The Lamda Project - May 02, 2023
- Do I need to bring my computer to class?“A computer is not necessary during the course but you can bring it with you if you wish.
”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 08, 2023 - Where is this institute?
“The school address is Methonis 44 - 10681 Athens”Carlos Eduardo, LanguageCourse.net - Jun 22, 2023 - Do you prepare a visa letter?“We do not provide a visa letter. We are not an official education institute but a cultural one, so we provide the Letter of Acceptance and it depends on the Embassy of the country where the student applies for the visa if this can be accepted for a student visa.”Eleni Poulere, Education Manager from The Lamba Project - Jul 18, 2023
- For how long can I book a course in Athens?“It is possible to stay for a minimum of 1 week and for as long as you prefer.”Eleni, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Sep 06, 2023
- Can you recommend an insurance? I come from Germany, but I am not registered or insured in Germany.“Unfortunately, we cannot recommend an insurance.”Eleni, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Sep 06, 2023
- Do you have to register as a long-term student in the city of Athens?“No, in Greece you do not need to register at the cities like you do in Germany (I have lived there), so she does not have to worry about that.”Eleni, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Sep 06, 2023
- Which districts are recommended for living and which are not?“You can search for the areas: Exarchia, Neapoli, Kolonaki, Monastiraki, Thiseio. Not recommended are Omonoia, Plateia Vathis, Metaxourgeio, Victoria”Eleni, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Sep 06, 2023
- Could you please advise how the Greek Language through Literature is conducted?“In this course, Greek Language through Literature we work we a variety of parts from Greek Literature, and we focus on all the aspects of the language as well. Vocabulary, speaking, cultural, social, historical even grammatical aspects are some examples of what we are analyzing in this course. It is a very interesting course since we focus on several different parts and aspects of the Greek Language and Culture in general.”Eleni Poulere, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Feb 11, 2024
- What is the minimum Greek level to book the Greek Language through Literature offered by The Lamda Project in Athens?“The minimum required level to book the program Greek Language through Literature offered by The Lamda Project is B1.”Eleni Poulere, Education Manager from The Lamda Project - Feb 11, 2024
FAQ about The Lamda Project, Athens
- Do you offer Junior programmes?“We are an adult school and unfortunately we don't accept students under 18 y.o”Magda, from The Lamda Project - Mar 23, 2023
- What kind of social programme do you have?“After the courses, there are free cultural activities on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 14:10 - 15:00 and on Wednesdays there is a tandem language exchange at 20:00. Activities vary from week to week. Some examples of activities include: conversation, board games, language exchange in a bar, going for lunch or dinner together, cultural workshops, Greek film screenings and more.”Eleni Poulere, Education Manager from The λamda Project - Aug 24, 2023
- Does The Lamda Project make up for any classes lost during a bank holiday?“Yes, the full number of lost classes are made up for during the rest of the week.”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 17, 2024
- What is the number of students per class at Lamda Project?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Lamda Project varies from 1 students (Private Tutoring 10) to 8 students (Bildungsurlaub Course: Extra Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at The Lamda Project?100% of teachers at The Lamda Project hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of The Lamda Project from?The highest Nationality percentage at The Lamda Project comes from Germany with a 40% representation, followed by students from Switzerland (35%) and USA (20%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.