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Information about Greece
Greece is renowned for its olive oil, its souvlaki, and its fantastic mezedes with ouzo. Greek people are famous for their hospitality and their spontaneity. The optimism they maintain helps keep alive their “joie de vivre,” which makes Greece a great place to improve your language skills. Enjoy the historic centre in the oldest city of Europe or the stylish restaurants and shops in Athens, or simply get a tan on the great beaches on one of the beautiful Greek islands!
Key Facts about Greece
Population:
10,728,000
Capital: Athens
Time zone: GMT +3
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0699 USD)
Telephone country code: +30
Name of country in Greek: Ελλάδα
Largest cities in Greece:
- 1. Athens: 665,000
- 2. Thessaloniki: 355,000
- 3. Patrai: 170,000
- 4. Piraeus: 160,000
- 5. Larissa: 145,000
Visa: 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.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of Greece in your country. List of embassies and consulates of Greece on the official website - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Greece.
Largest international airport in Greece:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): 20 km. from Athens city center
Cost of Living:
- Big Mac price (Greece average):
4.46 € (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Q&A - Questions and answers about Greece
- I want to learn Greek . I understand Greek, but I do not speak well and I have a problem with verbs, and I want to learn how to write.“You should consider joining a General Language Course. These classes are open to everyone and, just like the name says, they are the industry standard, covering a bit of everything: speaking, grammar, vocabulary, reading & listening skills... They are a good choice for students in the lower levels who are still working on establishing a solid linguistic foundation and also for people who want a good, all-round course but who want to have some free time to sight-see too.”Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 17, 2023Can you study English in Greece?“Yes, you can! At the time of writing, we do have two academies in Athens and Corfu where you can immerse yourself on an English learning experience. Let us know if you are interested and we'll look into further details for you.”Ángel Marcos Portoles, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 24, 2022
FAQ about courses in Greece
- What is the best language school for adults in Greece?The Lamda Project has received the best overall rating in Athens.Which Greek school in Greece has the best location?Hellenic Language School Alexander the Great, located in 62, Ap. Pavlou Str., Ano Poli, Thessaloniki has been voted as the school with the best location in Greece.Will my phone/laptop's power adaptor work in Greece?In Greece electricity is 230 Volt and 50 Hz. Plug type C, F.What type of business Greek courses are offered in Greece?In Greece the following courses are offered specifically for business Greek: Business Greek Private, Greek for Engineers.Do schools in Greece offer courses to prepare for Greek exams? Which exams?Schools in Greece offer specific preparation courses for the following exams: Other exams, TELC.Are you working with Universities?“Our agency only works with private language schools. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant French from LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 20, 2023Does the Modern Greek course in Corfu include accommodation for the stay?“Standard courses do not include accommodation unless it is a specific Junior or Senior course. Usually schools also offer accommodation options but if they are not of interest to you, you can always opt for just enrolling in the course with the school and an independent accommodation as there is no obligation to book a course + accommodation package. ”Antonio Zoppo, Language Travel Consultant Italian from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 14, 2022In order to take the Greek course I need the acceptance letter from the school. Can you help me?“In order to receive the letter of acceptance from the school, you must previously formalize the booking on our website and make the required payment, which can range from 30% to 100% of the total fees, depending on the chosen school. This information is shown in the profile of each school, in the section "Visa Documents".”Rubén De Haro, Language Travel Consultant Spanish from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 24, 2022