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Alexandria InstituteParos, Greece

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3 students - overall rating
Arkas Inn Hotel - 844 00 Paros - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Cultural walks and trips to archaeological and historical sites, museums and beautiful places.
  • Courses include a wide range of learning and cultural activities.
  • Best rated school in Greece
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Top rated social activities
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • Welcome dinner.
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.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 10%
25-34 years 29%
35-50 years 29%
>50 years 29%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Alexandria Institute Paros is a Greek language institute located on the popular and unique island of Paros, Greece, in the central Aegean Sea. The school is housed in the Arkas Inn Hotel, close to the coastline, several eateries, links to public transport and attractions such as the clear waters and white sands of Paralia Logaras. The views from the school are outstanding and unique, looking out over the port and its boats. There are several bars, eateries and options for accommodation close to the school.

Social and cultural: Attractions and excursions available in the area include snorkelling, horse riding, cooking, catamarans, boat rentals and much more.

Course selection: Summer programmes are available for students of all levels. These Modern Greek language and culture programmes are available for one, two, three or four-week durations.

Accommodation: These programmes are housed within the Arkas Inn Hotel, and the accommodation available is too. Various room types are available for students in both single and double rooms.

Getting around: Public buses, water taxis, regular taxis and organised tours are several means of transport available, allowing students to see around the island accordingly. The Paros Ferry Port is on the other side of the island, which is roughly 17km away or within a 25-minute taxi ride of the school.

Greek Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Modern Greek Language & Culture Popular Greek course
20 lessons per week
|
15 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
590€561€
Course Details
Ancient Greek Language & Culture
20 lessons per week
|
8 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
590€561€
Course Details

Our prices for Alexandria Institute include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
  • INCLUDED Welcome dinner
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week

Videos & Photos

  • Views from the school
    Views from the school1/13
  • During the lesson
    During the lesson2/13
  • wine tasting in Paros
    wine tasting in Paros3/13
  • One of our classrooms
    One of our classrooms4/13
  • Theros
    Theros5/13
  • During the lesson
    During the lesson6/13
  • Walk tour to Paroikia
    Walk tour to Paroikia7/13
  • Teaching Greek
    Teaching Greek8/13
  • Alexandria Institute students
    Alexandria Institute students9/13
  • students
    students10/13
  • Seeing Paros
    Seeing Paros11/13
  • Arkas Inn Hotel
    Arkas Inn Hotel12/13
  • our students
    our students13/13

Student opinions about Alexandria Institute, Paros

5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Overall school rating of
Alexandria Institute, Paros
3 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Organisation
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Value for money
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I was assigned to the "absolute beginner" group. A difficult task with very different students. Praise to Georginia!”
Review details
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture [Griechisch] - 1 week
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024 by Ulrike Grossbauer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The attention and kindness of the very professional teachers, the material and the activities proposed”
Disliked
“I think more about literature, specifically greek writers, would be interesting.”
Insider tip: “To be interested in greek local culture.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very very good.
Other comments Thanks to the very good team in Paros.
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture  - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024 by Sita Pottacheruva
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Quality of teaching, availability and professionalism”
Disliked
“No weak points”
Review details
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture [Grec] - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024 by Didier Muehlheim
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
See all reviews of Alexandria Institute Paros

Ratings of Alexandria Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Greece

 Alexandria Institute ParosAverage of all other schools in Greece
Overall school rating5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Quality of teaching5.0

Rating: 5.0/5.0

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Value for money4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Homestay0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Alexandria Institute

Greek teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 9:00
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Alexandria Institute and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Legal name/parent company
Alexandria Institute - Research Institute of Humanities and Promotion of the Greek Language and Culture. | Tax registration ID: EL997380181

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Self-study areas

  • Free coffee

  • 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

  • Laundry (paid)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 3
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 13
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 7
Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 15%
Italy 10%
Switzerland 10%
England 10%
France 10%
Netherlands 10%
Germany 9%
Sweden 7%
Spain 7%
Turkey 5%
Israel 2%
Japan 1%

Information for all courses offered by Alexandria Institute

Lesson duration
50 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
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.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 22 Jun 2025, 19 Jul 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 160 8
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 320 16
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 360 18
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 400 20
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 440 22
C2 Proficiency
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.

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
No

Leisure activities

activity possible
Cooking
Dancing
Diving
Horse riding
Music
Sailing
Swimming
Tennis
Windsurfing
Yoga

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Cultural walks, movie night, music night, lectures

Adults - Paid activities

Excursions, guided tours
Video about leisure activities at Alexandria Institute Paros

Accommodation

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Arkas Inn Hotel
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
456 €
Arkas Inn Hotel
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
516 €
Arkas Inn Hotel - Studio
Single room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
576 €

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Questions and answers about Alexandria Institute

  • “The school also offers hotel accommodation: from EUR 354 to EUR 500 per week.”
    Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 11, 2023

FAQ about Alexandria Institute, Paros

  • Greek courses at Alexandria Institute start at 561 € for Modern Greek Language & Culture course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alexandria Institute varies from 8 students (Ancient Greek Language & Culture) to 15 students (Modern Greek Language & Culture )
  • 100% of teachers at Alexandria Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Alexandria Institute comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Alexandria Institute offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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