Alexandria InstituteAthens, Greece
10-12, 28th October street - 14231 Athens - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- On completion of a 2 week course, students will be rewarded with a meal in a local Greek Tavern.
- Great location, just a 1-minute walk to the metro.
- Small class sizes
- Excellent rating of teaching quality5.0
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.
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 2% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 25% |
| 35-50 years | 24% |
| >50 years | 24% |
Special Offers
- Offer!Modern Greek Course
- Offer!Ancient Greek Course
Location: Alexandria Institute rests in the capital of Greece, the ancient city of Athens.
Getting around: The school is in the borough of Nea Lonia which is 25 minutes by metro from the city centre. The closest metro to the school is just 1 minute from the main building and this metro line has stops close to all the top attractions of Athens including Acropolis of Athens, National Archaeological Museum and Parthenon. This neighbourhood has a lot to offer including local greek restaurants to sample the cuisine, traditional as well as commercial European shops and a big supermarket. Additionally to the metro station the school is close to Irakliou Avenue where there are plenty of bus stops that can connect you to the city.
Course structure: As Athens is one of the oldest cities in Europe, the school has created a programme that combines learning the Greek Language with immersing the students in the culture and history of this great city. The course is for a duration of two weeks and includes 20 lessons of Greek per week, a walking tour of Athens and all of the course material. On completion of the two week course, students will be rewarded with a meal in a local Greek Tavern by the school.
School environment: Alexandria Institute has a mixed age range of students attending their course, with half being over the age of 50. With a maximum class capacity of 8 students, it makes it easy for the teacher to adapt their teaching style to fit in with each student's individual learning preference. The small group size means that students can bond with their classmates resulting in a safe and comfortable learning space. There is a weekly movie night at the school which students can attend free of charge.
Greek Courses
General Language
Modern Greek Course
20 lessons per week
|7 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
340€323€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 340323 | 590561 | 840798 | 10901036 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 583 | 830 | 1077 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 340323 | 590561 | 840798 | 10901036 | 13401273 | 15901511 | 18401748 | 20901986 | 25902461 | 30902936 | 250238 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 583 | 830 | 1077 | 1324 | 1571 | 1818 | 2065 | 2559 | 3053 | 247 |
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Starting dates
2024: Every first Monday of month
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For friends or for couples who wish to attend the 2 week course together. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date.
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When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15% discount!: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
It includes a cultural walk or a guided tour to a museum, a Greek movie screening or Greek culture lecture, and a dinner.
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 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:15
Afternoon: 13:30 - 15:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Student comments about "Modern Greek Course" at Alexandria Institute
Jacques
"Recommended school"
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.
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Ancient Greek Course
20 lessons per week
|7 students (max)
Offer!from
290€276€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 290276 | 490466 | 660627 | 840798 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 287 | 484 | 652 | 830 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 340323 | 590561 | 840798 | 10901036 | 13401273 | 15901511 | 18401748 | 20901986 | -- | -- | 270257 |
| Price in US$ | 336 | 583 | 830 | 1077 | 1324 | 1571 | 1818 | 2065 | 267 |
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Starting dates
Every first Monday of month
Special Offers:
10.00 % discount: 10.00 % discount on tuition fees only, for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For friends or for couples who wish to attend the 2 week course together. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date.
.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
15% discount!: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - For group enrolments (3 or more participants) of the same level. Must be booked 1 month in advance of chosen start date. .
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
This course focuses on ancient Greek vocabulary, grammar and syntax as well ancient Greek civilization and culture. It includes a cultural walk or a guided tour to a museum, a Greek movie screening or Greek culture lecture, and a dinner.
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: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 7 / Average: 6
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Standard Super Plus
30 lessons per week
Offer!from
640€608€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 640608 | 11901131 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 633 | 1176 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 640608 | 11901131 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 633 | 1176 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Ancient Greek Private Lesson
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
300€285€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 540513 | 750713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 534 | 741 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 350333 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 346 | 593 | 889 | 1186 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are designed to suit the needs and interests of the student.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Modern Greek Private Lessons
10 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
300€285€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 540513 | 750713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 534 | 741 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 350333 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 346 | 593 | 889 | 1186 | 1482 | 1778 | 2075 | 2371 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Monday
Lessons are designed to suit the needs and interests of the student.
Course specific data
General course schedule
2 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: 10:00 - 12:00
Morning: 10:00 - 12:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3 weeks
Minimum required student age
18 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Our prices for Alexandria Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
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Student opinions about Alexandria Institute, Athens
4.8
Overall school rating of
Alexandria Institute, Athens
Alexandria Institute, Athens
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6
Facilities
3.8
Social activities
3.0
Organisation
4.6
Course
Quality of teaching
5.0
Value for money
4.6
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0
Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
5.0
Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Petr
47 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The teacher Dimitra was excellent. She told us things about Greek live and she was patient in explanations.”
Review details
Course: Modern Greek Course [Greek] - 1 week
Review date: 16. Apr. 2024 by Petr Merinsky
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Jacques
72 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“Strong and competent team. Very friendly atmosphere. Very effective courses.”
“None.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Recommended school
Course: Modern Greek Course [Grec] - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Oct. 2024 by Jacques Perrin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Marlies
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Good teacher, unfortunately I was the only student.”
“None”
Review details
Course: Modern Greek Course [Grieks] - 1 week
Review date: 5. Nov. 2024 by Marlies De Jong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of Alexandria Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Greece
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Alexandria Institute
Accreditations and Quality seals
Erasmus+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 9:20
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
Year of school foundation
2012
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
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Library
Movie rental
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
In summer: 17
Throughout the year: 9
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 15% |
| Italy | 10% |
| Germany | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| China | 5% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Japan | 5% |
| Chile | 5% |
| Sweden | 5% |
| Israel | 2% |
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.
Comments about courses
If a students enrolls in a course with only 2-3 students, the number of lessons is reduced to 15 hours per week.
In case there happens to be only 1 student in a level, the school can offer 10 private hours per week at a price of EUR 30 per hour.
Maximum attendance in each class is 7. For every class of 4 to 7 students, the teaching hours amount to 4 hours a day. If there are 2 or 3 students in a class, then hours are reduced to 3 hours a day. If there is only one student, 2 hours of teaching is given a day.
Lessons will end at their scheduled time even if you are late for a session. If you fail to show up for a group session, missed class time cannot be made up.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 30 €. 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 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, 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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, 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 before the start of the course via an online form.
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.
Visa Documents
Nationals from Turkey require a visa to enter and study in Greece.
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
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.
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | | - |
| Dancing | | - |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Sailing | | 15 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
walking tour, cultural and historical tour, dancing lesson
Adults - Paid activities
Excursions, food tour, wine-tasting, guided tour to archaeological sites
FAQ about Alexandria Institute, Athens
- What is the best price for a course at Alexandria Institute, Athens?Greek courses at Alexandria Institute start at 276 € for Ancient Greek Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Alexandria Institute?100% of teachers at Alexandria Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Alexandria Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Alexandria Institute comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Alexandria Institute offers courses for which ages?Alexandria Institute offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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