Ikarian Centre

Learn Greek

Since 1995 we have offered Greek courses for all levels in a mountainous location, in Ikaria. Many interpreters and translators, diplomats, classicists, university students and teachers have participated in our courses. However, the atmosphere in the lessons is very friendly. Students learn through a multitude of language games and activities.

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On-line Greek language courses

Study -tours

Combine your holidays with courses, workshops and activities

Volunteering

We also worry about the rise of intolerance and fanaticism. For this reason we have established “Dialogos”, a non-profit organization that promotes small-scale projects and actions based on volunteering.

Accommodation-Ikaria

Spend a few days with us in a quiet and isolated environment on the mountains, yet within a multinational group of people and with all modern comforts

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We are a Greek language school for non-native speakers, based on the Greek island of Ikaria. We also organize educational activities, cultural trips and volunteering projects, focusing on learning, cultural exchange and solidarity. Α complex of rooms next to our headquarters in Ikaria, that usually hosts our students, is open to anyone who wants to spend some relaxing days in a peaceful environment, away from crowed beaches and noisy settlements.

Learn Greek in Greece, on the island of Ikaria

In our Greek language courses you will find:

Small class size: Our classes are even smaller, from 1 to maximum 4 students per class. Therefore, our classes are also very homogeneous. Homogenous and very small classes make the lessons more intensive and efficient.
Flexible duration: Students may register in an 11 day course, in several 11 day courses in a row, in a 17 day course, or in a long term course (30+ days). In each course we give lessons for 120 min/day. This is equal to 2 hours or 2,66 teaching hours per day. (Language schools in Europe calculate the duration of their courses in teaching hours. One teaching hour is equal to 45 minutes.)
Efficiency: Small and homogeneous classes are helping us to adjust the curriculum according to the students’ needs, and not the opposite. Students have more time to talk and practice in the class. Also, 2 hours tuition per day gives to the students enough time to do their homework and rest. Thus, students attending 2 normal hours / day in our classes have a faster progress than students attending a pre-fixed curriculum, for “4 hours of 45 min” per day, in a class with 5 or 6 more students of different levels.

Schedule & Fees

Young learners (35 and less years old): As we realize that young people all over the world has more and more limited ability to spend money for a “luxury” like a Greek language course, we would like to give them the chance to participate in our lessons by paying a lower fee. Early bird : If you are older than 35 and you book early, you can get 5% discount.

Course types and duration

You can choose between several course types, according to the time you have available, your personal interests or the season of the year you would like to participate. Regarding the course duration, you can choose between one of the following options:

Greek language courses in Greece, by Ikarian Centre

At the Ikarian Centre, on the island of Ikaria, we offer Greek language lessons for non-native speakers. More recently we have also started offering Greek language lessons in other locations. Our Greek language lessons are intended for

teachers of ancient or modern Greek,
archaeologists and classicists,
interpreters, and translators,
as well as adults of any age who wish to begin to study Greek, or to improve their skills in Greek

Our lessons ARE NOT lecture – style, where the teacher translates the vocabulary and explains the grammatical structures. Various activities and language games motivate students to practice Greek and improve their skills fast and efficiently. The lessons’ texts as well as various activities after the lesson hours help our students also to enrich their knowledge about Greece and her people. Some of our Greek language lessons in Ikaria are also combined with seasonal agriculture activities, like the olive harvest.Continue Reading

Our students’ opinion

July 16, 2006 We’ve finished the first 5 days of classes. As someone who is not facile with languages, not to mention starting one at my age, I must say that the methods they use here really make learning Greek

First week of classes

Ceren & Hilal

Destiny (in English)

I can fully recommend studying Greek at the Ikarian Centre. Ikaria is a great place to spend time. The centre is in a rural location in the mountains, not too far from the town, Evdilos, and the seaside. The scenery

Studying Greek at Ikarian Centre

Greek language lessons in Greece & study tours

Learn Greek in Greece, on the island of Ikaria

Greek language courses in Greece, by Ikarian Centre

Special Greek language courses

Our students’ opinion

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Study tours

More trips with courses, and activities

Rent a room in Ikaria