Ikarian Centre Reviews: Student Experiences & Video Stories
Read authentic reviews from students and travelers at the Ikarian Centre. Watch video stories and explore personal accounts of Greek immersion, hiking, and community life in Ikaria.
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Anna at Washington post
A former student describes her experience on the island and the courses in Washington Post
Lessons in language and life on the Greek island of Ikaria
By Anna Hestler
January 31, 2013
At a mini-market on the Greek island of Ikaria, I study the labels on various items, trying to decipher their meaning. It’s been three days since I left my Greek husband back in New York and dove headfirst into a local language immersion course. I’m feeling a tad out of my depth.
Reviews from google
Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I went to learn Greek in Ikaria, not only because of a love of the language, but also to compare the work done here with my own language immersion courses, run from my home in the Spanish Pyrenees. I was extremely impressed. The quality of the teaching and engagement of the staff was absolutely superb, a benchmark for work in this field. I will be back. Thank you all so much. GeorginaPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I wasn’t planning to leave a review but I see there is none yet for 2025 and I would like interested students to have access to an updated one :-). I took a one-week course and I am very pleased with the experience. From the pickup at the airport (very convenient) to the activities organized during the week (a hike, a dinner, a dancing lesson, coffee at the village regularly, etc. Everyday there is something which you can decide to join or not. Since the location is very up the hill, its extremely convenient that transportation back and forth is included. As for the accommodation, the room has everything you might need for your stay (including a very convenient fridge and hairdryer). It’s clean, includes towels, the bed is comfy and the views are simply amazing. Also the heating is very good. You get a key but you end up not even using it because it’s a family vibe where you feel very safe. Also, you have access to all the premises, including common areas and kitchen (with washing machine and even dryer). Regarding the classes, Mihalis first makes an assessment of your level and then decides what class is best for you, also taking the levels of the other students in consideration. I find extremely difficult to do what he does (adapt to whoever enrolls regardless of levels) and yet he does it very professionally. I feel I learned and refreshed my knowledge, which was the goal! In summary, highly recommended!! :-)Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. What a wonderful experience I had here ! The best place to study and advance in Greek. , Mr. Mihalis is the best teacher. I met people from different places who are all "crazy" like me to the Greek language and culture and Mr. Mihalis and his team. certainly helped us getting to understand it . The place is beautiful, simple and with great viewsPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Una vacanza studio indimenticabile.Un luogo semplice, anche nella gestione, e questo favorisce la sensazione di sentirsi subito a casa. La sua posizione incantevole e un po' isolata lo rendono il luogo ideale per studiare. Facilissimo anche farsi coinvolgere dalle bellissime serate di feste e musica di cui l'isola di Ikaria è generosa. Mihalis è un perfetto padrone di casa e così le persone di cui si circonda. Indimenticabili Maria, Natassa, Grigoris.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Un sitio perfecto para conocer la cultura griega de primera mano, con grandes anfitriones y estupendos profesores.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. TL;DR: if you're not into big hotels with breakfast service and stuff, this is the best place ever. We've visited the Ikarian Centre in its guesthouse incarnation, and it was completely wonderful. The location is really breath-taking, quite isolated, but not too far from the tiny and characterful town of Arethousa, atop a hill, with a really marvellous vista over Evdalos port and a beautiful valley. Mikelis, the person running the place (and teaching Greek, if you go for the Greek language course) has been exceptionally welcoming, pointed us in all the right directions for nice non-touristic beaches, tavernas, towns and anything we were interested in, quite literally like having an Ikarian friend draw you a custom map of the place, taking his time explaining everything and asking you what you'd be interested in. The room was wonderful, very cute in a rustic way, quiet and with plenty of windows looking over pretty places, clearly built with care, also confirmed by the fact it included quite literally anything you could want to have in a room, a fridge, a sink, a bathroom, a fan, a little cooker, pots and pans, cutlery, even down to mosquito repellant and a couple of little bedsit lamps. In the mornings you can have breakfast sitting outside, chat with the other guests/students, take in the vistas, and pick figs straight off the tree. Can't quite think of a better place to stay in Ikaria, or generally on a holiday, good location, good atmosphere in a place clearly made to be pleasant in a genuine way. And for some reason Google doesn't want me to post this!?!?Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 🥰😊😂🇬🇷📈💒⛱️🍻📝📚📔🇬🇷📈📈📈!!!!!!!!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Αν θέλεις να μάθεις Ελληνικά θα πάρεις πολύ καλά εκπαίδευση εδώ. Οι καθηγητές είναι καλοί και οι δραστηριότητες βοηθούν να μάθεις ακόμα περισσότερα.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's a wonderful place for studying Greek. People come here from all over the world. This place is in the middle of nature, a calming place. This program gives you the chance to meet local people and practice your Greek. The centre has three small houses and they are simple but comfortable and allows for intimate contact with your classmates. 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