Winter long term Greek language course in Greece
Intensive long-term winter Greek language courses for students who can have at least some limited skills. After your registration we’ll contact you in order to estimate your skills in Greek language. For the winter of 2026 we are scheduling the courses from February 15 to March 29, 2026. You can register for 2 (new)) up to 6 weeks
Duration
In the long-term winter courses, small classes of 5 students maximum (new) are formed.. Small classes guarantee group homogeneity. In addition, for the best homogeneity of the group, before confirming your registration we will need to have a short online meeting to see together your Greek skills and plan the curriculum.
Lessons are given for two hours (120 minutes) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (9:00 – 11:00 or 11:00 – 13:00). There are no classes on Wednesdays and weekends. There are also no classes on public holidays. Students get homework after each lesson, which they should work on for another two hours at least, before the next lesson.
Is it an intensive Greek language course?
The course is intensive. There is no break, also the “one and a half hours” are real 120 minutes, not “teaching hours”. Language schools give their program in teaching hours, which means 45 minutes/hour. 120 minutes of teaching is 2,5 teaching hours. In addition to this, our lessons are challenging because students are constantly engaged in trying to practice the vocabulary and grammar structures they learn each time. For this purpose we use a wide variety of language games. During the lesson, the students do not attend lectures about the use of the language by the teacher. Instead for 120 minutes they speak using the grammar and vocabulary they learn, and are corrected by the teacher.
Activities
You can participate in the activities we organize: excursions and hikes in the mountains of the area, cooking evenings, traditional dance classes, lectures and discussions about the history and lifestyle in Greece and Ikaria, visits to local artisans, evenings with Greek songs or cinema, participation in festivals and events of the local community.
Food
We offer simple meals for lunch 4 times a week, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Although we sometimes serve meat or animal products, if you are vegetarian or vegan you will not have any problems with your diet. The food is served for the whole group and mealtime is an opportunity for communication and getting to know each other better.
Local transport
There is no public transportation in Ikaria and taxis are expensive and not always available. We facilitate the transportation of our students to nearby settlements and the port of Evdilos. Oiur guests also have a 5-seater car at their disposal as a group, for the entire duration of their stay. The cost of gasoline is shared between the members of the group who use the car.
Cost and accommodation
Participation for 3 or less weeks: 665€ / week / person, accommodation in a private room
Participation for 4 – 6 weeks: 455€ /week / person, accommodation in a private room
All students take their own room. if you share your room with a fellow traveler who is not participating in the lesson, there is an extra cost of 10 Euros / day.
The cost covers the lessons, course materials, food as mentioned above and accommodation in a private double occupancy room at the Centre’s guesthouse. There is no discount if you are traveling with another student and sharing the room with them or if you choose to stay outside the Center. All rooms have a private bathroom, kitchenette, wifi, and heating. A shared kitchen and a small library / reading room where one can read or work on their computer are also available to students 24 hours a day.
Comparison between long term winter course and intensive 2 weeks courses
| Description | Long term | Intensive short term (2+ weeks) |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule | It takes place from February to end of March | Several 2 week courses take place from April to November |
| Minimum duration of participation | 1 week (subject to change, may not be accepted in the end) | 1 week |
| Airport pick up | Yes | Yes |
| Local transport | Transfers are organized by the Centre. Additionally, shared use of an 5 seat car is also available for the whole group of guests. Guests pay for the petrol. | Transfers to the nearby villages and beaches are organized by the Center |
| Meals and breakfast | Simple meals (lunch) are offered every Mon, Tues, Wed, Friday. Breakfast is not served | Simple meals are served and are included to the cost of the course. Breakfast is not served |
| Activities | Activities are also organized | Activities are organized in daily basis (almost every day) |
| Class hours | 120 min/day (90 min/day for one student in the class) | 120 min/day |
| Class days | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (4 days / week) | Monday to Saturday (6 days / week) |
| Students / class | maximum 5 | maximum 4 |
| Accommodation in private double occupancy room with private bathroom and kitchenette | Yes, it is including in the cost | Yes, optionally included in the cost |
Register
Register on the calendar by following the link below. You can register for the course from February 15th for 4, 5 or 6 weeks. For any other arrangements you must contact us.
