Intended for 

1. third-country nationals who are at least 18 years old and legally residing in Greece, if they have the other supporting documents
2. to recognized political refugees with 3 years of residence in Greece
3. to Greek expatriates over 18 years of age
4. holders of a long-term residence permit and a second-generation residence permit
5. spouses of Greeks with a child and with 3 years of residence in Greece
6. immigrants with 7 years of residence in Greece, if they have the other supporting documents *

*ATTENTION! Having already the certificate of Greek (even at a level higher than B1!) obtained after examinations by the Ministry of Education –  Centre for Greek Language, does not fall under the conditions of exclusion of any of the examinations. The exam for the Certificate needed for Greek Citizenship is one and includes the Topics: LANGUAGE, history, geography, Greek culture and political institutions.

How can I find out my level in Greek?

To make a free assessment of your level of Greek and the goals you need to set, contact us. You will take an oral and possibly a written test too, and we will help you plan your preparation.

Methodology 

Following your enrolment and payment (of 5 or 8 or 16 lessons depending on your programme) you will be given access to our online platform containing all preparatory materials. You study the materials, do the exercises and send them to your teacher who corrects and returns them within 48 hours.  

One-hour weekly meeting (or more) with your teacher online on Skype.  More hours of preparation can be arranged.  However, that should not be necessary if you do your homework according to the timetable agreed with your teacher.

One teaching hour is 60 minutes.

Where are the preparatory courses held?

Online courses are held on IPHIGENIA CENTRE FOR HELLENIC STUDIES E-learning platform and include a one-hour session with your teacher on Skype.

Are there any private lessons?

Private/one-to-one lessons based on the personal programme created for each individual student are available.  

Content 

Topics  of the preparation programme are the following

• Greek history
• Greek culture
• Political institutions
• Geography of Greece
• Typology of the exam exercises
• Points that need your attention during the Language Exam
• Development of the four language skills (writing, reading, speaking, listening) 
• Psychological parameters of the examination process and the interview, which need to be investigated
• Information on the institutional issues concerning the Examinations for the Greek Citizenship   
• Detailed schedule for covering the exam material

What teaching materials are used?

Through a series of activities in all four language skills (writing, reading, speaking, listening) based on the exam topics, students are able to meet the requirements of the exam and develop Cultural Awareness . 

Specially designed teaching materials are used, which cover the topics of the exams, and the exercises of the Exam Topics Bank, on which the students practice further after the live lessons.

Grading Test

Click on the button below to download the test of:

Fees 

How much does it cost to prepare for the exam?

The group course (4-8 students) costs 12 euros/hour and is prepaid for 8 weeks, 192€, and you can, if you wish, continue in a new course.
The course with two students costs 23 euros/hour and is prepaid for 8 weeks, 368€, and you can, if you wish, continue in a new course.
The one-to-one online/TEAMS course costs 55 euros/hour and must be taken for at least one hour/week. It is prepaid for 5 hours minimum, 275€.
The course is NOT offered for self-teaching, you can only register if you also take a course with a tutor/teacher and meet with him/her every week. The use of the platform is free of charge.

You must register for the exam preparation programme, prepaying at least 5 hours if you are taking a private lesson, and 16 hours of online synchronous tutoring if you are taking a group lesson or a lesson for two students.

You can also take private lessons as often as you want, but the tuition for the private lessons cannot be reduced.

Tutors 

The seminars are taught by our experienced philologists and specialized partners. Responsible for the individualised curriculum and syllabus of each student is Mrs. Ifigenia Georgiadou, who has been teaching modern Greek since 1979. She has developed a methodology for preparing for exams, especially in the production of written language.

Our students have a success rate of over 90% each year in relevant State Greek exams.

Dates

Certification 

We issue  a certificate of attendance of the course that you will do to prepare for exams.

We offer exam preparation courses and other certificates of Greek proficiency. The exams are organized by the Ministries of Education and Interior and are supervised by the Greek Language Center.

How do I enroll in the exam preparation programme?

For more information and an individual interview meeting to analyse your educational needs, contact the Head of Exam Preparation, Mrs. Ifigenia Georgiadou, tel. +306944105484, or email: ifigenia@iphigenia.edu.gr 

Working language

Greek is the working language in this course. All candidates must have a level of Greek proficiency of at least B1.

Cancellation Policy for online courses

• The GROUP lessons and SEMI-PRIVATE lessons cannot be cancelled (if students do not attend a scheduled meeting, they pay 100% of the tuition), as the teacher must be paid. The lesson is even held with one of the students. Students can watch the video of the lesson, IF the video is available that day (there can always be possible technical problems).
• If a lesson in GROUP or SEMI-PRIVATE (2 or 3 students in a small group) does not take place due to the absence of all students, everyone pays 50% of the tuition and the teacher is paid 50%. The only exception to this is if the entire group has agreed in advance with their teacher to postpone the lesson and thus this lesson will not be paid.
• A student may cancel IN WRITING a scheduled PRIVATE (one-to-one) lesson more than 6 hours in advance, by sending an email to the secretariat AND the teacher, so that he does not pay the tuition
• In the event that a student cancels a scheduled PRIVATE lesson 6 to 3 hours before, by sending an email to the secretariat AND the teacher, pays 50% of the tuition fees
• In the event that a student cancels a scheduled PRIVATE lesson 3 to 1 hour before, by sending an email to the secretariat AND the teacher, pays 100% of the tuition.
• Tuition fees are refunded in full until the last day of registration in the programme (2 weeks before the start of the course) in a PRIVATE course programme ONLY.
• For late cancellations of a PRIVATE course, there is no refund. However, the student can use the money to re-enroll within a calendar year. In this case, the student only pays the additional cost, if any.
• When the money is returned to the students, the bank fees are paid by them. In the event that the course has been canceled by the Centre, the tuition fees are refunded without any commission deductions.

Cancellation Policy for one-to-one Courses

1. Full refunds for one-to-one courses will be made until the last day of registration for the programme (1 month before the start of the course)
2. No refund will be given for late cancellations. However, the student is entitled to re-enroll within one calendar year. In this case, the student pays the additional cost, if any.
3. When the money is returned to the students, the bank fees are paid by them. In case the course has been canceled by the Center, the tuition fees are refunded without any commission deductions.
4. For one-to-one classes, you must cancel your class at least 12 hours in advance by emailing the office AND the teacher. If you cancel 12-6 hours in advance, you pay 50% of the tuition. For late cancellations (0-6 hours in advance), there will be no refund.

Next steps – the registration process

1. Fill out the application form here
2. Receive more information about the courses from us, along with a more detailed application form
3. Send us the completed detailed registration form. Do not forget to write down your availability hours for the courses.
4. You receive information about the hours and days of your lesson, the teacher as well as the paying details 
5. You send us the proof of deposit of the tuition
6. You receive from us the passwords to the platform as well as the contact details of your teacher
7. You start the lesson!

NOTES:

1. To find out your level in Greek, it would be good to do one of the grading tests that you can find above, in the Grading Test button. Keep in mind that it is best to print it out and write it by hand, without seeking any help. The test is gradually becoming more difficult. So, you do not have to finish it. Then scan it and send it to us, so we can suggest you the best course option that suits your level.

2. To identify your level as well as to create your personal Learning Path, make an appointment with the Director of the Centre, Mrs. Ifigenia Georgiadou ifigenia@iphigenia.edu.gr here 

3. You will only pay after we find the right day and time for your lesson.