Intended for 

This fast-paced programme is aimed at students who are at level A2 (or even B1 in some skills), but who need a good review of grammar at levels A1-A2, before moving on to Greek at levels B1 and B2.

Once they have completed half of level B2, they will begin preparing for the Citizenship exams.

How can I learn my level in Greek ?

To make a free assessment of your level in Greek and the goals you need to set, contact us. You will take an oral and written test and we will help you plan your preparation, if you have an A2 level in Greek, so that you can improve your level in the Greek language and take the Citizenship exam after 2,5 years.

Methodology 

After completing your registration by submitting the tuition fees (for 16 courses, 8 weeks,  this is a group course ) we give you access to our online platform, where we have the preparation materials. You study the materials and do the exercises.

Twice a week you meet your teacher online via Teams for one hour.

One teaching hour is 60 minutes.

Content 

Axes of the preparation programme are the following :

For levels A1-A2: revision and consolidation of correct and fast reading and pronunciation, of the basic morphological structures of the language (articles, nouns, adjectives, verbs, inflected parts of speech), consolidation of basic vocabulary in everyday situations, development of the ability to write short texts.

Development of vocabulary at level B1 for topics such as work, ecology, entertainment, travel, media, weather, food, city, education, transportation, etc. Completion of basic grammar.

Further expansion of vocabulary to level B2, with the aim of understanding the news on Public Television (ERT), reading newspapers and enjoying simplified literature books. Also, basic language structures, such as indirect speech or conditionals.

Before completing level B2, we can move on to preparing for the Citizenship exams, learning, in addition to the Language, also:

• Greek history
• Greek culture
• State institutions
• Geography of Greece

We will also include in the programme:

• Study of the typology of the exam exercises
• Points that need attention during the Language Exam
• Development of the four language skills (production and comprehension of written and oral speech)
• Psychological parameters of the examination process and the interview, which need to be investigated
• Information on the institutional issues concerning the Examinations for obtaining the Certificate of Adequacy of Naturalization (PEGP)
• Detailed schedule for covering the exams material

What are the teaching materials used?

To prepare students from A2 to B2 levels, teaching materials are used that are based on the proposals by the Ministry of Education-Centre for the Greek Language for each level.

For the preparation of the Citizenship exams especially designed and original teaching materials are used, which cover the topics of the exams, and the exercises of the Theme Bank, in which the students practice even after the live lessons.

Grading Test

Click on the button below to download the test of:

Fees 

How much does exam preparation cost? 

The group lesson (4- 10 students) costs 12 euros/hour and is prepaid every 8 weeks.

Semi -private lesson- two or three students, costs 23 euros/hour and is prepaid every 8 weeks.

Private lesson online / via Teams costs 49 euros/hour and is prepaid every 5 lessons.

Classes are NOT offered for self-teaching, you can only register if you also take a class with a teacher and meet with him / her for at least one hour every week. The use of the Moodle platform and the Genially platform is free of charge.

You need to enrol in the fast-paced programme “From A2 to Citizenship”, prepaying at least 5 hours (i.e. 245 euros), if you are taking a private lesson, or 16 hours (192 euros) of modern online teaching if you are taking a group lesson.

Tutors 

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

Our students have a success rate of more than 98% in Greek language exams  and the Citizenship exams every year.

Dates 

You need to register for the fast-paced programme “From A2 to Citizenship” from the end of January or beginning of February 2026. You will take the exams in May 2028.

The lessons continue all year round. Our school has two weeks of holidays at Christmas, one week at Easter and one week in the summer. However, the team will continue the lessons during these holidays.

Students who miss lessons make sure to watch the videos of the lessons and study, asking for help, if needed, from their teachers.

Homework is set at 7 hours each week.

When do the exams take place?

The exams for the Greek Citizenship take place twice a year, usually every May and November.

When do I have to register to take an exam?

You must register and pay the exam fees 2  months before the exams at the Regional Directorates of Citizenship  https://www.ypes.gr/gg-ithageneias/cat-building– kentriki-dieythynsi-ithageneias .

When do the preparation courses take place?

An evening class will be created every Wednesday evening for a two-hour class, 20:15 – 22:15, once a week.

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A morning class is also expected to be formed every Monday and Wednesday, 10.00-11.00, twice a week. You can take part in any class you want.

The times and days of the preparation classes may change based on the personal schedule of family or professional obligations of each student.

A minimum of 4 students is needed to start the class.

Certification 

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

We also issue a Certificate of Attendance of the course that you have attended to prepare for exams.

The Hellenic Culture Centre is officially recognized as a language school by the Hellenic Ministry of Education and Religions (EOPPEP code 2101782/2018 and 2308668/2018).

How do I enrol in the “From A2 to the Greek Citizenship” programme?

For more information and an individual interview meeting to analyse your educational needs, please contact the Head of Exams Preparation, Mrs. Ifigenia Georgiadou, tel. + 30 6944105484, e – mail : ifigenia @ hcc . edu . gr , Teams name : hellenic.culture.centre

How can I enroll in the exam preparation programme?

For more information and an appointment for an individual interview to analyze your training needs, please contact the Exam Preparation Manager, Mrs. Ifigenia Georgiadou, tel. +30 6944105484, e-mail: ifigenia@hcc.edu.gr , Skype name: hellenic.culture. centre

How do I enroll for the exam and where will I sit it?

See the Greek Language Centre page where you can register for the exam and choose an examination centre.

Where can I get more information about the Certificates in the Greek Language?

You can read everything about the certificates and diplomas in Greek and their usefulness on the Centre for Greek Language page

Working language

Greek is the working language in this course.

Cancellation Policy for online courses

• When students are given refunds the bank charges are paid by them. In case the course is cancelled by the Centre, a full refund will be given to the student at no extra charge.

Cancellation policy for the face-to-face courses.

• • GROUP lessons and SEMI-PRIVATE lessons cannot be cancelled if the students do not attend a scheduled meeting; they pay 100% of the lesson fee as the teacher has to be paid. The lesson is held even if one of the students is present.
  • If a GROUP or SEMI-PRIVATE lesson does not take place due to the absence of all students without prior notice, all students pay 50% of the fees, and the teacher receives 50%.
  • In case a group of students  (after a consensus among all of them) cancels a scheduled GROUP or SEMI-PRIVATE lesson  12 to 6 hours before by emailing the secretariat AND the teacher, they pay 30% of the lesson fees.
  • Students as a group (after a consensus among all of them) can cancel a scheduled  GROUP or SEMI-PRIVATE lesson more than 24 hours before by emailing the secretariat AND the teacher and pay no fees. 
  • Full refunds will be given up until the last day to register in a face-to-face course for the programme (2 months before the beginning of the course)
  • In case a student cancels a scheduled  PRIVATE lesson  24 hours before by emailing the secretariat AND the teacher, they pay no fees.
  • In case a student cancels a scheduled  PRIVATE lesson  12 to 6 hours before by emailing the secretariat AND the teacher, they pay 30% of the lesson fees.
  • When students are given refunds, the bank charges are paid by them. In case the course is cancelled by the Centre, a full refund will be given to the student at no extra charge.

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.