Practical information

Start dates 2026

1. General Greek Programs – Morning Programs
2026
January course: Jan. 05 May course: May. 04 September course: Aug. 31
February course: Feb. 02 June course: Jun. 02 October course: Sept. 28
March course: Mar. 02 July course: Jul. 06 November course: Oct. 26
April course: Mar. 30 August course: Aug. 03 December course: Nov. 23
2. General Greek Programs – Evening Greek Courses
2026
Fall semester: Oct. 20, 2025
Spring semester: Feb. 16, 2026
Fall semester: Oct. 19, 2026
3. Ancient Greek Programs
2026
January course: Jan. 05
February course: Feb. 02
June course: Jun. 02
July course: Jul. 06

Tachymatheia, Individual, Online, Ancient Greek special &
Supplementary  Courses may start any time in the year.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS – 2026
Jan. 1 & 2 New Year’s day April 10 & 13, Orthodox
Good Friday & Easter
Monday
Aug. 15, Assumption Day
Feb. 23 Orthodox Ash Monday May. 01, Labour Day Oct. 28, Ohi day
Mar. 25 Independence day June 01, Whit Day Dec. 25 & 26, Christmas
and Boxing day
Please note that our school is closed on public holidays. Any “missed hours” will be rescheduled within the duration of the student’s stay.

ACCOMMODATION

As per separate fact sheet. It should be noted that at least 50% of the relative cost should be sent immediately after the booking.

PAYMENT POLICY

This policy applies for all of our lessons and for all of our schools (Athens, Chania & Thessaloniki).
If a student wants to book an accommodation or a transportation facility, they should see our policy in the separate section.

  1. 10% course payment -> 4 days after receiving the booking confirmation:
  2. 90% course payment -> 10 days before the student’s arrival

All prices include the educational material and all out of the classroom activities
A 10% advance payment should be made not later than 2 weeks of the booking. The rest should be paid no later than the week before the lessons start.
In case there is only one student in a group the prices remain the same but the hours are reduced by 50%
Our academic hour is 50’
Course registration is made at the central school (learngreekingreece@gmail.com). Residents in Greece may also register directly at the regional schools.

COURSE CANCELATION POLICY

This policy applies for all of our lessons and for all of our schools (Athens, Chania & Thessaloniki). If a student wants to book an accommodation or a transportation facility, they should see our policy in the separate section.

If a student wants to cancel a course, one must do so in writing. One may cancel on the following conditions, with a notice before the course begins:

  1. 10% course payment -> non refundable
  2. 90% course payment ->  refundable for a cancellation at least 10 days before the starting date
  3. The student can also postpone & reschedule the lessons with no penalty. The new starting date should be no later than 18 months from the cancelled one.
  4.  The student can also switch to individual online courses with no penalty. The number of the hours will be adjusted based on the pricing policy.

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