Life at school: Invitation about the Return of Odysseus in Ithaca
TO FRIENDS OF ODYSSEUS You are invited to celebrate, together with our students, the return of the Homeric hero Odysseus to his real homeland of Ithaca — 3233 years after his legendary return. The celebrations will take place over two weeks, from October 19 to 31, 2026, beginning in Athens and continuing in Ithaca, where we will follow Odysseus’ […]
Out of class activity: Eat like a Greek in Exarcheia
Eating Like a Greek in Exarcheia: A Taste of Crete and Cultural Exchange What better way to experience Greek culture than around a table filled with delicious food, good conversation, and new friends? As part of our school’s cultural activities in Athens, we took four of our lovely students from Belgium, Italy, and Germany to […]
Life at school: Great News! Learn Greek in Athens with Tachymatheia
Great news from Alexander Greek School Athens! We are now offering a new way to learn Greek in Athens: Tachymatheia – Greek Fast: Learn to Read and Write Greek in 5 Hours. This beginner-friendly experience combines Greek language, practical phrases and a little taste of Greek culture in the heart of Athens. And we are […]
It’s happening in Athens: 54th Athens book festival
The Athens Book Festival Returns to Pedion tou Areos Books, ideas and culture in the heart of Athens From 4 to 20 September 2026, one of Athens’ most anticipated cultural events returns to Pedion tou Areos, transforming one of the city’s largest urban parks into a lively meeting place for readers, writers, publishers and culture […]
Glossary: Word tree (Κρεοπωλείο)
This is a very fun and interesting game – exercise! Many words in the Greek language are combined words (σύνθετες λέξεις) and by breaking them to smaller pieces help us in the meaning and etymology of the word as well as in the creation of new words from their smaller pieces. For example, we […]
Out of class activities: Discovering Greek History in Thessaloniki
Out of Class Activities: Discovering Greek History in Thessaloniki Experiencing History in Thessaloniki: Our School’s Visit to the Castles and Yedi Kule Learning Greek goes beyond the classroom! Our students recently enjoyed a fascinating cultural walk through Thessaloniki’s Byzantine Walls and the historic Yedi Kule (Heptapyrgion) fortress. Situated at the highest point of Ano Poli, […]
Out of class activity: The Avenue of Heroes – Pedion tou Areos
Pedion tou Areos: Strolling Along Athens’ Avenue of Heroes Athens is often associated with the Acropolis and the Ancient Agora, but one of the city’s most fascinating historical walks can be found in Pedion tou Areos (Field of Mars). Just a short walk from Victoria Metro Station, this beautiful urban park combines lush greenery […]
Life at school: A Farewell drink with François
A Long Farewell Drink ☕🍷 One Drink? Not in Greece! The Greek way of having a drink is very different from what many visitors expect. In Greece, one drink is rarely just one drink. It is an opportunity to talk, exchange ideas, and enjoy good company for hours. That is exactly what happened when our […]
Out of Class Activities: Greek Cinema Afternoon with Όλα είναι Δρόμος
Our Greek movie afternoon is one of the most popular out-of-class activities at Alexander Greek School. It allows students to improve their listening skills while discovering the richness of Greek culture through cinema. This week, we enjoyed a special screening of Όλα είναι Δρόμος (Everything Is a Road), one of the most memorable films of […]
Out of Class Activities: Greek Dance Lessons with Our Student Beata and Her Family
Learning Greek is much more than studying a language. It is also about discovering the traditions, music, and culture that make Greece so unique. Recently, our Polish student Beata enjoyed one of our most popular out-of-class activities. She attended a Greek dance lesson together with her niece and her aunt. It was a wonderful family […]