Greek in every Step: The Return of the Greek Flag to the Acropolis on 12 October 1944
Athens Liberated: The Return of the Greek Flag to the Acropolis on 12 October 1944 More than four years after Nazi Germany occupied Greece, Athens celebrated its liberation on 12 October 1944. The lowering of the swastika from the Acropolis and the raising of the Greek flag marked a historic moment of freedom, resistance and […]
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 […]
Out of class activity: Museum of Modern Greek Culture in Athens
Museum of Modern Greek Culture Visit: Discovering Greek Heritage Our Museum of Modern Greek Culture visit in Athens was a wonderful educational experience for our students. It gave them the opportunity to step outside the classroom and discover Greek history, traditions, and everyday life through authentic objects, stories, and exhibits. Our Museum of Modern Greek Culture Visit […]
Out of Class Activities: A Traditional Cretan Dinner in Chania
Our out-of-class activities in Chania give students the chance to experience Greek culture, taste local food and practice Greek in real-life situations. 🇬🇷 This Thursday, we enjoyed a wonderful traditional dinner with our students Paola from the Netherlands 🇳🇱 and Elvira from Romania 🇷🇴 in the heart of Chania’s Old Town. A Greek Dinner Full […]
Understanding Greece: August 15 – The “Summer Easter” of Greece
If you spend August in Greece, you may notice something special happening around August 15. Villages fill with music, churches welcome thousands of visitors, tables are prepared for large family meals, and traditional celebrations continue late into the night. For Greeks, August 15 is much more than another summer holiday. It is one of the […]
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 […]
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 […]