Sing in Greek: Laos kai Kolonaki
ΤΡΑΓΟΥΔΑ ΣΤΑ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΑ SING IN GREEK Με τη βοήθεια της μουσικής και των τραγουδιών στα ελληνικά, μπορούμε να βελτιώσουμε την κατανόηση του προφορικού λόγου, να εμπλουτίσουμε το λεξιλόγιό μας, να παρατηρήσουμε γραμματικά φαινόμενα, καθώς φυσικά να μάθουμε για τα πολιτιστικά στοιχεία της ελληνικής μουσικής ιστορίας! With the help of music and songs in Greek, we […]
Out of Class Activities: Visit to the Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments in Athens
A Museum in the Heart of Athens In the center of Plaka, the historic district of Athens, stands a small but remarkable museum. The Museum of Greek Folk Musical Instruments “Fivos Anoyanakis” offers a rare journey into the sounds of Greece’s past. The elegant Lassanis Mansion, a 19th-century building, houses this unique collection. Its quiet […]
It’s happening in Athens: Your Guide to Autumn 2025 – Kolonos Festival
Kolonos Festival: Where Ancient Drama Meets Autumnal Athenian Soul Nestled on the verdant slopes of Hippios Kolonos—an ancient, sacred hill once cared for by the god Poseidon and celebrated by Sophocles—lies a cultural gem that lights up Athenian autumn nights: the Kolonos Festival. Organized by the Municipality of Athens through OPANDA (Organization of Culture, Sports […]
Life at School: Greeks of the Diaspora Meet in Athens
Welcoming Greeks of the Diaspora in Athens Greeks of the Diaspora in Athens often join our school to improve their Greek or start learning it from the beginning. They arrive from Australia, the United States, Canada, and other countries, each carrying unique family stories. Many feel the ancient nostos—the desire to return to their ancestral […]
It’s happening in Athens: Your Guide to Autumn 2025 – Music September
Athens in September is basically a perfect storm for concerts! Here’s why it turns into a music magnet that month: Weather wise, by September, Athens has cooled from its scorching summer highs but is still warm and dry — perfect for open-air venues like Lycabettus Theatre or the Panathenaic Stadium. Tourists are still around, but […]
Life at School: A Birthday Surprise for Our Beloved Student Elias
At Alexander Greek School, we believe that language learning goes hand in hand with community, joy, and unforgettable shared experiences. This week, one of those beautiful moments took place in our classrooms—and it involved birthday cake, laughter, and a lot of Greek! We had the pleasure of celebrating the birthday of Elias, one of our […]
It’s happening in Athens: Magical Nights at Lycabettus Hill
Magical Nights at Lycabettus Hill: A Concert Experience to Remember We are thrilled to announce an unforgettable cultural event: Magical Nights at Lycabettus Hill! An evening full of music under the stars at one of Athens’ most iconic locations, Lycabettus Hill. This special concert promises an enchanting blend of live performances that will captivate music […]
Life at School: Birthday Celebration for Our Dancing Queen, Vasiliki
Today was a day of joy and celebration at Alexander Greek School as we surprised our beloved teacher Vasiliki on her birthday. Known affectionately by students and staff as the “Dancing Queen”, Vasiliki brings energy, kindness, and dedication into every lesson she teaches—whether it’s a one-on-one beginner class, a lively group of teenagers, or a […]
Life at school: Visit by our former student, Anja
We are always very happy when the students who attended courses in our school pay us a visit. This morning our student Anja from Germany visited us, accompanied by her husband. Anja attended Greek language lessons in our school in Athens last December and has been in our country for holidays many times since then. […]
Out of class activities: Seminar about the Greek music, in Athens
Yesterday afternoon, the students of our school in Athens attended -with great interest- a seminar about the Greek music. The students were informed about the music evolution of our country, from the times of Homer until the modern era, as well as about various dance rhythms of Greece. After the presentation the students had the […]