Proud of our staff: Our director supports Freedom Run
The Freedom Run: Following the Footsteps of Greece’s Heroes History lives through monuments, books, and national celebrations. The Freedom Run offers another way to remember the past. It invites runners to follow one of the most remarkable journeys in Greek history and experience it step by step. The Freedom Run is an international ultramarathon that […]
Out of class activity: Visit to the Historic Islahane of Thessaloniki
Islahane Thessaloniki: A Unique Educational Visit Our school is fortunate to be located near Islahane Thessaloniki, one of the city’s most important historical monuments. Recently, our students visited this remarkable cultural site and explored its rich educational and industrial history. The History of Islahane Thessaloniki Islahane Thessaloniki was founded in the late 19th century during […]
Out of class activities: A Cultural trip to Vergina
A Cultural Journey to Vergina Students from our Greek language school in Thessaloniki went on an exciting trip to Vergina. The visit helped them practice Greek while learning about history in a real setting. Visiting the Archaeological Site The March students, together with their teachers, explored the famous site of Vergina. They felt a strong […]
Understanding Greece: World Greek Language Day – UNESCO Recognition of the Greek Language
World Greek Language Day: UNESCO Recognizes the Global Importance of the Greek Language World Greek Language Day, celebrated every year on 9 February, highlights the historical depth, cultural richness, and worldwide influence of the Greek language. Officially proclaimed by UNESCO in 2025, the day recognizes Greek as one of the world’s oldest living languages […]
Life at School Thessaloniki: Sharing Flavours, Cultures & Smiles
Life at School Thessaloniki is about more than learning Greek. It is about people, shared moments, and everyday experiences. These moments help students feel comfortable and connected. One such moment recently took place at our Thessaloniki school and brought everyone together. Our beloved student from Turkey prepared a delicious homemade recipe with eggs and fresh […]
Life at school: Decorating a Christmas boat in Thessaloniki
A Christmas Boat at Our School: Honouring a Greek Tradition This year, our school in Thessaloniki chose to celebrate Christmas in a special and meaningful way by decorating a traditional Christmas boat instead of a Christmas tree. The beautifully decorated boat now stands proudly in our school, spreading festive cheer while reminding us of a […]
Proud of our staff: Christos Antoniadis and “Mikres Thalasses”
With boundless joy and pride, we announce the publication of the third book by the Director of the School of Thessaloniki, Christos Antoniadis, entitled “Small Seas” – “Μικρές θάλασσες”, published by Pigi. “It was as if Leros resembled a huge chest, the contents of which proved the unity of space and time, the historical and […]
Life at school: The Greek Way to Eat Ice Cream – And Why It’s a Lesson Too! 🍦☀️
Greek ice cream habits are a delicious window into everyday culture — and a fun way for our students to learn Greek beyond the classroom. After class, especially in the summer months, we take a short walk from our Athens school to a local café with our younger students. There, over a scoop of παγωτό […]
Life at school: Honouring our students from Algeria
Our school has been collaborating with the Algerian embassy for years and our group of Algerian students are kind, friendly and hospitable people. With great joy, we celebrate with them their national holiday on July 5th. Independence Day of Algeria (July 5) Algeria’s Independence Day, celebrated each year on July 5, honors the country’s liberation from […]
Understanding Greece: The Longest Day, the Fires of June & the Festival of Klidonas
As June reaches its peak, Greece welcomes the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. This moment has been celebrated since antiquity, especially in a land where light, time, and the natural world are so deeply intertwined. The solstice is more than a date—it’s a cultural rhythm, echoing through ancient myths and modern traditions. […]