Life at School: Our New Greek School Building in Chania
We are proud and excited to introduce our new Greek school building in Chania, Crete. This beautiful new space will welcome students from all over the world who come to study Greek in Greece and experience authentic Cretan life. Our students have already started enjoying the building. They meet outside before lessons, relax on the […]
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: Eat like a Greek at a Cretan restaurant 🇬🇷🍷
A shared dinner with our late April groups 🤍 Learning Greek does not stop when the lesson ends—it continues in real life, in conversations, and around the table. This week, our late April groups enjoyed a beautiful evening out at one of our favourite Cretan mezedopoleia in Athens, a place where food, culture, and connection […]
Proud of our students: From Language Learning to Homeric Scholarship — François 🇨🇦
Introduction: Learn Greek in Athens and go beyond the classroom What happens when you learn Greek in Athens and truly connect with the language? For our student François from Canada, learning Greek became much more than a course. It became a path toward academic contribution, research, and international publication. At our school, we believe that […]
Understanding Greece: Greek Easter Traditions – Customs, Food & Cultural Experience
Greek Easter traditions combine deep religious devotion with vibrant cultural expression. Across Greece, Holy Week transforms daily life into a collective experience of faith, family, and heritage. Returning to the Village – A National Movement One of the most defining elements of Greek Easter: Urban residents leave cities like Athens They return to their ancestral […]
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 […]
Out of class activities: Eat like a Greek in Kyveli
A Shared Table in Kypseli: Learning Greek Through Food & Tradition There is something truly special about stepping outside the classroom and experiencing Greek language and culture in real life. Recently, we had the pleasure of going out with our students to Kyveli, a beloved spot in the vibrant neighborhood of Kypseli. It wasn’t just […]
Understanding Greece: Bakaliaros Skordalia Recipe – A March 25th Tradition 🇬🇷
The bakaliaros skordalia recipe is one of the most beloved Greek dishes, traditionally prepared on March 25th, a day of both national and religious celebration in Greece. On this day, Greeks celebrate the Greek War of Independence and the feast of the Annunciation. Although the period falls during Lent, when meat and fish are usually […]
It’s happening in Greece: A tribute to Odysseas Elytis on Ertflix
Odysseas Elytis: The Poet of Light and Greece Odysseas Elytis (1911–1996) is one of the most important figures in modern Greek literature. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1979 and played a key role in shaping contemporary Greek poetry as part of the “Generation of the 1930s.” Born in Heraklion and […]
Our neighbourhood in Athens: Athens Bike Festival 2026 at Pedion tou Areos
Athens Bike Festival 2026 at Pedion tou Areos Every spring, Athens celebrates cycling with one of the most exciting outdoor events in the city. The Athens Bike Festival 2026 will take place on March 21–22 at Pedion tou Areos Park, bringing together cyclists, families, and visitors for a weekend full of energy. Now in […]