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 […]
Out of Class Activities: A Visit to the Nautical Museum in Chania
Discovering Crete’s Maritime Heritage: A Visit to the Nautical Museum of Chania Located at the entrance of the historic harbor of Chania, the Nautical Museum of Crete offers a clear and engaging look at the island’s strong connection to the sea. During our recent visit, we explored the museum together with our students. We […]
It’s happening in Athens: Free entry to Museums
Free Entry to Museums and Archaeological Sites in Greece We would like to inform our school community about an important cultural opportunity in Greece. From this year, public museums and archaeological sites offer free entry on the first and the third Sunday of every month. As a result, everyone can enjoy Greek culture without paying […]
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 Chania: Traditional Strata at the Venetian Port – Now in its 4th Week
For the fourth week in a row, the beloved Traditional Strata of the Municipality of Chania brings warmth, movement, and authenticity to the city’s iconic Venetian Port. This series of weekly cultural evenings transforms the old harbor into a living celebration of Cretan heritage, offering unforgettable moments for locals and visitors alike. This evening, Tuesday, […]
It’s Happening in Athens: Antigone at Epidaurus Festival 2025
This June, the Athens Epidaurus Festival opens its 70th anniversary season with a powerful new staging of Antigone by Sophocles. The production will be presented exclusively at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus on June 27, 28, and 29, in Greek with English and Greek surtitles. Directed by acclaimed German artist Ulrich Rasche and co-produced with […]
It’s happening in Athens: Celebrating 16 years of the Acropolis Museum
This June 20, 2025, the Acropolis Museum marks a remarkable milestone—16 years since its grand opening. To honor this occasion, a free outdoor concert will be held at 9 p.m. in the museum’s courtyard, featuring the Symphony Orchestra of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Under a starlit Athenian sky, the ensemble will perform classical […]
Out of class activities – Visit to the museum of Asia Minor Hellenism
The previous week we visited a very special museum, the museum of Asia Minor Hellenism. In Asia Minor, however, Greece had to face a new Turkish Revolutionary government under Mustafa Kemal. The Asia Minor campaign lasted until 1922 and ended with the defeat of Greece during September 1922. This was followed by the withdrawal of […]
Out of class activities:Visiting a museum in Athens – Plato’s Academy Digital Museum
One of the nicest extracurricular activities of our educational program is visiting one of the museums of Athens. This time our students, accompanied by our teacher Nancy, visited the Plato Academy digital museum. The Plato Academy Digital Museum opened for the first time in 2015. It is a small building, located just outside the Plato […]