Greek Language Schools in Greece

Images of blue-roofed white houses, aquamarine shores, and archeological sites come to mind when Greece is mentioned. From Ancient Delphi to the Acropolis to Samariá Gorge, you simply can’t go wrong choosing a location for Greek language programs in Greece. 

Athens. Named after the goddess of wisdom, Athens is a capital city unlike any other. Choose Athens for your language study in Greece and you’ll be able to study Greek in one of the world’s oldest cities, which combines classical with contemporary effortlessly. Explore Athens’ hills (including the “high city” of Acropolis), hit up the flea markets in the central square of Monastiraki, and check out the youthful, alternative neighborhood of Exharia, speckled with street art and located near the National Archeological Museum. Buckle down at Greek language school, but take advantage of being in a jump-off location that provides access to not only the north and south of the country, but to the islands as well.

Crete. As the largest, most southern Greek island, Crete is a charming blend of Venetian, Turkish, and Greek influences. When you’re not hitting the Greek books in Chania, you can walk down to the nearby and stunning Old Venetian Harbour. To truly understand Greek culture while learning the language, hike through a World’s Biosphere Reserve in Samariá Gorge, visit Cretan villages by getting the lowdown at the kafenion (Greek café), and sip on tsikoudia, a powerful brandy distilled in Crete.

Thessaloniki. Greece’s second city beats to its own port city drum. It’s walkable, making it super easy to bounce from the historical quarter, Ladadika, to the Old City and then over to the infamous White Tower. Thessaloniki has no shortage of Byzantine monuments and a cool, hip vibe that has produced many Greek thinkers, artists, musicians, and poets.