Learn Greek in Crete
Learn Greek in Crete, the largest of the Greek islands. Here you can combine a Greek language class with a relaxing holiday in a fascinating location.
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Why learn Greek in Crete?
Crete, the largest and most populous of the Greek Islands, lies at the intersection of Europe, Asia, and Africa. It features a stunning variety of landscapes, including mountains, plateaus, and beautiful coastlines. The White Mountains, known as Lefka Ori, dominate the western part of the island, while the Idi Range is prominent in the central region. The fertile plains of Messara and Amari enhance Crete's agricultural richness and historical significance.
Crete boasts a rich history that dates back to ancient times, emerging as one of Europe’s earliest and most advanced societies during the Minoan period. Over the centuries, the island has been shaped by various civilizations, including the Mycenaean, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Venetian, and Ottoman cultures. The ancient city of Knossos, famous for its palace, serves as a key archaeological site that sheds light on Minoan culture.
Crete's strategic Mediterranean location has attracted numerous powers throughout history, resulting in a unique blend of traditions and heritage. Today, the island stands as a living testament to its rich past, inviting visitors to explore its historical layers and appreciate the civilizations that have influenced its character.
Chania, located on Crete's northwest coast, is the island's second-largest town. This charming destination is celebrated for its stunning waterfront and historic Venetian harbor, adorned with vibrant buildings, a Venetian fortress, and a lighthouse. The old town of Chania features a delightful maze of narrow alleys, inviting squares, and historic structures that house a variety of shops, tavernas, and artisan workshops. Notable attractions include a public market, the Archaeological Museum of Chania, the Cathedral of the Presentation of Theotokos (Trimertiri), and the Metropolis of Chania.
The surrounding region is rich in archaeological wonders, with significant sites like the Minoan settlements of Kydonia and Aptera adding to its historical importance. Visitors can also explore lush gorges, scenic plateaus, botanical parks, and quaint villages during their afternoons and weekends.
Consider taking a Greek course in Chania, Crete, where you can combine language learning with a relaxing holiday. Enjoy famous Greek coffee while soaking in the vibrant atmosphere around you.
About our school in Crete
Our air-conditioned Greek school in Crete is ideally located near the centre of Chania, less than 100 meters from Nea Chora Beach, a busy part of the charming town where you will find some of the best fish restaurants on the island.
The school features two classrooms, a computer lab with Wi-Fi access, and a kitchen where you can prepare snacks and drinks during breaks. Conveniently located, our Greek language school is just a 10-minute walk from the centre of Chania, or you can opt for the frequent public transport available.
Our language school in Crete has close connections to our Greek school in Athens, so understands the importance of language acquisition and imparting essential knowledge about the country and history of Greece. Our team in Crete comprises highly qualified and experienced Greek tutors, adept at dynamic and immersive teaching methods. They can accommodate for language learners at all proficiency levels of Greek. The staff are readily available to offer additional assistance as needed, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students in Chania.
Location of our school in Crete
What courses are available in Crete?
Available courses
You can learn Modern Greek in Chania with an Intensive course of 20 lessons per week. Courses are available for students of all language levels and each group has a maximum of just 12 students, which is ideal for students who want to learn the language quickly.
Each Greek lesson in Chania has a duration of 50 minutes. On the first day, all students, excluding beginners, undergo a brief placement test to determine their Greek proficiency level and corresponding class. The intensive group course typically takes place in the morning, from 09:30 to 13:10, with ten-minute breaks between lessons.
The course fees cover the cost of course materials, which will be supplied by the school. In the event that there is only one student in a group at a particular level, that student will receive two hours of tuition each day. Lessons missed due to public holidays will be compensated for in addition to the regular school hours.
Private lessons are also available in Crete and can be tailored to your exact requirements. You can focus on Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, Greek for Business or Greek for Science. It is also possible to take Teacher Training or a take a more in-depth look at more cultural aspects of Greece rather than solely focussing on language learning.
What activities are available in Crete?
Our school in Chania offers various after-class activities to ensure that you enjoy your time in Crete, as well as to help you put your language skills to use outside class. Activities may include a tour of the historic centre of Chania, Greek film evenings in the school, parties, excursions to places of interest in Crete, Greek music, and Greek dance lessons, as well as meals in local Greek restaurants with tutors from the school.
Some activities will be provided free of charge, whilst others will incur an additional fee to cover entrance and/or transportation costs.
PLEASE NOTE: activities require a minimum number of participants to go ahead.
How to get to our school in Crete
Fly directly to Chania International Airport. If you would like to be met on arrival and taken to your accommodation our school can arrange an airport transfer for you.
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Crete: Student reviews & feedback
Intensive
Excellent teachers, very competent, friendly, and helpful. I learned a great deal about Greek culture and customs, especially Cretan culture and history. The value for money is excellent! I felt right at home in the school and its facilities!
I will definitely recommend this school and hope to be able to go back next year. Many thanks to Efi and her colleagues.
- U. Gacond
Intensive 20
Traditional textbook-and-whiteboard style of class, but lively and with a good deal of extra cultural and linguistic information and explanation thrown in. I was put in a class that was exactly the right level for me (next up from Beginners). The extra-curricular activities for all the students together were great - a dancing lesson in the traditional dance, a visit to the Archaeological Museum and a restaurant meal. The management and staff of the school couldn't have been more warm and welcoming.
- A. Powell
Intensive 20
Friendly teacher. More grammar than expected. Was expecting more dialogue practice.
Everybody was very friendly. Good help from apple languages as well.
- N. Menheere
Intensive 20 with Studio Apartment
I had individual lessons since there was no one else on my level (C1). The teacher was perfect, very well trained, spoke excellent English and German and was a wonderful person.
The Kleanthi Apartments were clean and well furnished. It is perfectly situated between school (7 minutes to walk) and the sea (right across the street).
- M. Grau
Intensive 20 with Hotel
Very good, friendly staff. I received 1 week 4 hr lessons with other students and 1 week of 2hr private lessons geared towards my level. Some extracurricular activities were once a week greek dance class, a dinner together, and a show about Minoan culture.
Was housed in Villa Katerina, bed and breakfast. A lovely place, close to the school. The owners, Dora and her mother are lovely people, they made me feel like home. Room tastefully decorated.
- A. Dorrepaal
Intensive 20
Very friendly and helpful staff. It was very hard work, partly due to the fact that there were only two students in our class but there's nothing that can be done about that. There was an excellent range of extra curricular activities.
- N. Beaumont
Intensive 20 with Hotel
Great teacher, the morning just flew by. I was nervous about going but really enjoyed the experience.
My accommodation was clean and a great location. with friendly staff. Great roof garden - great for doing homework.
Absolutely no complaints about anything!
- M. Blackwell
Intensive 20 with Hotel
I was pleased wih the school. Chania is always worth a visit, especially the old town. The teachers as well as the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful. Generally speaking, I simply like the greek people. Crete is a beautiful island. I would recommend a language course in Chania. After completion of school one should take some time to explore this beautiful island.
- J. Hocher
My daughter and I learned a lot within just 2 weeks. I discovered that Greek is a difficult language. I enjoyed the other students. The teacher invested a lot of energy and made the classes fun.
- S. Morang
Good friendly teachers, lots of support and input. Really good standard of accommodation and Nmy host was very welcomimg. Apart from learning greek, the experience of the multi national group was amazing. We got on well and shared some great meals and conversation together.
- M. Glover
The course was relatively enjoyable. The host family were delightful. The accommodation was very good and only a 5 minute walk from the school.
- J. Mason
Intensive 20
The course was fun with a very good teacher, I learned a lot. Nice to study in the same country as the language I was learning. I was staying in a hotel called Royal sun in chania. It was amazing. Good staff and beautiful view over Chania city.
- E. Holmström
Private lessons with Hotel
The lessons could not have been better, I learnt more in 2 weeks than I would have learnt in months at an evening class at home. The teacher was very competent and a very nice person. The hotel was good, the location excellent, breakfast poor.
- A. Zingel
The course was interesting and intensive. The teachers were very nice and good too. Great hotel, comfortable, in the heart of the old town near the port, quiet, and not far from the beach. They had very good breakfasts too.
- M. Naulin
The course was very interesting and the school was good.
- A. Desaulniers
My course was very good, as was the teacher. The lessons were not too fast, not too slow. The school itself was very nice. The accommodation was great, a whole house for us, two guests! Lovely.
- D. Janssen
I really enjoyed the course and the hotel I stayed in was very nice, the family who ran it were very friendly.
- C. Devine
There was a very dynamic and motivated atmosphere in the school. I had a very professional teacher. My accommodation was wonderful and my host family were very nice people.
- P. Clerc
Student stories on our blog
My Greek experience in Chania!
As a true lover of Crete I just had to visit the islands second largest city, Chania! Chania is a beautiful city divided in the old- and new town, with lots of historical sites in both parts and famous for its lighthouse and harbor.
It was quite late in the evening when I arrived in Chania for the first time. The streets were still very lively and the atmosphere was great. The main square is surrounded by restaurants and taverna’s, where both tourists and locals were enjoying their diner and drinks. We chose to have diner in one of the restaurants near the water, from there we had a perfect view over the traditional and characteristic lighthouse, which lightens up during the evening and night. After having an amazing souvlaki diner and downing the ouzo shots you get if you receive the bill (it is impolite if you don’t drink them, since it is a gift from the restaurant!) we decided to walk around for a bit.
Near the main square you can find an impressive building that has been bombed during the Second World War. In the old town you can find many historical sites that are related to the Second World War. You will also see some Turkish influence, near the harbour you can find a Turkish Mosque that is used as an indoor market and art gallery nowadays.
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