In short
- Greek helps with everything: work, children’s school, the doctor, paperwork.
- Many classes are free: universities, NGOs, municipalities, online courses.
- 15 minutes a day is better than 3 hours once a week.
Where to find a class
- NGOs in Athens: SolidarityNow (Greek and English for ages 6–17), Caritas Hellas, Melissa Network (women), Generation 2.0 RED.
- Municipalities: Lifelong Learning Centres.
- Universities and training centres: Greek classes for migrants and refugees.
- Online: free university courses (for example the University of the Aegean through Erasmus OLS+).
- Children: reception classes in public schools to learn Greek.
Choosing the right class
Your level
Beginner, intermediate or advanced: ask for a short test.
Your schedule
Morning, evening or weekend, depending on your work and children.
Childcare
Some classes for women offer a space for children: ask.
Settling in day to day
- Join conversation groups, sports or cultural activities in your neighbourhood.
- Refugee-led organisations help you find your place: see UNHCR’s list.
- Volunteering is also a very good way to practise Greek.
- UNHCR — Refugee-led organisations in Greece help.unhcr.org
- Melissa Network — migrant women’s network melissanetwork.org
