We are currently updating the information about our adults classes. Please check back on 22 June 2026.
Academic Year 2026-2027
For the full schedule of activities in the school please see our term & important dates page.
Below you can find the key dates for our adult classes.
| Term 1 | |
| 08 September 2025 – 26 October 2025 | Autumn Term 1 |
| 13 September 2025 | Open Day 🎯 GCSE/Ellinomatheia Mock Exams 📝 Assessments for new students |
| 16/20 September 2025 | First lesson for face to face classes |
| 27/30 September 2025 | First lesson for online classes |
| 27 October 2025 – 02 November 2025 | Half term Break |
| 03 November 2025 – 21 December 2025 | Autumn Term 2 |
| 14 December 2024 | 🎥 UK Cyprus Film Festival and Workshop |
| 22 December 2025 – 06 January 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Term 2 | |
| 07 January 2026 – 15 February 2026 | Spring Term 1 |
| 10/13 January 2026 | 🥮 Blessing and New Year’s Cake (Βασιλόπιτα) ♰ |
| 17 January 2026 | 🎯 GCSE/Ellinomatheia Mock Exams |
| 20 January 2026 | 🎯 GCSE/Ellinomatheia Mock Exams |
| 01 February 2026 | ✍🏻 Ellinomatheia Exams (Registration Start) |
| 02/07 February 2026 | 🇬🇷 International Greek Language Day Celebration (09/02) 🇬🇷 |
| 07 February 2026 | 🎯 GCSE/Ellinomatheia Mock Exams |
| 14 February 2026 | 🎉 Carnival Party (Απόκριες) 🎉 |
| 16 February 2026 – 22 February 2026 | Half Term Break |
| 23 February 2026 – 29 March 2026 | Spring Term 2 |
| 07 March 2026 | ⛪ Church & Holy Communion ♰ |
| 20 March 2025 | ✍🏻 Ellinomatheia Exams (Registration Deadline) |
| 21 March 2026 | 🇬🇷 Greek Independence Day and 1st April Celebration 🇨🇾 |
| 28 March 2026 | Traditional Games Day / Bake Sale 🧁 |
| 30 March 2026 – 13 April 2026 | Easter Break |
| Term 3 | |
| 14 April 2026 – 24 May 2026 | Summer Term 1 |
| 02 May 2026 | 🎯 GCSE/Ellinomatheia Mock Exams |
| 19 May 2026 | ✍🏻 Ellinomatheia Exams (A1, A2) |
| 20 May 2026 | ✍🏻 Ellinomatheia Exams (B2, C1) |
| 21 May 2026 | ✍🏻 Ellinomatheia Exams (B1, C2) |
| 25 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 | Half Term Break |
| 01 June 2026 – 12 July 2026 | Summer Term 2 |
| 20 June 2026 | ⛪ Church & Holy Communion ♰ |
| 12 July 2026 | 🎉 End of Year Celebration / BBQ 🎉 |
Whether you wish to learn Greek to reconnect with your family heritage, enhance your travel experiences, support your professional goals, or simply embrace the joy of learning a new language, the Hellenic School of Manchester offers specialized programs tailored for everyone.
Our courses are thoughtfully designed with a strong focus on practical communication, enabling you to use and understand basic Greek phrases from your very first lessons. Whatever your personal goals may be, our primary mission is to empower you with the confidence you need to speak and communicate in Greek with ease and assurance.
Flexible Learning Options
We understand that adult learners have busy schedules and diverse commitments. To support your learning journey, we provide a versatile range of courses. We offer both online and face-to-face group classes to ensure the best possible learning experience.
Online classes
Our online programme offers the widest variety of levels, accommodating learners from beginners to advanced. The classes are primarily held on weekday evenings, scheduled in accordance with our tutors’ availability. The lessons take place once a week and last for 1.5 hours. This option provides the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to learn from the comfort of your home or office.
Please note that our online lessons might be recorded for training purposes or to help students that might be absent.
Face-to face classes
For those who prefer a traditional classroom experience, we welcome you to join us in person. These classes take place once a week on Saturday mornings from 9:30am to 11:00am. They are held in our school premises in Salford where there is ample parking space. Availability to face-to-face classes is limited. We kindly encourage you to contact us in advance so we can verify if there is an active class that matches your proficiency level.
Courses and classes
Beginners & Intermediate course
Our core curriculum is structured as a 3-year learning pathway, designed to take you to confident communication.
If you wish to further expand your knowledge and continue your Greek language journey, we will be delighted to discuss advanced options for you.
1st year (Beginner 1)
At your first year of learning, you will learn how to read and write the language with confidence, master the fundamental grammar to construct your first sentences, and acquire practical vocabulary and phrases for daily use. By the end of this year you will be able to handle basic, everyday interactions with ease. New students can only join this class up until the second lesson of the term.
2nd year (Beginner 2)
As a second year student you will elevate your speaking and comprehension skills. You will expand your knowledge of essential grammar -including the ability to confidently communicate about events in the past and future- and significantly enrich your vocabulary. This year is designed to empower you to participate in more complex conversations and express your thoughts more fluently.
3rd year (Intermediate)
During your third year at our school you will slowly transition from conversational basics to more independent communication. Over the course of the year you will have the chance to learn more complex aspects of Greek grammar as well as expand your vocabulary across diverse topics empowering you to engage in more meaningful conversations.
Advanced
They differ from the previous classes as they are customised based on the students’ objectives.
If you wish to continue your learning path at this advanced level please contact us. We will assess your learning goals and check availability to find the perfect class that suits your needs.
Depending on the needs of the class, you might need to purchase books or print more material.
Course material
For our basic 3 year course, all necessary learning material is fully provided by the school, so you won’t need to purchase any external books. The face-to-face students will receive printed copies of all the material alongside full digital access to them online. The online students will receive the digital copies.
Homework
Our classes require 1.5 to 2 hours of independent weekly study. The first 5 months constitute the most crucial period as you will be acquiring a significant amount of foundational knowledge. Moreover, staying on track with your weekly assignments is not only essential for your own progress, but also creates a supportive and steady environment for your peers. We strongly encourage our students to actively use words/phrases learnt daily -even if they have to blend them with English at first!- as much as possible. This builds muscle memory quickly and reduces the time and effort required for your weekly homework.
Already have some knowledge in Greek?
If you already possess an intermediate or advanced understanding of the language and would like to continue your learning journey with us, we would love to help you.
Please contact us to assess your current language level and discuss the best options for your goals.
Classes for Certification in Greek
Our school offers specialized preparation lessons for the official Greek certification exams, known as Ellinomatheia Exams which are held once a year. Our school operates as an examination centre as well therefore, our team knows precisely how to guide and prepare the students for these exams.
The structure of these lessons is different compared to our general language courses, placing stronger emphasis on grammar, spelling and exam techniques. The students are required to purchase textbooks for these lessons. The type of books, ultimate length of each lesson and the frequency of classes per week will be fully tailored to your current knowledge of Greek, your abilities and individual needs.
Please contact the school to discuss the options that we can offer.
Cypriot Dialect
For students interested in exploring the unique Cypriot dialect, our school offers to all out registered adult students, complimentary online lessons once a month, beginning every November.
This is a 1.5-hour speaking-only class designed to help you understand Cypriot and use it as confidently as possible. Before each lesson, you will receive a phrase guide. During these sessions, you will be using these phrases through speaking practice with your tutor and peers. The dates and times of these classes along with the lesson’s link are announced at the beginning of the academic year.
Schedule and Payments
Academic schedule
Our adult courses follow a structured academic calendar divided into three distinct terms. Designed to offer a balanced learning pace, this schedule incorporates half-term breaks throughout the year, traditional holiday closures for Christmas and Easter, and a summer recess from mid-July to mid-September, allowing our students and tutors ample time to recharge before the next term begins. At the beginning of their lessons, our students are fully informed about the dates of the full academic year.
Fees and Payments
The fees of each term are due at the beginning of each term.
For the cost of our adult classes please see the fees page.
Cancellation and refunds
We want you to feel comfortable with your decision to study with us. A lot of planning goes into ensuring the courses are designed to suit out students’ needs. If you feel the lesson plan is not fit for you and we will be sad to see you go.
As per the information on our fees page, in case you wish to withdraw from your studies after the first two weeks, unfortunately we can not refund fees for the remainder of the term.
Enrolment
In order to enrol to our adult classes you need to fill in the online registration form.
Upon registration, you should receive an automated acknowledgement (please not that personal Google Account Privacy settings might prevent this email reaching your inbox).
Your registration will be complete once the School’s adult classes coordinator confirms to you the details of your class and schedule.
Beginner
Are you an adult eager to explore the beauty of the Greek language? Look no further! Our specially designed Modern Greek lessons for beginners are tailored to meet your needs and aspirations. Led by our skilled instructors, you will swiftly acquire the fundamental building blocks of this vibrant language, from mastering everyday vocabulary to confidently expressing yourself in real-life situations. Dive into the captivating nuances of Modern Greek through interactive exercises, engaging conversations, and immersive activities.
As you progress, you’ll unravel the mysteries of Greek culture, traditions, and contemporary life, giving you a holistic understanding of this captivating Mediterranean nation.
At the end of this course, you could take the Ellinomatheia A1 exam.
Intermediate
On this course you will learn more advanced vocabulary and will get prepared to discuss wider topics as well as the basic grammar needed to accomplish this. At our school, we cater to those who have already acquired a solid foundation in Greek and are eager to take their skills to the next level.
Led by our highly experienced instructors, you will delve into the intricacies of grammar, expand your vocabulary, and refine your conversational fluency.
At the end of this course, you could take the Ellinomatheia A2 exam.
Advanced
Through dynamic discussions, stimulating activities, and engaging cultural explorations, you will gain profound insights into Greek society, literature, and contemporary issues. Our personalised approach ensures that you receive the individual attention and guidance necessary for your continued growth and mastery of the language.
Join our vibrant community of Greek language enthusiasts and immerse yourself in a world of linguistic excellence.
You will learn the vocabulary and grammar needed to accomplice this and develop your speaking / social skills on a detailed level.
At the end of this course, you could take the Ellinomatheia B1 exam.
Private online lessons
Our adult’s groups are always small. However, our school also offers the opportunity to do online private lessons where the rhythm and curriculum are personalised according to the student’s needs. The teacher can either prepare the student for the Greek exams, or just help him develop mainly his speaking skills. Please contact our school to learn about teachers’ availability (days/hours).
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