Our Program

The Greek Academy has two tiers, and one goal. Beginners start with Foundations, a serious first year of Modern Greek in three 10-week courses. Intermediate and advanced learners continue into the Established Learners’ School (ELS), a professor-led community where they continue their progress through conversation, book studies, community interaction, and regular Q&A.

Many students follow the standard path from Foundations into the Established Learners’ School (ELS). However, intermediate and advanced students sometimes jump right into ELS following their placement call.

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AT A GLANCE

Foundations (1, 2, 3)

For: Beginners and early learners

Format: Three-course sequence (Each course is comprised of live courses on Zoom)

Weekly time: 2 hours of class, plus about 2 hours of personal study

Total length: Approximately one academic year (3 terms) total

Established Learners’ School

For: Foundations graduates, and non-traditional students admitted by placement

Format: Online community with weekly live session

Weekly time: 1 hour live, plus forum and messaging at your own pace

Total length: Ongoing

Foundations

Foundations is a 3-course sequence of university-style Modern Greek. It is structured, live instruction in small groups. Throughout the program, you will build the grammar and vocabulary to read, follow discussions, and hold basic conversations in Greek. Once you complete all three courses, you graduate into the Established Learners’ School.

Foundations 1

Starting point for new learners.

Prerequisites: None

Foundations 2

Builds on Foundations 1

Prerequisites: Foundations 1, or placement

Foundations 3

Builds on Foundations 1 & 2

Prerequisites: Foundations 2, or placement

How it works:

  • Live classes on Zoom, 2 hours per week.

  • Assignments and outside study.

  • Small groups to ensure quality and interaction

  • Each course runs 10 weeks, and is offered every year

  • Four start dates a year: winter, spring, summer, and fall

Foundations Community

From the date of your enrollment, you join the Foundations Community, even if your course hasn’t started yet. This online community is a space for Foundations students either before or between their courses. Here, you meet your classmates, ask questions, and stay connected between terms.

Established Learners’ School

Once you have established a foundation in Greek, you begin to learn primarily through use. Structured lessons become less important, and speaking, writing, reading, and listening to the language take a front seat. The Established Learners’ School is a professor-led community where intermediate and advanced learners continue towards fluency by the language.

Who can join

  • Graduates of Foundations 3

  • Select intermediate and advanced learners, admitted by placement

What’s Inside

  1. School Live: One hour a week, live with Michael: conversation class, book study, or Q&A

  2. Forum: Questions, discussions, and resources shared among members

  3. Direct Messages: Connect with other serious learners for practice, challenges, and study

Tuition & How to Begin

Tuition

How to Begin

  1. Book a placement conversation with Michael. Discuss your Greek and your goals.

  2. Receive your placement. The next day, Michael will offer your placement in Foundations 1, 2, or 3, or admission to the Established Learners’ School.

  3. Enroll. Foundations students enroll for the next available term. Established Learners’ School members can join at any time.

Foundations 1, 2, or 3: $1,100 per 10-week course

Foundations Year: $3,000 for all 3 Foundations courses

Established Learners’ School: $50 per month

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Common Questions

  • Every class is recorded, and recordings are available for one week after the class; you can catch up on anything you missed.

  • This is exactly what the placement call is for. Michael will talk to you about your background with Greek, and you will receive specific advice the next day.

  • Yes. Foundations is one year of study in total, and you can spread it out if you need to. Each course is offered every term, so you will be able to pick up where you left off.

Additional Questions? Contact us directly.

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