30 Years Omilo – The Founders’ Story!
Maya and Dimitris Andreadis
Omilo was founded by Maya and Dimitris Andreadis in 1996, and they have been personally involved in every single Omilo course ever since. From the very beginning until today, they have continued to guide the courses, support the teachers, and welcome students from all over the world.
Omilo celebrates 30 years!
Over the last 30 years, Omilo has expanded from a dream into a successful Greek language school, offering Greek language and culture courses to adult students from all over the world.
In 2026 we celebrate “30 years Omilo”, which is hard to believe…but true!
It all started in 1996, when Omilo was founded by Dimitris and Maya Andreadis.
In addition to being one of the Omilo teachers himself, Dimitris is in charge of the teachers, organizational and financial aspects of the business, while Maya oversees the cultural activities, administration, marketing, social media, website as well as writing blog articles, creating eBooks, Podcasts and writing the Monthly Dose of Greek Sunshine!
With their background of university studies in Greece, Belgium and the USA along with their international experience, Maya and Dimitris are well equipped to be at the helm of this exciting educational endeavor.
The teachers
Omilo offers a unique approach to teaching Modern Greek, supported by a carefully selected team of dedicated Greek teachers and staff members. Our informal and relaxed learning environment makes studying Greek both enjoyable and rewarding, helping students feel comfortable using the language from the very beginning.
While high-quality teaching has always been at the heart of Omilo, learning Greek with us goes far beyond the classroom. Through cultural activities, excursions and shared experiences, we bring our students into direct contact with Greek traditions, history, culture and everyday life.
Over the years, around 50 teachers have taught at Omilo. Each of them has brought their own personality, knowledge and enthusiasm to the classroom, and each has contributed in their own way to the Omilo story.
We are grateful to every teacher who has been part of this journey. A very special thank you goes to Marina and Konstantinos, who have each been teaching at Omilo for more than 20 years. Their dedication, warmth and passion for the Greek language and culture have made them an important part of Omilo’s history—and of the experiences and memories of countless students.
The Locations
From 1997 to the present, the Omilo team has been offering courses in such places as Athens, Nea Makri (Attiki), Limni (Evia), and Nafplion as well as the islands of Hydra, Syros, Andros, Naxos and Lefkada.
Omilo never stopped expanding: in fact, we are constantly looking for new locations.
Last but not least, since 2013 Omilo also publishes language books and materials, free eBooks,
and offers several options to learn Greek online
What Our Students Say ❤️
Our 30th anniversary has already brought us some wonderful messages from former students and friends of Omilo. Thank you for your kind words and, above all, for being part of the Omilo story over the years.
Even more stories also at
https://omilo.com/lifelong-friendships/
Jaana – Estonia
A note from a former teacher
Over the years, around 50 teachers have been part of the Omilo team, and we are happy to still be in touch with many of them today.
It makes us proud to see not only how our students continue their journey with the Greek language, but also how our teachers continue to grow, develop, and follow their own paths in education.
Below, you can read a message from Dora Dienni, who taught at Omilo from 1998 to 2007, before moving on to teach Greek to high school students.
Μάγια καλησπέρα, σε ευχαριστώ για την ιστορική φωτογραφία! Τα αγόρια μου είναι 12 & 6 και πέρυσι πήρα το πτυχίο μου στην Ψυχολογία από το ΕΚΠΑ, οπότε προσεχώς ανοίγομαι σε νέο επαγγελματικό χώρο (δικό μου γραφείο) παράλληλα με το σχολείο μου όπου είμαι υποδιευθύντρια. Ανοίγομαι σε πολλά, κι από επιθυμία κι από ανάγκη και παρακολουθώ πάντα το Ομιλώ κ την πορεία του στον χρόνο, με τις καλύτερες αναμνήσεις από σένα κ τον Δημήτρη ως ανθρώπους κ ως εργοδότες. Να είστε καλά, πολλούς χαιρετισμούς και καλό καλοκαίρι!
Good evening, Maya, and thank you for the historic photo!
My boys are 12 and 6 now, and last year I received my degree in Psychology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. So, I’ll soon be embarking on a new professional path, opening my own practice alongside my work at the school, where I am vice principal.
I’m branching out in many directions, both out of desire and necessity, and I always follow Omilo and its journey over the years. I have the fondest memories of you and Dimitris, both as people and as employers. Wishing you both all the best. Many greetings and have a wonderful summer!
Thank you for being part of our journey!
Messages like these mean a lot to us. Thirty years of Omilo would not have been possible without the students, teachers, friends and Greece lovers who have shared this journey with us.
If you have an Omilo memory of your own, we would love to hear it too. Share your story, send us a photo, or leave a testimonial, and help us celebrate 30 years of learning Greek in Greece together!
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