Greek course on Naxos island | 1-Week Group Lessons

A Greek course on Naxos island, is perfect to combine an intensive Greek language course with exploring a popular island, in the off-season. The Omilo team will guide you through a one-week program during which you can fully focus on improving your Greek language and communication skills. However, learning Greek is more than just vocabulary and grammar, it’s also about getting to know the Greek culture. Therefor we also propose several optional afternoon activities, which are a perfect way to practice speaking Greek and learn more about the Greek culture ! Furthermore, the impressive natural beauty of Naxos Island offers many possibilities for relaxing walks, excursions or time at the beach.

About the course

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On the indicated arrival day, Wednesday, the Omilo team will welcome you at 18.00 at a cafe in the harbor of Naxos. From there we will walk together to the school within Naxos castle, where the lessons take place. You will be introduced to the teachers and other participants and the program will be explained as well as all the options for activities or excursions.
At around 19.30 all students are invited to a tavern meal in a local Greek tavern in Naxos Chora, which is included in the course price. It is the perfect moment to get to know the other participants, talk to the teachers, taste Greek food and start communicating in Greek.

The following day, your Greek classes will begin. On the first day of the course, students will be asked to take a quick placement test so that they can be put in the right class. The course materials will be given out during the course and are included in the price.

You will have six days of classes, on  Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and again on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Sunday you will have no classes; thus, you will have an opportunity to explore the island, or relax on the beach, or join the Omilo excursion we will propose.
The last day of classes is on Wednesday October 8th , finishing with a goodbye tavern meal at 19.00.
Since lessons take place in the morning and afternoon, some levels will still have classes on Wednesday afternoon. Therefore, please note that it is best to plan your departure date from Naxos island from Thursday October 9th, 2025.

For the teaching schedule, see below

In addition to the intensive Greek lessons in the morning, various social and cultural activities during the afternoons (free of charge) are organized, during which you can also practice to speak Greek.

Useful information

Please also check the Course Terms and Conditions 

What is included

• 18 hours of lessons (6 teaching days)
• Course materials
• Two  tavern meals, while speaking Greek 🙂  (arrival day (1/10 and last day 8/10)
• A Greek dance lesson
• Guided walk in Naxos town and castle
• 2 Lectures related to Greek culture or music
• The possibility of going (at an extra charge) on an additional excursion on Sunday.
  This will be discussed at the welcome meeting.

!Fees do not include: accommodation and extra meals, travel or cancellation insurance, travel tickets (boat, plane…).

! Accommodation; There are many places in Naxos you can book online. We suggest to book accommodation in the “Chora – Naxos town” or close to Ag. Giorogos beach . That way, it is possible to walk to the course location and you do not need a car or taxi.  Please note you will need to book accommodation from Wednesday October 1st (the course starts at 6pm…) till Thursday October 9th (the course ends on Wednesday October 8th, at 11pm)

Group info

• Our courses are intended for adults of 26+ years of age, including seniors, of every nationality and language level.
• Courses are never canceled.
• Small groups, maximum 8 students per class/language level (average size per class = 5)
  3 hours/day when there are 3-8 students per language level
  2 hours/day when there is 2 or 1 student in a language level
  for the same course fee
• MORNING AND AFTERNOON CLASSES ;
  Each level will have 3 days of lessons starting at 9.30 am, and 3 days of lessons starting at 13.15 pm.
  This way each participants will also have the possibility to visit museums or the beach in the morning, or in the afternoon.
  The exact teaching days will be decided in Naxos, after a small test, and when we know how many language levels we need to organize.
  Teaching schedule;
  09.30 – 12.45   (for 3 days)
  and
  13.15 – 16.30 (for 3 days)

  Two meals are included in the price, as well as 4 extra evening activities.

Language levels

• In Naxos, there are 5 levels possible, from Beginners 2 till Advanced 2.  (Beginners 1 level is not organized )
  Every level will have 3 days lessons starting at 9.30, and another 3 days starting at 13.15.
• If you want to learn more about what each language level means, please visit the Language Level Page.
  When registering for a course, you are asked to indicate your level and give us some extra information about the materials you have used, how much instruction you have already had, etc. However, since all participants speak various languages, have used different course materials in their countries or have studied with different teaching methods, we will ask you to take a brief placement test on the first day of the course in order to be sure about your level and assign you to the appropriate class.

Daily schedule for 5 levels

• The course starts with an info moment & welcome dinner on Wednesdat (indicated starting date) at 6 pm.
• Lessons take place for 6 days, from Wednesday till Wednesdat, between 9.30 and 5pm.There are no classes on Sunday.
• There will be a teaching break of  45 minutes every day
• At least 4 afternoon activities will be offered. Most of the activities last from 1½ to 3 hours.
• MORNING AND AFTERNOON CLASSES ;
  Each level will have 3 days of lessons starting at 9.30 am, and 3 days of lessons starting at 13.15 pm.
  This way each participants will also have the possibility to visit museums or the beach in the morning, or in the afternoon.
  The exact teaching days will be decided in Naxos, after a small test, and when we know how many language levels we need to organize.
  Teaching schedule;
  09.30 – 12.45   (for 3 days)
  and
  13.15 – 16.30 (for 3 days)

Location & additional info

• The classes take place at the Ursulines Cutural Centre in the castle of Naxos chora.
  The Ursuline Cultural Center, formerly the Ursuline School, is situated at the highest point of the Kastro (Castle) in Chora, Naxos. This historic building, constructed in 1739, was restored in 2009 and now serves as a cultural venue.
• On the Google map below, you can zoom in in order to see where the school is located.
• For information about Naxos, travel info, and much more, please visit our Naxos page.
• For info about accommodation, please visit this article