Tired of studying Greek on your own? Would you like to improve your Greek while enjoying an unforgettable summer holiday in Greece?
Our one-week intensive Greek language course on Syros offers the perfect combination of interactive Greek lessons, authentic cultural experiences and plenty of time to relax and explore this beautiful island.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner, our friendly, communication-focused lessons will help you improve your spoken Greek and gain confidence in everyday conversations. After your morning classes, put what you’ve learned into practice with the locals, explore the charming streets of Ermoupolis or relax on the nearby beaches.
At Omilo, we focus on practical, everyday Greek and real communication. But learning Greek goes beyond the classroom! Enjoy our free cultural activities, discover authentic Greek traditions and experience the unique atmosphere of Syros island, known for its rich history, summer festivals and traditional rebetiko music.
(If you’d like more time to practise your Greek , you can also join our two-week Greek language course )
Ready to join us? Or would you like to hear from our students first? Watch our student testimonials and discover what participants from around the world say about their Omilo experience on Syros.
Note; Omilo was founded in 1996 and has been organizing intensive summer Greek language courses on Syros since 2005. Over the years, we’ve welcomed students from all over the world, and we’re delighted to have received so much positive feedback!
We can’t share every review or video here, but if you’d like to hear more about our students’ experiences over the past five years, visit our YouTube channel to watch more student testimonials.
| Starting date | Ending date | Total hours | Levels | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday July 4, 2027 | Sunday July 11 (8 days, 6 days of lessons) | 24 | All | 860,- euro |
| Sunday July 18, 2027 | Sunday July 25 (8 days, 6 days of lessons) | 24 | All | 860,- euro |
| Wednesday August 25, 2027 | Tuesday August 31 (7 days, 6 days of lessons) | 24 | All | 860,- euro |
| Sunday September 5, 2027 | Sunday September 12 (8 days, 6 days of lessons) | 24 | All | 860,- euro |
| Sunday September 19, 2027 | Sunday September 26 (8 days, 6 days of lessons) | 24 | All | 860,- euro |
| NOTE: If you are interested in a 2-week course, then go to | https://omilo.com/course/two-week-group-course-syros/ |
Teaching schedule for Beginners 2 till Advanced levels:
10:00-14:00
Teaching schedule for Absolute Beginners and Beginners 1 :
15.00 – 18.00
See below for more info
Arrival Day – Welcome to Syros!
On the scheduled arrival day, Sunday, the Omilo team will welcome you at 19:00 or 19:30 (you will be informed 3 weeks before your course) at our course venue, the Echo House, in the seaside village of Azolimnos, just 4 km from Ermoupolis, the capital of Syros.
You’ll meet your Greek teachers and fellow students, learn more about the course programme and discover the cultural events, concerts and theatre performances taking place on the island during your stay.
At around 20:00, everyone is invited to a welcome dinner at a traditional Greek taverna in Azolimnos, included in the course price. It’s the perfect opportunity to get to know each other, enjoy delicious Greek food and start practising your Greek in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere!
Your intensive Greek language lessons begin the following morning. On the first day, you’ll take a short placement test to help us find the most suitable group for your level. All course materials are provided and included in the course fee.
The programme includes six days of Greek lessons, held on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
With a balance of structured Greek lessons, cultural experiences and free time, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to improve your Greek while enjoying authentic island life on Syros.
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This course follows a slightly different schedule, starting on Wednesday, August 25, 2027,
and ending on Tuesday, August 31, 2027.
The welcome meeting takes place on Wednesday, followed by six consecutive days of Greek lessons,
from Thursday through Tuesday, without a scheduled day off.
If you would like some extra time to relax and explore the beautiful island of Syros, we recommend arriving a day earlier or extending your stay by a few days after the course.
The programme officially ends on Tuesday, August 31, at 14:00 for Beginners 2 to Advanced levels, or 17:00 for Absolute Beginners and Beginners 1.
Read what our students write
For the Terms and Conditions , click here
Our Greek language courses are designed for adults aged 26 and over, including seniors, from all nationalities and language backgrounds.
Class Schedule
Lessons take place between 10:00 and 14:00, with the number of teaching hours depending on the number of students at each language level. :
The course fee remains the same, regardless of the number of students in your group.
On average, our classes consist of 4–6 students, ensuring a friendly learning environment with plenty of opportunities to practise speaking Greek. Every day there is a break of 40 minutes, giving you the opportunity to relax, go for a walk/swim/ coffee, and bond with your classmates
Additional cultural opportunities
Depending on your course dates, you may also have the opportunity to attend concerts, theatre performances and other cultural events organised as part of the Syros summer festivals. These optional activities are not included in the course fee.
Our courses for Absolute Beginners and Beginners 1 are specially designed for students who are just starting their Greek language journey. To provide plenty of individual attention and speaking practice, classes are limited to a maximum of 4 students.
Included in the course fee: 18 hours of Greek lessons and all the cultural and social activities mentioned above. These activities take place after 18:00, so you can easily join in, practise your Greek and get to know fellow participants from other language levels.
Class Schedule
Lessons take place between 15:00 and 18:00.
Why do Beginners have fewer hours?
When learning Greek for the first time, it’s important to have enough time to absorb new information, review vocabulary, complete homework and practise essential grammar. Based on our many years of teaching experience and feedback from our students, we’ve found that 3 hours of lessons per day is ideal for beginners.
Rather than offering longer lessons, we focus on small groups of max 4 and personal attention practise. This approach helps students build confidence and enjoy learning Greek from the very beginning.
Our recommendation before arriving in Greece
If you are completely new to Greek, we recommend learning the Greek alphabet before arriving in Greece and, if possible, enrolling in our Beginners 1 course. Being familiar with the alphabet will make your lessons easier, more enjoyable and more rewarding. It will also help you make the most of your time in Greece.
Need some help getting started? You can complete our online Greek Alphabet Course before your trip.
We recommend starting at least one month before your course in Greece begins.
We offer courses at six different language levels, from Absolute Beginners to Advanced.
Typically, each course session includes students across 4–6 different levels, allowing us to create groups that match participants’ knowledge and learning needs.
When registering, we will ask you to indicate your current Greek language level and share some information about your previous learning experience.
Our students come from different countries and have learned Greek using a variety of teaching methods, teachers, and materials. At Omilo group couress, we do not use the academic levels of A1-A2-B1– but also take “speaking and daring to communicate” into account. For this reason, on the first day of the course, we ask all students to complete a short placement test, and we will also take into account your active knowledge and speaking abilities.
This helps us place you in the group that best matches your knowledge and abilities.
For more details about the different levels, please visit our Language Levels page.
| Starting date | Ending date | Total hours | Levels | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday 30 May, 2027 | Friday 11 June, 2027 | 12 days, 10 days of lessons
See notes below | All , (except of ABS. BEG & BEG1 ) | 1.090,- euro |
ching schedule: 10 days of lessons
10:00 – 14:00 (4 hours/day – BEG2, INT1, INT2 levels – max 7 students/class)
15.00 – 18.00 (3 hours/day – ADV1, ADV2 levels – max 4 students/class)
For more info about the different language levels at Omilo, click here
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On the indicated arrival day, Sunday May 30th, 2027, the Omilo team will welcome you at 19.00 in the Lefkada School, situated at the Agatha Pension in the village of Agios Nikitas, 11 km north of the town of Lefkas. 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 20.00 all students are invited to a tavern meal in a local Greek tavern in Agios Nikitas, 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, Monday, 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.
For the first week, you will have 6 days of classes: on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and again on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. On the first Thursday and 2nd Monday you will have no classes; thus, you will have an opportunity to explore the island, relax on the beach, learn your Greek vocabulary or participate in one of the activities on offer.
During the second week you have four days of classes from Tuesday till Friday.
The course finished on Friday June 11, 2027, at 2pm, or 6pm, depending on your level.
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 your Greek communication skills.
( ! Fees do not include: accommodation and extra meals, travel insurance, cancellation insurance,
travel tickets (boat, plane…) If you wish, we will book accommodation for you at the Agatha Pension,
where classes are also held. Please visit our Accommodation page )
Before you book your course, please also check the Course Terms and Conditions
