Alexandria Institute Paros, Greece 
Arkas Inn Hotel - 844 00 Paros - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Cultural walks and trips to archaeological and historical sites, museums and beautiful places.
- Courses include a wide range of learning and cultural activities.
- Best rated school in Greece
- Excellent rating of teaching quality5
- Top rated social activities4.6
- Top rated school facilities4.2
- Welcome dinner.
What we dislike about the school
- An older average age per class than in other schools in the same city.
Special Offers
Location: Alexandria Institute Paros is a Greek language institute located on the popular and unique island of Paros, Greece, in the central Aegean Sea. The school is housed in the Arkas Inn Hotel, close to the coastline, several eateries, links to public transport and attractions such as the clear waters and white sands of Paralia Logaras. The views from the school are outstanding and unique, looking out over the port and its boats. There are several bars, eateries and options for accommodation close to the school.
Social and cultural: Attractions and excursions available in the area include snorkelling, horse riding, cooking, catamarans, boat rentals and much more.
Course selection: Summer programmes are available for students of all levels. These Modern Greek language and culture programmes are available for one, two, three or four-week durations.
Accommodation: These programmes are housed within the Arkas Inn Hotel, and the accommodation available is too. Various room types are available for students in both single and double rooms.
Getting around: Public buses, water taxis, regular taxis and organised tours are several means of transport available, allowing students to see around the island accordingly. The Paros Ferry Port is on the other side of the island, which is roughly 17km away or within a 25-minute taxi ride of the school.
Greek Courses
General Language
Modern Greek Language & Culture 
For the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Offer!from€590€561 / week More
Modern Greek Language & Culture
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Offer!from
€590€561 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 590 561 | 890 846 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,690 1,606 |
| Price in US$ | 648 | 978 | 1,417 | 1,857 |
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- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
Students who book at least 2 weeks of accommodation through the school’s partner hotels benefit from a 100% discount on the registration fee: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 19:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Student reviews about "Modern Greek Language & Culture " at Alexandria Institute
Sita
"Very very good."
Additional information for all courses
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Ancient Greek Language & CultureFor the summer, only limited places left!20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)Offer!from€590€561 / week More
Ancient Greek Language & Culture
For the summer, only limited places left!
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
Offer!from
€590€561 / week
More
FREE changes
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 590 561 | 890 846 | 1,290 1,226 | 1,690 1,606 |
| Price in US$ | 648 | 978 | 1,417 | 1,857 |
See Availability
- Starting dates
- 2026: 06 Jul 2026, 20 Jul 2026
Special Offers:
Students who book at least 2 weeks of accommodation through the school’s partner hotels benefit from a 100% discount on the registration fee: for enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks. Only valid for bookings at this website before Dec 31, 2026. Only valid for courses starting before Dec 31, 2026.
When booking here you benefit from this offer in addition to the discounted prices indicated above.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 50 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 18:00 - Possible course durations
- 1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 8 / Average: 7
- Lesson duration
- 50 min
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Alexandria Institute include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Free access to swimming pool
- INCLUDED Welcome dinner
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
Teaching Greek1/13
Views from the school2/13
Theros3/13
During the lesson4/13
wine tasting in Paros5/13
One of our classrooms6/13
Walk tour to Paroikia7/13
During the lesson8/13
Alexandria Institute students9/13
students10/13
Arkas Inn Hotel11/13
Seeing Paros12/13
our students13/13
Student opinions about Alexandria Institute, Paros
5.0
Overall school rating of
Alexandria Institute, Paros
Alexandria Institute, Paros
6 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (0 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (0 ratings)
Students 50+ years (4 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Barbara
Overall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and competent. The whole experience was just fantastic.”
“Nothing”
Verified
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 13. Jul. 2026
Bernadette
60 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I enjoyed the course very much. Georgia was an excellent, professional teacher; full of energy and enthusiasm. She was very well prepared and tailored the course as we went along to accommodate my interests and preferences. I would be happy to come back next year to join another course if I have the opportunity.”
Verified
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 8. Sep. 2025
Didier
58 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Quality of teaching, availability and professionalism”
“No weak points”
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Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024
Sita
52 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The attention and kindness of the very professional teachers, the material and the activities proposed”
“I think more about literature, specifically greek writers, would be interesting.”
Insider tip: “To be interested in greek local culture.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very very good.
Other comments: Thanks to the very good team in Paros.
Verified
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 16. Jul. 2024
Ulrike
64 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“I was assigned to the "absolute beginner" group. A difficult task with very different students. Praise to Georginia!”
Verified
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 1 week
Review date: 2. Jul. 2024
Nicole
53 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Modern Greek Language & Culture - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Aug. 2026
Ratings of Alexandria Institute compared to ratings of all schools in Greece
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Alexandria Institute
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Greek teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Alexandria Institute.
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge
Balcony / terrace
Copy machine
Self-study areas
Free coffee
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Tourist information
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Laundry (paid)
Free parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 3
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| USA | 15% |
| Switzerland | 12% |
| Germany | 12% |
| Italy | 10% |
| England | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| Netherlands | 10% |
| Spain | 10% |
| Sweden | 7% |
| Turkey | 5% |
| Israel | 2% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 3% |
| 18-24 years | 10% |
| 25-34 years | 29% |
| 35-50 years | 29% |
| >50 years | 29% |
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- In summer: 13
- Minimum age of students
- 18 years
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 7Adult courses Throughout the year: 7
- Average age of students
- In summer: 30 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Alexandria Institute
- Lesson duration
- 50 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Comments about courses
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026, 06 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 25 Mar 2026, 10 Apr 2026, 12 Apr 2026, 13 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 31 May 2026, 01 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 28 Oct 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027, 06 Jan 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 25 Mar 2027, 10 Apr 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 13 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 01 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 28 Oct 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Greek language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Cultural walks, movie night, music night, lectures, Greek dance lesson
Adults - Paid activities
- Excursions, guided tours
- Video about leisure activities at Alexandria Institute Paros
Accommodation
Arkas Inn Hotel 
In high demand!
1 rating Single room, No meals 
Private bathroom
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€546/ week Show more
Arkas Inn Hotel
In high demand!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€546/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 546 | 1014 | 1560 | 2106 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 632 | 1,173 | 1,804 | 2,435 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
City tax: EUR 35 per week.
Breakfast: EUR 10 per person per day
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €78 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
- Maximum age of students
- 80
Student reviews about Arkas Inn Hotel
Bernadette
"Very happy with the accommodation. Dimitra, Petros and Marilena and all the team looked after me exceptionally well.
Arkas Inn Hotel
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
€616/ week Show more
Arkas Inn Hotel
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
Private bathroom
from
€616/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 616 | 1144 | 1760 | 2376 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 713 | 1,323 | 2,035 | 2,747 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
City tax: EUR 35 per week
Breakfast: EUR 10 per person per day
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €88 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Double room (only for 2 people travelling together)
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Arkas Inn Hotel - Studio
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€686/ week Show more
Arkas Inn Hotel - Studio
For the summer, only limited places left!
1 rating
Single room, No meals
Private bathroom
from
€686/ week
Show more
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 686 | 1274 | 1960 | 2646 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 794 | 1,473 | 2,266 | 3,060 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price in US$ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Minimum stay: 1 week
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
City tax: EUR 70 per week.
Breakfast: EUR 10 per person per day
- Check-in
- Sunday
- Check-out
- Sunday
Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.
- Price extra night
- €98 (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
- Room Occupancy
- Single room
- Private bathroom
- Included
- Includes
- TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Private bathroom.
- Meals
- No meals.
- Minimum age of students
- 18
Questions and answers about Alexandria Institute
Are there accommodation options nearby, and if so, at what price?
“The school also offers hotel accommodation: from EUR 354 to EUR 500 per week.”
Melanie Besnard, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 11, 2023
FAQ about Alexandria Institute, Paros
What is the best price for a course at Alexandria Institute, Paros?
“Greek courses at Alexandria Institute start at 561 € for a Modern Greek Language & Culture course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.”
What is the most popular accommodation offered by Alexandria Institute?
“The accommodation Arkas Inn Hotel is the most popular among all our clients of Alexandria Institute”
What is the number of students per class at Alexandria Institute?
“Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Alexandria Institute varies from 8 (Ancient Greek Language & Culture) to 15 students (Modern Greek Language & Culture )”
Which countries are students of Alexandria Institute from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Alexandria Institute comes from USA with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (12%) and Switzerland (12%).”
Alexandria Institute offers courses for which ages?
“Alexandria Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 30 during the summer and 35 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Alexandria Institute
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 9:00
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- Alexandria Institute - Research Institute of Humanities and Promotion of the Greek Language and Culture. | Tax registration ID: EL997380181
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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