Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek
The Hellenic American Union has been formally accredited by the Ministry of Education and the Centre for the Greek Language as an examination center for the Examination for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek.
Examinations for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek
Examinations are held once a year in midMay. For 2010, the examination dates and fees are as follows:
| LEVEL | DATES | FEES |
|---|---|---|
| A | 11 May 2010 | 65 € |
| B | 11 May 2010 | 65 € |
| Γ | 12 Μay 2010 | 75 € |
| Δ | 12 May 2010 | 75 € |
Registration takes place from 1 February through 22 March 2010.
A candidate is tested at one of four levels of linguistic proficiency and assessed in four skills, namely, listening, reading, writing, and speaking. The candidate must succeed in all four skills. Failing even one skill means failing the whole examination.
Detailed examination results are sent to examination centers in late July and report which skills the candidate has passed or failed.
The Centre for the Greek Language sends the certificates to the Hellenic American Union by the end of September. The Hellenic American Union then sends the certificates to the address indicated on the candidates’ application forms.
Examinations for the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek for Professional Purposes
They are held three times a year and are intended for European Union professionals who wish to work in Greece and wish to prove their proficiency in Greek.
For 2009-2010, the examination and registration dates and fees are as follows:
| DATES | REGISTRATION | FEES |
|---|---|---|
| 6 November 2009 | 11 September through 16 October 2009 | 65 € |
| 15 January 2010 | 2 November through 18 December 2009 | 65 € |
| 11 May 2010 | 1 February through 22 March 2010 | 65 € |
Candidates are tested at level A΄ of linguistic proficiency, which corresponds to the first level of the Certificate of Attainment in Modern Greek or level A2 as specified in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages of the Council of Europe.
See also:
- Exam preparation courses
- Exam preparation coursebooks
- Centre for the Greek Language
- Official website for the Examination
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Where to find us
Modern Greek Language Program
Didotou 15, (5th floor)
10680 Athens
Tel.: 2103680900, 2103680938, 2103680910
Fax: 2103633174
Email: moderngreek@hau.gr