Certificates

What degrees can our students take?

The Hellenic American Union offers children, adolescents, and adults the opportunity to enjoy an innovative program of English as a Foreign Language that leads to the attainment of recognized English language certificates:

BCCE

Upon completion of the “Adolescents D Class” course or “B1” for adults, students may sit for the Certificate of Basic Communication in English (BCCE) Examinations of the Hellenic American University. This way, they have the opportunity to go through the experience of taking a high stakes examination at a lower level in an unfamiliar environment before they attempt to take any other officially recognized tests at more advanced levels such as the ECCE.

The BCCE is mapped to the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is officially recognized by the Greek State (ΑΣΕΠ).

ECCE

Upon completion of “Adolescents Pre-ECCE” course, “B2” for adults, students may take the “ECCE Preparation” course that prepares them for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE-‘lower’) Examinations of the University of Michigan.

The ECCE is mapped to the B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is officially recognized by the Greek State (ΑΣΕΠ).

The Hellenic American Union is the sole representative for the ECCE in Greece.

ALCE

Upon completion of “Adolescents ECCE Exam Preparation” course or “C1” for adults, students take the “Adolescents Pre-ECPE” or “ALCE Exam Prep” (for adults) that prepares them for the Advanced Level Certificate in English (ALCE) Examinations of the Hellenic American University. This way, they have the opportunity to go through the experience of taking a high stakes examination at an advanced level in an unfamiliar environment before they attempt to take any other officially recognized tests at a proficient level such as the ECPE.

The ALCE is mapped to the C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is officially recognized by the Greek State (ΑΣΕΠ).

ECPE

Upon completion of “Adolescents Pre-ECPE Course, ” or “C2” for adults, students may take the “ECPE Preparation” course that prepares them for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Examinations of the University of Michigan. This way, they have the opportunity to complete their English language studies before they concentrate on their high school studies and on their preparation for the Greek University Entrance Exams.

The ECPE is mapped to the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and is officially recognized by the Greek State (ΑΣΕΠ).

The Hellenic American Union is the sole representative for the ECPE in Greece.