About Greece

Greece, with its long coastline, hundreds of islands and a heritage reaching from antiquity to the present day, brings together the history and seafaring culture of the Mediterranean. The roots of ideas such as philosophy, theatre and democracy lie in these lands. Greek is the official language, and in cities with plenty of visitors, such as Athens, English is also often used in everyday life.

UpLife's options in Greece are English language programmes in Athens. These are usually delivered in immersion formats based on one-to-one lessons and staying in your teacher's home. They are a different option for students who want to combine personalised English tuition with life in a Mediterranean city where ancient heritage is part of everyday life.

Athens can be reached from Türkiye by short direct flights. A similar food culture and the Mediterranean pace of life help Turkish students settle into the city. As the Athens coastline is linked to the city centre by public transport, heading to the sea or watching the sunset by the water after a busy day of lessons can become a natural part of daily life.

Programmes in the capital, Athens
A country famous for its Mediterranean climate and islands
A neighbour of Türkiye, a short flight away

Why this country

Why Greece?

Study in Athens, the cradle of Western civilisation.

Living among ancient heritage
The Acropolis, ancient agoras and museums are part of the everyday fabric of Athens, giving you the chance to walk through history between lessons.
One-to-one English tuition
Your one-to-one English lessons are built entirely around your needs, and you keep using the language in real conversations in everyday moments and out in the city.
Mediterranean sun and islands
Long sunny days, nearby beaches and island trips by ferry from the port of Piraeus round off your language study with an enjoyable lifestyle.

Life and climate

GreeceCapital: Athens

Climate

Mediterranean climate: hot, dry and sunny summers, with mild winters and occasional rain.

Student life

In Athens, the metro, trams and buses make it easy to reach the main sights and the coast. Long evening meals, neighbourhood squares, open-air cinemas and tavernas are at the centre of social life.

Schools