Earn an Internationally Recognized Greek Language Credential
Socrates Academy is an official examination center for the Greek Language Certification Exams, recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education and administered by the Center for the Greek Language.
These examinations provide students and community members the opportunity to earn an internationally recognized certification of Greek language proficiency, demonstrating their skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Modern Greek.
Examination Center: Socrates Academy (#10034)
Official Testing Organization: Center for the Greek Language
Recognition: Greek Ministry of Education
Registration and examination dates are announced annually.
IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Period: TBA (Spring 2027)
ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must be at least 8 years old by May 31, 2026.
Candidates over age 12 are not eligible for the A1 Children (8–12) exam.
Candidates over age 12 may register for the A1 Adolescents/Adults exam.
Why It Matters
Greek Language Certification is an internationally recognized credential that validates Greek language proficiency and supports academic, professional, and personal goals.
Socrates Academy prepares students for success through a comprehensive Greek language program tailored to each learner's level.
GREEK MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS CENTRE FOR THE GREEK LANGUAGE
RESOURCES
or via a paper application at the examination center.
CONTACT:
Dr. Matthaios Stamoulis
Supervisor of the Ellinomatheia Exams: mstamoulis@socratesacademy.us | 704.858.4313
Maria Kotrotsios:
mkotrotsios@socratescademy.us | 704.756.8557
LEVELS
A1 Beginner level
A1 (for children 8-12): Focuses on basic communication skills in everyday situations.
A1 (for adolescents and adults): Similar in content but tailored for older learners.
A2 Elementary Level
Tests basic knowledge of Greek, including the ability to understand and use simple phrases and sentences in familiar contexts.
B1 Intermediate Level
Demonstrates the ability to handle everyday communication needs, such as understanding and participating in conversations on familiar topics.
B2 Upper-Intermediate Level
Indicates a good command of Greek, with the ability to understand more complex texts and engage in detailed discussions.
C1 Advanced Level
Reflects an advanced understanding of the language, enabling the learner to use Greek fluently and accurately in both professional and social contexts.
C2 Proficiency Level
The highest level, showcasing near-native proficiency. This level is often required for academic or professional use of Greek in Greek-speaking environments.
C2
A1
A2
B1
B2
C1
At Socrates Academy, students are prepared for exams through our Greek language program, tailored to their proficiency level. This ensures that students not only learn the language but also gain the skills needed to succeed in these globally recognized assessments.
Congratulations to our successful scholars and all of the participants in the official Ellinomatheia Exams 2025!
LEVEL Α1
BELCHER THOMAS · BURKE NOLAN · GIORGAKI NATALIA · GIORGAKI REVEKKA · HOUSIADAS ELISAVET · KALTSOUNIS THOMAS FRANK · KYZOYLIS GIORGOS · MYLONA NIKOLETA · PRASSAS STEPHANIE · STATHOPOULOS SPIRIDON
LEVEL Α2
BALAJI SRIJA · ELEFANDIS IOANNIS · FORNIOTIS ELISAVET · GUPTA PRATISHREE · KEBREAB MAEREG · MCCOLLUM ANNABETH · NAGORNY KRISTINA · PALOUMPAS SOTIRIA · TRAW STELLA · WOGAYEHU LIANA · ZHENG HOWARD
LEVEL Β1
GEORGALIS DIMITRIOS · PRABHURAM ANANYA · THAKUR REYANSH · ZHENG SELINA
LEVEL Β2
GEORGALI ANASTASIA
LEVEL Γ1
PANOGEORGOU VASILIKI
LEVEL Γ2
KAPPES ORESTIS