Greek Language Exams

Certificate of Attainment in Greek

The examinations for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek are held at the SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies at SFU from May 14 to 16. Registration takes place from the beginning of February until March 21.

The Certificate of Attainment in Greek was legally established by the Ministry of Education in 1998 and is designed and administered by the Centre for the Greek Language.

There are six levels for the Greek Language Attainment and four skills are examined: listening and reading comprehension, writing and speaking. The levels of the Certificate are aligned to the Common European Framework of Reference for Teaching Foreign Languages.

The Certificate of Attainment in Greek:

• provides any user of Greek with an expert and objective opinion of the level of their knowledge of Greek.
• serves as proof of the successful candidate's level of attainment in Greek in the work market.
• is a requirement for the practice of various professions in Greece.
• at Level B2 allows foreigners to register at a Greek institution of higher education.
• at Level C1 allows citizens of European Union member states to prove complete knowledge and fluent use of the Greek language and thus be employed in a Greek civil service position and to teach Greek.

Candidates should complete the application and a questionnaire. Download the application and questionnaire here:

Sample Tests can be downloaded here: http://www.greeklanguage.gr/certification/node/12

For more information contact Dr. Eirini Kotsovili (SNF Centre for Hellenic Studies at SFU)

dkotsovi@sfu.ca or 778 782 7012