{"id":119,"date":"2017-05-31T10:03:06","date_gmt":"2017-05-31T10:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/cyprus\/?page_id=119"},"modified":"2026-04-04T12:56:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T12:56:05","slug":"language-programmes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/help.unhcr.org\/cyprus\/integration-support\/language-programmes\/","title":{"rendered":"Languages and Other Programmes"},"content":{"rendered":"

We regularly updating this page with new programmes. Please check back again for information about the latest programmes. For the most up-to-date details on available courses, we also encourage you to contact the relevant organisations directly.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Learning the Greek language will help you to find employment, and to better interact with the host community in Cyprus. There are various language programmes offered to refugees and asylum-seekers living in different parts of the island by volunteer groups, NGOs, local authorities and by projects funded by the Asylum, Migration and Integration Funds (AMIF) of the European Union and the Republic of Cyprus. These programmes are offered for free. In addition there are some other programmes offered at minimal costs that anyone living in Cyprus can participate in.<\/p>\n

If you are living at the Kofinou Reception Centre<\/strong>, to find out about which programmes are currently running, speak with a social worker on duty.<\/p>\n

If you are residing at the Pournara First Reception Centre<\/strong>, to find out about which programmes are currently runnnig, speak with an admistration officer on duty.<\/p>\n

Language programmes that are currently running in different locations around Cyprus include the following:<\/p>\n

Adult classes<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Nicosia<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The University of Cyprus School of Modern Greek<\/strong> offers Greek classes online and in person in Nicosia.\u00a0There are three programmes every year – Summer, Winter and Spring. The course costs \u20ac400 and has a \u20ac25 registration fee and \u20ac40 as a deposit that is returned to the students who successfully pass their exams. Asylum-seekers and International Protection holders are eligible for scholarships.<\/p>\n

For further information and to register:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Telephone:<\/strong> +357 22 892028 – Monday to Friday, between 09:00 and 14:00.<\/p>\n

Visit the website here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

E-mail:<\/strong> smgreek@ucy.ac.cy<\/a><\/p>\n

Generation for Change<\/strong> offers free Greek classes online and in person in Nicosia. Contact the team directly for more information and to register<\/a> for classes.<\/p>\n

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Limassol<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The local charity Agapi<\/strong> offers various activities, including language classes. For more information click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Pafos<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you are living in the Pafos area, The Learning Refuge<\/a>, Caritas and CCIF CY<\/a> offers various classes taught by volunteers. Contact each organisation directly for more information.<\/p>\n

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Larnaca<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In Larnaca All4Aid offers different levels of English classes taught by volunteers. Contact the organisation directly<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n

Contact the team directly for more information and to register for classes.<\/p>\n

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Island-wide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The Ministry of Education and Culture\u2019s adult education classes (Epimorfotika<\/em>)<\/strong>, are held in the afternoons and evenings in various subjects, including language courses, and Greek for beginners. These are offered all over the island<\/strong> at the local community level, for anyone who is interested, and at a low cost of EUR45-55 per year. Applications for the Greek language courses at the State Adult Education Centres can be submitted usually during September or October each year. <\/em>Registration takes place once a year, and classes run from October to May.<\/p>\n

See here<\/a>, for more information or contact your local Adult Education District Office directly:<\/p>\n