KYCLOS
COURSES
Greek language lessons
Greek language courses take place from Monday to Friday from 15.00 to 21.00 in Kyclos. Every student takes daily lessons, that last from 1 to 3 hours. There are 3 learning levels: beginners, intermediate, advanced. The lessons are also open to people who are illiterate in their mother tongue.
After the successful completion of the courses and a consistent learning course, students can take the official Greek Language exams of the General Secretariat for Lifelong Education.
English language lessons
English language courses are held twice a week, for each student. The only condition for participation is that the students have attended Greek language courses at Kyclos and have reached intermediate level.
Culture lessons
Culture lessons are about history, geography, tradition, customs, habits and everything that relates to culture and civilization. Participants are the students of Greek language courses, regardless of level. Classes last a total of 15 hours per month and take place inside and outside KYCLOS premises e.g. in museums and neighborhoods.
Supporting school students
The courses are addressed to students of the public school and relate to natural sciences taught in it. The syllabus is adapted according to the needs of the participants. Prerequisite for participation is basic knowledge of Greek language.
Mother tongue lessons
Mother tongue course are addressed only to illiterate Farsi speaking people. Prerequisite for participation is to have attended the Greek language courses of KYCLOS and to have a beginners’ level. The syllabus is adapted according to the needs of the participants.
Methodology
The methodology that governs all non-formal education in KYCLOS is designed so that the lessons:
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are taught from the advanced to the beginners through an experiential way
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are taught from the students' mother tongue
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are suitable for people who are illiterate
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make use of everyone's cultural background
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are in line with everyone's learning pace. Kyclos classes are constantly evaluated and adjusted so that each student is always at a level that suits him/her and can follow.
Through this methodology, intercultural two-way social integration is achieved in a smooth way and based on equity.