Ellinomatheia

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The Certificate of Attainment in Greek, or Ellinomatheia, is the only certificate of proficiency in the Greek language that is offered and recognized by the Greek state. It was established in 1998 by the Greek Ministry of Education in order to meet the demands of learners of Greek in Greece and abroad. The Centre for the Greek Language (CGL) in Thessaloniki supervises and, in collaboration with officially recognized examination centers, administers examinations that test listening and reading comprehension, speaking, and writing. The Certificate can be obtained at each of the six proficiency levels (Α1, Α2, Β1, Β2, Γ1, Γ2) defined by the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Teaching Foreign Languages (CEFR).

With the certificate, you can:

• have an objective and expert evaluation of your level in Greek
• receive the California State Seal of Biliteracy
• fulfill the language requirements for the long-term residence permit in Greece
• enroll in Greek university (B2 level and above)
• demonstrate your knowledge of Greek in the job market
• satisfy the requirements for various professions in Greece
• satisfy the language requirements for public sector positions if you are an EU citizen (Γ1 level and above)

Registration & fees

The registration deadline for the May exams is from February 1st to March 20th 2025. Interested applicants should have submitted their forms and payment by that date.

Registration must be processed online at the Centre for the Greek Language.

Apply Here

Note that the application is not complete without the registration fee, which is paid directly to the examination center. Payments must be received within the registration period. Consult the following list for the fee for each level:

Α1 – Amount to be confirmed
A2 – Amount to be confirmed
B1 – Amount to be confirmed
B2 – Amount to be confirmed
Γ1 – Amount to be confirmed
Γ2 – Amount to be confirmed

Mail a check payable to the UC Regents (include in the memo line: “Ellinomatheia”), to our address:

UCLA SNF Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture
390 Portola Plaza, 100 Dodd Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1417

Examination

Important update: Please note that the exams will be held at the UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Conference Room at UCLA (2117 Rolfe Hall, 345 Portola Plz Los Angeles, CA 90095).

You will be notified about the specific testing location for the exams after all students have registered.

For inquiries, please contact us:
Phone: 310-825-5323
Email: hellenic@humnet.ucla.edu

Links

Centre for the Greek Language
Ellinomatheia
Registration
Sample examinations
Council of Europe – CEFR