Summer School for Greek Language Teachers in Australia

Description

For the first time in Australia, a specialized online summer school will be held for teachers of the Greek language in the diaspora. Running from 12 to 22 January 2026 during the afternoon (AEST), the intensive professional development program will provide teachers with the latest tools, strategies, and resources for teaching Greek as a second or foreign language.
This initiative is delivered by the Centre for Training and Lifelong Learning of the University of Western Macedonia, with the aim of strengthening and supporting educators who keep the Greek language and culture alive across Australia.
The program is led by a distinguished academic team: Professor Eleni Griva, Professor of Applied Linguistics and Vice-Rector of the University of Western Macedonia, (Scientific Coordinator); Dr. Patricia Koromvokis, Lecturer in Global Cultures and Languages, in the School of International Studies of Macquarie University, and Head of the Greek Language Examination Centre at Macquarie (Academic Coordinator for Sydney); Maria Bakalidou, Principal of the Greek Community of Melbourne Schools (Academic Advisor for Melbourne).

Period	12 Jan 2026 → 22 Jan 2026
Event type	Workshop
Location	Sydney, AustraliaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	National