Some Of Our Learning Goals

Empathy

Learning empathy is the essence of social intelligence and a great life skill.

Cooperation

Assignments and projects aim at networking students and promote teamwork.

Independence

Through proper guidance the students achieve independent learning and build higher self esteem.

FULFILLMENT

Learning encourages exploring and discovering which in turn brings fulfillment.

Fluency

The ability to fluently express yourself in English and convey your oral message successfully is highly rewarding.

Good command of language

Grasping the language and acquiring the stress and rhythm turns learners into confident, articulate speakers and users of the language.

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A language is not just words. It’s a culture, a tradition, a unification of a community, a whole history that creates what a community is. It’s all embodied in a LANGUAGE

- Noam Chomsky
Inspiration quote

Our Values

  • Our Values in and Out of Class

    As fervent supporters of holistic education, we place a lot of value in teaching our students how to be empathetic, compassionate, respectful and co-operative. Most importantly we want them to value their uniqueness and stand against our competitive world’s tendency to constantly compare and contrast one human being with another.

  • School’s Philosophy and Vision

    Our school’s focus is our students who are treated as active learners and are triggered to ‘think to learn’, explore, pose questions and find solutions, be critical and enthusiastic. English is the medium for this educational journey through which our students gain the knowledge, the skills and the values to continue to learn beyond the walls of our school.

  • Teachers’ Methodology

    Our lessons are based on various methodologies, depending upon the profile of our learners. Teachers try to meet the needs of every student by showing flexibility in every possible way; adapting the methodology, personalizing the materials, changing the seating arrangement, tutoring and more.

  • Code of Conduct

    Some of the problems encountered in class and outside of class are problems with the homework assigned by the teachers. Our goal is to make students independent learners so when their parents interfere with their homework assignments or students neglect to do their homework various problems arise. Students are expected to do their assignments themselves or seek help from the teachers when they have issues.

Next to you since 1992

Growing and learning together
 

Groups

Young Learners

Varying from Pre-Junior to Proficiency, our English classes are comprised of small groups where our young learners are totally immersed into the English Language and Culture from the very beginning.

New Adult Classes

Ideal for people who want to brush up their English or Learn the language from scratch and acquire a certificate accredited by ASEP.

Exam Preparation

Our students are appropriately prepared to sit examinations accredited by ASEP after they attend one-year B2 preparation classes and one- year C2 preparation classes. However, they are encouraged to sit other exams too such as B1 (BCCE) or other smaller Europalso exams which they choose to sit for the experience. Others may opt for C1 exams (Advanced) if they feel that they need extra preparation for the C2 exam. Our students are encouraged to sit exams that suit their needs and learning styles as there is a variety of exams to choose from. Some of the exams our students prepare for are the ECCE, ECPE, CELP (MSU), LRN and TIE. Students can also be prepared for the IELTS exam or the TOEIC exam when the need arises.

Delving Deeper

ENGLISH CLUB

The English Club takes place in summer and the medium of instruction is English. Its content and character changes every year because it is exclusively designed and based on each member’s interests, hobbies and needs. Among others it can involve day trips, visits in museums and art galleries, sports activities, literature classes, science, music or dance!

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LITERATURE CLASSES

These classes cater to learners who have a passion for the English language and literature and who are mostly proficiency level adults who wish to keep in touch with the language at a high level and engage in meaningful discussions that enhance learning and broaden perspectives. Such classes are highly enjoyable and relaxing.

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Our Team

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B.A English Literature, Queens College, New York M.A Media Ecology, Communications, New York University, New York. English Teacher since 1991 and School Director since 1992

Sofia Spyrou English Teacher

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BA in English Language and Literature, Open University, American College of Thessaloniki. Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL). Currently working as an English Teacher and co-owner of Sofia Spyrou School of English.

Stavroula Spyrou English Teacher

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Member of staff for 10 years, doing not only administrative tasks but student mentoring, family counseling and coordinating. Friendly and welcoming, willing to deal with all your questions.

Katerina KefalaAdministrator

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B.A Honours Degree in English Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. Realized my dream as an English Teacher both in Thessaloniki and Volos. Always in search of the latest advances in Applied Linguistics to link theory to practice.

Valentina Papandroulidaki English Teacher

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Native speaker of English, born and raised in Melbourne, Australia with 25 years of teaching experience in all levels. Oral examiner for 7 years. Member of the staff since 2005.

Emma Kolotsiou English Teacher

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Native speaker of English, born and raised in Melbourne Australia. Attended a year of teaching training and translation in the British Council. Fifteen years of teaching experience. Member of staff since 2007.

Annita Vouga English Teacher

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