Adult Education Centre

The Adult Education Centres began functioning in 1960 when Cyprus became an independent Republic.
Although initially, they were found mostly in rural areas since 1974 they have a strong presence in urban areas and are currently present both in urban and rural areas throughout Cyprus offering lifelong learning opportunities to thousands of people aged 15 and above.

The Adult Education Centres offer courses in about 70 different subjects including language courses, dancing arts and crafts, sewing, cooking, computers, music, first aid, woodcarving and much more.

Adult Education Centre lessons begin in November and end in May every year with the completion of twenty-four, 90-minute teaching sessions.

Participants receive a Certificate of Attendance for the successful completion of' each course.

The fees are €51 per year for urban areas, €41 per year for rural areas, €20 per year for communities with less than 500 residents, €59 per year for computer courses (urban areas, rural areas, communities with less than 500 residents). Greek language courses and Turkish language courses for Greek Cypriots are offered for free.

For more information or registrations visit http://www.moec.gov.cy email epimorfotika@schools.ac.cy or call 22800800/803/797.

Ministry Of Education offering Free Greek Lessons

The Ministry of Education and culture offers free Greek language Courses especially tailored for you to:

• Help you develop networks of contacts
• Expand your job opportunities
• Get acquainted with the practical aspects of daily life
• Participate in the political, culture and social affairs of Cyprus

Course Characteristics:

Greek Language Courses will be offered within the framework of the "Programme for Greek Language Teaching Applicable to Migrants and Other Foreign Language Speaking Residents of Cyprus" FREE OF CHARGE starting November. Small groups of 10 to 15 students will meet each week for two, 90 minute sessions. Classes will be conducted by experienced Greek language teachers especially trained in adult education.

The courses will be offered at the following levels:

• A level, for persons who are beginners or have minimum knowledge of Greek
• Level B, for persons who have basic oral and written Greek language skills
• Level C, for persons who can communicate at a satisfactory orally and in writing

Who is eligible to participate:

Persons over 15 years of age, whore mother tongue is not Greek are entitled to apply for participation

Contact Information:
Adult Education Centres
Tel: 22800803 - 22800933
Website: www.moec.gov.cy - www.ekt.org.cy