UCLA: Ellinomatheia Exams 2022
The registration period for the upcoming Examinations for the Certificate of Attainment in Greek (Ellinomatheia) runs until March 20th. Members of our Southern California community may register to take the exams that will be conducted at UCLA by our Center from May 23-25. We are excited to be hosting members of the Southern California community who pursue the learning of Greek and helping them achieve their goals!
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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 next registration period runs from February 1st to March 20th. Registration must be processed online at the Centre for the Greek Language.
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 – $100
A2 – $100
B1 – $120
B2 – $120
Γ1 – $120
Γ2 – $120
Mail a check payable to the UC Regents (include in the memo line: “Ellinomatheia”), to our address:
UCLA Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for the Study of Hellenic Culture
100 Dodd Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Examination
The schedule for the 2022 examination period is:
| Level | Date | Time |
| A1 (children 8-12) | May 23 | TBA |
| A1 | May 23 | TBA |
| Α2 | May 23 | TBA |
| Β1 | May 23 | TBA |
| Β2 | May 24 | TBA |
| Γ1 | May 24 | TBA |
| Γ2 | May 25 | TBA |
Links
Centre for the Greek Language
Ellinomatheia
Registration
Sample examinations
Council of Europe – CEFR
