Ellinomatheia Testing Information

The Centre for the Greek Language and its functionThe Centre for the Greek Language (CGL) was established in 1994 inThessaloniki, Greece. It is a non-profit organization supervised by the GreekMinistry of Education and cooperating with the Ministries of Culture andForeign Affairs and the Aristotle University. Some of the aims of the CGL arethe overall support and promotion of the Greek language in Greece andabroad, the organization of teaching of Greek to foreigners in Greece andabroad, the support to teachers of the Greek language in Greece andabroad and the production of all relevant materials that may contribute tothe promotion and spread of the Greek language. Presidential Decree363/98 assigned CGL exclusive responsibility for the organization to plan,and administer the examinations for the Certification of Attainment inModern Greek, the sole title of proficiency in Modern Greek valid-worldwide.Certificates are issued for successful candidates at the any of the followingsix levels of attainment in Greek: Al (Al for children 8-12 years old, and Alfor adolescents and adults), A2, Bl, B2, l~l and T2. The levels are linked tothe corresponding levels of the Common European Framework (CEFR). Allof the four language skills - comprehension of oral and writtencommunication, production of oral and written communication - areexamined at each level. The structure of the examination is presented, aswell as the amount of time allotted for examination of each skill. A fullanalysis of the form of examination for each skill is also provided.

Examination Center in Chicago, ILSt. George Greek Orthodox Church is the official examination center, 2701N. Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60614.

Date of TestThe test will be conducted on May 10th for levels Al, A2 and Bl. For levelsB2 and Cl on May llth and for level C2 on May 12st. The test will take placeduring the majority of the school day, starting at 9:00 a.m. Students willreceive a letter of participation in the Ellinomatheia so that they will not beconsidered absent from their regular scheduled classes.

Cost

The cost associated with the test is $85 for Al, $100 for A2, Bl, and $115for B2, Cl, and C2.The test fee must be deposited to Chase bank Account number: 798785528

ApplicationsApplications are accepted from February 1st to March 13th, 2016. Pleaseapply on line at: http://www.greek-languaRe.gr/certification/application/index.html.

On the Day of the test student needs to bring a copy of his/ her passportand the test fee payment receipt. If the student does not have a validpassport, a copy of his/ her birth certificate will suffice.

CreditsHigh schools may recognize the Ellinomatheia certificate as valid proof oflanguage proficiency. However, various districts and schools may chooseNOT to accept the certification in the place of taking a foreign language inHigh School. Students may also be eligible, upon passing the A2Ellinomatheia exam to receive a Globally Educated High School Diplomaendorsement. Final decision on the above mentioned recognitions aresubject to each school district and policy. Colleges and universities may alsoaccept the Ellinomatheia certificate, however each has its own governingpolicies and procedures. Please contact your child's Greek Languageteacher for more information regarding student readiness.

All other questions can be referred to: Maria BaradakiPhone: 312-95Z-4553, Email: mbaradaki@haamail.net