eNews April 2016

Athens Science Festival

Join us at the 3rd Athens Science Festival, the largest celebration of science and technology in Greece, where adults, children and school groups will have the opportunity to meet scientists, carry out experiments, play games, take part in workshops and attend thought-provoking talks. Athens: 5–10 April

In-Edit Festival in Thessaloniki

EUNIC Thessaloniki is delighted to support the In-Edit Festival, returning to Greece for the third consecutive year with a rich programme of international and UK music documentary film screenings. Not to be missed! Thessaloniki: 7–13 April

Cambridge Online Timetables

Timetables for the May 2016 Cambridge English: First for Schools (FCEfS), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) exams will be available for download on our website two weeks prior to the exams. Please note that this service is available only to candidates who have registered through the British Council.

FameLab 2016 Grand Final

Come along to the Grand Final of this year's FameLab Competition, support Greece’s new talent in science communication and find out who'll be chosen to represent Greece at FameLab International taking place at the Cheltenham Science Festival in the UK this June! Athens: 9 April

Apply for the IELTS Award 2016

If you're planning to study in Greece or abroad at undergraduate or postgraduate level, take the IELTS test and apply for the IELTS Award 2016 worth up to a maximum of £10,000 to help cover the cost of your fees!

Café Scientifique in Thessaloniki

Join us at our Café Scientifique talk entitled The reality about generic drugs by Professor Giorgos Bashiardes from the University of Poitiers. Thessaloniki: 11 April

Education information sessions

Thinking of studying at a UK university? Attend one of our free education information sessions and find out everything you need to know about studying on an undergraduate or postgraduate course. No registration required – just come along to a session in Athens or Thessaloniki on your preferred date.

IELTS preparation courses

IELTS is the test that can help you live, study and work around the world. Achieve the best possible score by registering for IELTS Premier, our 24-hour preparation course. Start dates: 12 April & 9 May

Lord Byron and the bailouts

What did the British poet really do for the Greek Revolution of 1821? Find out about the real contribution of the great philhellene to the Greek Independence cause at a lecture by distinguished academic and Hellenist Roderick Beaton, Koraes Professor of Modern Greek and Byzantine History at King’s College London. Athens: 13 April

‘Green Champions’ Competition

Calling all primary and secondary school teachers and students in Greece: we invite you to step out of your classrooms to discover and record the green spaces in your neighbourhood using the WWF Greenspaces app. You could be crowned ‘Green Champions’ and win a 10’’ tablet for your school! Deadline: 22 April

Train as an Education UK agent

We support the work of education agents, career advisors and student counsellors in Greece, and provide training courses to enhance their knowledge and understanding of the UK as a study destination. Our next foundation level course – which is delivered entirely online – starts on 10 May. Apply by 9 May.

International Creative Writing Summer School 2016

Are you passionate about writing? Do you want to develop your fiction, non-fiction or poetry writing skills, or extend your knowledge of editing and publishing? Apply now for our International Creative Writing Summer School and take advantage of our discounted fees. Early bird deadline: 13 May

Register for Aptis for Tourism

Enhance your career prospects with Aptis for Tourism, our innovative test of English language skills for professionals working in tourism and students training for a career in the industry. Register by 20 May.

Teach English with CELTA

If you want a career in English teaching, our four-week CELTA course is the ideal place to start. CELTA is an internationally recognised English teaching qualification for people with little or no previous teaching experience, and is a requirement for all teachers looking to work with quality language teaching institutions. Apply now!

Register for Aptis for Teens

Aptis for Teens, our user friendly exam designed to assess the level of English of learners aged 12 to 15, is available in Larissa, Patra, Ioannina, Athens and Thessaloniki in June. No exam-specific preparation is necessary and there is no pass or fail.

British Summer School in Athens

Give your child the experience of exploring art, science and sport through English with experienced British Council and I.M.Panagiotopoulos teachers. Choose from a four-week programme starting on 17 June, or a two-week programme starting on either 17 June or 4 July. Register by 8 June.

Document translation & verification

Do you need to submit translated and verified documents to UK educational institutions and/or authorities, or to the Greek authorities? Find out about our official translation and verification service.