Since 1969 The Athens Centre has been a focal point for academic and cultural activities in Greece.

The Centre’s Greek Language program, one of the most prestigious and comprehensive in the world,is offered on a year-round basis to adults of all nationalities.

The Centre organizes programs in Greece with participating colleges and universities in the United States and Canada and Europe that emphasize classical, Byzantine, and modern Greek studies.

The Athens Centre cultural programs include summer workshops in poetry and art, guest lectures, musical events and presentations, theatre productions.

The Centre cooperates with the Greek Ministry of Culture, The Fulbright Foundation in Greece, the cultural sections of various embassies, the European Union, and other educational and cultural organizations in Greece and overseas.

Special recognition is given by the Swedish government for those interested in the modern Greek language program.