Centre for the Greek Language | |
Type: | Cultural institution |
Founded Date: | 1994[1] |
Founder: | Government of Greece |
Area Served: | Worldwide |
Product: | Greek cultural education |
Headquarters: | Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece |
The Centre for the Greek Language (Greek, Modern (1453-);: Κέντρον Ελληνικής Γλώσσας) is a cultural and educational organisation which aims to promote the Greek language and culture. It was founded in 1994.[1] The centre is based in Thessaloniki, and also has an office in Athens. The Centre for the Greek Language acts as a coordinating, advisory and strategic organ of the Greek Ministry of Education on matters of language education and policy. Its functions include providing materials and support for people learning Greek as a foreign language.[1] [2] It is linked to the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.