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Ellinomatheia Overview
The internationally recognised CEFR-based certificate, run by the Centre for the Greek Language, with an official exam centre at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Learn about Ellinomatheia →Greek Exams maps out four real, current pathways for learners based in Australia — the internationally recognised Ellinomatheia certificate, the NSW HSC, VCE in Victoria, and NAATI certification for professional translating and interpreting work.
"Greek exams" isn't one single thing — a high school student in Sydney, a heritage speaker in Melbourne wanting a CEFR-recognised certificate, and someone wanting to work as a professional Greek interpreter are all looking for completely different qualifications, run by completely different bodies. This section is built around the actual exam landscape learners in Australia encounter, rather than a generic international phrasebook of exam advice.
Every category below is a full, standalone guide — read the one that matches your situation, or work through all five to understand the whole landscape.
The internationally recognised CEFR-based certificate, run by the Centre for the Greek Language, with an official exam centre at Macquarie University in Sydney.
Learn about Ellinomatheia →Beginners, Continuers, and Extension courses for NSW high school students, including eligibility rules and exam structure.
Understand the HSC pathway →First and Second Language Learner pathways for Victorian students, plus how it differs from Classical Greek.
Understand the VCE pathway →The professional credential for Greek translators and interpreters in Australia — a career qualification, not a proficiency test.
Explore NAATI →Practical strategy for the listening, reading, writing, and speaking components shared across all of these exam formats.
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