Free Greek language courses for third-country nationals in Cyprus

Municipalities in Cyprus are offering free Greek language courses to third-country nationals, defined as individuals aged 18 and over with visitor, student, employee, or refugee status. Lessons are scheduled to take place in Deryneia, Paphos, Agios Dometios in Nicosia, and Agios Athanasios in Limassol. The program offers instruction across four levels of proficiency to improve participants' communication skills and employment prospects. In Agios Athanasios, students who attend at least 60% of the course and pass final exams are eligible to receive a tablet. Applications are accepted via email, fax, or in person at the Agios Athanasios municipality office. Deadlines vary by source, with some instructions noting January 28, 2016, for initial applications and others mentioning February 15, 2016. Additional start dates for the program are set for June and September 2016, and January 2017. Interested applicants must submit copies of their passport and residence permit for eligibility assessment.