The Fluency in Ancient Greek program is a two-year immersive Ancient Greek language program designed for students, researchers, educators, and professionals seeking advanced proficiency in Ancient Greek and direct engagement with its literary and cultural heritage.
Following the Polis Method, students learn Ancient Greek through intensive language courses, guided readings, and regular conversational practice. They progressively develop their reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills, advancing from beginner to advanced levels.
The curriculum combines practical language acquisition with courses in Greek philology, palaeography, translation theory, and the history of writing systems. During the final stage of the program, students complete a seminar paper and deliver a public presentation in Ancient Greek.
Students may further broaden their studies through electives in Latin, Biblical Hebrew, Classical Syriac, Coptic, and other ancient languages. Those interested in language education may also choose the Emphasis in Teaching Languages, which provides specialized training in immersive language teaching, the Polis Method, and the practical teaching of languages.
Students who successfully complete the first year and meet the relevant academic requirements may apply for the Certificate in Foundations of Ancient Greek.
The application form is available online. Scholarships are also available for this program.
Open
Sep 1, 2026
2 Years
Jerusalem
Please prepare the following documents in order to apply. Application can be submitted online or by mail.
All documents must be submitted as PDF. Files should include the candidate’s family name followed by the item name (ex: Rodriguez passport copy). Documents can be sent individually.
Applications are examined by the Academic Board, which decides on the admission in the weeks following the submission of the full application.
Hierosolyma is a 13,000 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 10 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the Two Year, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Hierosolyma scholarship agreement.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Origen is a 7,500 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 7 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the Two Year, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have begun the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted.
NB: This grant is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Origen scholarship agreement.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
Plato is an 18,000 NIS scholarship in the form of a tuition discount for one academic year. Students who receive this grant will be required to fulfill 12 hours of volunteer work per week during the academic year.
Prerequisites: All applicants should be students of the Two Year, One Year, or Fluency program at Polis or have initiated the application process for the program. All applicants will be required to submit a writing sample once the application form and other documents have been submitted. Priority will be given to students applying for Two-year or complete Fluency programs.
NB: This grant is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Plato scholarship agreement.
Deadline: April 15, 2026
For processing the application
For language courses: To book a seat in the course, the student needs to pay the full tuition or the registration fee.
For academic programs: Students who have been accepted to a program will be asked to confirm their attendance by paying the registration fee which is part of the total tuition fee for the academic year when they begin their studies.
Discount is available for students who are financing their studies from their own resources or loans or their close family.
Discount is available for students who register and pay in full by June 1, 2025.
This program entitles the student to receive a Certificate of Fluency in Ancient Greek from the Polis Institute.
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