Welcome to the new academic year (September 2023 – May 2024) of Ascension's Greek School program. The classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 5 – 7:00 pm for children ages 4 to 15.  Youth Greek School for 2023-2024 will begin on Tuesday September 12, 2023. Open House and Ice Cream Social will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 5th.

Ascension Greek School’s mission is to help students of Greek and non-Greek ancestry learn the Greek language and gain a better understanding of Greek culture, history, and Greek Orthodox faith. We believe in the benefits of bilingualism in everyday learning and give our students the opportunity to grow their speaking skills through dialogue and immersion.

Every grade will have 3-4 weeks thematic units to help students expand their vocabulary on a variety of topics and improve their everyday communication. These units will include a printed booklet for students to use in class and at home.

Classes feature a variety of group activities, including educational games, traditional stories, and Greek songs. Every two weeks students participate in a Greek dance class. We have also added new experienced teachers to our team and extra support for students who need it.

Starting this year, Ascension Greek School is following the Syllabus of the Archdiocese of America for Teaching Greek as a Heritage Language, which is designed to help students effectively learn Greek and explore Greek heritage. This syllabus follows the World-Readiness Standards for Learning Languages. Ascension Greek School also uses the Ellinopoula digital platform for supplementary online learning.

 Upper-level students who wish to participate in Ellinomatheia exams will receive additional practice.

Tuition Fees:  $800 for one student; $1,600 for two students; $2,320 for three students (3rd student of the family receives 10% off).  In case of family economic hardship, please contact Fr. Sotirios.   

For the registration to be complete and your enrollment to be secured, after you register here electronically, please 

1.  Print the PDF of the Payment Agreement for 2023-2024 Ascension Greek School Tuition form using this URL:  https://www.ascensiongoc.com/assets/files/Greek School/2023-24/Payment Agr Youth GS 2023 24.pdf

2.  Complete the above mentioned form and return it with a check of your full payment made payable to Ascension of Our Lord and "Greek School Tuition" written in the memo line, or with your credit card information and payment option to the church office, 1207 N. Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.