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Testimonials
I recently finished a course with INTESOL Greece and wanted to add a few comments on my experience. The guidance and teaching from Mihaela was amazing. I went in expecting a lot of work and found that but at no point was I overwhelmed thanks to the expert training I was given. Being able to teach actual Greek students during the course was a fantastic experience. The entire course, the training and location were ideal and overall a life changing experience.
Thank you very much.
- Matthew Buxton – graduated February 2006
The course was better than I expected. Course content very thorough. Trainer awesome, knowledgeable, helpful. Always on hand and glad to help. Accommodation perfect, could not have asked for better!
- Terry Engel - graduated September 2005
Amazing! Couldn't have wished for a more relaxed welcoming atmosphere. Everything is in one place: school, rooms, pool, pool bar. So important on such an intensive course. Our trainer was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about all aspects of ESOL teaching. Always calm and able to answer any questions put to her Support was excellent even when our trainer was very busy she would stop and help. Never made us feel like we couldn’t knock on her door. Mihaela and Victor were the perfect hosts. I will highly recommend both the course and the hotel to anyone interested in a TESOL course.
- Paul Williamson - graduated September 2005

I expected an intensive course, and there’s a lot of ground covered in four weeks, but I was surprised by the quality and the holistic/human course delivery. The trainer was very generous. Provided a model of how to create an environment for growth and learning. Generously shared knowledge and skills. Offered support, time, respected individual styles. Always there, always present, always herself. The accommodation was perfect. Good to have a quiet space and all the hotel spaces for meeting and chatting. There is nothing I read before coming on the course that prepared me for the potential for personal growth that Mihaela made possible. Maybe you could find the words cos’ I can’t. Thank you for being here.
-Beryl Lee - graduated July 2005

Tutor was exceptional! Extremely knowledgeable and able to convey material in a simple manner. Extremely patient as well. Course content was diverse. The range of topics covered was perfect. From what to teach, how to teach, to what we do when we leave here. Excellent. I don’t feel lost. Everyone (teacher and director) were excellent and understanding of what students need. Emotionally as well. Not once felt unguided. Don’t change. You are all such wonderful people!
-Heather Washtak - graduated July 2005

Thank you SO much for being such a good host. Heather felt like she was with her second family. I have been at peace in my heart knowing she is with good people such as all of you. Please do not leave Crete until I am able to visit you all! That is my latest goal-to visit Crete and Victor and Mihaela. With Heather’s support I am sure we can make it happen. And if your travels ever take you to the United States and to the state of Ohio, you will find a small suburb near Toledo and Detroit Michigan called Maumee (Maw mee). That is where you will find a family ready to welcome you at any time. I might even fix you that yummy American potato salad !!! (reference to Heather’s use of this recipe for her authentic materials lesson). Thank you so much for being the friend that you are and may God bless you.
- Heather Washtak - graduated July 2005

INTESOL-Greece is fantastic! It's the experience of a lifetime! The location, accommodation, classes, staff - everything is simply wonderful! At home in the U.S. I am a high school history teacher so I have taken my share of education classes. But our trainer, Mihaela, is the best instructor I have ever had! She organizes the material in a clear and logical way and brings such energy to the classroom that you can't help but be excited about your progress. We were never at a loss for guidance, creative ideas or support - on ALL levels. Obtaining a TESOL certificate has opened so many doors for me and I can't wait to put it to work while exploring our world at the same time! I recommend this course to everyone - without a doubt!
-Stephanie Mitchell - graduated July 2005
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About Crete

The island of Crete is the largest island in Greece and it separates the Aegean from the Libyan sea, marking the boundary between Europe and Africa. It has everything tourists or (potential) inhabitants are looking for: incredibly blue sea, white sandy or rocky beaches, the majestic White Mountains rising in its center, plateaus split by deep gorges which end up in fertile valleys.

Facts on Crete

Geographical location

Crete is nearer the Equator than the Northern African cities of Tunis and Algiers. Crete is the largest Greek island, 168 miles long by 38 miles wide, at its widest point.

Climate

On average Crete has 300 sunny days per year. The mild Mediterranean climate brings temperatures of about 30°C in the summer and about 10°C in the fiercest winters. This type of climate is said to be one of the healthiest in the world.

The Prefecture of Chania

The Prefecture of Chania, which lies in the North-Western part of the Island of Crete, has a unique beauty: finest sandy beaches, wild gorges, caves, endemic plants and animals, olive trees and orange trees orchards that stretch for miles on end, and above all this breathtaking combination of sea and mountains.

Besides the busy touristy spots, one can still find time-forgotten villages, churches and monasteries, fortresses and castles.

The City of Chania

Chania is the second largest city of the island, with a history that starts in times immemorial and whose vestiges can be encountered everywhere you go. The city, built on the ancient ruins of Minoan Kydonia, is surrounded by Byzantine and Venetian walls and its architectural heritage, which reflect different periods of occupation, give the city a unique atmosphere.

In the old town, along the narrow tiny streets, you can have a traditional meal sitting at a small table outside a taverna, listening to the lyra and buzuki players playing and singing old traditional Cretan songs, or enter the myriads of shops selling works of local craftsmen and artisans.

The Harbour with its old Venetian walls and lighthouse is the emblem of this amazing city. Also, the small fish harbour is also a nice place to take a stroll and watch its busy life.

Other places of interest in the Prefectura of Chania

If you are looking for most amazing beaches and clearest waters, then the chain of small towns and villages on the Western coast are worth of attention: Tavronitis, Kastelli, Falassarna, Elafonissi, or Kalives, to mention just a few of these places. If, on the other hand, you are in love with the mountainous dramatic landscape, then any of the sparse villages in the Lefka Ori range can be a holiday home for you. From the mountains, one can have the most majestic views of the sea in the distance.

People here are hospitable and as soon as you meet them they make you feel at home. No wonder why this blessed place always casts a spell on visitors.