The Center for the Greek Language (Greek: Κέντρον Ελληνικής Γλώσσας) is a cultural and educational organization which aims to promote the Greek language and culture. It was founded in 1994.^[1] The center is based in Thessaloniki, and also has an office in Athens. The Center for the Greek Language acts as a coordinating, advisory and strategic organ of the Greek Ministry of Education on matters of language education and policy. Its functions include providing materials and support for people learning Greek as a foreign language.^[1][2] It is linked to the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

Identity

The goals of the organization entail:

• the fostering and promotion of the Greek language within and outside Greece
• through this, the reinforcement of the national identity of the Greeks in the diaspora
• the organisation of the teaching of Greek to foreigners in Greece and abroad
• the support of the teachers of the Greek language in Greece and abroad
• the production of teaching materials, and anything else which contributes to the promotion and dissemination of the Greek language generally