Kavvadas Academy

Our Story Kavvadas Academy is a University Preparation Center founded and led by Dr. Stellina Kavvada, a Fulbright Scholar at Columbia University, holding a Law Degree from the University of Paris II Panthéon-Assas, an LLM from Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, and a Master's in Trilingual Translation and International Relations from Marc Bloch University (Strasbourg II). A former lecturer at the PwC Athens Training Academy and a member of the International Institute for Crisis Management and International Cooperation at Columbia University, Dr. Kavvada has built the academy on a tradition of excellence in teaching foreign languages and guiding students toward admission to the most distinguished university departments in Europe and the United States. The academy operates from Kolonaki in Athens and from Chios, serving students and professionals across Greece, the EU, and the USA through highly qualified Ph.D. professors. Programs & Trainings 🎓 GMAT Online Course — 8-week comprehensive program covering analytical writing assessment, integrated reasoning, quantitative reasoning, and verbal reasoning; includes interactive simulation tests and exam strategies by Ph.D. professors. 🎓 GRE Preparation — 8-week program for the GRE General Test and Subject Tests (Biology, Chemistry, English Literature, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology); features full-length simulation tests and analytic explanations by Ph.D. professors. 🎓 TOEFL Preparation — 8-week course building reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills through full-length practice tests, hundreds of questions with analytic explanations, and time-management training. 🎓 IELTS Preparation — 8-week specialized guidance covering Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking via simulation tests, sample questions, and full-length practice tests. 🎓 TOEIC Preparation — 8-week program assessing business English listening and reading skills (200 questions); includes timed simulation tests and exam strategies. 🎓 IB Exam Preparation — Small-group courses with extensive support material and mock exams in Language & Literature, Business & Management, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems & Societies, Maths, Theory of Knowledge, French, and Italian; intensive summer courses available. 🎓 IGCSEs & A-Levels Tutoring — Targeted support for secondary school qualifications. 🎓 MBA Tutoring — Support in Business Law, Business Statistics, Corporate Strategy, Entrepreneurship, and Marketing Strategy with individualized study plans and exam question review. 🎓 University Admission Preparation — End-to-end guidance including motivation letters, resumes, CVs, cover letters, research proposals, and interview preparation by admissions committees; preparation for admission tests required by U.S., UK, and French/EU universities; academic support throughout studies. 🎓 Medical & Dental School Admission Coaching — Application support and interview preparation for UK, USA, and European medical/dental schools; assistance with statements of purpose, CVs, and cover letters; optimization of GCSE, A-Levels, and MCAT scores; coverage of NHS hot topics and essential interview skills. 🎓 Level-Up Business Intensive Course (Business English) — 20 business English lessons plus 10 specific skills lessons customized to professional needs, covering vocabulary, interview skills, business emails, negotiation, role-play, and simulation exercises. 🎓 Advanced Business Intensive Course (Business English) — 20 advanced general English business courses plus 10 specific courses for real-life business situations, including reading business articles. 🎓 Business English Professional Certificates — 12- to 14-week course preparing for Cambridge Business English Certificates and TOEIC. 🎓 Business French — Professional French language training for business contexts. 🎓 French Language Certification Preparation — Complete DELF, DALF, and TCF preparation in small virtual classes with mock tests; durations from 45 hours (A1-A2) to 70 hours (B2-C2). 🎓 Professional French — Medical French for doctors and medical students (CV, cover letter, and Master application support); Legal French B2-C2 for law students and professionals (Public, Private, European, and International Law; Master 1 and 2 admission prep); 60 hours per level. 🎓 French Professional and Literary Translation — Three-level program (30 hours per level) translating French sources into English or Greek and vice versa. 🎓 English Language Certification Preparation — FCE and CPE (Cambridge), ECCE and ECPE (Michigan), TOEIC, TOEFL, IELTS, and A-levels; small virtual classes, material, and mock tests; private lessons available. 🎓 Legal English B2-C2 — For law students and legal professionals covering Public, Private, European, and International Law; prepares for LLM admissions; 60 hours per level. 🎓 English Professional and Literary Translation — Three-level program (30 hours per level) translating English sources into French or Greek and vice versa. 🎓 Italian Courses — Basic and advanced conversation, grammar, and vocabulary; advanced courses for Legal, Business, Diplomacy, and Medical purposes; university admission and job interview preparation; entry exam prep for Italian Medical, Dental, and Pharmaceutical schools. 🎓 Italian Business Course — 10 lessons plus 5 recorded sessions covering business correspondence, job applications, CVs, references, business letters, company classification, business regulations, e-commerce, legal contracts, and banking documents. 🎓 Italian Language Certification Preparation — CELI, CILS, PLIDA, and Dante Alighieri diplomas. 🎓 EPSO Exam Preparation — Training for EU institution competitions including Verbal Reasoning, Numerical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Situational Judgements; translation courses for Lawyer Linguists; case studies and strategies to crack numerical, verbal, and situational questions; one lesson per week plus Q&A across two sessions. 🎓 University Classes / Semester Exam Revision — Personalized tutoring for university courses with syllabus revision, analytic notes, exam material pools, and mock tests; small classes of maximum 5 students; starts two weeks before semester exams. Specialties 🎯 Standardized test preparation (GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC) 🎯 University and MBA admission consulting for the U.S., UK, and EU 🎯 Medical and dental school application coaching 🎯 IB, IGCSE, and A-Level exam preparation 🎯 Business English and Business French for professionals 🎯 Legal and Medical language training 🎯 Professional and literary translation (English, French, Greek, Italian) 🎯 EU career exam preparation (EPSO) 🎯 Academic tutoring and semester revision for university students Methods & Approach The academy employs an innovative methodology and an individualized approach, ensuring full guidance and support throughout every stage of the application and learning process. Teaching is delivered by highly qualified Ph.D. professors from institutions such as the University of Sorbonne, the University of Cambridge, and Columbia University. Programs combine interactive simulation tests, full-length mock exams with strict time management, role-play exercises, and analytic question explanations. Small group and virtual class formats guarantee personalized attention, with university revision classes capped at five students. Who It's For The academy serves secondary school students preparing for IB, IGCSEs, or A-Levels; undergraduate and graduate candidates targeting distinguished universities in the EU, UK, and U.S.; MBA applicants requiring GMAT or GRE optimization; medical and dental school applicants for UK, U.S., and European institutions; university students seeking semester exam revision and tutoring; professionals and executives aiming to enhance Business English, French, or Italian negotiation and communication skills; lawyers, law students, doctors, and medical students needing specialized legal or medical language training; aspiring translators building professional skills; and EU job candidates preparing for EPSO competitions. Facilities & Practical Info Courses are delivered online via virtual classrooms and private lessons, with small-group options available. The academy operates physical presence in Kolonaki, Athens, and in Chios, Greece. Most standardized test preparation programs run for eight weeks. French and English legal courses are offered in 60-hour modules per level, while translation programs consist of three 30-hour levels. DELF/DALF French certifications range from 45 to 70 hours depending on level. Business English certificate courses span 12 to 14 weeks. IB intensive summer courses are offered before the academic year begins, and university revision courses start two weeks before semester exams. EPSO courses begin one week after the official competition announcement. Location Address: Charitos 5, Athina 106 75, Greece (Kolonaki - Athens); also Chios, Greece Hours: See website for schedule The "+" ✅ Founder and CEO with an elite international academic background (Fulbright Scholar at Columbia, degrees from Paris II, Sorbonne, and Strasbourg II) and former PwC Athens Training Academy lecturer ✅ Faculty composed of Ph.D. professors from top-tier universities including Cambridge, Columbia, and the Sorbonne ✅ Guaranteed 100% guidance throughout the university admission process, from documentation to interview simulation ✅ Highly specialized professional tracks (Legal, Medical, Diplomatic, and Business language) paired with internationally recognized certification prep ✅ Small class sizes with a maximum of five students for university revision, ensuring individualized academic support