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Who we are<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The PALSO Federation is the most prestigious sectoral organization in its industry, comprising 40 local Associations of Language School Owners in Greece. PALSO has been successfully conducting foreign language exams since its inception, while actively supporting the interests of the owners of its Foreign Language Schools.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Federation adheres to the principles and values \u200b\u200baimed at protecting the community of all language school owners as a whole, as well as public interest. Its goal is to administer exams with a view to improving language services and to encourage PALSO members and local associations to comply with the Code of Professional Ethics.<\/span><\/p>\n

We share: The view of the competent judicial authorities against financial offers aimed at misleading the consumer.<\/span><\/p>\n

We believe in: The value of language proficiency certificates provided through fair and transparent examinations.<\/span><\/p>\n

We support: The equal treatment of candidates, which enhances students’ ability in all language skills.<\/span><\/p>\n

We trust: Those Foreign Language Schools that have complied with the regulations of the Institute of Education and have specialized teachers in specially designed classrooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

We clarify that: The Foreign Language Schools’ only activity is teaching a foreign language, according to what the Ministry of Education clearly states.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#006fb0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The mission of the Federation is to safeguard, study and promote the common economic, social and professional interests of all Language School Owners \u2013 members of the Federation. PALSO also aims to conduct foreign language merit tests, which are certified by recognized language proficiency certificates for participants at the same time.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#006fb0″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

History of the PALSO building<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

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The building which houses the Panhellenic Federation of Language School Owners is one of the oldest and most historic buildings in Athens. It was built in 1932 on the same site and foundations as the 1821 chieftain Petrobey Mavromichalis and Greek Prime Minister Kalogeropoulos\u2019, Petrobey’s father-in-law, home. It was purchased on October 18, 1989 and inaugurated on June 2, 1990 by the 5th Board of the Panhellenic Federation of Language School Owners with the following members:<\/span><\/p>\n

Vasilis Kronidiris \u2666 President<\/span><\/p>\n

Maria Anastasaki \u2666 First Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n

Eleni Moutsiou \u2666 Second Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n

Thomas Christodoulides \u2666 Third Vice President<\/span><\/p>\n

George Petrogonas \u2666 General Secretary<\/span><\/p>\n

Vivian Visinou \u2666 Treasurer <\/span><\/p>\n

Popy Vassilakou \u2666 First Examination Commissioner<\/span><\/p>\n

Gianna Papavassiliou \u2666 Second Property Commissioner<\/span><\/p>\n

Aris Mazarakis \u2666 Third Commissioner for events<\/span><\/p>\n

Lela Sublis \u2666 Fourth Commissioner for the Press<\/span><\/p>\n

Costas Ganas \u2666 Member<\/span><\/p>\n

Grigoris Mitakidis \u2666 Member<\/span><\/p>\n

Giannis Floros \u2666 Member<\/span><\/p>\n

The building was renovated and designed by architects Thomas Hondos and Panagiotis Sebros.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”custom” accent_color=”#006fb0″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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