Greece announces 2026 State Certificate of Language Proficiency exam dates

The Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports has announced the application period for the second examination session of 2026 for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency (KPG). Candidates can submit their applications electronically from Monday, October 5, 2026, until Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 23:59.

The examinations are scheduled to take place on Saturday, November 21, and Sunday, November 22, 2026. The certification covers English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Turkish. The testing includes two unified graded examination tracks: levels B1 + B2 (moderate and good knowledge) and levels C1 + C2 (very good and excellent knowledge).

Applicants must complete all necessary steps, including the issuance and payment of the public fee (e-paravolo), within the deadline. The fee for the B1 + B2 examination is 80 euros, while the fee for the C1 + C2 examination is 100 euros. Payments can be made via Greek banks or through the General Secretariat of Information Systems.