educational system

1. The Greek Educational System
Today

2. establishes
the manner
that the state
employs to
provide the
commodity
of education
and training.
In 3 Levels and
Administration
Ministry of
Education
is organized
by the
In our
country aims
at
providing
Equal learning
opportunities
to all students
The Educational System

3.  Isced :International Standard
Classification of Education was adopted
by the UNESCO General Conference at
its 36th session in November 2011
 The ISCED classification serves as an
instrument to compile and present
education statistics both nationally and
internationally
Public Education in Greece is
classified according to the isced
indicator:

4. Public Education in Greece is
co-educational and is
provided Gratis in 3 levels
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
TERTIARY OR
HIGHER

5. Tertiary Education(Higher Education)
University or College(18-0ver)
Higher Technological
Institute(18-over)
Secondary Education
Junior High School (12-15) Senior High School(15-18)
Primary Education includes
Preschool or Kindergarten(4-6) Elementary School(6-12)

6. Public Education in Greece is
provided Gratis to all students.
Parents do not have to pay
for tuition fees to the State
to educate their children.
At the beginning of the
school year, students
receive all textbooks for
FREE by the State.

7. Preschool or
Kindergarten
(isced level o)for
children of 4-6
years old. Not
compulsory yet
although it is
planned to be over
the next years.
Elementary School
(isced 1)for children
of 6-12 years old. It
is Compulsory.
PRIMARY EDUCATION consists of

8. School year duration and Holidays
 In Primary and
Secondary Education
the school year starts
on 11th September
and finishes on 21st
June for Elementary
schools while for
Junior and Senior
High schools on 30th
June.
 Schools close for the
Christmas holiday
(from 24th December
to 7th January and for
the Easter vacation (a
two week period in
April)
 We celebrate our
National Holidays on
28th October, 25th
March and 30th
January

9. Some Facts about Primary Education
Preschool life starts earlier
at the age of 2,5 years old.
Toddlers go to special Day-
care Centres or nursery
schools that are either state-
run or Private schools.
Additionally, children may
attend the Extended School
which functions within a
larger time schedule (from
8.oo -16.oo compared to the
typical kindergarten that
runs from 7.45 -13.05
 Elementary schooling is
compulsory .
 Students start at the age of 6
and finish at the age of 12
 They are taught subjects such
as Greek language, Maths,
Physics, Geography, History,
Chemistry, Biology, English,
German, French, PE, IT, Art and
Craft, Environmental Studies
and more.
 Students do not take exams at
the end of the school year to
qualify for the next grade
 School starts at 8.oo and
finishes at 14.00

10. Other Types of State-run
Schools
Intercultural
School
 caters for the
educational needs
of students with
social, cultural and
religious diversity
School for Special
Needs Children
 Caters for the
needs of students
with a variety of
learning disabilities

11. ARTISTIC EDUCATION
Art School
 Instruction focuses on
teaching subjects
related with the Arts
and the Theatre,
Dance and Cinema
 Students enter the
school after taking
special exams in
recital, drawing or
dancing.
Music School
 Instruction focuses on
the teaching of Music
in a theoretical and
practical level.
 Students enter the
school after taking
special exams in
singing or playing a
musical instrument

12. Sports and Remedial Teaching
Sports Schools
Instruction
focuses on
teaching training
in a great variety
of sports.
Remedial Classes
Instruction focuses
on supplementary
teaching in various
subjects for low-
achievement
students .

13. Secondary Education consists of:
1)Junior High School (three grades)
 Attendance in Junior High School (isced level 2) is
compulsory and is addressed to students aged 12-15.
 It can also operate in evening classes for working or
adult students.
 Students take written exams at the end of the school
year in June to qualify for the next grade. Students
who don’t succeed , retake an examination in
September
 The students who graduate are awarded a Junior High
School Diploma that allows them to continue further
their studies.

14. 2) Senior High School or Lyceum: It is post-
compulsory ( after the Reform Act of 1997) and
there are 3 types .They include 3 years of studies
that correspond to the 3 grades of attendance
The General
Senior High
School: the
curriculum
focuses on
general
education
The Vocational
High School: the
curriculum
focuses on
vocational
education
The High School
of Vocational
Training: the
curriculum
focuses on
vocational
education and
training

15. Students who graduate from
Senior High School (General or
Vocational) are awarded a High
School Diploma and are entitled
to take National Examinations
(Panhellenic Exams) at the end of
the school year to enter Higher
Education.

16. A Class: total
of hours per
week:35.The
syllabus
includes
instruction in
General
Courses
Ancient and
Modern Greek,
Literature,
History, English,
Political Science,
PE, Religious
Studies
Algebra, Geometry,
Physics, Chemistry,
Biology
Elective
Courses
ICT, Geology, Greek and
European Civilization,
Art
The Structure of the General
Senior High School

17. B Class:
total of
hours per
week:35.
The syllabus
includes
instruction
in
Orientation
Courses
Group A:
HUMANITIES that
include Ancient
Greek and Basic
Principles of
Social Sciences
(Sociology,
Economics and
Political Sciences)
Group B:
SCIENCES that
include
Mathematics and
Physics
General
Courses
Ancient and Modern
Greek, Literature,
History, English, Political
Science, ICT Studies,
Philosophy,PE, Religious
Studies

18. Class C:total
of hours per
week:32
Orientation
Courses
Elective Courses:
German or French,
History of Art,
Freehand and Line
Drawing, Principles
of Business
Management and
Services
General Courses:
Greek Language and
Literature, History,
English, Statistics,
Biology, Social
Sciences, PE etc.
Group C: ECONOMICS and ICT
including Maths, Economic
Theory, Sociology, Applications
Development in Programming
Environment and History
Group A: HUMANITIES
including Ancient Greek,
Literature, Latin, History
and Sociology
Group B: SCIENCES
including Maths,
Physics, Chemistry,
Biology and
Applications
Development in
Programming
Environment

19.  1) Students in Grade C are required to attend General,
Orientation and Elective courses throughout the
school year.
 2)At the end of the school year they take written
exams on a National Level called the Panhellenic
Examinations to enter Higher Education by being
evaluated in written performance in 4-5 subjects
according to the Orientation Group of their
preference.
 3) All Faculties and Schools in Higher Education are
classified in 5 Scientific Fields that the students can
choose from , according to their prior preference of
Orientation Group courses. They may choose 2 fields.
Admission to Higher Education

20. Scientific Field 1:
Humanities, Law
and Social
Sciences
Scientific Field
2: Science and
Technology
Scientific Field 3:
Medical Studies
Scientific Field
4: Sciences of
Education
Scientific Field 5:Sciences of
Economics and Information
Technology

21. Higher Education or Tertiary Level
Higher Educational Institutes (University) : there are 21 Universities
in Greece that are divided in Faculties, subdivided in Schools and finally in
Departments. The total is 260
Higher Technological Educational Institutes : there are 16
Technological Institutes in Greece divided in Sectors. The total number is 195
Open University: It was established in 1998 and resides in Patra. Its main
principle is to offer life-long learning. It has also adopted the system of
distance learning, thus facilitating learning opportunities for different age
groups
Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education: it
provides research in educational technology or pedagogy as well as training
or specialization for in-service or prospective secondary teachers
Higher Vocational Education: it provides vocational training in sectors
related with tourism, the navy, army, police, religion. Schools include the
Naval, Military and Police Academies, Schools of Drama and Dance etc.

22. Duration of Studies and Degrees
1) It ranges from 4-6 years depending on the
Discipline chosen by the candidate at admission
level. For instance, The School of Law requires 4
years of study, while the School of Medicine 6
years.
2) Graduates are awarded Degrees at the
completion of their studies.
3) Further studies include a Master’s Degree (2-3
years) and a Ph.D (Doctorate), 3-5 years of studies.

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