The Educational System in Greece

1. The Educational System in Greece

2. 9 years of compulsory education primary school (6 years) high school (3 years) • Most students decide to continue their education to lyceum (3 years of attending). • Lyceums (Lykeia): • General • Technical

3. Also: “Special” schools for children with special educational needs. • Lyceum  Pan-Hellenic Exams  Universities. • Universities in Greece are free of charge Technical Education Institutions Higher Education Institutions

4. Public and Private Institutionscalled Vocational Training Institutes (IEK). • directed at a particular occupation and its skills • no further analysis of the general field. • Efforts to install a modern and more progressive way of teaching and learning at schools and universities.

5. General note Although the Greek Educational System is justifiably considered quite tough for the students, it offers extensive knowledge. This is strengthened by the fact that Greek scientists are highly qualified and that is why they are sought after all over the world! 

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