Primary Education Educational System

There are 3 levels in the Greek educational system, which are: 1) Primary education (kindergarten and primary school) 2)Secondary education (high school) 3)Higher education (superior and supreme) Higher education is divided into 3 sections. a) Bachelor b) Master c) PhD the aims of our educational system are:  The transmission and the improvement of our national culture  The formation of the children’s character  The development of their intelligence  The supply of young people with knowledge and skills, so that they will be able to adapt to any changing social and economical situation.

KINDERGARTEN  For children from 4 to 6 years old.  Children are taught basic skills and acquire knowledge through creative play and social interaction  They take lessons, such as painting, art, construction, theater, puppetry, music, etc.  They come in contact with children of their age and make their first friends  There are also all-day kindergarten for working parents.  As well as kindergartens for children with special needs.

Primary school  For children aged 6 to 12 years  It’s mandatory  The purpose of the primary school in the first grade is reading, writing and obtaining general knowledge.  The purpose in the following classes is to deepen their knowledge and gain some new. Also students are sensitized to issues related to environmental protection.  The courses in first class are: arithmetic, Greek, English, art, music and gymnastics.  To the next classes are added: geography, history, religion, nature, second language (German, French, Spanish, Italian), social and political education.  In the first classes children take a certificate and they continue to the next class.  In the 3 rd and 4 th class they are evaluated with A, B, or C.  While in the 5 th and the 6 th class they are evaluated until 10, which is the best grade.

And here are some covers of the books that are used in primary school.

Also… there are primary schools for..  Gypsies, for whom there are special preparatory programs.  Foreign students, for whom there are special programs at 12 elementary schools of intercultural education which operate in various parts of the country.  Children with special needs  Children whose parents work late (all-day primary schools)

Junior – Senior High School

 Junior along with senior high school are a part of secondary education in Greece.  It consists of 3 grades.  Junior high school starts at the age of 12.  It is mandatory for everyone.

 To provide a versatile education for every student based on the abilities they have acquired at that certain age.  To develop children’s critical thinking.  To socialize with other children.

 Ancient Greek  Greek language  Greek Literature  Mathematics  Physics  Chemistry  Geography  Biology  History  English  Technology  Informatics  P.E.  Religion  Art  Social and Political education  Second foreign language  Career orientation  Home economics maths chemistry physics history Ancient GreekGreek language

 Senior high school is not mandatory.  It consists of three grades.  When finishing junior high school, one can choose to attend either General or Vocational High School.

GOALS:  To provide versatile education.  To develop the abilities, the initiatives, the creativity and the critical thinking of young students.  To provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills in order for them to succeed in their after school lives.

 Religion  Ancient Greek  Greek  Greek literature  History  Algebra  Geometry  Physics  Chemistry  First foreign language  Economics  Technology  P. E.  Career orientation  Biology  Law and political institutions  Sociology religion Ancient Greek Biologyeconomics Law and political institutions Chemistry laboratory Technology and computer room

There are three specialized sections of subjects:  Scientific studies  Theoretical studies  Technological studies.

GOALS:  To combine provision of general education and technical skills.  To acquire a certification of their ability to work.

 Mechanics  Vehicle mechanics  Electricians  Nurses  Doctors’ assistants  Accountants Etc.

 Music high school  Art high school  Sports high school  Experimental high school  Multicultural high school  European high school  Special high school(for disabled students)

AAt the end of every school year students take tests on every subject in order to revise their knowledge and to be promoted to the next grade. EEntrance to Tertiary Education requires participation in national exams, which take place every May, after the end of senior year.

Educational System Tertiary Education

Senior Educational Institute Senior Educational Institute (Α.Ε.Ι.) Academic BranchTechnological Branch UniversityTechnical College (Polytechneio) Technological Educational Institute (Τ.Ε.Ι.) Senior School of Pedagogical and Technological Studies (Α.Σ.ΠΑΙ.Τ.Ε)  Offer tertiary education, which is the highest level of education

University Educational institute of high education and scientific research. Grants diploma of academic education

University of Crete The university remains open to the stimuli of the local community, while keeping its connection with the culture, the economy and the people of Crete. It is considered one of the 500 best universities in the world, according to the classification publicized by the University of Leiden.

Technical College (Polytechneio) Subjects of each class include sciences of engineering or applied sciences and technology Polytechnic classes last 5 years

Technological Educational Institute Technological preparation for employment requiring scientific knowledge. Studies 8 or 9 half-years, depending on the class, with 35 hours of lessons per week’ May organize post-graduate or doctorate studies.

Greek Open University Pro- and post-graduate education from a distance May provide diplomas on 5 different levels, from bachelor to doctorate Students pay their tuition themselves.

Institute of Technology and Research One of the best and most sufficiently equipped and staffed research centers of the country. The research and technological directions of the Institute focus on branches of great scientific, social and economic interest. One of the best research centers globally.

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