Educational System in Greece

Education in Greece mainly divided into three levels 1.Primary Education 2. Secondary Education 3. Higher - Tertiary Education

Primary education Primary education in Greece consists of kindergarten and primary school. Kindergarten which lasts one to two years. Primary school which lasts six years (from the age of six to the age of twelve).

secondary education Secondary education consists of two stages. First is Junior high school. An obligatory school which lasts three years (from the age of 12 to the age of 15). Second is lyceum (high school) which is optional and lasts three years (from the age of 15 to the age of 18). After Junior High School students can choose whether to attend General or Vocational High School

higher education Higher education is provided by Universities and Polytechnics and Technological Educational Institutions. Undergraduate degree programs typically last four years (five in polytechnics, six in medical schools), while postgraduate programs last one to two years, and doctorates three to six years.

Summary PRIMARY EDUCATION SECONDARY EDUCATION HIGHER - TERTIARY EDUCATION Kindergarten Primary school Junior High school Lyceum (High School) University Technological Institututions General High School VocationalHigh School Obligatory - Compulsory Optional

Lyceum in Greece B class Groups C class Groups Humanitarian Studies 1 Higher Education – Scientific Fields Humanitarian Studies 1 Humanitarian Studies Technological and Science Studies Humanitarian Studies 2 Science Studies Health Care and Medical Studies A class 3 Pedagogical Studies Science Studies 4 Economics and Computer Science Studies Economics and Computer Science Studies 5

Lyceum in Greece Lessons Humanitarian Studies Ancient Greek Language, History , Modern Greek Language, Latin, Biology Science Studies Mathematics, Physics Chemistry , Biology, Modern Greek Language Economics and Computer Science Studies Mathematics , Economic Theory , Computer Programming Languages , Modern Greek Language , Biology

higher education Humanitarian Studies Higher Education – Scientific Fields Humanitarian Studies e.g Lawyer , Foreign Language teacher, Psychologist 1 Technological and Science Studies e.g Civil Engineer, Architect, Mathematician, Computer Engineer, Agriculturist 2 Health Care and Medical Studies e.g Biologist, Doctor, Nurse 3 Pedagogical Studies e.g Teacher, Trainer 4 Economics and Computer Science Studies e.g Accountant, Business Administrator , Computer Engineer, Economist 5

In General The Ministry of Education has the control of education in Greece. There are public and private primary schools, high schools. Tertiary – Higher Education is provided free of charge by the Greek government. There are several private universities and colleges that Greece is asked to recognize.