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In Greece, like in all modern countries, there
is a three level educational system
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Stages of education in Greece
a) The first level is for children from 5 to 12 years old. (Primary Education)
This is divided in two levels:Kindergarten (5 to 6 years old)Primary School (6 to 12 years old)
b) The second is for children from 13 to 18 years old. (Secondary Education)This is divided in two levels of three years each:
Gymnasium (13 to 15 years old)Lyceum (16 to 18 years old)
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c) The third is for boys and girls who want to continue their studies after school. (Higher Education) This is divided in:
University (A.E.I.) Technical Educational Institutions (T.E.I.)
d ) Vocational training institutes (I.E.K)
Stages of education in Greece
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Primary school
The aim of the Primary school :
Basic knowledge Cognitive development Socialization
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Primary school Education lasts six years and includes the following grades: A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Primary school
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Primary school
School starts at 8.10 every morning and finishes at 14.00Children whose parents work can stay at school until 16.15Lessons begin on September 11 and finish on June 15.We have a two weeks vacation during Christmas and another two at Easter.
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All grades have 35 hours per week .
Some lessons are taught by special educated teachers. These lessons are English, French, German, P.E., Computers, Music, Art, Theater. Some of these teachers also teach to another school to complete their teaching hours. Our school has 185 students and 18 teachers, ten of whom have to teach to other schools as well.
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Timetable: A and B grades A and B grade are taught :
10 hours per week Language5 hours per week Mathematics4 hours per week Natural Science 4 hours per week P.E.1 hour per week Computers2 hours per week English2 hours per week Music2 hours per week Art1 hour per week Theatrical Education4 hours per week Cross-Thematic Activities
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Timetable: C and D grades
8 hours per week Language4 hours per week Mathematics2 hours per week History2 hours per week Religion3hours per week Natural Science4 hours per week P.E.2 hours per week Computers4 hours per week English1hour per week Music1 hour per week Art1 hour per week Theatrical Education3 hours per week Cross-Thematic Activities
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Timetable: E and F grades
7 hours per week Language4 hours per week Mathematics2 hours per week History1 hour per week Social Education2 hours per week Religion3 hours per week Physics2 hours per week Geography2 hours per week P.E.2 hours per week Computers4 hours per week English2 hours per week Second Foreign Language( French or German)1 hour per week Music1 hour per week Art1 hour per week Theater1 hour per week Cross-Thematic Activities
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Supportive class
In our school there is also a supportive class for 15 children from all grades.This is a class for children with special difficulties like dyslexia, mental problems etc.Children with these problems attend this class for some hours per week ( 5-15).Children are taught Greek and Maths in this supportive class. The aim is to help them to attend these lessons in their normal class as soon as possible .The teacher in this class is especially trained to face these problems.
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Secondary education
Secondary education is divided into:
a compulsory first cycle (Gymnasium)Ages 13 to 15
an optional second cycle (Lyceum)Ages 16 to 18
No entrance examinations are required in
either case…
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More sophisticated knowledge Enhance the critical thinking Build student’s social behavior Prepare students for a higher-level education
The purpose of secondary education
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The Gymnasium
The gymnasium studies are three years and are divided in three grades A, B, C.In the first grade graduates of the primary school enroll without exams. The students who complete the three years receive a certificate of completion.
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Types of gymnasium Sporting gymnasiums (focus on
sports)Musical gymnasiums (focus on
music and arts in general) Second-chance gymnasiums (aimed
at adults who did not have the chance to complete the secondary education)
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The lyceum
The Lyceum aims at completing the purpose of education. It especially helps students:
To understand deeper social reality. Make the correct choices regarding further
studies and to become professionally established.
To shape their characters and personalities so they are able to integrate harmoniously and contribute to the social, and cultural development of their country.
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Types of lyceum
GeneralTechnical and vocationalMusicalSporting Evening school
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Higher education
Universities (AEI)Technological Educational
Institutions (TEI) form part of higher education just like
the universities but belong to the non-university sector.
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University level studies
Undergraduate degree programs at universities normally last four years (eight semesters)
In Veterinary Science, Dentistry, Engineering and Agricultural Studies, studies last ten semesters.
In Medicine, studies last twelve semesters.
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University level second stage: postgraduate
studies The first level of postgraduate
studies, of a duration of a minimum of four semesters, leads to the Postgraduate Diploma of Specialization
This study program may be carried out and completed in a university or research institute outside Greece.
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University level third stage:
doctoral studies The research must be original and
show advances in research and science.
A doctoral thesis should be completed in three years minimum to five years maximum.
23Kindergarden (I year)
Primary School (6 years)
Gymnasium (3 years)
Lyceum (3 years)2nd-3rd year
Directions & specialties1st year
Common curriculum
Technical-Vocational Schools (TEE-EPAL)3rd year: specialty2ndyear: division1st year: cycle
University (AEI) 4 to 6 years of study
Technological EducationalInstitutions (TEI)
3 to 4 years of study
Vocational Training
Centers (IEK)
Postgraduate studies2nd cycle: Ph.D.
(3 years)1st cycle: Master
(2 years)
Workforce-Job Market
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