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Overview of the Education System in Greece

The education system in Greece is mainly made up of public schools that are administered by the Ministry of Education. They dictate the curriculum, and public schools in Greece are generally free, including tuition and textbooks. Private and international schools usually (but not in every case) come with a cost. Education is required for all children in Greece from 6 to 15 years old.


Levels of the Greek Education System


- Primary (“Dimotiko), from ages 6 to 14
-Secondary Education, which has two stages: “Gymnasio” from 12-15 and “Lykeion” (academic high school) from 15-18. Lykeion can also be substituted with vocational training.
-Tertiary Education, provided by Universities or Polytechnics