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The structure of the greek education system. The structure of the greek education system. The structure of the greek education system. Compulsory Education. 1 year in Kindergarten 6 years in Primary School 3 years in Lower Secondary School (Gymnasio). Post Compulsory Secondary Education.
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Compulsory Education • 1 year in Kindergarten • 6 years in Primary School • 3 years in Lower Secondary School (Gymnasio)
Post Compulsory Secondary Education • Eniaia Lykeia (Unified Upper Secondary Schools) – 3 years • or EPAL – 2 or 3 years (Vocational Education) There are also in operation: • Musical Education • Physical Education • Ecclesiastical Education • Esperina (evening) Gymnasia and Lyceums, • Vocational Training Institutes (IEK)
Special education • Special pre-school • Special primary schools • Special lower level secondary and higher level secondary education schools Around 250 independent special schools operate for children with special needs.
Intercultural education • 26 intercultural schools for foreigners and ex-patriates pupils • 232 minority schools for pupils from the Muslim minority of Thrace
Public higher education 1) Universities 2) Technological Education Institutes (TEI) Students are admitted to these Institutes according to their performance at national level examinations taking place at the third grade of Lyceum.
Primary School After 14.05 follows the program of “oloimero”, which lasts until 16.15
References • http://archive.minedu.gov.gr/en_ec_page1531.htm • http://www.dynot.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=45&lang=en