The educational system in Greece
is divided into three levels of education: •
Primary
Secondary
Higher
Primary education includes: ď Ź
a. Kindergarten: it lasts two years, from age 4 to 6 (preschool education) and
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b. Primary: lasts six years, from the age of 6 to 12, attendance is mandatory.
Secondary education comprises two levels:
a. Junior High school lasts three years and is mandatory.
b. High school has two basic types: 1. General Lyceum and 2. Vocational Lyceum (EPAL).
Attendance at General and Vocational Lyceum lasts three years, at the Evening Vocational Lyceum four years and is not compulsory.
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There are also all-day primary schools, with extended opening hours and enriched curriculum, special schools (kindergartens, primary and high schools) and Integration Classes for pupils with special educational needs.
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Moreover there are Christian, Sport & Music High Schools
Higher Education is:
public and it is divided into:
a. Universities (AEI-Universities)
b. Technological Educational Institutes (TEI)
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Students are admitted to these according to their performance in national examinations taken in the Third Grade of High School.
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Furthermore there is the Hellenic Open University.
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