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Greek Education System and

StructureBy Mrs Charitomeni Katsara

Teacher of Technology

Rhodes March 2008

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Greece & Rhodes1. The state 2. The administration 3. Regions 4. Dodecanese Prefecture 5. History

1. Pre – History 2. Classical Period3. Medieval Period4. Modern History

Educational System in Greece 1. Education population and language of instruction2. Administrative control and extent of public-sector funded education

i. Responsibilities and Administration in generalii. Responsibilities and Administration in Higher Educationiii. Administration at national level

a. The Pedagogical Instituteb. The School Buildings Organisation (OSK)c. The School Book Publishing Organisation (OEDB)d. The Organisation for Vocational Educationand Training (OEEK)e. The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY)f. The InterUniversity Centre for Certifying Degrees and Diplomas from Abroad (DIKATSA)g. The National Youth Foundation (EIN)h. The Centre for Educational Research (KEE)i. The Organisation for the Further Education of Teachers (O.EP.EK.)j. Also …

iv. Regional level administrationv. Administration at a prefectural level

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3. Organization Diagram of the education system in Greece (2003/04)4. Pre-primary education5. Compulsory education

i. Primary education (Demotiko Scholeio)a. Curriculumb. Assessment, Progression, Transitionc. Statistics 2001/02

ii. First level of secondary education (Gymnasio)a. Curriculumb. Assessmentc. Progressiond. Musical Gymnasiae. Ecclesiastic Gymnasiaf. Gymnasio sports facilities classesg. Statistics 2001/02

6. Post-compulsory education/upper secondary and post-secondary leveli. Geniko Lykeio

a. Curriculumb. Assessmentc. Progressiond. Statistics 2001/02

ii. Vocational Lykeio – EPALiii. Vocational School – EPASiv. Post-Secondary non-Tertiary Education (IEK)


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7. Tertiary education i. Higher Non–University Education ii. Higher Technological Education

a. Courses b. Statistics 2001/02

iii. Higher University Education a. Courses b. Statistics 2001/02

8. Post gratuate level 9. Continuing Education and training for adults 10. Special Needs 11. Teachers

i. Salaries - ISCED 2 level ii. Organisation of school time in general secondary education 2007/08 school year iii. Graph of school time in general secondary : education 2007/08 school year

12. Relative Archives – Eurydice databasei. Page 1 ii. Page 2 iii. Page 3

Bibliography & Relative links


http://www.eurydice.org/

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Greece - Rhodesthe state

Greece, officially the Hellenic Republic, is a parliamentary republic. Covers a total area of 131,957 sq. Km, has a population of 10.939.771.Greece is member of the European Union since 1981, member of the Economic and Monetary Union of the European Union since 2001, NATO since 1952, the OECD since 1961, the WEU since 1995 and ESA since 2005. Athens is the capital. The official language of the State and education is Greek.

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Coat of ArmsCoat of Arms

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Greece – Rhodesthe administration

The administration of the State is organised on a decentralised system in central and regional services. The country is divided into 13 regions and 51 prefectures that also include the provinces and municipalities. In each prefecture there are decentralised Ministry services headed administratively by the President of Prefectural Government.


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Greece – Rhodesregions

Number Periphery Capital Area (km2) Population

Mount Athos Karees 390 2.262

1 Attica Athens 3.808 3.761.810

2 Central Greece Lamia 15.549 605.329

3 Central Macedonia Thessaloniki 18.811 1.871.952

4 Crete Iraklion 8.259 601.131

5 East Macedonia and Thrace Kavalla 14.157 611.067

6 Epirus Ioannina 9.203 353.820

7 Ionian Islands Corfu 2.307 212.984

8 North Aegean Mytilene 3.836 206.121

9 Peloponnese Kalamata 15.490 638.942

10 South Aegean Ermoupoli 5.286 302.686

11 Thessaly Larissa 14.037 753.888

12 West Greece Patra 11.350 740.506

13 West Macedonia Kozani 9.451 301.522


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Periphery South Aegean

Capital Rhodes

Population 200.452

(2005) Ranked 12th

Area 2.714 km2 Ranked 18th

Population density 73.9/km2 Ranked 14th

Number of provinces 4

Number of Municipalities 25

Number of communities 2

Greece – RhodesDodecanese Prefecture


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Greece – RhodesHistory

•Pre - History

•Classical Period

•Medieval Period

•Modern History

•Pre - History

•Classical Period

•Medieval Period

•Modern History


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Education population and language of instruction

•In 2004/05, 34.46 % of the population belonged in the 0-29 age cohort. •Young people in the compulsory education age group numbered 1.126.652. •The language of instruction is Greek.•In 2004/05, 95.7 % of pupils attended public-sector schools and•4.3 % private non-grant-aided schools. Private primary and secondary schools are recognised as equivalent to state schools, and remain under the supervision and inspection of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. They are fully self-financed. •There are also foreign private schools offering education to foreign nationals residing in Greece. •There are no private higher education institutions.

•In 2004/05, 34.46 % of the population belonged in the 0-29 age cohort. •Young people in the compulsory education age group numbered 1.126.652. •The language of instruction is Greek.•In 2004/05, 95.7 % of pupils attended public-sector schools and•4.3 % private non-grant-aided schools. Private primary and secondary schools are recognised as equivalent to state schools, and remain under the supervision and inspection of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. They are fully self-financed. •There are also foreign private schools offering education to foreign nationals residing in Greece. •There are no private higher education institutions.

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Responsibilities and Administrationin general

The Regional Education Directorates

Regional Ministry services

The Regional Education Directorates

Regional Ministry services

The Education Offices (Province)

In prefectures with many provinces or many schools, there are education offices in the districts, for whose administration the Heads of these education offices are responsible.

The Education Offices (Province)

In prefectures with many provinces or many schools, there are education offices in the districts, for whose administration the Heads of these education offices are responsible.

The School.A Principal, Assistant-Principal and a Teachers’ Association direct every school.

The School.A Principal, Assistant-Principal and a Teachers’ Association direct every school.

The Directorates of Education (Prefecture)

The Head of the Directorate of Education administers schools of all types (public/private) in each prefecture, and at all levels.


The Head of the Directorate of Education administers schools of all types (public/private) in each prefecture, and at all levels.

Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs (YPEPTH)The Minister (YPEPTh) is responsible for the administration of all the schools in the country, performed through the Ministry services (central and regional) and through Councils of a consultative and scientific nature that have been created and function in the Ministry’s central and regional services (Directorates of Education).


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Higher EducationThe Universities (AEI) and Technological Education Institutes (TEI) are selfadministered legal entities of public law (NPDD) and the Minister exercises supervision and monitors the legality of their actions and decisions through the Services of the Ministry’s Central Service.

Higher EducationThe Universities (AEI) and Technological Education Institutes (TEI) are selfadministered legal entities of public law (NPDD) and the Minister exercises supervision and monitors the legality of their actions and decisions through the Services of the Ministry’s Central Service.



Responsibilities and Administrationin Higher Education


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Administration at national level

Organisations and agencies:•The Pedagogical Institute

•The School Buildings Organisation (OSK)

•The School Book Publishing Organisation (OEDB)

•The Organisation for Vocational Educationand Training (OEEK)

•The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY)

•The InterUniversity Centre for Certifying Degrees and Diplomas from Abroad (DIKATSA)

•The National Youth Foundation (EIN)

•The Centre for Educational Research (KEE)

•The Organisation for the Further Education of Teachers (O.EP.EK.)

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Organisations and agencies:•The Pedagogical Institute

•The School Buildings Organisation (OSK)

•The School Book Publishing Organisation (OEDB)

•The Organisation for Vocational Educationand Training (OEEK)

•The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY)

•The InterUniversity Centre for Certifying Degrees and Diplomas from Abroad (DIKATSA)

•The National Youth Foundation (EIN)

•The Centre for Educational Research (KEE)

•The Organisation for the Further Education of Teachers (O.EP.EK.)

•Also …

Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs

(YPEPTH)Holds the responsibility of the national policy on education. The basic task and responsibility of the Ministry lies in defining, evaluating and creating the conditions to respond to the educational needs. More specifically the Ministry draws up the bills regarding the field of education and is in charge of applying the law and the administrative laws they entail. It coordinates and evaluates the regional services and schools and provides financial support ofeducational activities. Certain competencies and duties have been assigned to public organisations and other bodies that report directly to the Ministry.

Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs

(YPEPTH)Holds the responsibility of the national policy on education. The basic task and responsibility of the Ministry lies in defining, evaluating and creating the conditions to respond to the educational needs. More specifically the Ministry draws up the bills regarding the field of education and is in charge of applying the law and the administrative laws they entail. It coordinates and evaluates the regional services and schools and provides financial support ofeducational activities. Certain competencies and duties have been assigned to public organisations and other bodies that report directly to the Ministry.Table of contents page 1 – Resp. and Adm.in general - Resp. and Adm. in Higher Education – Adm. at national level - Regional level adm. – Adm. at a prefectural level

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Regional level administration

Each Regional Education Directorate includes the:•Administration•Scientific – Pedagogic Guidance Departments.

Each Regional Education Directorate includes the:•Administration•Scientific – Pedagogic Guidance Departments.

The Regional Education DirectoratesRegional Ministry services. In the context of educational ecentralisation policy, Administration is exercised at a Regional Level by the Regional Education Directorates whose jurisdiction cover Primary and Secondary Education.The Regional Education Directorates come directly under the Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs.

The Regional Education DirectoratesRegional Ministry services. In the context of educational ecentralisation policy, Administration is exercised at a Regional Level by the Regional Education Directorates whose jurisdiction cover Primary and Secondary Education.The Regional Education Directorates come directly under the Minister of National Education and Religious Affairs.

Under each Regional Education Directorateheaded by the Regional Education Director come:

•Prefectural Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education;•Regional Training Centres; − Diagnostic, Evaluation and Support Centres;•Regional Support and Educational Planning Centres;•Environnemental Education Centres; •Youth Consulting Centres;•Pre-School, Primary, Secondary and Special Education School Advisors;•At the headquarters of each Regional Education Directorate operate a Higher Regional Primary and Secondary Education Service Councils.•As far as Higher Education Institutions are concerned (Universities and TEIs) a corresponding administrative structure does not exist as they are self-governing legal entities of public law under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs.

Under each Regional Education Directorateheaded by the Regional Education Director come:

•Prefectural Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education;•Regional Training Centres; − Diagnostic, Evaluation and Support Centres;•Regional Support and Educational Planning Centres;•Environnemental Education Centres; •Youth Consulting Centres;•Pre-School, Primary, Secondary and Special Education School Advisors;•At the headquarters of each Regional Education Directorate operate a Higher Regional Primary and Secondary Education Service Councils.•As far as Higher Education Institutions are concerned (Universities and TEIs) a corresponding administrative structure does not exist as they are self-governing legal entities of public law under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs.


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Administration at a prefectural level

Each Regional Education Directorate includes the:•For the Administration and monitoring of Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education operate in each Prefecture, having their offices in the capital of the Prefecture. In addition to the Directorates, there is also one Education Office and one Physical Education Office in each prefecture.•Directorates and Education Offices operate under the responsibility of their Heads.

Each Regional Education Directorate includes the:•For the Administration and monitoring of Preschool, Primary and Secondary Education Directorates of Primary and Secondary Education operate in each Prefecture, having their offices in the capital of the Prefecture. In addition to the Directorates, there is also one Education Office and one Physical Education Office in each prefecture.•Directorates and Education Offices operate under the responsibility of their Heads.


Administration at a Prefectural Level is exercised by the Directorates and the Offices of Primary and Secondary Education and the Education Committees.


Administration at a Prefectural Level is exercised by the Directorates and the Offices of Primary and Secondary Education and the Education Committees.

The Heads of the Directorates and Offices administer and monitor the operation of the schools in their region; they are also the administrative and disciplinary superiors of the teachers and administrative staff serving in these offices, along with the Principles of schools. At the prefectural level, we also have the Regional Service Councils for Primary and for Secondary Education (PYSPE and PYSDE), that are responsible for matters related to the service status of teachers. Among their competencies is the selection of Principles and Assistant Principles of schools. These councils consist of three (3) representative from the Administration and two (2) elected representatives of the teachers.Regarding Higher Education Institutions there is no counterpart administration structure.

The Heads of the Directorates and Offices administer and monitor the operation of the schools in their region; they are also the administrative and disciplinary superiors of the teachers and administrative staff serving in these offices, along with the Principles of schools. At the prefectural level, we also have the Regional Service Councils for Primary and for Secondary Education (PYSPE and PYSDE), that are responsible for matters related to the service status of teachers. Among their competencies is the selection of Principles and Assistant Principles of schools. These councils consist of three (3) representative from the Administration and two (2) elected representatives of the teachers.Regarding Higher Education Institutions there is no counterpart administration structure.


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Gymnasio (General, Musical, Ecclesiastical, Physical Education, Special)

Gymnasio (General, Musical, Ecclesiastical, Physical Education, Special)

Demotiko Scholeio (mainstream, All-day, Special) Demotiko Scholeio (mainstream, All-day, Special)

Nipiagogio (Kindergarten) (mainstream, All-day, Special)

Nipiagogio (Kindergarten) (mainstream, All-day, Special)

Pediki Stathmoi, Nipiaka TmimataPediki Stathmoi, Nipiaka Tmimata

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Pre - Primary

It is provided in kindergartens that operate independently or are in the same building with primary schools. Most kindergartens are public but there are some private ones. The formal requirement for a child to be admitted is to live in the vicinity of the kindergarten.

During the academic year 2002/03 1.513 all-day kindergartens operated, in the context of covering the social need of working parents to have their children kept, 1,138 state-run nursery schools, out of which 55 providing baby facilities, operated. Roughly 37,000 infants and 1,100 babies attend nursery schools currently. There are also currently 42creches caring 766 babies.


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Compulsory Education

In Hellas the duration of compulsory education is 9 years (from the age of 6 to 15). The first six years pupils attend Demotiko Scholeio (Primary School) and the three last the Gymnasio (Lower Secondary Education).The possibility of attendance of a pupil in a public school of primary education depends on the pupil’s residence region. The days of courses during each school year are 175 and cover the period between September and June. Schools normally open five mornings a week for 35 weeks per year, and there are between 23 and 35 hours per week, increasing with age. Each lesson lasts 40 to 50 minutes. The number of taught hours for the two first grades of primary education are 25 per week reaching 30 hours in the other four grades. In all three grades of lower secondary education, the number of taught hours are 35. A Ministerial Decision stipulates that primary classes must have up to 25 students. Students are grouped by age, thus creating six age levels. At secondary level, another Ministerial Decision stipulates that classes must have up to 30 students. Primary classes have one teacher for all subjects, but subjects such as physical education, foreign languages and arts studies are taught by teachers of the relevant specialisation. Secondary education students have separate teachers for each subject.

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Compulsory EducationPrimary education (Demotiko Scholeio)

Attendance in Primary schools lasts for six years and includes grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. Pupils that have their sixth birthday by December 31st are entitled to register in the first grade.Public education is provided free of charge. Textbooks are also provided free of charge.The teacher can change classes or grades each year and teaches most of the subjects of the primary school curriculum. Teachers of the corresponding speciality teach foreign language, physical education and artistic subjects.Primary schools work five days a week, 5 to 6 hours daily, depending on the grade. Hours per week very from 25 to 30, depending on the grade and weather they include a foreign language, music etc. The school timetable is from 8:15 a.m. till 1:30 p.m. The academic year lasts 175 days from September 11 till June 15.

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Compulsory EducationDemotiko Scholeio: Curriculum

The subjects taught in the first and second grade are Modern Greek language, mathematics, environmental studies, physical education, aesthetic education and school life. In the third and forth grade the curriculum includes: Modern Greek language, mathematics, environmental studies, religious education, history, physical education, aesthetic education; in the forth grade the weekly timetable includes 3 hours of foreign language and one for school life and culture, aesthetic education and music.In the fifth and sixth grade the curriculum includes: Modern Greek language, mathematics, physics, religious education, social studies and civics, physical education, aesthetic education, music and foreign language. Further, environmental education – included in school curriculum – has been extended to primary education, forming a part and supplement to the subject Environmental Studies, which is already included in the curriculum.All subjects are compulsory for all pupils and are considered to be of equal value.

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A descriptive assessment is made for the pupils of all grades, allowing teachers to provide detailed information to the pupils and their parents on the results of their efforts in school, their capabilities and talents, along with their weaknesses and shortcomings demonstrated in specific areas. Apart from the descriptive assessment, for the third and forth grades the following marking system is used: Excellent (A), Very Good (B), Good (C), Fair (D). In the fifth and sixth grades the following marking system is used: Excellent (9-10), Very Good (7-8), Good (5-6), and Fair.Pupils are promoted automatically to the next grade. A pupil must repeat the subjects of a grade only in case he or she was absent for more than half the year.At the end of every school year, pupils in 1st, 2nd, 3rd 4th and 5th grades are given a certificate confirming their promotion. For pupils in the 6th grade, a primary school-leaving certificate is issued, which can be used to register at the Gymnasio. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade certificates cite ‘promoted’. Apart from the citation ‘promoted’ or “leaves” the 5th grade certificate and the leaving certificate of the 6th grade include accordingly the descriptive and the numerical assessment out of which the mean for the entire year is calculated.Demotiko graduates register with their leaving certificate and without any other procedure to Gymnasio, where they continue their compulsory education.

Compulsory EducationDemotiko: Assessment

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Compulsory EducationDemotiko Scholeio: Statistics 2001/02

Further, according to the Special Education Department of the Yp.E.P.Th,155 Special Primary and 920 rehabilitation classes with15.900 pupils operated.

More informations:

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Compulsory EducationFirst level of secondary education (Gymnasio)

Gymnasia provide general education in all grades. There are day and evening schools (attended by workers over the age of 14). There are also gymnasia with special curricula covering the needs of repatriated Greeks, musical gymnasia, Experimental Gymnasia, Sports Facilities Classes and special schools for pupils with special educational needs. Further, for pupils who due to health reasons remain for a long period in the major children hospitals of the country Special Gymnasia operate in the latter.Demotiko graduates are registered automatically in the first grade of Gymnasio submitting as proof the Demotiko leaving certificate.Attendance is free of charge and the textbooks for the pupils and the teachers are compiled in accordance to the curricula and distributed free of charges in the public schools by the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. Gymnasia are coeducational. Each grade has one or more classes, depending on the number of pupils. The number of pupils in Gymnasia ranges mainly between 250 and 300, except for remote and inaccessible areas, where the number of pupils is somewhat less. The average number of pupils per class is roughly 25. With Gymnasio, nine-year compulsory education is completed.Gymnasia operate five days a week and their timetable varies from 34 to 35 hours (40-45 minute hours) weekly. The school year starts on September 11 and ends on May 16. The academic year starts on September 1st and ends on June 30.

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Compulsory EducationGymnasio : Curriculum

The curriculum is the same for all the pupils and includes religious education, Ancient Greek literature, Modern Greek (language and literature), mathematics, physics-chemistry, history geography, biology, physical education, civics and social studies, democratic system education, aesthetics, computer science, technology, two foreign languages (English and French or German), school vocational guidance, home economics and civic education, depending on the grade and more specifically those provided by the application of the Single Education Course Framework and the Interdiscipline Single Education Course Framework for Compulsory Education.The curricula are drawn up, tested experimentally, evaluated and revised under the responsibility of the Pedagogical Institute, according to developments in the subject area and in the realm of education. In addition to the curriculum, innovative actions are introduced into secondary education, such as Health Education and Consumer Education, etc. falling under the Flexible Zone of Activities.

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The assessment is based on:The daily oral examination and the pupil’s total participation in the teaching – learning process.Short written tests.Hour-long compulsory written tests, which are given without notice in each of the first two three-month terms, at the discretion of the teacher and in consultation with the school principal.The assignments done by the pupils at school or at home, as part of their daily obligations that contribute to the learning process. The composite creative projects undertaken by the pupil either alone or in co-operation with classmates, on a subject of his/her choice and under the guidance of the teacher.-Written examinations to review the material. They are held right after classes finish, for subjects that do no not last for the entire school year; and in June – after classes finish – in all subjects other than physical education, music, home economics, technology, art and school vocational guidance.The material on which the pupils will be examined on the finals in each subject is determined as being 3/5 of that taught, providing it is not less than half of the total curriculum material to be taught.The assessment is:Numerical and Descriptive, referring to the pupil’s effort, interest, initiatives, and activity as well as to the proficiency acquired in each subject.The mark assigned for the pupil’s performance in each subject, in which a review examination is held, is based on ¼ of the sum total of the three term marks plus the mark received on the written final examination in June. In subjects that have no written final examination, the yearly mark will constitute 1/3 of the sum total of the three term marks. The annual mark for subjects, which have branches, constitutes the average of the final marks per branch.

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In Gymnasio, pupils are judged worthy of being promoted or of graduating in the following instances:When they have an annual general mark of at least ten (10) in each of the subjects of groups A and B (physical education, music, art, home economics, technology and vocational guidance, all the rest are group A).When pupils have a mark of less than 10 in one (1) up to four (4) subjects in the B group and an overall average mark in both groups of at least a full ten (10).When they have a mark of less than 10 in one (1) up to four (4) subjects in the A group but have an average overall mark of at least thirteen (13) in all subjects in the A group.When their mark is less than 10 in one (1) up to four (4) subjects of groups A and B and the conditions outlined above in 2 and 3 for the subjects in each group apply.Pupils may sit for a written and oral supplemental examination in September in as many subjects as they have failed to receive a pass mark of 10. This is the case when they have failed from one up to four subjects and do not fulfil the conditions outlined above. Pupils who do not fall into any of these categories (i.e. promotion or supplemental examinations) are not judged worthy of promotion or graduation, in which case they must repeat the same grade.Pupils in the last year of lower secondary school who have not been judged worthy of a leaving certificate or of writing supplemental examinations, are permitted to repeat the examinations during the examination periods anticipated by the provisions in effect for each school year, until they are granted a leaving certificate. This certificate allows pupils tocontinue their studies by enrolling at a Lykeio or Apprenticeship Schools of the Manpower Employment Organisation OAED).For gymnasio pupils with learning difficulties, help is available in the form of support teaching. Support teaching for weaker pupils, consists of their attendance at a special programme in the subjects: language, mathematics, physics, chemistry and foreign language. The programme in question begins at the start of the second three-month term.

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Musical Gymnasia were established in 1988, aiming at promoting not only general knowledge, but also special music knowledge for talented pupils wishing to follow a professional career in music, without lacking behind in general education in case they will eventually chose to follow a different professional or scientific field. Demotiko graduates are welcome to these schools after entry exams. The syllabus is examined and drafted by a five member artistic committee. Pupils attend, apart from the general education subjects, musical subjects for 17 hours weekly. Currently, 34 Musical Gymnasia operate all over thecountry.

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Ecclesiastic Gymnasia and Secondary Ecclesiastic Schools were established in 1976, aiming at teaching general knowledge subjects, but also specialised theological knowledge to pupils wishing to follow clergy, without lacking behind in case they will eventually chose to follow a different professional or scientific field.Demotiko graduates are welcome to these schools. The subjects taught and the weekly timetable in Ecclesiastic Gymnasia and Secondary Ecclesiastic Schools is the same as that of Gymnasia of General Secondary Education plus 3 hours weekly of additional theological subjects.Currently all over the country 24 Ecclesiastic Schools (gymnasia, lykeia and secondary ecclesiastic schools) operate in the country.

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These classes were established for the first time during the academic year 1988/89. Sports facilities classes operate in 80 gymnasia all over the country. In these classes the subject of physical education is replaced by two hours of daily sports training, coached by physical education teachers specialised in the specific sport. All other subjects are taught as in the general gymnasia. Each class provides two to five sports, coached by different teachers. Pupils are selected after special examinations for eachsport they have been chosen for. Today 115 Gymnasia and 16 Lykeia (general, lower and upper, secondary schools accordingly) operate all over the country.

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Pupils graduating from Gymnasio are registered in either of the two types of upper Secondary School without entry exams or limits. Enrolment in evening Lykeio requires further that attending students eventually work during the day. Despite the fact that it is optional, the vast majority of Gymnasio graduates register in either of the level’s two types, while a small portion register in the OAED Apprenticeship Schools. It has been estimated that over 80% of Gymnasio graduates complete their post-compulsory Secondary Education.Genika Lykeia, Epaggelmatika Lykeia (EPAL) and Epaggelmatikes Scholes (EPAS) are either public or private.

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There are daytime and evening upper secondary schools (Lykeia). Attendance at daytime Lykeia is three years; in Lykeia operating in the evening, attendance is four years.In public post-compulsory Secondary Schools attendance is free of charge and textbooks are distributed by the state to the students, free of charge. For students with special educational needs, Special Lykeia operate, or Special Education classes incorporated in regular Lykeia.There is no age limitation. Normally, 15-18 year olds attend daytime, and 18-25 evening Lykeia.All Genika Lykeia are coeducational and normally around three hundred (300) students attend them, with the exception of remote and inaccessible areas where schools operate with fewer students. The average number of students in each classroom is roughly 25.Lykeia operate 5 days a week. And the weekly timetable covers 30-35, 45 (and sometimes 40) minute hours.The school year starts on September 11 and ends on May 16. The academic year starts on September 1st and ends on June 30.

Post-compulsory educationGeniko Lykeio

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In the first grade of GL, which is an orientation year, general knowledge subjects are taught over a total of thirty (30) hours of weekly teaching, as well as elective subjects, out which the students is obliged to select one subject with two hours of weekly teaching, and if he or she wishes one more subject (two hours weekly). The subjects of the 2nd grade of GL are divided into three categories: General Knowledge Subjects, Direction Subjects and Elective Subjects.General Education subjects are taught in total for twenty-four (24) hours a week.Direction subjects are divided into three seven (7) -hour groups: Theoretic, Science and Technological Direction.Out of the elective subjects, each student has to select a subject covering two hours per week, and in addition, if he or she wishes to select another subject covering two hours per week.In total in the 2nd grade 33 hours are taught weekly.The subjects of the 3rd grade of GL are divided into three categories: General Knowledge Subjects, Direction Subjects and Elective Subjects.General Education subjects are taught in total for sixteen (16) hours a week.Direction subjects are divided into three twelve (12) -hour groups: Theoretic, Science and Technological Direction. In the 3rd GL grade Technological Direction is divided into two courses: the Technology and Production Course and the Information Science and Services Course.Out of the elective subjects, each student has to select a subject covering two hours per week, and in addition, if he or she wishes to select another subject covering two hours per week. In total in the 3rd grade 30 hours are taught weekly. The Unified Musical Lykeia have in addition musical education subjects, while Unified Ecclesiastic Lykeia provide Theological Education subjects.

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Students are evaluated on the basis of:participation in daily classroom work and their overall activity at schoolperformance in written tests during the two four-month terms of the school yearcomposite creative projectsindividual file (keeping such files is optionalfor the school).The school year has two four-month terms. The first term lasts from 1 September until 20 January, and the second term from 21 January to 16 May. The subjects in the 1st grade fall into three groups:General knowledge subjects, requiring written examinations.Elective subjects, requiring written examinations. Subjects not, requiring written examinations. These are: Aesthetic Education, Physical Education, Computer Applications and School Vocational Guidance.The subjects in the 2nd and 3rd grades fall into four groups:General knowledge subjects, requiring written examinations.Direction subjects, requiring written examinations.Elective subjects, requiring written examinations.Subjects, not requiring written examinations. These are: Physical Education and Computer Applications.The marking scale on which the students’ performance is graded is from 0-20 and is described in words with the following descriptions:Poor: 0 – 5Unsatisfactory 5.1 – 9.4Fairly good: 9.5 – 13Good: 13.1 – 16Very good: 16.1 – 18Excellent: 18.1 – 20

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Concerning promotion, the following are applied: students are promoted to the next grade or receive a school-leaving certificate when the general average mark of subjects requiring examination, including the oral mark is at least nine point five (9.5).If the above conditions are not met, the students are not promoted or do not receive a leaving certificate. In this case, students in the first and the second grades may sit in the examination period of September for all the subjects in which they did not gather the 9.5 passing mark. If even then passing conditions are not met, then they must repeat the class. Students in the third grade can either repeat their third grade or retain the term marks and re-write the written certificate examinations the following June in all the subjects.Persons holding an Apolitirio Genikou Lykeiou have the following options:They may wish to seek admission to higher education.They may study at a Vocational Training Institute (IEK) of their choice to acquire a specialisation.They may participate in competitions for employment in the public or private sector.They may enter the labour market without a specialisation.

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Graduates of Epaggelmatiko Lykeio - EPAL (Vocational Lyceum) have the following options:They may receive a certificate to practice a trade pursuant to applicable provisions.They may seek admission to departments or faculties of Higher and University Education Institutes, after sitting exams, pursuant to the terms and conditions of Article 7 of Law 3475/2006.Graduates of EPAL can receive a license, sit for university entry examinations or enrol in a Vocational Training Institution (IEK). Both EPAL and EPAS aim at offering general and comprehensive education to students who follow vocational training and education and linking vocational education to the labour market.

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Graduates of Epaggelmatiki Scholi - EPAS (Vocational School) have the following options:They may receive a certificate to practice a trade.They may register in the 2nd grade of Vocational Lyceum (EPAL).They may register in a corresponding specialisation at an Institouto Epaggelmatikis Katartisis- IEK (Vocational Training Institute).Both EPAL and EPAS aim at offering general and comprehensive education to students who follow vocational training and education and linking vocational education to the labour market.

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Institouta Epaggelmatikis Katartisis-IEK (Vocational Training Institutes) aim at providing high level qualifications and securing graduates’ employment in the labour market. To this end, among others, the Organisation for Vocational Education and Training (OEEK) performs market researches to adapt the specialisations offered by every IEK to the local needs of the labour market, while it has also established Professional Development and Career Offices.

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Higher – Tertiary – Education consists of two parts: the University, which includes the Universities (Technical Universities and the Athens School of Fine Arts) and the Technological that includes the Technological Educational Institutes.(TEI), which offer a general academic or technological education respectively. An organisational alteration of university education is the Hellenic Open University (EAP).According to the new legal framework of the educational reform, entrance to universities and technological education institutions (TEI) depends on the results obtained in the national exams at the end of the 3rd grade of senior high school in combination with the total mark of achievement (oral and written performance at a school level) appearing in the leaving certificate awarded by upper secondary education.Courses in universities and TEI institutions lead to the Ptychio degree. With the establishment of the National Education Council (ESYP) and the operation of the Evaluation and Certification Unit, criteria and procedures were determined for the evaluation and certification of studies in every university department.

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Some Schools that are considered «Higher» provide non-university Tertiary Education. These Schools provide Tertiary or Special Education of certain categories and studies last three years at the most, and do not fall under any of the two types of Tertiary Education (University or Technological). Schools of this kind are the following:Higher Ecclesiastical Schools, under the supervision Ministry of National Education and Religious AffairsMerchant Marine Academies under the supervision of the Ministry of Mercantile MarineHigher Schools of Dance and Drama under the supervision of Ministry of CultureHigher Schools of Tourist Professions under the supervision of the Ministry ofDevelopmentHigher NCO Schools under the supervision of the Ministry of DefenceHigher Police Academies under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Order

Tertiary educationHigher Non-University Education

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The general objective in the courses of the Technological Education Institutions (TEI) and the Higher School for Teachers of Technological Education (ΑΣΠΑΙΤΕ/ASPAITE) departments is first of all to promote the development of applied and technological research and to offer to all students the necessary knowledge so that they may acquire the qualifications necessary for successful employment, in view of the rapidly developing technology and science and the increased needs ofeconomy and society for highly educated employees.In comparison with Universities, studies at TEI are of a more applied nature. Nevertheless, care is taken to ensure that curricula contain a sufficient number of background theoretical courses, so that graduates are able to adjust easily to the ever-changing and increasing demands of scientific and professional life owing to rapid advances in science and technology. There are today 14 Technological Education Institutes in various cities and towns in Hellas.There is a total of 84 specialisations offered by the TEIs in the following fields:Graphic arts and artistic studiesAdministration and economicsHealth and welfare occupationsTechnological applicationsFood and nutrition technologyAgronomy technologyMusic technology.

Tertiary educationHigher Technological Education

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In TEIs admission to courses and textbooks are free and under certain circumstances, meals and housing is provided. Students are also entitled to medical care and a reduced fare on means of public transport.The academic year starts on September 1 and ends on July 5. It is divided into two semesters.Each TEI Department is responsible for the drawing of the programme of studies (curriculum). The curriculum consisting of seven (7) or eight (8) semesters adapts to the defined number of semesters required to lead to the diploma of each Department.Each semester of studies in TEI Departments includes fifteen (15) weeks of classes and is followed by two examination periods, of two weeks each. Students are assessed by the professor of the course by means of examinations or tests and assignments given out, along with the final semester examinations. For a student to be granted a diploma, he/she should have

•successfully attended all courses•drafted a graduation project the mark of which is considered in the diploma mark•successfully completed apprenticeship in the workplace.

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The general objective of the courses in Panepistimio (University) departments is to provide a high level of theoretical and all-round training to the country’s future professionals, scientists, academics and artists. In Hellas there are 20 Universities. The faculties and departments of higher education are grouped into 5 areas of similar or related fields of knowledge:Humanities, Law and Social SciencesScienceHealth ScienceTechnologyEconomics and Administration

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The academic year begins on the 1st September of each year and ends on August 31 of the following year. The educational task for each academic year is structured chronologically into two semesters. Each semester includes at least 13 full weeks of classes and 3 weeks of examinations. The first semester begins in the second fortnight of September and the second semester ends during the second fortnight of June. The programme of studies of every University department contains the titles of the courses (compulsory, compulsory elective and optional), their subject matter, the number of hours of classes per week and other useful information about the courses. The programme of studies is adapted to the number of semesters required to receive a degree (min. 8).In every course, the faculty member teaching the course must at his or her discretion hold written and/or oral examinations or to rely on assignments or laboratory exercises to award the student’s mark. In the event that a student fails a compulsory course, he or she is obliged to repeat it in a subsequent semester. In the event of failure in an optional course, the student may either repeat it in a subsequent semester or replace it by another optional course.Students complete their studies and receive their degree when they have passed the required number of courses and have accumulated the required number of credits.Students complete their studies and receive their degrees when

•they have passed the required number of courses •have accumulated the required number of credits.

Degree types are defined by the internal regulation of the university and are valid in the labour marked with out any further certification.

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At Hellenic Universities there are postgraduate study programmes (PMS) that lead to the granting of a postgraduate specialisation degree (MDE) and/or Doctorate. The responsibility to operate a PMS falls in the Department covering the field of knowledge of the postgraduate study programme, and theMinister of National Education grants the final approval. In some postgraduate programmes it is possible to have the involvement of TEI Departments.Candidates are admitted to Postgraduate Study Programmes (PMS) either through a selection process or through examinations (written or oral). A necessary condition is the knowledge of a foreign language (for Hellenic candidates), while in the selection process the mark received on the candidate’s undergraduate degree, performance in undergraduate courses related to the PMS, the undergraduate thesis, and any research or writing activity on the part of the candidate are taken into account.The necessary requirement for registration in a doctoral programme is for the candidate to hold a University postgraduate specialisation degree (MDE), organised and operating in the same University. The duration of a Postgraduate Study Programme (PMS) cannot be less than one calendar year. The programme of studies, courses taught and number of hours required in each course are set out by the Special General Assembly (GSES) of the Department and are approved by the University Senate.To be awarded a doctoral degree, a candidate must write an original thesis, which is expected to contribute to the advancement of knowledge and science. The research work should be conducted within a strictly defined framework and under the supervision of a three-member advisory committee appointed by the relevant University department.

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Adult education in Hellas appears mainly in the type of non-formal education and the main abundance of its actions and activities fall under this category. The master plan for adult education is made by the General Secretariat for Adult Education, which falls under the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. The GGEE plans, organises, co-ordinates and finances related actions and training programmes.Depending on the case, there is a co-operation with other state agencies such as: the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, the O.A.E.D. , the Ministry of Justice etc. There is also an involvement of the Local Governments in the establishment of Adult Education Schools and Vocational Training Centres (KEK). Local Governments are also involved in the establishment of Second Chance Schools upon proposal of the IDEKE. It must be noted that in the establishment of Vocational Training Centres other state agencies are also involved, while other legal entities under private law are also entitled to establish Vocational Training Centres.In the case of formal adult education, regulations concerning administration, and which are applied by the Ministry of National Education (YP.E.P.TH)at the Secondary Education level, nationwide, regionally, at the prefecture and local level are applied. Evening Schools can be established and operated by individuals. These schools are under the supervision of the YP.E.P.TH.

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Students with learning difficulties may be educated in special classes in mainstream schools or in special schools. Co-operation between all mainstream and special school staff and advisors is encouraged. In 2004/05,18 585 students with learning difficulties attended special schools.

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Pre-school and primary school teachers complete a four-year university-level course which leads to a university degree (Ptychio). The training of primary school teachers is provided by the Pedagogical Departments for Primary Education, which have been established in the Universities.Lower and upper secondary education teachers have a university degree (Ptychio) in their specialist subject (4 years) and take a three-month introductory training course upon appointment. All pre-school, primary and secondary-level teachers are civil servants. Teacher Head Salaries in ISCED Education level, School Years 2000/2001 & 2002/2003 Module I Eurydice database html file

Teachers

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•Greek Federation of State School Teachers of Primary Education (El)

•Greek Federation of State School Teachers of Secondary Education (En)

•Hellenic Federation of University Teachers' Associations (En)

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•Greek Federation of State School Teachers of Primary Education (El)

•Greek Federation of State School Teachers of Secondary Education (En)

•Hellenic Federation of University Teachers' Associations (En)

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TeachersSalaries - ISCED 2 level

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min 2000/2001 37807 24115 14000 796

min 2002/2003 39223 24685 14557 2686

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TeachersOrganisation of school time in general secondary

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Summer holidays beginning 26/6/2008 3/7/2008 1/7/2008 30/5/2008

Summer holidays end 8/8/2007 3/9/2008 31/8/2008 3/9/2008

Autumn 24/9-06/10/2007 27/10-8/11/2007 - 22–26/10/2007

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Relative Archives Eurydice database

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General descriptions of the education system in Greece

The education system in Greece 2005/06 En El pdf En pdf El

Structures of education, vocational training and adult education systems in Europe (Greece 2003)

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National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms (Greece Sept.2007)

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Calendar and Taught Time

The organisation of the academic year in higher education (Greece 2007/08) En pdf En

Organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education - 2006/07 school year (Greece)

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Citizenship and Intercultural Education

Political, Social and Economic Background and Trends (Greece 2005/06) En El pdf En pdf El

Citizenship education at school in Europe (Greece 2004/05) En pdf En

Decision-making Levels and Processes

General Organisation of the Education System and Administration of Education (Greece 2005/06)

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Evaluation

Evaluation of Educational Institutions and the Education System (Greece 2005/06) En El pdf En pdf El

Focus on the structure of higher education in Europe. National trends in the Bologna Process - 2006/07 Edition

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Evaluation of schools providing compulsory education in Europe (Greece 2000/01) En pdf En

Foreign Languages

Content and language integrated learning (CLIL) at school in Europe (Greece 2004/05) En pdf En

Funding

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History of Reforms

Reforms of the teaching profession: a historical survey (1975-2002) / Supplementary report, The teaching profession in Europe: Profile, trends and concerns. General lower secondary education (Greece)

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Two decades of reform in higher education in Europe: 1980 onwards (Greece) En pdf En

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Key Competencies

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Lifelong learning

Continuing Education and Training for Young School Leavers and Adults (Greece 2005/06)

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Non - Teaching Staff

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Greece – RhodesPre - History

The Dodecanese have been inhabited since prehistoric times. By the early Archaic Period Rhodes and Kos emerged as the major islands in the group. In the 6th century BC the Dorians founded three major cities on Rhodes (Lindos, Kameiros and Iayssos); together with the island of Kos and the cities of Knidos and Halicarnassos on the mainland of Asia Minor, these made up the Dorian Hexapolis.

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Greece – RhodesClassical Period

In 408 BC the three cities of Rhodes had united to form one state, which built a new capital on the northern end of the island, also named Rhodes; this united Rhodes was to dominate the region for the coming millennia.

Led by Rhodes, the islands developed into maritime, commercial and cultural centers.The Colossus of Rhodes, built in 304 BC, perhaps best symbolized their wealth and power.

In 395, the long Byzantine Empire period began for Rhodes. Although part of Byzantium for the next thousand years, Rhodes was nevertheless repeatedly attacked by various forces.

Led by Rhodes, the islands developed into maritime, commercial and cultural centers.The Colossus of Rhodes, built in 304 BC, perhaps best symbolized their wealth and power.

In 395, the long Byzantine Empire period began for Rhodes. Although part of Byzantium for the next thousand years, Rhodes was nevertheless repeatedly attacked by various forces. Table of contents page 1 – History – Pre History – Classical Period – Medieval Period – Modern History

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Greece – RhodesMedieval Period

In 1309 the Byzantine era came to an end when the island was subjugated by forces of the Knights Hospitaller. The strong walls which the Knights had built withstood the attacks of the Sultan of Egypt in 1444, and of Mehmed II in 1480.

Ultimately, however, Rhodes fell to the large army of Suleiman the Magnificent in December 1522. The few remaining Knights were permitted to retire to the Kingdom of Sicily. The Knights would later move their base of operations to Malta. The island was thereafter a possession of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries.

Ultimately, however, Rhodes fell to the large army of Suleiman the Magnificent in December 1522. The few remaining Knights were permitted to retire to the Kingdom of Sicily. The Knights would later move their base of operations to Malta. The island was thereafter a possession of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries.

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Greece – RhodesModern History

In 1912, Rhodes was seized from the Turks by the Italians. In 1948, with the other islands of the Dodecanese, was united with Greece.

In 1949, Israel signed at the “Hotel of Roses” (today Casino of Rhodes) an armistice agreement with Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria.

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A decentralised Public Service operating under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affaires. Its duty is to formulate the guidelines, draft the timetable and the curricula, approve and order textbooks, apply vocational guidance, introduce issues and innovations, apply new teaching methods, promote in-service training of teachers, etc.

A decentralised Public Service operating under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affaires. Its duty is to formulate the guidelines, draft the timetable and the curricula, approve and order textbooks, apply vocational guidance, introduce issues and innovations, apply new teaching methods, promote in-service training of teachers, etc.

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A self-administered organisation in charge of building and equipping school buildings. It is a societé anonyme of the Public Sector responsible of building and equipping school buildings in the prefecture of Attica and undertakes projects of Prefectural Governments upon a Minister’s Act.

A self-administered organisation in charge of building and equipping school buildings. It is a societé anonyme of the Public Sector responsible of building and equipping school buildings in the prefecture of Attica and undertakes projects of Prefectural Governments upon a Minister’s Act.

The School Buildings Organisation (OSK)

Table of contents page 1– Adm. at national level - The Pedagogical Institute - The School Buildings Organisation (OSK) - The School Book Publishing Organisation (OEDB) - The Organisation for Vocational Educationand Training (OEEK) - The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY) - The InterUniversity Centre for Certifying Degrees and Diplomas from Abroad (DIKATSA) - The National Youth Foundation (EIN) - The Centre for Educational Research (KEE) - The Organisation for the Further Education of Teachers (O.EP.EK.) - Also …

http://www.osk.gr/index1.htm

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A self-administered organisation in charge of publishing school and other educational books and distributing them free of charge to schools.

A self-administered organisation in charge of publishing school and other educational books and distributing them free of charge to schools.

The School Book Publishing

Organisation (OEDB)


http://www.fa3.gr/nomothesia_2/nomoth_education/29-OEDB_info.htm

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A self-administered organisation having as objective the organisation and management of public Vocational Education Institutes (IEK) falling under the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, which also supervises the private IEKs.

A self-administered organisation having as objective the organisation and management of public Vocational Education Institutes (IEK) falling under the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs, which also supervises the private IEKs.

The Organisation for Vocational Educationand

Training (OEEK)


http://www.oeek.gr/

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Is the – self-administered – scholarship body, which also manages the Socrates Programme. Its objective is to provide scholarships, loans and rewards to Hellene expatriates and foreign citizens, to provide scholarships and financial support in the context of European co-operationprogrammes, to collect and disseminate information concerning all scholarships and financial support provided to Hellenic citizens.

Is the – self-administered – scholarship body, which also manages the Socrates Programme. Its objective is to provide scholarships, loans and rewards to Hellene expatriates and foreign citizens, to provide scholarships and financial support in the context of European co-operationprogrammes, to collect and disseminate information concerning all scholarships and financial support provided to Hellenic citizens.

The State Scholarships Foundation (IKY)


http://www.iky.gr/

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A self-administered legal entity of Public Law whose task is to recognize foreign universities and to rule on the equivalence of degrees from University faculties abroad with those from counterpart Hellenic Universities, in the cases no corresponding specialty exist in Hellas.

A self-administered legal entity of Public Law whose task is to recognize foreign universities and to rule on the equivalence of degrees from University faculties abroad with those from counterpart Hellenic Universities, in the cases no corresponding specialty exist in Hellas.

The InterUniversity Centre for Certifying Degrees

and Diplomas from Abroad (DIKATSA)


http://www.dikatsa.info/

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A self-administered legal entity of Public Law of the broader Public Sector operating under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. It establishes residences/facilities for higher and secondary education students, promotes cultural activities, excursions, camping programmes, and applies special programmes General Secretariat for Youth.

A self-administered legal entity of Public Law of the broader Public Sector operating under the supervision of the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. It establishes residences/facilities for higher and secondary education students, promotes cultural activities, excursions, camping programmes, and applies special programmes General Secretariat for Youth.

The National Youth Foundation (EIN)


http://www.ein.gr/

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A self-administered legal entity of Public Law. The KEE pursues to promote research on issues related to education and especially on educational; organisational issues, teaching methods, continuing education and training, conducts surveys and documentation on these issues.

A self-administered legal entity of Public Law. The KEE pursues to promote research on issues related to education and especially on educational; organisational issues, teaching methods, continuing education and training, conducts surveys and documentation on these issues.

The Centre for Educational Research (KEE)




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O.EP.EK. is a Legal Entity of Private Law, supervised by the Minister of National Education. Its task is to plan, apply and certify the various forms and types of Primary and Secondary Teacher Further Education.

O.EP.EK. is a Legal Entity of Private Law, supervised by the Minister of National Education. Its task is to plan, apply and certify the various forms and types of Primary and Secondary Teacher Further Education.

The Organisation for the Further Education of Teachers

(O.EP.EK.)


http://www.oepek.gr/

http://www.oepek.gr/

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•the General Secretariat for Youth•the General Secretariat for Adult Education•the Hellenic Language Centre•the Institute for Continuing Adult Education•the Technological Research Centre•the Historic Archives and the Libraries.

•the General Secretariat for Youth•the General Secretariat for Adult Education•the Hellenic Language Centre•the Institute for Continuing Adult Education•the Technological Research Centre•the Historic Archives and the Libraries.

Also under the Ministry of National Education come:


http://www.neagenia.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=1&clang=1


http://www.greeklanguage.gr/

http://www.lifelonglearningforum.gr/

http://www.forth.gr/index.php?l=e


http://www.neagenia.gr/frontoffice/portal.asp?cpage=NODE&cnode=1&clang=1


http://www.greeklanguage.gr/

http://www.lifelonglearningforum.gr/

http://www.forth.gr/index.php?l=e


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•National summary sheet on education system in Europe and outgoing reforms (Greece) 2007 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•Structures of Education, Vocational Training and Adult Education System in Europe (Greece) 2003 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•Organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education - 2006/07 school year (Greece – Germany – France – Latvia) •The Education System in Greece 2005/06 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•The Greek Education System•http://www.ypepth.gr/el_ec_page969.htm •http://www.ekep.gr/education/diagramma.asp•http://www.oecd.org/topicstatsportal/0,3398,en_2825_495609_1_1_1_1_1,00.html •http://www.fa3.gr/nomothesia_2/nomoth_fa/9_idrisi_leitourgia_tad.htm•http://www.fa3.gr/nomothesia_2/nomoth_fa/9_analyt_leitourgia_tad.htm •http://www.sport.gov.gr/3/30l/30l2/g30l21.html#F •http://www.sport.gov.gr/6/63/g631.html •http://www.proslipsis.gr/cmCat_treePrd.php?&cm_catid=85&cm_prdid=3478•http://www.hape.gr/emag/vol3_1/hape94.pdf •http://e-emphasis.sch.gr/articles.php?pId=1&iId=9&sId=63&aId=204 •http://en.wikipedia.org•Cycling in Greece: www.podilato.gr podilates.gr Bike whenever Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips Sheldon Brown pages Podilatontas

•National summary sheet on education system in Europe and outgoing reforms (Greece) 2007 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•Structures of Education, Vocational Training and Adult Education System in Europe (Greece) 2003 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•Organisation of school time in Europe. Primary and general secondary education - 2006/07 school year (Greece – Germany – France – Latvia) •The Education System in Greece 2005/06 Edition Eurydice Database – European Commission•The Greek Education System•http://www.ypepth.gr/el_ec_page969.htm •http://www.ekep.gr/education/diagramma.asp•http://www.oecd.org/topicstatsportal/0,3398,en_2825_495609_1_1_1_1_1,00.html •http://www.fa3.gr/nomothesia_2/nomoth_fa/9_idrisi_leitourgia_tad.htm•http://www.fa3.gr/nomothesia_2/nomoth_fa/9_analyt_leitourgia_tad.htm •http://www.sport.gov.gr/3/30l/30l2/g30l21.html#F •http://www.sport.gov.gr/6/63/g631.html •http://www.proslipsis.gr/cmCat_treePrd.php?&cm_catid=85&cm_prdid=3478•http://www.hape.gr/emag/vol3_1/hape94.pdf •http://e-emphasis.sch.gr/articles.php?pId=1&iId=9&sId=63&aId=204 •http://en.wikipedia.org•Cycling in Greece: www.podilato.gr podilates.gr Bike whenever Paul Dorn's Bike Commuting Tips Sheldon Brown pages Podilatontas

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