Digital Update
on the
Arts and Creativity
in Education
12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
Panagiotis Douligeris
The Greek Educational System
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The Greek Educational
System
Under the Greek constitution,
every citizen has a right to
equal educational opportunities.
State education is provided
free of charge
at all levels.
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Dimotiko
Primary
Gymnasio &
Lykeio
Secondary
Panepistimio
Tertiary
consists of three
successive levels:
Primary,
Secondary and
Tertiary
education level
The Greek Educational
System
6 years
3 years
+
3 years
4
to
6 years
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The Greek academic year
runs from September to
June and is divided into
two semesters.
There are two breaks in the academic year:
A. 15 days for Christmas and New Year Holidays
B. 15 days for the Orthodox Easter
29%
71%
Working Days
School is Off
School is Open
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Primary education level
can be divided into Pre-
school Education which is
offered by kindergartens
and Compulsory Primary
Education which is
offered by Primary
schools
The Greek Educational
System
Primary
Education
Pre-School Primary School
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Primary
Years 1-6 of compulsory education are
provided in primary schools ("dimotiko") for
pupils aged 6-12. The primary school
curriculum covers environmental studies,
modern Greek, arithmetic, history, civics,
religious knowledge, arts and crafts, music,
physical education and cultural activities.
English, the first foreign language taught in
schools, is introduced from the age of nine.
A primary school leaving certificate is
awarded, without examination, which
enables pupils to proceed to the next stage
Primary
Education
Pre-School Primary School
5 years old
6 – 12
Years old
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Secondary education level is
available in two cycles,
Compulsory Lower Level
Secondary Education offered
at Gymnasiums and Post-
compulsory, Upper Secondary
Education which is offered by
the Unified Lyceums and
Technical Vocational
Educational Institutes
The Greek Educational
System
Secondary
Education
Lower
Gymnasio
Upper
Lykeio
Unified
Lykeio
Vocational
Institute
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Lower secondary
Years 7-9 of compulsory education are
provided in lower secondary schools
(‘gymnasio’) for students aged 13-15.
Students are awarded the "apolytirion of
gymnasio" on completing the lower cycle.
The majority of pupils then enroll for the
upper cycle.
Secondary
Education
Lower
Gymnasio
Upper
Lykeio
Unified
Lykeio
Vocational
Institute
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Lower secondary Upper
Secondary
or
Labor Market
3rd
Grade
2nd
Grade
1st
Grade• Ages 13 – 15
• 2 Semesters
• 32 hours per week
• 8:00 – 14:00
• 3 Grades
• Marking Scale:
• 0 – 9 Fail
• 10 – 13 Quite Good
• 14 – 16 Good
• 17 – 18 Very Good
• 19 – 20 Excellent
At the end of every academic year
students take exams and if they pass
go to the next level
Exams ExamsExams
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Lower secondary Syllabus
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Ancient Greek Language
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Modern Greek Language
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Foreigner Language
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
History – Religions – Geography
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Chemistry Biology
Science
Physics
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Algebra Geometry
Mathematics
Analysis
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Music
Arts
PaintingMusic sketch
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Lower secondary
The lower secondary school curriculum
covers
Technology – Physical Education – Computing
Lower secondary Syllabus
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Secondary
Education
Lower
Gymnasio
Upper
Lykeio
Unified
Lykeio
Vocational
Institute
Upper secondary
It consists of two different types of Lyceum,
the “General Unified Lykeio” and the
“Technical and Vocational Institute”
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Secondary
Education
Lower
Gymnasio
Upper
Lykeio
Unified
Lykeio
Vocational
Institute
Upper secondary
Unified Lykeio
The General - Unified "lykeio", which
attracts most students, provides a
curriculum similar to that of the "gymnasio",
but also subjects as economics and
psychology.
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Secondary
Education
Lower
Gymnasio
Upper
Lykeio
Unified
Lykeio
Vocational
Institute
Upper secondary
Vocational Institute
The Technical-Vocational "lykeio" (EPAL)
combines general subjects with specialist
subjects like:
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Engineering Electronics Health care
Agriculture Graphic Arts
Make up
Hairdressing
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Upper secondary Tertiary
or
Start working
(*)
3rd
Grade
2nd
Grade
1st
Grade• Ages 16 – 18
• 2 Semesters
• 32 hours per week
• 8:00 – 14:00
• 3 Grades
• Marking Scale:
• 0 – 9 Fail
• 10 – 13 Quite Good
• 14 – 16 Good
• 17 – 18 Very Good
• 19 – 20 Excellent
At the end of every academic year
students take exams and if they pass
go to the next level.
In the last year they take examinations
at a national level
for their admission to higher education
Exams ExamsExams
(*) the boys must
perform their military
service for a full year
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100.000 candidates 70.000 successful
Exams for admission to Higher
Education
The results Day
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Tertiary – Higher Education
Primary - Secondary
• Greek law permits the establishment of
privately owned nursery, primary and
secondary schools, subject to their approval
and registration by the Ministry of National
Education. They have to follow the national
curriculum and their teachers are required to
have the training and qualifications specified
by the Ministry for state teachers Certificates
issued by private schools are recognised as
the equivalent of those awarded by state
sector schools.
Tertiary
• The Greek Constitution stipulates that higher
education must be provided exclusively by
state institutions. The Ministry of National
Education and Religious Affairs is responsible
for higher education institutions, which have
the right to elect their own executive bodies.
• Free higher education is provided by
universities known as AEI ("Anotera
Ekpedeftika Idrymata"), and by Technological
Education Institutes known as TEI
("Technologika Ekpedeftika Idrymata").
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Tertiary – Higher Education
AEI
• There are 19 university-level
institutions
• Most undergraduate courses
take four years
TEI
• There are 13 TEIs offering 84
different courses located
throughout Greece
• TEI courses last three and a half
to four years and include
practical training
Graduates from both AEIs and TEIs
receive a score out of 10.
The scores are:
0 - 3.9 Poor (fail)
4.0 - 4.9 Insufficient (fail)
5.0 - 6.4 Good
6.5 - 8.4 Very good
8.5 – 10 Excellent
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kindergartens
1
Primary
6
SecondaryLower
3
Optional
University
4
Technological institute
4
Master’s
Degree
2
PhD
1
Compulsory
SecondaryUpper
3
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The Greek education system

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    Digital Update on the Artsand Creativity in Education 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri Panagiotis Douligeris
  • 2.
    The Greek EducationalSystem 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
  • 3.
    The Greek Educational System Underthe Greek constitution, every citizen has a right to equal educational opportunities. State education is provided free of charge at all levels. 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
  • 4.
    Dimotiko Primary Gymnasio & Lykeio Secondary Panepistimio Tertiary consists ofthree successive levels: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary education level The Greek Educational System 6 years 3 years + 3 years 4 to 6 years 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    The Greek academicyear runs from September to June and is divided into two semesters. There are two breaks in the academic year: A. 15 days for Christmas and New Year Holidays B. 15 days for the Orthodox Easter 29% 71% Working Days School is Off School is Open 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Primary education level canbe divided into Pre- school Education which is offered by kindergartens and Compulsory Primary Education which is offered by Primary schools The Greek Educational System Primary Education Pre-School Primary School 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Primary Years 1-6 ofcompulsory education are provided in primary schools ("dimotiko") for pupils aged 6-12. The primary school curriculum covers environmental studies, modern Greek, arithmetic, history, civics, religious knowledge, arts and crafts, music, physical education and cultural activities. English, the first foreign language taught in schools, is introduced from the age of nine. A primary school leaving certificate is awarded, without examination, which enables pupils to proceed to the next stage Primary Education Pre-School Primary School 5 years old 6 – 12 Years old 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Secondary education levelis available in two cycles, Compulsory Lower Level Secondary Education offered at Gymnasiums and Post- compulsory, Upper Secondary Education which is offered by the Unified Lyceums and Technical Vocational Educational Institutes The Greek Educational System Secondary Education Lower Gymnasio Upper Lykeio Unified Lykeio Vocational Institute 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary Years 7-9of compulsory education are provided in lower secondary schools (‘gymnasio’) for students aged 13-15. Students are awarded the "apolytirion of gymnasio" on completing the lower cycle. The majority of pupils then enroll for the upper cycle. Secondary Education Lower Gymnasio Upper Lykeio Unified Lykeio Vocational Institute 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary Upper Secondary or LaborMarket 3rd Grade 2nd Grade 1st Grade• Ages 13 – 15 • 2 Semesters • 32 hours per week • 8:00 – 14:00 • 3 Grades • Marking Scale: • 0 – 9 Fail • 10 – 13 Quite Good • 14 – 16 Good • 17 – 18 Very Good • 19 – 20 Excellent At the end of every academic year students take exams and if they pass go to the next level Exams ExamsExams 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary Syllabus Thelower secondary school curriculum covers Ancient Greek Language 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Modern Greek Language Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Foreigner Language Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers History – Religions – Geography Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Chemistry Biology Science Physics Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Algebra Geometry Mathematics Analysis Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Music Arts PaintingMusic sketch Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Lower secondary The lowersecondary school curriculum covers Technology – Physical Education – Computing Lower secondary Syllabus 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Secondary Education Lower Gymnasio Upper Lykeio Unified Lykeio Vocational Institute Upper secondary It consistsof two different types of Lyceum, the “General Unified Lykeio” and the “Technical and Vocational Institute” 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Secondary Education Lower Gymnasio Upper Lykeio Unified Lykeio Vocational Institute Upper secondary Unified Lykeio TheGeneral - Unified "lykeio", which attracts most students, provides a curriculum similar to that of the "gymnasio", but also subjects as economics and psychology. 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Secondary Education Lower Gymnasio Upper Lykeio Unified Lykeio Vocational Institute Upper secondary Vocational Institute TheTechnical-Vocational "lykeio" (EPAL) combines general subjects with specialist subjects like: 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Engineering Electronics Healthcare Agriculture Graphic Arts Make up Hairdressing 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Upper secondary Tertiary or Startworking (*) 3rd Grade 2nd Grade 1st Grade• Ages 16 – 18 • 2 Semesters • 32 hours per week • 8:00 – 14:00 • 3 Grades • Marking Scale: • 0 – 9 Fail • 10 – 13 Quite Good • 14 – 16 Good • 17 – 18 Very Good • 19 – 20 Excellent At the end of every academic year students take exams and if they pass go to the next level. In the last year they take examinations at a national level for their admission to higher education Exams ExamsExams (*) the boys must perform their military service for a full year 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    100.000 candidates 70.000successful Exams for admission to Higher Education The results Day 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Tertiary – HigherEducation Primary - Secondary • Greek law permits the establishment of privately owned nursery, primary and secondary schools, subject to their approval and registration by the Ministry of National Education. They have to follow the national curriculum and their teachers are required to have the training and qualifications specified by the Ministry for state teachers Certificates issued by private schools are recognised as the equivalent of those awarded by state sector schools. Tertiary • The Greek Constitution stipulates that higher education must be provided exclusively by state institutions. The Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs is responsible for higher education institutions, which have the right to elect their own executive bodies. • Free higher education is provided by universities known as AEI ("Anotera Ekpedeftika Idrymata"), and by Technological Education Institutes known as TEI ("Technologika Ekpedeftika Idrymata"). 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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    Tertiary – HigherEducation AEI • There are 19 university-level institutions • Most undergraduate courses take four years TEI • There are 13 TEIs offering 84 different courses located throughout Greece • TEI courses last three and a half to four years and include practical training Graduates from both AEIs and TEIs receive a score out of 10. The scores are: 0 - 3.9 Poor (fail) 4.0 - 4.9 Insufficient (fail) 5.0 - 6.4 Good 6.5 - 8.4 Very good 8.5 – 10 Excellent 12th Gymnasium of Peristeri
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