3. According to the Greek Constitution, the
government is required to offer free and
mandatory educational services for all
children ages 5 to 15 years (in other words,
a mandatory 10-year educational system).
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4. Children first go to
kindergarten called
Nipiagogion at the age of 5
years. The curriculum in
kindergarten aims to prepare
students for the first grade
and the years to follow. At
the age of 6 years, students
enter the Demotikon or
Elementary school for
grades 1 through 6.
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5. After elementary school, students
register at the Gymnasion (or
Gymnasium), the junior high school. The
gymnasium has 3 grades (1 through 3)
and is the last part of the mandatory
educational service offered. The
Gymnasium covers the ages of 13
through 15 years.
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6. At the end of the gymnasium, students
have several options. They may
continue to the Lykeion (Lyceum), the
senior high school in order to acquire a
general and comprehensive education.
The Lykeion has 3 grades (1 through
3)
Another option for the students after
the Gymnasion is to follow the cycle
of training in Technical-Vocational
Educational Institutes (EPAL).
7. Following this stage, students participate in
general pan-hellenic examinations in order to
attend Universities, Technological Educational
Institutions, Military Academies, Merchant
Marine Academies and other post-secondary
schools. Students from the EPAL participate in
exams for entrance to the Technological
Educational Institutions.
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