Education in Greece: kindergartens, schools, universities

In Greece, kindergartens are not compulsory, but the vast majority of children between the ages of 4 and 6 attend preschool.

In these institutions, children prepare for elementary school, learn to work in a team and develop their individuality.

Foreign children are admitted to public kindergartens free of charge. Working hours of kindergartens: from 8:00 to 12:00, with an extension - until 15:45.

Private kindergartens are open until 20.00. Their cost starts from 300 euros per month. The basic language of communication is Greek with English lessons.

• Fragolinos Greek-English garden. 700 euros per month, there are english natvive teachers, the emphasis is on preparing for a Greek school.
• Greek-English garden Peter Pan. 12,000 euros per year. A large selection of developing circles, ranging from musical and theatrical to computer, sports. Preparation for admission to an English school.

• Greek garden. 7500-9000 euros per year.

For Greek children between the ages of 6 and 12, primary school attendance is compulsory and no entrance examinations are required.

In elementary school, children receive basic knowledge of science subjects, as well as exams at the end of each grade.

After graduating from elementary school, children receive a certificate of elementary education, which is necessary for admission to the Gymnasium.

In Greece, kindergartens and primary schools are free. Also in the country there are schools with teaching in Russian.

• ACS Athens (American Community Schools)
• ISA (International School Athens)

• Byron College (The British International School)
• St. Catherine's British School

In Greece, the higher education system is divided into two sectors: university and technical. There are currently 24 universities and 16 technical education institutions (TEIs) in the country that provide education with a more applied focus.

For admission to a Greek university, you do not need to pass entrance exams: the competition is based on the average score in the certificate. One of the mandatory requirements for admission is knowledge of the Greek language, confirmed by a certificate from the University of Athens, the University of Thessaloniki or the Greek Language Center.

If the applicant does not have such a document, then he needs to study the Greek language within the next eight months before entering the university. During this period, the student place is reserved for him. The cost of a Greek course is 500 euros on average.

Officially, education in public universities in Greece is free. Only the first year of language learning is paid. Its cost is 815-891 USD. The price of programs in private colleges varies depending on the level of education: from 7,000 to 13,042 USD / year, but may be higher

Admission to a Greek university makes it possible to obtain a student visa, which covers the entire period of study and makes it possible to move freely around Europe. Education of the first stage for foreign students is free of charge.

Bachelor's programs are taught in Greek, while Master's and PhD programs are taught in Greek and English. Students of any level of study can apply for scholarships and work part-time.

• Training costs. Public educational institutions in Greece provide free education for all students, including international ones.
• No need to take exams. Unlike Greek applicants, who are required to pass the Panhellenic exams for admission, international students are only required to have an acceptable GPA.

• Privileges and privileges. In Greece, students enjoy privileges including discounts on all modes of transport, free access to theaters, cinemas, concerts and other cultural events. They also have the opportunity to receive free meals in university canteens and free study materials.
• Preservation of the scientific tradition. Ancient Greece is considered the birthplace of modern European science and philosophy, and some of the classical educational traditions can still be traced in the country. For example, attending lectures is available to absolutely everyone. In the classroom, you can meet students of different ages, including the elderly. Everyone has the right to freely attend lectures without having to enroll in a course.

• Athens National Technical University
• Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
• Athens National University Kapodistrias

• University of Crete Rethymno
• University of Patras