PRIMARY EDUCATION IN GREECE
The educational system in Greece is mainly characterized by its versatile character, which is ordained by the numerous laws and decrees of the Greek Ministry of Education and Religious Affairs.
Most students in Greece attend public schools of all levels, for which there are no tuition fees while, according to the Hellenic Statistical Authority, between 4 and 6.5% of the student population enrolls in private schools of all levels.(source: I Kathimerini daily newspaper- for further resources see The Greek Educational System)
Primary education
AGE 6-12 (COMPULSORY)
- Primary schoolDimotiko scholio
- Experimental Primary SchoolPiramatiko Dimotiko Scholio
SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Model Primary School Protipo Dimotiko Scholio
- Primary School for students with Special NeedsEdiko Dimotiko Scholio
Primary Schools welcome children of the age of 6. Some of these schools are termed “Experimental” or “Model” schools, as they carry out experimental education practices, and are supervised by university departments specializing in pedagogics and primary education. There are also primary schools which cater for students with physical or mental impairment, or special needs. In all three types of primary schools, students learn basic skills in a number of subjects, like Language Reading and Writing, Environmental Studies, Maths, and English. Primary Schools in Greece operate between 8:15am and 13:15pm, while the majority of those offer extra classes on Physical Education, Drama, Art, ICT and Music until 4pm.
