Student Exchange Program Greece

Secondary education is provided in both public and private schools and is divided into a compulsory first cycle (Gymnasio), from age 12 to 15, and an optional second cycle (Lykeio) from age 15 to 18. No entrance examinations are required in either case. A unified senior high school (Eniaio Lykeio) and technical schools have been phased in since 1998. Greek students enter elementary school at age six. They attend six years of elementary school and three years of gymnasia. Lyceums prepare students in three- or four-year courses for higher education in universities or technical colleges. Public bilingual schools are available offering classes in English and Greek. These schools are attended both by Greek and international students and can offer flexible curriculum, to meet the demands of an international student. Private schools (American, English, German, Italian, French and Japanese) with international programs are also available.

Typical subjects include: Mathematics, History, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Environment, English, Design, Greek, Astronomy, Biology, Technology, Geography, and European History.

The school year runs typically from August to May. Each lesson is 45 minutes long, with breaks lasting 10 minutes. The school lasts from 8am to 3pm. Students attend seven classes on three days of the week and six classes on the other two days. Transportation to the school is provided to the students on the program. Student Exchange Program Greece

Academic year:

Classes from: Sep to: Jun

Long vacation from: 5 Jul to: 15 Sep

Languages of instruction: Greek

Higher Education: Greece