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Education system

in Greece

11 years of compulsory schooling (ages 4-15).
In 2021, the total government expenditure on education stood at 4.1 per cent of GDP (EU average 4.8 per cent).
In 2021, the public expenditure on education amounted 7.1 per cent of the total general governmental expenditure (EU average 9.4 per cent).
The economic crisis affected the salaries of statutory teachers (which dropped by almost 30 per cent between 2005 and 2018), as well as the recruitment of new teachers (at very low levels compared to OECD countries).

Enabling Environment

Legislation, policy, resources, coordination, data

High poverty levels in Greece can considerably affect achievement levels as socio-economic background is linked to educational performance.
Lack of publicly available disaggregated data on formal education prevents a clear understanding of educational access and outcomes.

38(i) Intensify efforts to promote respect for diversity and living together through education, with emphasis on teachers training, school curricular and positive communication actions at the local level to address negative perceptions and stereotypes.

Improve the existing EMIS, including with performance indicators, which can provide quality disaggregated data to support efficient planning and allocation of resources, while identifying systemic bottlenecks at national and sub-national levels.

Adequately staffed services, facilities, information, commodities

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38(d) Operationalise and mainstream inclusive education for children with disabilities, including by allocating adequate and dedicated financial, human and technical resources to schools, employing an adequate number of teachers and teaching assistants, developing teaching programs and methods and educational materials and ensuring reasonable accommodation at school; and seek the assistance of UNICEF in this regard.

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