Pre-primary education in Greece It should be noted that all info related to the presentation of the Greek educational system is retrieved from Eyrodyce report, available at https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/fpfis/mwikis/eurydice/index.php/Greece:Overview begins at the age of 4 when children are allowed to enrol in Nipiagogeia (pre-primary schools). Attendance in them is compulsory for all 5 year old children. The operation of Nipiagogeia falls under the authority of the Ministry of Education Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs. The next stage comprises the compulsory attendance of primary school which belongs to primary education and lasts for 6 years. The 3 year attendance in Gymnasio (lower secondary education) constitutes the last period of compulsory education and is a prerequisite for enrolling and attending general or vocational upper secondary schools. In parallel with day Gymnasio operate Evening Schools (Esperino Gymnasio) in which attendance starts at the age of 14. The second tier of secondary education lasts also for 3 years, constitutes the non-compulsory upper secondary education and comprises general secondary education (including Geniko Lykeio/General Lyceum) and vocational secondary education (including Epaggelmatiko Lykeio/Vocational Lykeio and Epaggelmatiki Scholi/Vocational School). In General and Vocational Lykeio pupils enrol at the age of 15 while in Vocational School at the age of 16. Parallel to day General and Vocational Lykeia operate evening schools with the same conditions concerning pupils' age for admission. Their timetable allows pupils to be in regular full time attendance and acquire work experience at the same time.

Between secondary and higher education operates post-secondary non-tertiary education. It is provided by Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) offering formal initial and further vocational education and training and private Post-secondary Education Centres classified as belonging in the informal post-secondary education and training. Study or other certificates that post-Secondary Education Centres provide are not academically equal to those granted within the framework of the Greek post-secondary system of formal education (e.g. Universities, Technological Education Institutes and the above mentioned IEKs).

Higher education constitutes the last level of education system and comprises the University and Technological sectors. The University sector includes Universities, Technical Universities, and the School of Fine Arts. The Technological sector includes the Technological Education Institutions (TEIs), and the School of Pedagogical and Technological Education (ASPETE). Lifelong Learning policy in Greece is part of a wider development plan aiming at giving emphasis to human knowledge, abilities and skills.

The Greek education system is governed by national laws and legislative acts (decrees, ministerial decisions). The general responsibility for education lies with the Ministry of Education Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs. The Child and Infant Centres run by the Municipal Authorities.

The administration of primary and secondary education is conducted hierarchically by: the Ministry of Education Lifelong Learning and Religious Affairs; the Regional Education Directorates; the Directorates of Education (Prefecture); the Education Offices (Province); and the School.

Higher education institutions are fully self-administered legal entities of public law. Collective bodies that are established and act in compliance with special legislation administer each institution.