Greece Vocational Education

Greece vocational education is the second level in secondary education. It is the post compulsory secondary education. Students who are above 18 years, leaving the gymnasium are eligible for the Technical Vocational Schools (TEEs) in Greece.

The Technical Vocational Schools in Greece or the TEEs are controlled by the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs. Some of the TEEs are also supervised by the Greek Manpower Employment Organization. Technical vocational education lasts for three years. They constitute two independent cycles covering specific fields and specializations. Cycle 1 lasts for two years and cycle 2 lasts for one year. Workers who are above 50 years can attend an evening TEE to hone up their skills and improve their job prospects.

The educational curricula of the Technical Vocational Schools are designed in such a way so as to offer specialization in a particular stream. Both general education and technological lessons are covered in the TEEs. Both theoretical and laboratory classes are conducted for specializations. The different subjects taught in these TEEs are mechanical engineering, electronics, electrician, applied arts, textile and clothing, construction, chemistry laboratory applications and even aesthetics and hair dressing.

Regular examinations form the base of assessment in these Technical Vocational Schools. After successful completion of cycle 1 the students receive a Level 2 Vocational Training Certificate. They are now competent enough to exercise independent specializations those of a manual nature. After completing Cycle 2 they attain a Level 3 Vocational Training Certificate and are capable of performing technical tasks independently or along with other responsibilities. After completing these two cycles the students interested to pursue their studies take a common national examination in two general knowledge subjects like mathematics and modern Greek and one specialized subject. Remedial teachings and special educational needs are also taken care by these TEES.

Greece vocational education gears up the students in a particular field mainly preparing them for the labor market.