{"id":120,"date":"2025-11-22T17:11:33","date_gmt":"2025-11-22T16:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afghansingreece.org\/?page_id=120"},"modified":"2026-04-23T18:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:21:07","slug":"education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.afghansingreece.org\/en\/education\/","title":{"rendered":"Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Education in Greece: a complete guide for Afghan refugee families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Education for Afghan refugees in Greece: this guide explains access to public school, enrolment, useful documents, and school procedures in Greece.<br><br>This guide explains how to enrol your children, understand the Greek school system, find language classes and access support programmes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. How do you enrol your child in school?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enrolment is done at the public school closest to your home.<br>Even if your administrative situation is still in progress, the school must accept your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Documents generally required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>PAAYPA number (for asylum seekers) or AMKA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vaccination booklet (even if incomplete)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of address (rental contract, certificate, housing attestation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identity document (if available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> if some documents are missing, the school must still proceed with enrolment and direct you to the relevant services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To update an AMKA or PAAYPA number, you can go to a KEP centre (\u039a\u0395\u03a0) or ask an NGO for support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The Greek school system<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Primary school (Dimotiko \u2013 \u0394\u03b7\u03bc\u03bf\u03c4\u03b9\u03ba\u03cc)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ages: 6 to 12.<br>General subjects with language support for children who do not yet speak Greek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower secondary school (Gymnasio \u2013 \u0393\u03c5\u03bc\u03bd\u03ac\u03c3\u03b9\u03bf)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ages: 12 to 15.<br>Main subjects: Greek, mathematics, sciences, history, sports, arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Upper secondary school (Lykeio \u2013 \u039b\u03cd\u03ba\u03b5\u03b9\u03bf)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ages: 15 to 18.<br>Prepares students for higher education or vocational training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reception classes for refugee students (D.Y.E.P \u2013 \u0394\u03a5\u0395\u03a0)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">D.Y.E.P. are special classes designed for refugee pupils. They make it possible to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>learn Greek gradually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support integration into regular classes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>offer continuous language support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Learning Greek: free courses for children and adults<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many organisations offer free language courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key NGOs and institutions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>UNHCR Greece<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SolidarityNow \u2013 Blue Refugee Center (Athens, Thessaloniki)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greek Council for Refugees (GCR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>METAdrasi (school support, mediation)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caritas Hellas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Afghan community groups and volunteers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types of courses available<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Beginner Greek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greek for work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Greek alphabet (reading \/ writing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Online courses for adults<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School support for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Class times may be in the morning, afternoon or evening, depending on the organisation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. School, psychological and social support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greek schools have professionals who can support refugee pupils:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>school psychologists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>social workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>specialised teachers for non-Greek speakers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cultural mediators (when available)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These services are free of charge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NGOs also offer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>homework support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>language support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational workshops for refugee children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Integration programmes: HELIOS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For recognised refugees or beneficiaries of subsidiary protection, the HELIOS programme offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>intensive Greek language courses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cultural integration workshops<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support towards employment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>housing assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational support for children<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More information: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helioseu.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https:\/\/www.helioseu.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Practical tips for families<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Keep both digital and paper copies of all your documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inform the school if your child has linguistic or emotional difficulties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage participation in extracurricular activities (sports, arts, clubs).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don\u2019t worry if your child doesn\u2019t speak Greek immediately: adaptation is gradual.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact a local NGO if you have any problems during the enrolment process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Greece guarantees access to education for all refugee and migrant children. Between public schools, reception classes, Greek courses and support programmes, many resources exist to help Afghan families move towards successful school integration.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00c9ducation en Gr\u00e8ce : guide complet pour les familles r\u00e9fugi\u00e9es afghanes \u00c9ducation pour r\u00e9fugi\u00e9s afghans en Gr\u00e8ce : ce guide explique l\u2019acc\u00e8s \u00e0 l\u2019\u00e9cole publique, l\u2019inscription, les documents utiles et les d\u00e9marches scolaires en Gr\u00e8ce. 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