Greece has undertaken a wide-ranging reform agenda in recent years to improve the relevance, quality and equity of its education system. These efforts have led to important progress, while also revealing areas where further development may be needed. In this context, the Greek Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports invited the OECD to conduct an Education Policy Review to provide international insights and analysis to inform future efforts.
This review is part of the OECD’s Reviews of National Policies for Education, carried out by the Directorate for Education and Skills. It examines policy priorities and implementation challenges across four thematic areas: school autonomy and accountability (Chapter 2), the teaching profession (Chapter 3), early childhood education and care (Chapter 4), and digital education (Chapter 5).
The OECD review process was conducted in close collaboration with Greek authorities and stakeholders. It included the preparation of a background report by the national authorities and a series of in-depth interviews, exchanges, and data analyses to provide a comparative, evidence-based perspective. The review builds on national data, international sources such as PISA and Education at a Glance, and relevant practices from other education systems.
This report presents the findings and policy recommendations from the OECD review. It aims to support Greece in advancing its education reforms by highlighting both strengths and areas for further development. The OECD review team hopes that the analysis presented here will support national authorities and stakeholders in taking forward their vision to continue building a more effective, equitable, and future-oriented education system for all learners in Greece.