As a common field of inter -party consensus he set through his speech at 89th TIF the prime minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis the reform for the new high school and National diplomaby addressing a public invitation to political forces to submit sentences to National dialogue inaugurated by the Minister of Education, Sofia Zacharaki.

With a disposition of understanding, Mr. Mitsotakis emphasized that “we must be able to meet somewhere“, Describing ‘political duty»The Dialogue Initiative. Referring to the phrase of Paul Bakoyannis “If the bridges are crushed then no one will be able to turn back“, He announced that the reform would be applied to students who will study in the 3rd High School from the New Year, with the aim of disconnecting education from intense examination of exams.

It is noted that Ms Zacharakis presented to the Standing Committee on Education Axes the main axes of the National Baccalaureate Plan and the new system of admission to higher education, clarifying that there will be no change for today’s high school students. The new framework will come into force since the school year 2029–2030, so that there is sufficient adjustment time.

The goals

The National Bachelor’s Degree aims to restore the autonomous pedagogical role of the High School, shifting the burden of exams in the cultivation of knowledge, skills and self -knowledge. It is aimed at a consistent student course and substantial assessment, while enhancing credibility, social dimension and equal access to education.

The reform applies each year 230,000 students, 23,500 teachers, thousands of families, universities and the labor market.

It is based on three pillars:

  • Confidence in high school as autonomous educational grade
  • fair and transparent evaluation
  • smooth transition to higher education