The teaching of Ancient Greek as part of the official educational curriculum.
🇬🇷 Greece
In Greece, Ancient Greek is a mandatory subject in all Junior High Schools (Gymnasiums) and High Schools (Lyceums). In General Lyceums, it is taught as part of Modern Greek Language and Literature, while in the Humanities track, additional hours are provided for in-depth study.
🇨🇾 Cyprus
In Cyprus, Ancient Greek is a core subject in all schools, aiming at the understanding of the linguistic and cultural heritage of Hellenism.
🇮🇹 Italy
In Italy, Ancient Greek is a mandatory subject in the "Liceo Classico," which accounts for 6.7% of Italian high schools. Students study ancient Greek grammar and literature for five years. Wikipedia
🇳🇱 Netherlands
In the Netherlands, the "Gymnasium" is the highest level of secondary education and includes mandatory Ancient Greek. Students often choose it as a third foreign language after Latin and English. Wikipedia
🇩🇪 Germany
In Germany, Ancient Greek is taught as an elective in some schools, primarily in "Gymnasium." Students usually choose it as a third foreign language after Latin and English.
🇦🇹 Austria
In Austria, the "Humanistisches Gymnasium" focuses on the teaching of Ancient Greek and Latin, while the "Neusprachliches Gymnasium" emphasizes modern languages. Wikipedia
🇧🇪 Belgium
In Belgium, Ancient Greek is taught as an elective in secondary schools, primarily in the Flemish regions.
🇭🇷 Croatia
In Croatia, Ancient Greek is taught in certain "klasična gimnazija" (classical gymnasiums), which focus on classical studies. Βικιπαίδεια
🇷🇺 Russia
In Russia, the "St. Petersburg Classical Gymnasium" offers Ancient Greek and Latin as core subjects, combined with mathematics and sciences. Wikipedia
🇺🇸 United States
In the United States, Ancient Greek is taught at certain private schools, mainly in the northern and eastern regions, such as Phillips Academy and Groton School. Instruction is limited and is usually offered to students interested in classical studies.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
In New Zealand, the teaching of classical languages, such as Ancient Greek, has declined in recent years, with greater emphasis being placed on the history and culture of Ancient Greece. classicalassociation.org
