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\ud83c\uddec\ud83c\uddf7 Greece<\/h3>\r\n

\r\nIn 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.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddfe Cyprus<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n In Cyprus, Ancient Greek is a core subject in all schools, aiming at the understanding of the linguistic and cultural heritage of Hellenism.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf9 Italy<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n 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.\r\nWikipedia<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddf1 Netherlands<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n 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.\r\nWikipedia<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea Germany<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n 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. \r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddf9 Austria<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n In Austria, the \"Humanistisches Gymnasium\" focuses on the teaching of Ancient Greek and Latin, while the \"Neusprachliches Gymnasium\" emphasizes modern languages.\r\nWikipedia<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddea Belgium<\/h3>\r\n

\r\nIn Belgium, Ancient Greek is taught as an elective in secondary schools, primarily in the Flemish regions.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\udded\ud83c\uddf7 Croatia<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n In Croatia, Ancient Greek is taught in certain \"klasi\u010dna gimnazija\" (classical gymnasiums), which focus on classical studies.\r\n\u0392\u03b9\u03ba\u03b9\u03c0\u03b1\u03af\u03b4\u03b5\u03b9\u03b1<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddf7\ud83c\uddfa Russia<\/h3>\r\n

\r\nIn Russia, the \"St. Petersburg Classical Gymnasium\" offers Ancient Greek and Latin as core subjects, combined with mathematics and sciences.\r\nWikipedia<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 United States<\/h3>\r\n

\r\nIn the United States, Ancient Greek is taught at certain private schools, mainly in the northern and eastern regions, such as \r\nPhillips Academy<\/a> \r\nand \r\nGroton School<\/a>. \r\nInstruction is limited and is usually offered to students interested \r\nin classical studies.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\uddff New Zealand<\/h3>\r\n

\r\n 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\r\nof Ancient Greece. \r\nclassicalassociation.org<\/a>\r\n <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n