Zones of Educational Priority and Certificate of Greek language for migrants

Policy Response DateSeptember 14, 2010 Country: Greece Address: Athens General Type: Equality/Integration Racism and discrimination phenomena: Anti-migrant/xenophobia
Groups affected / Interested in: Migrants Key socio-economic/institutional areas: Education, Integration - social cohesion

Art. 26 of the Law n. 3879/2010 on “Lifelong Learning and other clauses” makes provision for the creation of “Zones of Educational Priority” (ZEP), an affirmative action measure aimed at helping disadvantaged students to cope with educational problems. In addition, art. 26 establishes a “Certificate of Greek Language” for migrants.

Source:

Hellenic Parliament, 14.09.2010, http://www.hellenicparliament.gr/UserFiles/bcc26661-143b-4f2d-8916-0e0e66ba4c50/a-diaviou-pap.pdf