School Network Revised for the 2026-2027 School Year (Greece, June 2026)
The Ministry of Education approved school network changes for the 2026-2027 school year, including new schools, upgrades, mergers, downgrades, closures, and special education unit changes. The changes affect primary, secondary, and special education provision across the country.
Source: Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
The Ministry of Education approved school network changes for the 2026-2027 school year, including new schools, upgrades, mergers, downgrades, closures, and special education unit changes. The changes affect primary, secondary, and special education provision across the country.
What Changed?
Ministerial decisions revised the school map through establishments, mergers, restructurings, upgrades, downgrades, and closures, while also adding and adjusting special education units.
Old System vs New System
Before these decisions, the previous school network structure remained in place, including units with low or zero enrolment and areas without the newly approved school units.
The 2026-2027 network includes new primary and secondary units, upgraded schools where student numbers increased, merged or closed units where enrolment was low, and new or adjusted special education units.
Who Is Affected?
Student Impact
Students may attend newly established, upgraded, merged, or reassigned schools depending on local changes and education level.
Parent / Family Impact
Families in affected areas must check school assignments, possible transport needs, and any changes linked to mergers or closures.
School / Institution Impact
Education authorities and school leaders must implement the revised network, including staffing, enrolment management, facilities planning, and local communication.
Teacher / Staff Impact
Teachers may be affected by staffing needs, reassignment planning, or changes in school size and operating status.
Key Dates
- 2026-06-23: school network changes announced
- 2026-2027: revised network applies for the school year.
What To Do
- Families and schools should verify local school status
- enrolment arrangements
- and any special education changes relevant to their area.
What To Watch Next
The next items to monitor are local implementation notices, staffing decisions, and transport arrangements before the school year begins.
Global Context
This change matters for education system monitoring because school network restructuring affects access, local provision, staffing, and resource allocation.
Source Record
Source type: Official announcement
Source name: Hellenic Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports