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Greek parents protest vocational school grading in national exams
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Greek parents protest vocational school grading in national exams

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Parents in Greece are protesting the grading of vocational school students in Language exams.
  • They allege that vocational students were given questions that had already appeared in general high school exams.
  • Legal action is being considered to challenge the grading and preserve fair competition.

Parents in Greece are raising concerns and considering legal action over the grading of students in vocational high schools (EPAL) for the 2026 national exams. A complaint has emerged regarding the Language and Literature exam, where vocational students allegedly received questions that had already been used in general high school (GEL) exams.

This situation has sparked outrage among parents, who argue that such a grading discrepancy unfairly advantages vocational students. They believe this practice distorts the competitive landscape of the national exams, which are crucial for university admissions.

Several parents have already initiated or are planning legal challenges, aiming to ensure a fair evaluation process for all students. The core of their argument is that using identical or similar exam questions for different student groups undermines the integrity of the national examination system.

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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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