With the start of the Panelladic Examinations approaching, candidates are now at the most demanding stage of their preparation.

students of the GEL will be tested on Friday, May 29 in New Greek Language and Literature, while students of the EPAL will give a lesson in New Greek on Saturday 30 May.

For the new academic year, candidates are vying for one of the 68,788 available places in higher education.

The basic advice for candidates

The president of the Federation of Educational Caregivers of Greece, Yiannis Vafiadakis, speaking to APE-MPA, stressed the importance of proper management of the days before each examination.

As he explained, proper preparation is based on systematic repetitions and studying different lessons within the same day.

In addition, he recommended that students:

  • Don’t get “stuck” on difficult topics
  • Avoid discussions that increase anxiety just before the exam.
  • Read the lectures very carefully.
  • Start from the easiest topics for better time management.
  • To pay attention to the image and clarity of their writing.

“The most important thing is for them to believe in their abilities, to enter the hall with composure and confidence and to remember that the Panhellenic exams are a transitional stage and not the final criterion for the quality and value of their character,” Mr. Vafiadakis said.

He also referred to parents, noting that they need to maintain a calm atmosphere at home and not to transfer the pressure to their children.

What students should carry with them

The start time of the exams has been set at 08:30, however candidates must be in the halls by 08:00 at the latest.

The duration of the examination is three hours.

Students should bring with them:

  • Identity card or passport
  • Passport of the examinee
  • Black or blue pen
  • Gum and sharpener where permitted
  • Geometric instruments for relevant subjects
  • A bottle of water or juice
  • A simple wristwatch, but no smartwatch

Prohibited:

  • Books and notes
  • Corrective fluid or tape
  • Mobile phones
  • Computers and communication devices

The curriculum for GEL and EPAL

For candidates of GEL, the exams are still open:

  • On Wednesday, June 3, with Ancient Greek, Mathematics and Biology
  • On Friday 5 June with Latin, Chemistry and Civil Engineering
  • On Monday 8 June with History, Physics and Economics

For students of EPAL, after Modern Greek, the following will follow:

  • On June 2, Mathematics (Algebra)
  • From June 4 to June 15, the specialty courses

The specialty course exams will be conducted from June 16 to June 25, 2026.

Meanwhile, the Health Examination and practical tests for the TEFA will be held from June 15 to 26.

When do high school and middle school exams end

The third grade high school graduation exams will conclude on Monday May 25, 2026, while the results will be issued by Wednesday May 27.

For the first and second grade, the promotional exams will be completed by June 12, with results to be released by June 19.

In high schools, the final bell will ring on May 27, 2026, with exams being administered from June 2 to 15.