Eight in 10 students say they would not have succeeded in national exams without tutoring. [Shutterstock]
A new study by the Center for Educational Policy Development highlights the difficulty Greece faces in restoring the educational role of high school through the National Leaving Certificate, as private tutoring remains dominant.
Eight in 10 students say they would not have succeeded in national exams without tutoring.
In 2023, households spent €871 million, the highest level of the past decade, though actual spending is likely higher due to undeclared payments.
Spending fell until 2021 before rising sharply after the pandemic, reflecting increased demand for support.
Secondary education accounts for nearly all costs. Families spend about €180 monthly, with stark inequalities between low- and high-income groups.
Most respondents reported satisfaction, though half of parents say tutoring overloads students.
The study spans a decade marked by crisis, pandemic disruption, inflation, and rising costs, yet tutoring remains essential for exam success in Greece.