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Department for the HSK Course in Greek Language and Culture (T.E.G.), Zurich in Apfelbaum
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The department for the HSK Course in Greek Language and Culture (T.E.G.), Zurich in Apfelbaum (one of the 4 recognized schools in Zurich) operates with the endorsement of the Greek Embassy in Bern via the Coordinating Office of Education in Brussels and has the official recognition of both the Greek Ministry of Education and the Canton of Zurich, under the educational programs of Native Language and Culture (HSK) from the Department of Public Education of Zurich.
The department for the HSK Course in Greek Language and Culture (T.E.G.), Zurich in Apfelbaum is supported by the Greek State through the secondment of experienced primary and secondary school teachers and the free provision of textbooks, which are shipped from Greece. The Canton of Zurich provides free classrooms and the necessary equipment, as is the case for all official HSK classes.
Administratively, the Greek HSK Courses fall under the Coordinating Office of Education in Brussels, that is responsible for the Greek language education in 10 European countries.
Operating Framework
The department for the HSK Course in Greek Language and Culture (T.E.G.), Zurich in Apfelbaum operates according to the Greek Law 4415/2016 and the Regulations of the Coordinating Office of Education.
In parallel, its operation is governed by the Swiss educational regulation, and more specifically, the Law Volkschulgeretz of the 7th February 2005 and the corresponding Regulation Volksschulverordnung of the 28th June 2006.
Within this framework, the department for the HSK Course in Greek Language and Culture (T.E.G.), Zurich in Apfelbaum implements the Educational Program – Framework for the Language and Culture of origin (HSK) of the Canton of Zurich.
Finally, the role and the responsibilities of both the school teachers and the Parents’ Association are clearly defined in the corresponding regulations.
School Attendance & Registrations
Registrations of new students are reviewed based on the availability of spaces in individual classes and in consultation with the teaching personnel, since the number of classrooms in our school building is limited.
Registrations for the coming school year typically take place in April/May of the previous year, with a strict order of registration being followed.
Please visit the 'Registrations' page for information on school fees, registration conditions, and participation requirements for students.