Greek Secondary School of London

Description

The Greek Secondary School of London, situated at 22 Trinity Road, Wood Green, N22 8LB, is a fully independent educational institution founded in 1983 by the Greek Embassy. The school provides education for children aged 12 to 18, serving the local community within the London borough of Haringey. The Greek Ministry of Education dictates the curriculum, and students follow the Greek educational system, divided into two stages: the junior high school (Greek: Γυμνάσιο) and the high school (Greek: Λύκειο). Completion of the third grade of the junior high school results in the Junior High School Certificate (απολυτήριο γυμνασίου), equivalent to the GCSE, and completion of the third grade of the high school results in the High School Certificate (απολυτήριο λυκείου), equivalent to the A-Levels. All classes are conducted in Greek, with English and French also taught in priority to English, which is taught three times a week.

The school has experienced relocations over the years, starting in West Acton, then moving to Avenue Lodge in Wood Green in 1991. Since 2012, it has been based at Wood Green, adjacent to Virgin Mary's Church. In addition to the Greek Secondary School of London, there are also Greek nursery and primary schools connected to the Greek community of London, still located in West Acton.