Ministry sets new, tighter rules for school trips

Greece introduces new rules for school trips with mandatory minimum of six excursions in primary education

Greece’s Ministry of Education is introducing a new framework for school trips and educational travel ahead of the 2026-27 school year, placing greater emphasis on experiential learning and educational activities outside the classroom.

Ministry sets new, tighter rules for school trips

The Education Ministry unveiled new rules Tuesday overhauling school trips, tightening penalties on students who misuse cellphones and letting schools team up for better travel agency rates, though without pay for chaperone teachers as unions had sought.