Alikianos High School

 

Geniko Lykeio Alikianou (Alikianos general upper high school) is a secondary level high school providing general education (maths, literature, science, history, economy, ICT, fine arts and English language lessons) to students 15-18 years old. These studies are not compolsary in Greece and last for three years. Students prepare for the final national examination to enter higher education. The school is located in Alikianos, a small village twelve Km south of Chania in Crete Greece.

It is a provincial, small school with almost 120 students and 18 teachers.The school was founded in 1976, has 6 classrooms, a science lab and a computer room. Students live in rural mountain and foothill areas, with a lot of difficulties concerning communication with cultural and economical centers.

Most of the families of the area have difficulties in appreciating the knowledge that students receive from such a school. On the other hand the economical crisis in Greece has affected education adversely. The above mentioned factor have contributed to students dropping out school early at a rate of 30%.

So, our school implements a variety of optional activities in order to become more attractive. Teachers try to emphasize on the meaning of informal and non-formal education, empower the personal relationship between all the members of the school community (school authorities, teachers, students and parents) and give everyone the suitable motivation needed to participate in an active, pleasant and creative education.

On the other hand migrant students, especially from Albania, Bulgaria and Romania who are now in our school as well as refugees or asylum seeker students who are expected in the following year will be supported by the local community.