Free Electronic State Language Certificate (e-KPG) for Third-Year Lower-Secondary Pupils
From the 2026-2027 school year, third-year lower-secondary (Γ΄ Γυμνασίου) pupils will be able to sit free electronic exams for the State Language Certificate in English, French, German or Italian. A pilot comes first at the end of 2026, then a wider roll-out in 2027.
Free entry to the electronic State Language Certificate (e-KPG) exams in English, French, German or Italian
This benefit is not open yet — you will be able to apply once it starts.
Who can get it
Official evidence · ΥΠΑΙΘΑ, ανακοίνωση 12/08/2026: «Για πρώτη φορά, από το σχολικό έτος 2026-2027, οι μαθητές και οι μαθήτριες της Γ΄ Γυμνασίου θα έχουν τη δυνατότητα να συμμετέχουν δωρεάν σε ηλεκτρονικές εξετάσεις … σε μία από τις τέσσερις ξένες γλώσσες …: Αγγλικά, Γαλλικά, Γερμανικά και Ιταλικά» · Checked: 2026-10-11
Official evidence · ΥΠΑΙΘΑ, ανακοίνωση 12/08/2026: «οι μαθητές και οι μαθήτριες της Γ΄ Γυμνασίου» · «Στα τέλη του 2026 θα πραγματοποιηθεί η πρώτη πιλοτική εφαρμογή σε περιορισμένο αριθμό Διευθύνσεων Εκπαίδευσης και μαθητών» · Checked: 2026-10-11
Based on official sources. For the latest criteria, contact the relevant authority.
How to apply
The steps to apply yourself. Free: you don’t need to pay anyone.
Required Documents
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Step by step
- 1
Sign in to gov.gr with your TAXISnet codes
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- 2
Open the application service
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- 3
Fill in and submit the application
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- 4
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What it is
For the first time, from the 2026-2027 school year, third-year lower-secondary pupils will be able to sit free electronic exams for the State Language Certificate (e-KPG) in one of four foreign languages: English, French, German and Italian.
At the end of 2026 a first pilot will run in a limited number of education directorates and pupils. A general roll-out is planned for 2027, reaching full national coverage gradually by 2030. The programme is funded with €20.876 million from the National Development Programme 2026-2030. How pupils register for the exams has not been announced yet.
Lifecycle*
UpcomingPermanent/ongoing benefit
No fixed end date is currently recorded.
*Cycles, deadlines, and availability may change regularly. Always confirm with the official source before applying.
Benefit details
- Provider
- Υπ. Παιδείας
- Category
- Education & Scholarships
- Status
- Upcoming
- Type of benefit
- Service / In-kind
Details last verified: 12/10/2026