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The Organisation of Tourism Education and Training (O.T.E.K) is the specialized Greek state institution that provides education and training for professions in the field of Tourism .

O.T.E.K operates as a legal entity of Public Law, under the supervision of the Ministry of Tourism Development. Since its founding in 1937, it has supplied the tourism market with over 200.000 professionals.

Today, O.T.E.K includes the former Schools of Tourism Professions and the Schools for Tour Guides. The new form of O.T.E.K signals its role in the reorganization and modernization of tourism education and training in Greece, and in the creation of a modern system for the accreditation of the professional qualifications in the tourism sector.

O.T.E.K' s infrastructure

•  20 modern educational units in 17 cities and towns of Greece.

•  2 educational establishments operating as hotels during the summer season.

•  Modern workshops for practical training – Informatics laboratories – Lending libraries.

•  Career Office in liaison with the job market, in order to promote the O.T.E.K's graduates' employment.

O.T.E.K offers:

•  Free of charge attendance for Greek & E.U. countries students.

•  Paid industrial placement in selected hotels and tourism enterprises in Greece and abroad.