Surveys, Trends & Stats Greece Among Top Global Performers in English Proficiency, Survey Finds by GTP editing team 22 November 2024 written by GTP editing team 22 November 2024 0 comments Share 0FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 21 Photo source: Visit Greece Greece ranks among the top countries globally for English communication skills, according to the 2024 EF English Proficiency Index by Education First (EF). This year’s edition of the index is based on test data from more than 2,100,000 test takers around the world who took the EF Standard English Test (EF SET) or one of the firm’s English placement tests in 2023. Despite a global decline in English proficiency for the fourth consecutive year, Greece secured 8th place among 116 countries, demonstrating very high proficiency. Additionally, Greece ranked 7th in Europe, with its English proficiency scores showing consistent improvement over time. The Netherlands dominated the top 10 list as the country with the best English skill, followed by Norway, Singapore, Sweden, Croatia, Portugal, Denmark, and Austria. Furthermore, Athens ranked 11th in the 2024 capital city scores of the index, surpassing Warsaw, Cape Town, Budapest, Bratislava, Bucharest and Sofia. 41+ age group shows remarkable progress in English proficiency While starting lower, the 41 plus age group in Greece shows remarkable progress, possibly due to lifelong learning programs or professional development. In the ages of 18 to 20, the score shows steady growth, reflecting the increased emphasis on English education among younger students. Between the ages of 21-25 years, there is a noticeable rise, potentially influenced by higher education and early professional requirements. For the 26-30 age group, significant improvement is observed, likely driven by workplace demands and increased global exposure. Meanwhile, the 31-40 age bracket exhibits a steep upward trend, suggesting a strong focus on enhancing skills for career advancement The figures showed that in the period 2023-2024 males begin to slightly outperform females, showing a slight lead in the later years, highlighting equal access to English education and similar motivation to learn the language across genders. Join the 15,000+ travel executives who read our newsletter Follow GTP Headlines on Google News to keep up to date with all the latest on tourism and travel in Greece. Share 0 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail GTP editing team This is the team byline for GTP. The copyrights for these articles are owned by GTP. They may not be redistributed without the permission of the owner. previous post Συνεχίζεται το 16ο Διεθνές Φεστιβάλ Κινηματογράφου Λάρισας με ελεύθερη είσοδο next post IATA Slams Spain’s Decision on Cabin Baggage Fees and Airline Fines You may also like Greece’s Hotel Market Sees Major Investments Over Four Months 5 February 2025 Greek Tourism Ministry Monitors Santorini Situation as Seismic Activity Continues 5 February 2025 Global Air Passenger Demand Reaches Record High in 2024, IATA Reports 5 February 2025 Greek PM Reassures Public About Santorini’s Ongoing Seismic Activity 5 February 2025 Milos: Ministry Suspends 5-star Hotel Construction Near Sarakiniko Beach 5 February 2025 ELIME and HELMEPA Join Forces for Safer, More Sustainable Greek Ports 5 February 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ
