Hellenic Coast Guard Officers School

About Hellenic Coast Guard Officers School

The Hellenic Coast Guard Officers School (Σχολή Δοκίμων Σημαιοφόρων Λιμενικού Σώματος - Ελληνικής Ακτοφυλακής / Σ.Δ.Σ.Λ.Σ.-ΕΛ.ΑΚΤ.) is the supreme educational academy of the Hellenic Coast Guard, established under Greek Law 1753/1919 and elevated to university-equivalent Higher Military Educational Institution (ASEI equivalent) under Greek Law 4504/2017 and Law 4676/2020. Headquartered at the historic naval academy complex at Terma Chatzikyriakou in Piraeus, Greece, the School educates, trains, and commissions the career officer corps of the Hellenic Coast Guard. Candidates are admitted through the Greek National Panhellenic Examinations and direct specialized university officer competitions. The 4-year residential curriculum combines advanced naval sciences, navigation, marine engineering, international maritime law (UNCLOS), search and rescue (SAR) coordination, maritime security (ISPS), and tactical law enforcement. Studies are 100% state-funded, with cadets receiving full room, board, uniforms, medical care at the Athens Naval Hospital, and a monthly military officer salary.