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ACS Athens is located in the northern Athens suburb of Chalandri (Halandri), on the foothills of the Hymettus mountain, about 5 km from central Athens. The campus address is 129 Aghias Paraskevis Ave. & Kazantzaki Street, Halandri 15234, Athens, Greece. It is accessible by road and is near the Aghias Paraskevi metro station.
Early Childhood (ages 3-5); Elementary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); Academy (Grades 9-12); ACS Athens Virtual.
Private nonprofit international day school
Language Support ESL/EFL across all three schools; Optimal Learning Support provides accommodations for mild learning differences, subject to availability.
American
The Middle School Bell Schedule for 2025-2026 shows the day starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:45, with multiple instructional periods, short passing times, and a lunch period; schedules vary by division.
Bus services are contracted by ACS Athens parents and cover virtually the entire Athens area. Buses are supervised by monitors and are not door-to-door. For 2025-2026, bus prices are €1,404 (Zone A), €1,860 (Zone B), and €2,100 (Zone C). After-school late buses are available for Grades 6-12 at no charge, with published routes; a Transportation Contract and Waiver forms are provided for families.
The school requires a standard P.E. uniform with summer and winter sets. PE attire includes a House T-shirt and a cotton or lycra T-shirt with shorts for summer; winter options include hooded sweatshirt, zipper hooded sweatshirt, sweatpants and leggings.
The school retains two air-conditioned cafeterias: the main cafeteria by the Theater lobby and an Elementary School cafeteria for Elementary students. Gefsinus manages the Middle/High School and Elementary School food services. The meals come from certified suppliers and are prepared in compliance with current EU and Greek legislation.
The school has a House System with Macedonians, Athenians and Trojans. House points are awarded to students, parents, guardians, faculty and staff for participation in school events, aiming to connect the ACS Athens community and support academic, social and ethical development.
ACS Athens is a not-for-profit organization governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board is a permanent policy leadership body responsible for strategic planning, advocacy and oversight; an Advisory Council provides expertise to governance and leadership.
The school offers the American Diploma (MSA-CESS accredited) with a requirement of twenty-six Carnegie Units earned over eight semesters for the Academy Diploma. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) is offered for grades 11–12, with six subject groups and core requirements (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS). The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is available with AP courses such as AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, and AP Spanish. The language of instruction is English, with Greek taught as a second language.
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The IB Diploma is awarded by the IBO after May external examinations, with assessments that include both internal and external components and a scoring system that culminates in the 1–7 scale per subject and a total score; a minimum of 24 points is typically required for the IB Diploma. 95%–100% of ACS Athens students are accepted to U.S., British, and other universities worldwide, with scholarships totaling about $1.3 million awarded to the Class of 2022.
University acceptances are reported at 95%–100% of students, with approximately $1.3 million in college scholarships awarded to the Class of 2022.
The ACS Athens Scholar Diploma is a four-year program awarded to students who complete authentic ACS Athens honors courses, a Senior Honors Research Project, and meaningful community service; it includes four integrated interdisciplinary courses and may include International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses.
The Center for Student Success provides counseling, social-emotional support, college guidance and activity/interest group/community service guidance. The school values a holistic, meaningful and harmonious education. School counselors and wellness specialists are integral to student life. Through the counseling offices, students know that they will find an advocate, as well as a safe place for discussion about their grades, their lives, or their future goals and aspirations. ACS Athens works to provide a place of belonging, trust and care for all its students, and staff are committed to educating students and the community about child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors.
Optimal Learning Program (OLP) offers learning support and testing accommodations to students with documented mild learning differences. Accommodations allow students to learn the same material using different methods without changing the instructional level or content. Optimal Learning Support services are offered subject to availability. Shadow Teachers provide additional support to OLP students, helping fill in learning gaps, build self-confidence and promote positive classroom interaction. LEP (Learning Enhancement Program) provides after-school homework and math support in small groups to empower students to become confident, independent learners.
The ESL/EFL Program supports English-language learners in building skills in English for a variety of purposes. ESL/EFL language development and learning support classes are provided at three levels according to English competence, following international placement standards. Across schools, ESL/EFL classes focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking. In Elementary School there are three levels per grade (A, B, C) with an Elementary ESL Foundation Program that combines language development with content-focused Flex-Support sessions. In Middle School, a two-year foundation program (EFL 1 and EFL 2) precedes ESL 1 or ESL 2, and in the Academy there are ESL Intermediate and ESL Advanced options, with language development tied to media literacy and IELTS exit preparation. A standardized exit test is offered twice a year to confirm level and readiness to mainstream.
Wellness is provided by the Wellness Center, offering social-emotional support to students JK-12 in confidentiality, individually or in small groups. The program encourages thinking about health across four domains: physical, social, emotional and cognitive. The Wellness framework includes guided reflection and routines to support healthy daily practices and overall well-being.
ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, with staff committed to child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors. When there is reasonable cause to believe a child is suffering or at significant risk, staff must report the suspected incidents to appropriate school personnel. Authorized personnel follow up on all referrals. The school provides a Child Protection Protocol Handbook and maintains safeguarding policies and procedures in line with best educational practices and local law.
ACS Athens accepts applications throughout the academic year. The Application Process at a glance includes five steps: Step 1: Submit an Application Form for each applicant with the required documents and pay a non-refundable application fee of 100€ for the first child and 50€ for each additional child. Step 2: Submit required documentation. Step 3: Arrange Admissions Testing for Grades 6-12 or Interview/Assessment for Grades PJ-5. Step 4: The Application file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and decisions are communicated by email. Step 5: Registration and scheduling after admission. Admissibility is determined by how well the student aligns with the school's academic standards and space availability; factors include prior academic history, disciplinary or socio-emotional issues, and classroom size. ACS Athens reserves the right to deny admission if the needs cannot be met. All applicants entering Grades 6-12 must take English and Math tests (on campus or online). English proficiency by grade is: Grade 6: CEFR A2; Grade 7: A2; Grade 8: B1; Grade 9: B1; Grade 10: B2; Grades 11-12: C1. The U.S. High School Diploma can be awarded to transfer students who have spent at least two years in the American education system. Academic credit transfer allows up to seven credits per grade level for transfers into Grades 9-10. IB Diploma Applicants must meet the ACS Athens American High School Diploma credit requirements and the C1 English Proficiency level.
The Christos M. Perakis Academic Scholarship exists at ACS Athens. Eligibility requires admission to ACS Athens before scholarship consideration. Criteria include academic excellence with a GPA of 3.5 or 18 and above; Greek school attendance and Greek citizenship; Fluent in English; Demonstrates leadership; intends to pursue studies abroad in Global Management, Communications or Computer Sciences; Demonstrates conscious citizenship; Demonstrates financial need; Provides a personal statement; Finalists participate in an in-person interview. This scholarship refers to the 2026-2027 academic year (begins September 2026) and is for high school students only (grades 9-12). It can be applied toward tuition at ACS Athens.
Maroussi, Athens, Greece (151, Mesogion str., Maroussi 15126). The school has excellent facilities in Maroussi with easy access from all over Athens. School buses serve all of Attica.
Pre-School; Elementary; Junior High; Senior High
Private day school
Greece
Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00
School buses serve all of Attica
Levels span Pre-School through Senior High. The Greek national curriculum is complemented by international programs at Doukas School. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is conducted in English and the IB diploma is equivalent to the Greek General School Diploma. International A-Level is a two-year program with four Streams (Engineering, Economics, Psychology, Art), and a COMBO arrangement with Senior High is available. BTEC Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice (Level 1 and Level 3) is offered, with collaboration with Pearson and the University of the Arts London; a US Dual Diploma Program is also available. The University Placement Center provides information, advice and support from specialized counselors for universities abroad in Europe, the USA, Canada, UAE, Australia, etc.
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97% admittance rate to universities.
The University Placement Center offers information about the content of studies and admission requirements for universities abroad, and provides personal guidance with applications, portfolios and interviews. It delivers services including admission test preparation (UCAT, BMAT, LNAT, HPAT, CCVX), SAT preparation and University Interview Mock-ups, and supports study abroad pathways across Europe, the USA, Canada, the UAE and Australia.
Doukas Math Club provides mathematics for talented students preparing for competitions.
Doukas School uses a psychosocial empowerment program in the Kindergarten to help children recognize, express, and manage their emotions. The program is reinforced by 'My Unique Achievement' and 'Proud to Be Me' initiatives, which celebrate individual progress and empower students as the class protagonist on occasion. The school develops social and emotional skills, ecological awareness, culture, volunteering, safe technology use, and human rights through the Stasi Zois (Lifestyle) program. A Class Supervisor in each class assigns responsibilities to students, supporting social engagement and accountability. A psycho-pedagogical team provides counseling and seminars to students, parents, and teachers to understand needs and promote development.
Within a comprehensive counseling framework, the specialized Psycho-pedagogical Studies provide counseling, support, and seminars for students, parents and teachers to understand needs and improve personal development. School psychologists across Nursery, Primary, and Gymnasium-IB support children, parents, and educators within an organized framework that accounts for individual differences. The Nursery offers specialized programs for phonological awareness, articulation, and handwriting readiness. There are specialized tests to identify and address learning difficulties in Primary. Seminars on learning strategies for students with learning difficulties are offered for Gymnasium and Lyceum, including anxiety-management seminars, and there are parent groups addressing related topics.
The Preschool and Kindergarten are bilingual, with Greek and English, and feature experienced teachers. In addition to the ongoing bilingual provision, there is an enhanced English program to reinforce language learning, supported by the presence of both Greek-speaking and English-speaking teachers in each class. The curriculum encompasses Language, Social Studies, STEM, Arts, Well-being and Health, Physical Education, Digital Skills-Coding & Robotics, Theatre, and Music. The educational approach is holistic, treating the student as a whole and integrating multi-disciplinary projects across subjects.
D-Well centers wellness in the early years, focusing on health, wellbeing, and proper nutrition to foster a culture of active living and sport inside and outside school. The Kindergarten psychologist runs a psychosocial empowerment program to help children recognize, express, and manage their emotions, complemented by Initiatives such as 'My Unique Achievement' and 'Proud to Be Me.' The Stasi Zois program develops social and emotional skills, ecological awareness, culture, volunteering, safe technology use, and human rights. Physical education includes swimming and motor coordination evaluation to identify and address developmental needs early. The school emphasizes experiential learning and community-building to support overall wellbeing.
The school operates a Bullying Management System to address and prevent bullying. An experienced school psychologist is available daily to provide guidance and support to parents and to conduct assessments such as Phonological Awareness, Articulation checks, and Graphomotor evaluations to prepare children for the transition to primary education. The Stasi Zois program also promotes safe technology use as part of its safeguarding framework, alongside activities that build social and emotional resilience.
1. Registrations for new students start in October and continue until May for classes with available spots. Priority is given to siblings of current students and children of Doukas School alumni. Prospective families submit an online Expression of Interest for Registration and then schedule a meeting with the Admissions & Development Department via the online booking system. The Admissions team provides information about the School's Philosophy, Programs, and Activities during the introductory process.
2. Introductory Meeting with the Child – Evaluation – Prospective Student Application for Admission. After the informational meeting, an individual introductory meeting with a teacher and your child is scheduled by calling 210 6186107 and 210 6186102; payment instructions for the €50 assessment fee are sent electronically after scheduling. For preschool and pre-kindergarten, the meeting focuses on basic skill areas. For 1st grade, the evaluation is conducted by the special educator for that grade level and includes both individual and group assessments. For higher grades, the evaluation covers Language, Mathematics, Essay Writing, and English.
3. Enrolment. After the introductory meeting with the child, you will be notified regarding their registration and informed of the necessary steps, school supplies, required documents, and other useful information for the start of the new school year. This phase provides clear guidance on expectations and timelines. You will receive instructions on the next steps and any items to prepare for the enrollment.
4. We would be delighted to meet you in person. Please fill out the interest form, and the Admissions & Development Department will contact you shortly. The form collects student details (Surname, Name, Date of Birth), contact information, address, previous school, and languages to help tailor the admission process.
El. Venizelou St., 15354, Glyka Nera, Greece. Glyka Nera is a northeastern suburb of Athens in the Attica region.
Preschool Education (3–6); Primary School – The IB Primary Years Programme (6–11); Middle School (11–16); IB Diploma Programme (17–18)
Private IB World School
Special Education Needs policy; admissions decisions for SEN students are made in consultation with the school counsellor.
Greece
Bus service available
Dress code policy regulates attire and grooming; no specific uniform is described on the site.
Independent private school.
PLATON School delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary School, guiding students through a transdisciplinary framework that covers the learner, learning and teaching, and the learning community. The programme features key elements including the IB learner profile, international mindedness, Approaches to Learning (ATL), agency, action, the school community, transdisciplinary learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning, and concept-based learning, with assessment and technology embedded. Agency is central to the PYP, giving students voice, choice and ownership in their learning. The Primary School also runs a bilingual programme to support multilingualism. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is used in the Middle School for ages 11 to 16 and includes the first year of Lyceum, with the MYP emphasizing inquiry-based learning, service as action and the Personal Project. The IB Diploma Programme is also offered; Platon School was the first in Greece to be fully certified by the IB to offer PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme, and the school provides a University Counsellor to help students prepare for university abroad or in Greece, with scholarships available for outstanding exam performance.
Platon School was the first in Greece to award the IB MYP Certificate in 2015. Platon School has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 2011. The school is the first in Greece to be fully certified by the IB to offer PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme. Scholarships for outstanding exam performance may cover 100% or 50% of tuition.
A University Counsellor provides guidance to IB Diploma students throughout the two-year programme, helping them choose universities abroad or in Greece.
Giftedness is listed as a category in the Special Educational Needs policy, and Platon World School maintains a Student Support Team to identify and support diverse educational needs and abilities.
Step 1: Learn about admissions, philosophy, and programs in a personal meeting. Meetings with interested parents and new students begin in mid-October of the previous academic year. To schedule an appointment, call +30 2106611793 or fill out the inquiry form, and we will contact you as soon as possible. The meetings provide an opportunity to understand the school's approach across Preschool Education, Primary Years Programme, Middle School, The Supplementary Programme, and Introduction to the Platon IBDP. [0m
Step 2: Programs at a glance. Programs include Preschool Education, Primary School – The IB Primary Years Programme, Middle School (Gymnasium and 1st grade level of Lyceum), The Supplementary Programme, and Introduction to the Platon IBDP. These programs reflect the IB framework and provide progression from early childhood through the Diploma Programme. For inquiries and scheduling, contact the number above or submit the inquiry form. The school is located at El. Venizelou St., Glyka Nera 15354. [0m
Scholarships 2025-2026. The school offers 18 scholarships this year: 16 academic scholarships and 2 athletic scholarships (basketball).
Academic scholarships are distributed as follows: up to 1 full and 4 partial for A' Gymnasium (MYP); up to 1 full and 2 partial for A' Lyceum (MYP); up to 5 full for B' Lyceum with up to 2 full for humanities orientation, up to 2 full for economics and information technology orientation, and up to 1 full for sciences orientation; up to 1 full and 2 partial for IB Diploma 1.
Athletic scholarships: up to 2 full scholarships for A' Lyceum.
Examinations and eligibility: Candidates are tested in the following subjects: for A' Gymnasium – Mathematics and Language for the Greek programme and English for the bilingual/dual-language track; for A' Lyceum – Mathematics and Language for the Greek programme and English for the bilingual track; for B' Lyceum – Language and per orientation (Ancient/Humanities; Mathematics for Economics and IT; Mathematics and Physics for Sciences); for the IB Diploma – English Language and Literature, Mathematics, and Humanities & Sciences. Highest-scoring candidates (above 18.5 for a full scholarship and above 17 for a partial) are invited to a personal interview. For bilingual programmes, ranking is based on Greek Language and Mathematics, with English performance considered to assess readiness for bilingual study. On examination day, candidates must bring government-issued ID (ID card, passport, or equivalent).
Oral examinations: For oral exams, an electronic certificate from recognized public authorities must be sent to lykeio@platon.gr by 23 March 2025 at 14:30. The scholarships are maintained as follows: through the entire Gymnasium for A' Gymnasium, through the Lyceum for A' and B' Lyceum, and for two years of the IB Diploma, with conditions on grades, conduct, and timely payments. Applicants must fill the Participation Form by 23 March 2025 at 14:30 and pay 30 € to the account below; the proof of payment must be uploaded to the form. Bank details: ALPHA BANK, GR 3901401100 110002320011240; Beneficiary: Educational Institutions “Platon”; Reason: Student name – Scholarships. General notes: conduct and overall profile influence selection; if another scholarship is approved for the same student, the higher percentage is awarded; discounts do not stack. Participation form link: form.jotform.com (Φόρμα Συμμετοχής). [0m
Pinewood is located at 60 John Kennedy Avenue in Pylea, a suburb of Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city, well served by an international airport and motorway connections.
The school runs from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12 (age 18). It is divided into Early Years/Elementary (Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle & High School (Grades 6-12).
Pinewood is a co-educational American international school offering both day and boarding options. It provides an American diploma with the option of Greek equivalency.
Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs.
The school is American in curriculum and culture, affiliated with the U.S. State Department Office of Overseas Schools. It also offers Greek equivalency for its diploma.
A school bus service is available. A non-refundable transportation fee applies.
Boarding is available for students. A separate boarding fee applies. Contact the school for details on boarding facilities, house arrangements, and costs.
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, which sets tuition fees and oversees school policy.
Pinewood follows an American curriculum leading to an American diploma, with the option of Greek equivalency. The IB Diploma Programme is available through a partnership with Anatolia College. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, and students can also take Global Online Academy (GOA) courses. The Elementary division follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).
College counseling is available to guide students through university applications. The combination of American diploma, AP courses, and IB Diploma provides strong preparation for universities worldwide.
Student support services are available. A school nurse is on site to attend to health needs.
Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs. Diagnostic assessments are given post-admission for younger students.
Students entering Pre-K to Grade 5 are not formally tested for English but receive a diagnostic assessment after admission. For Grades 6-8, A2 level English (CEFR) is required, and B1 level is needed for Grades 9-11 in the American Diploma Program.
1. Submit an admissions application for the upcoming school year.
2. Pre-K to Grade 5: attend an intake interview with the Elementary Principal (in-person or online) with parents and child present.
3. Grades 6-12: take an admissions test at the Middle & High School campus; only students who pass advance to a principal interview.
4. Provide required documents: birth certificate, parent/student ID, health forms, vaccination records, and proof of previous studies (translated and notarised if applicable).
5. English proficiency: no testing for Pre-K to Grade 5; A2 level for Grades 6-8; B1 level for Grades 9-11.
6. Pay the capital levy (enrollment fee) and re-enrollment deposit (EUR 2,000, credited to tuition).
