Pierce The American College of Greece - Spata Campus

6 Gravias Street, 153 42 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece. Pierce is the coeducational Pre-K–12 school of The American College of Greece, with campuses in Agia Paraskevi, Downtown Athens, and Spata.

Pre-K through 12 (Nursery, Primary, Gymnasium, Lyceum).

Private, co-educational day school; Pierce is part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Our students are Greek or Greek dual-nationals; the Class of 2022 had 255 students, of whom 40 pursued the IB Diploma.

Pierce has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provides support for students with SEN, including extra time on admissions tests and access to educational psychology referrals through the school coordination.

United States

Non-denominational / non-sectarian

Pierce IB DP curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate framework with six subject groups: Studies in language and literature; Language acquisition; Individuals and societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The arts. Three or four subjects are studied at Higher Level (HL) for about 240 hours; two or three at Standard Level (SL) for about 150 hours. Students may substitute an additional language, an additional course in individuals and societies, or an additional science. The three core elements are Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Course selection is guided by the Pierce University Counselor and approved by the IB DP Coordinator, and is finalised by the end of 10th grade to help students be competitive at top universities.

9:1 student-teacher ratio. Pierce comprises a middle school (Gymnasium) and a high school (Lyceum) with 854 and 773 students respectively, reflecting a relatively low ratio.

IB DP results for 2025 show 98% program completion; the average Diploma score is 36/45; the average DP score is 5.6/7; 53% of graduates scored 35+; 20% scored 40+; 87% achieved A or B in TOK; 45% achieved 3 points for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge; two students achieved 44/45. Notable universities abroad where Pierce IB DP graduates have gained admission include Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University College London, Brown University, Boston University, UCLA, University of Toronto, IE University, and more.

100% of Pierce IB graduates entered universities abroad. Notable destinations include top universities across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, and Denmark (examples cited include Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, Brown University, UCLA, University of Toronto, IE University, EHL, Trinity College Dublin, and others).

IB scholarships are available for academically talented applicants: nine scholarships in total based on exam performance and interview (one full tuition, one 75% tuition, and seven 50% tuition). Additional financial assistance is available based on family financial need.

The school delivers an inclusive educational programme in which all students are valued equally. Learning is differentiated to meet diverse needs. The school psychologist is consulted by faculty to develop differentiated teaching methods for SEN students. The approach emphasizes access and inclusion in learning and assessment, ensuring that barriers are removed rather than lowered. The classroom environment supports the development of self-esteem and student well-being.

The school provides support for students with special educational needs within an inclusive program. The school complies with Greek Law 3699/2008 and IBO guidance on access and inclusion for IB programmes, including universal design for learning. Prospective IB entrants sit entrance exams; if a SEN issue is identified, extra time is provided and external educational psychology assessment is arranged. The IB Diploma Coordinator guides staff and parents, coordinates SEN provisions, and ensures documentation is kept on file. Costs for educational psychologist assessments are the responsibility of the parents.

The school recognises emotional and mental wellness as central to learning. A school psychologist collaborates with teachers to develop differentiated teaching strategies and resources to support students' emotional needs. The approach emphasizes building self-esteem and well-being within a student-centered classroom. The school works with health and social services to ensure programs meet national law and IB requirements.

Pierce provides child-protection guidance with safeguarding information for students and families. The page outlines guidelines from the Ministry of Public Order on safeguarding children from domestic violence, sexual abuse, and online risks. Guidelines cover domestic violence, safeguarding from sexual abuse, and safeguarding online safety.

Admission application: The Pierce admission application is submitted via myPierce. All fields of the form must be completed in Greek and in uppercase. For class selection, choose A' Gymnasiou, B' Gymnasiou, C' Gymnasiou, A' Lykeio, B' Lykeio, or IB1 (for children born in 2022). For the school year, select the class. Applicant's surname, given name, place of birth, date of birth, and gender are requested. Parent/guardian details include the father's surname and name, and the father's email, as well as the mother's surname and name, and the mother's email. Indicate whether another person exercises parental care of the applicant; if yes, provide that person's surname, name, and email. The guardian submitting the application is identified as either the Father or the Mother. The form collects custody and family information such as address, postal code, city, region, landline, mobile phone, and country; in case of divorce or separation, indicate who has custody. It asks if the applicant is a alumnus of ALBA, Pierce, or Deree and the graduation year, plus the relationship to the child; it asks if the child has a sibling who is an alumnus and the sibling's details. It asks whether the child is a member of the College staff (options: Administrative staff, Support staff, Teacher). Origin school and type of origin school (Private or Public) are requested. There is an information and consent section for processing personal data; the guardian confirms all information is accurate and that a copy of the application may be sent to the other guardian. The guardian may consent to future Pierce communications. The form requires the guardian's name and the date of consent. Please inform Pierce of any changes to the information. Submit.

Pierce Classes Scholarships provide full scholarships (100%) or partial scholarships for 1–6 years. The grant can be awarded to entering and/or continuing students (Gymnasium, Lyceum, or IB) and may be designated as a gift in honor or memory of someone. Full scholarships cost €8,500 per year for Pierce students and €12,600 per year for IB students; the program supports the creation and naming of scholarships by graduating class if total gifts exceed €5,000. Scholarships are recorded in the Annual Report and other donor recognition channels, and recipients receive the student's annual progress report. An ACG committee evaluates applications after criteria and amounts are set. For more information, alumni@acg.edu or +30 210 600 9800 ext. 1308. The Pierce Classes Scholarships form part of the broader advancement efforts of The American College of Greece, which include the Advancement Office and donor recognition programs.