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Athens is home to 15 international schools, offering families a range of curricula and price points to choose from.
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Pierce is a private, co-educational day school serving students aged 3 to 18. It forms part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school operates on two campuses: East Campus in Spata, opened in 2022, housing Pre-K through Year 12, and the Agia Paraskevi campus, offering a full range of secondary facilities. East Campus features athletic facilities, laboratories, a Home Cinema, libraries, a dining hall and a faculty lounge, while Agia Paraskevi provides Olympic-level athletics venues, an Olympic-size swimming pool, theatre spaces and dedicated study areas. The IB DP follows the six subject groups, with TOK, CAS and EE as core elements, and university guidance provided by the counselor and DP Coordinator. Notable programs include the Pierce Leadership Academy, Racecar Challenge in STEM, and active participation in Model United Nations and governance simulations. Supporting global university ambitions.
International School of Athens (ISA) is a private, coeducational international school in Greece serving ages 3–18. English is the language of instruction with EAL support as needed. ISA is an IB World School accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS), offering the PYP, MYP and DP. The DP is available alongside the College Preparatory Programme, and the ISA High School Diploma is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education as equivalent to apolytirio. The school operates three secure campuses in Kifissia (Kefalari area) with Melina's Kindergarten nearby. Facilities include science and computer labs, art studios, libraries, a theatre and a music room; university placement services; and athletics facilities for volleyball, soccer, basketball and cross country. The multilingual program offers French, Spanish, German and Arabic from Grade 1, and features an International Day. ISA joined Dukes Education in 2024, reinforcing its international outlook. Arts and sports thrive.
Deutsche Schule Athen (DSA) is a German overseas school in Athens, founded in 1896. It serves students from ages 3 to 18, offering Kindergarten through Sekundarstufe II, with a final DIA qualification that enables access to higher education in Germany and many countries. The curriculum is German, with a pronounced Greek emphasis, and instruction is bilingual: many subjects are taught in German while others are taught in Greek. At Profil D (grades 5–12) and Profil E (7–12), German instruction remains central, with electives such as Altgriechisch, French, and Informatik to broaden study options and future pathways. The school maintains a Maroussi campus with classrooms, an auditorium, a roofed outdoor pool, and a new athletics arena (opened 2022). DSA offers extracurriculars, including debate and MUN (DSAMUN), a tradition in theatre, and community service and ecological initiatives. Exchange programs with Germany and language and cultural activities support intercultural understanding and higher education.
Philippine School in Greece (PSG) is a private international school in Athens serving children from age 3 to 17. The school follows a bespoke curriculum aligned with the Philippine Department of Education's K-12 Basic Education framework, including Preschool (Nursery to Preparatory), Elementary (Grades 1–6), Junior High (7–10), and Senior High (11–12). Greek is taught at all levels, while Filipino, English, and optional Arabic support a multilingual learning environment. PSG was established in 1997 to serve the Filipino community and operates with the oversight of the Philippine Embassy; it is a non-stock, non-profit corporation, registered with the SEC and recognized by DepEd in 2017. The campus offers a broad range of subjects, including an Academic Track in Senior High, and includes extracurriculars such as a student newspaper, PSG Chronicles, and campus events. The school emphasizes home–school–community partnerships and aims to develop autonomous learners who can pursue tertiary study for international study.
The International School of Piraeus (ISP) teaches the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in combination with the National curriculum and offers a bilingual Greek–English learning experience from the start. Catered to ages 3 to 12, ISP adopts a transdisciplinary, inquiry‑based, student‑centred approach that develops intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth through rigorous assessment and intercultural understanding. Since 2013 ISP has held IB accreditation and undergoes external assessment every five years. The school opened the International Metropolitan School in Alimos in 2022, expanding its footprint. Facilities include grade‑level classrooms with PC access, internet, smartboards, and dedicated spaces for PE, visual arts and STEM. The two libraries house over 8,000 books, including more than 3,800 English titles. A STEM/Visual Arts space features a 20+ PC lab and a 3D printer. An outdoor classroom, all‑weather outdoor and indoor playing areas, a well‑equipped kitchen, and campus‑wide digital platforms support teaching and well‑being. Everyday.
St. Catherine's British School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for students aged 3 to 18, with English as the language of instruction. The curriculum provides a broad range of DP subjects, including Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Computer Science, Visual Arts, Theatre, and Music. Language subjects include English A: Language and Literature, English A: Literature, French Ab Initio, French B, Spanish Ab Initio, Spanish B, Mandarin Ab Initio, Mandarin B, German Ab Initio, German B, Chinese B, Chinese A: Language and Literature, Modern Greek A: Language and Literature. Other DP courses include Environmental Systems and Societies, Digital Society, and Sports, Exercise and Health Science; Theory of Knowledge is part of the programme. A distinctive feature is SCMUN, the school's Model United Nations, which hosts its conference in February 2027 to foster diplomacy. The school promotes global citizenship and multilingual learning.
I.M. Panagiotopoulos School is a private day school in Greece offering a bilingual Greek–English education from Nursery to Lyceum. The curriculum integrates English-medium instruction across subjects as part of the English programme, with an English as an Additional Language (EAL) pathway to develop fluency in English alongside the home language. Primary education uses Pearson Edexcel iPrimary to build a solid foundation for progression to the International A-Level curriculum, while Junior and Senior High School students study with EMI and the Edexcel framework to prepare for study in international education systems. High School prepares students for studies in Greece or abroad, with support from leadership and teachers. The school collaborates with the British Council, including joint programmes such as the Saturday Creative School and the British Summer School in Athens. It has a history since 1891 and expanded facilities in Pallini to support growth, with exchanges and citizenship initiatives enriching language and culture.
Doukas School in Maroussi, Athens, Greece, is a private day school serving students aged 3 to 18. The Greek national curriculum is complemented by international programs, including the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (conducted in English), International A-Levels (with streams such as Engineering, Economics, Psychology, Art) and a BTEC Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice. A US Dual Diploma Program is available, and a COMBO arrangement with Senior High aligns with local requirements. The campus spans 23,115 square meters with a 1:7 teacher–student ratio, and facilities support 1:1 computing, language certifications in English, French and German, and partnerships with Cambridge ESOL, Institut Français de Grèce, Goethe-Institut, and Österr. Institut. The University Placement Center offers guidance for higher education in Europe, the USA, Canada, UAE and Australia. The school emphasizes modern pedagogy, individualized learning, and broad extracurriculars through clubs in STEM, arts, leadership and service, along with sport and wellness programs for all.
Campion School is an international day school in Pallini, 16 km east of Athens, serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers a British-style education with an adapted British curriculum in the Junior and Senior Schools, English and Mathematics aligned to the English National Curriculum, IPC for other subjects, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10, and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13. Instruction is in English; Greek language, literature and history are available for Greek high-school equivalence, and English as an Additional Language support is provided. Languages include Spanish, French and Arabic. The Pallini campus has separate Junior and Senior Schools in purpose-built facilities opened in 2000. It features a soccer pitch, running track, long jump area, changing rooms, plus tennis and basketball courts. Classrooms have interactive white boards and Wi‑Fi. After-school sport runs 3:45–4:45 pm, with a late bus for the Senior School. Music, drama, debating, Model UN and Greek dancing are offered.
Lampiri School in Attica, Greece, is a private institution serving ages 0–18. It offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) for students aged 16–19, a two-year course built from six subject groups with core elements Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service, and the Extended Essay; Lampiri has been an IB World School since June 2017. In addition to the DP, Lampiri runs pre-IB courses for Year 10 and provides university application guidance plus English language support. The Moschato campus has classrooms and spaces for Music, Arts, IT, Remedial Teaching, and Foreign Languages, plus a Ballet Studio, Auditorium, Science Laboratory, Lending Library, and on-site Clinic. Nursery facilities are housed in a neoclassical building in Nea Faliro, with expansions completed in 2016. Extracurricular life includes journalism, Model United Nations, and Mathematics competitions, with CAS projects and community service. Lampiri has a history dating back to 1963, reflecting a commitment to private education alongside IB preparation and university guidance.
LFHED is a bilingual French–Greek lycée in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, serving ages 3 to 18. It follows the Greek Ministry of Education curriculum with exemptions that reflect its dual orientation, preparing students for Greek higher education through panhellenic exams and for French universities via Parcoursup. The school is the only Greek establishment where French-language instruction is certified by the French state. It operates two worlds in one: a French curriculum from preschool to terminale and a Greek curriculum from Gymnasio to Lykeio, on a campus. A strong Vie Scolaire supports well-being, with a CPE and eleven education assistants, and guidance on studies in France. Facilities include a large dining hall and the Bibliothèque Centre Documentaire (BCD) with about 12,000 works. The AES after-school program provides activities in French and Greek, including sport (swimming, tennis), arts, and robotics. Erasmus+ exchanges and a Model United Nations program enrich student life for all.
St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece is an independent, co-educational British international school for pupils aged 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The school provides education from Early Years through Key Stage 5, preparing pupils for British and international university entrance. Greek language is taught to all pupils by Greek-qualified teachers, with Greek examinations at IGCSE and A-Levels; from Year 4, parents may choose Greek History lessons delivered in Greek. Founded in 1980, the college sits on a 20-acre campus near Athens. The campus includes a heated swimming pool, a full-size all-weather football pitch, an indoor gym, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an amphitheatre, piano rooms, science laboratories, libraries, and IT suites. Extracurricular activities include swimming, sports, music and drama, debating, forensics, Model United Nations, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award for students.
Verita International School in Athens provides an international education for ages 2 to 18. Verita follows the National Curriculum for England & Wales with progression from early years through IGCSE and A-Levels. The Primary School delivers the National Curriculum through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with Greek language and second languages including French, and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated across the curriculum. The school blends IEYC/IPC/IMYC through Fieldwork Education to create interdisciplinary units, supported by Emory University's Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning program. Literacy and numeracy are enhanced by Literary Tree reading and White Rose Maths, with English Language Learner support and a broad arts and sports program. The Secondary School extends to IMYC in Years 7–9, IGCSEs in Years 10–11, and A-Levels in Years 12–13, with internships and career exploration opportunities. The newly opened Secondary Campus offers science laboratories, art and design studios, professional-level sports facilities, educational excursions, and opportunities for family participation in school events.
International Metropolitan School (IMS) is an international bilingual school welcoming children from early years through high school. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and pursuing accreditation for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The age range spans from 8 months to 18 years, with a continuous path from early childhood to middle and high school. IMS has a long history dating back to 1922 and operates on three campuses in Alimos and Argyroupoli, providing a connected learning community across sites. The school's mission is to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals who, through a holistic programme, become independent lifelong learners who understand intercultural values and respect. The bilingual environment supports Greek and international students, fostering collaboration and cross-cultural understanding. IMS emphasizes continuity, inclusive education, and a stimulating setting for academic and personal growth across the 0–18 spectrum for families.
International Metropolitan School (IMS) is an international bilingual school welcoming children from early years through high school. The school follows the International Baccalaureate framework, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP) and pursuing accreditation for the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The age range spans from 8 months to 18 years, with a continuous path from early childhood to middle and high school. IMS has a long history dating back to 1922 and operates on three campuses in Alimos and Argyroupoli, providing a connected learning community across sites. The school's mission is to nurture inquiring, knowledgeable, and caring individuals who, through a holistic programme, become independent lifelong learners who understand intercultural values and respect. The bilingual environment supports Greek and international students, fostering collaboration and cross-cultural understanding. IMS emphasizes continuity, inclusive education, and a stimulating setting for academic and personal growth across the 0–18 spectrum for families.
International Metropolitan School (IMS) provides a bilingual learning environment in English and Greek, following the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP). Located in the coastal suburb of Alimos, the Early Years Campus welcomes children starting from eight months of age. The facility includes specialized spaces such as an outdoor classroom where students engage in exploration and inquiry-based play. The school operates with a legacy beginning in 1922, maintaining a long-standing tradition of integrating creative arts like music and dance into the daily experience. A unique feature of the school is its "Lighthouse of Books" emblem, which symbolizes the institution's commitment to spreading knowledge and fostering intercultural understanding. Students utilize technology and innovation as tools for discovery, supported by a faculty that focuses on individual student needs. The program transitions from early childhood through to secondary education, ensuring a consistent educational path within a community-focused setting near the Athenian waterfront.
Geitonas School, also known as Costeas-Geitonas School (CGS), is a private school in Greece serving students from age 3 to 18. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme with a bespoke Greek offering, including the Greek General Lyceum, enabling pupils to pursue an IB pathway alongside national options. The IB DP follows six subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature; Language Acquisition; Individuals and Societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The Arts, with the core elements Theory of Knowledge, Creativity, Activity, and Service, and the Extended Essay. The campus sits on about 65,000 sqm, with science laboratories, a library, dining facilities, sports amenities, and a drop-off zone. A broad range of extracurriculars includes music, dance, theatre, choirs and orchestras, visual arts, robotics, and language clubs. The school partners with international universities and organizations, provides university guidance, and runs a Work Experience program and UNESCO ASPnet initiatives to develop leadership and citizenship.
DES Schools are a bilingual Greek-English IB pathway for children aged 3 to 16. DES delivers the International Baccalaureate Programme across Primary (PYP) and Middle Years (MYP), with a High School planned for 2026. The school is the first bilingual Greek institution to combine IB with the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Subjects are taught through CLIL, meaning Greek and English are core languages, with Spanish, German or French offered as additional languages. The curriculum emphasises inquiry, conceptual understanding and action, supported by Personalized, Differentiated, Blended learning and a Flipped Classroom approach. In PYP, students study Greek/English, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, STEM, Coding, Music, Arts and Yoga. In MYP, eight subject groups are studied with criterion-related assessment, and Service as Action and the Personal Project are core components. Primary is in Varkiza; Secondary in Agia Marina Koropiou; High School opens in 2026. DES participates in Erasmus+ and is Round Square candidate.
Montessori School of Athens Maria Goudeli is a Montessori school in Greece serving children from 2.5 to 12 across levels: Nursery, Kindergarten, and Primary. Each class accommodates up to 23 students and is taught by one teacher with a Montessori assistant or specialist educator as needed. Classes use mixed-age groups, a prepared Montessori environment with natural materials, and work organized by students with teacher support. There is no homework in Primary, and the emphasis is on internal motivation, free choice, collaboration, and paced learning. The program fosters social development alongside strengthening logical thinking, while social skills are emphasized in the Toddlers' class. The school is owned by the Maria and Sotiris Goudeli Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic foundation. The Montessori approach is adapted to the Greek context. The school runs a four-week Summer Camp after the school year, combining Montessori activities with swimming, excursions, crafts, and chess lessons, preserving Montessori ethos.
Platon School is a private IB World School in Greece serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in the early years. The school is fully authorized by the IB for PYP, MYP and the Diploma, a distinction it has held since its early years. Located on a Glyka Nera campus, it combines multilingual education with facilities: light-filled classrooms, a planetarium and observatory, a fully equipped Science Laboratory for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences and Physics, plus an indoor swimming pool, basketball court and football stadium. The Platon Library houses around 10,000 volumes, and ManageBac supports IB planning. A University Counsellor guides university choices with scholarships for top exam results. Notable programs include PS-MUN, Platon Run and a vibrant arts program with theatre, ballet and music, grounded in international mindedness and student agency.
The Scuola Italiana Statale Omnicomprensivo di Atene is the sole Italian state school in Greece and operates as a non-profit entity under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MAECI) via the Embassy of Italy in Athens. It follows the Italian national curriculum across preschool, primary and secondary education, comprising Scuola dell'Infanzia (private kindergarten), Scuola del Primo Ciclo (primary and middle) and Liceo Scientifico Statale. Preschool follows Ministry programs adapted to local conditions; Primaria provides 29 hours of teaching per week and covers Italian, Neo-Greek, English, history, geography, mathematics, science, music, art, physical education, civics, technology and religion or alternatives. Lower secondary includes Italian, Neo-Greek, mathematics, science, English, history, geography, civics, technology, art, physical education and sports; upper secondary centers on mathematics, physics and the natural sciences and includes Italian, Neo-Greek, Latin, English, history, philosophy, art history and civics. The school maintains an inclusive education plan (PAI) to support BES and offers Cambridge certification, Model United Nations, theatre, podcasts and intercultural exchanges.
Athens College, founded in 1925, occupies a 150-acre campus in the Psychico suburb of Athens. The school operates within the Hellenic-American Educational Foundation and provides education from kindergarten through grade 12. Students follow the Greek National Curriculum, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme available in the final two years of secondary education. Facilities include Benaki Hall, the Capps-Middleton Athletics Center with an Olympic-size swimming pool, and the "Invention Center" for design and technology projects. The school maintains a "Forensics" society that focuses on public speaking and competitive debate in English. Another key feature is the "Social Responsibility" program, where students engage in service projects and environmental initiatives. Instruction is delivered primarily in Greek, complemented by intensive English language courses. The campus offers extensive athletic grounds and a forested area, providing a natural setting for daily activities within the city’s residential limits.
Byron College is a private British international school in Greece, established in 1986 in Athens. It teaches a UK National Curriculum for ages 4–18 on a single campus, from Early Years through Year 9 following the Key Stage model, Years 10–11 toward IGCSE examinations, and the Sixth Form offering AS/A-Levels. The school enrolls about 560 students from more than 50 national backgrounds, with around 30% Greek; English is the language of instruction and the British curriculum is enriched to reflect the Greek context. The 5,000 square metre campus in Pallini features bright, naturally lit classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, courtyards and a library, plus sustainability features and bioclimatic design. Unique aspects include cross‑age mentoring and the Ellinomathia examinations alongside Edexcel and Cambridge awards. A broad enrichment programme runs alongside academics, including Model United Nations, Drama, Greek Dancing and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, supported by strong sport, arts and languages provision.
ACS Athens, the American Community Schools of Athens, is a nonprofit international day school serving ages 3 to 18 on campus. The curriculum offers both the American Diploma (MSA-CESS accredited) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, with AP courses available, giving families clear pathways toward higher education worldwide. English is the language of instruction, with Greek taught as a second language. Facilities are extensive: dedicated divisions for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and Academy, a Sabbagh Library and Learning Commons, fully equipped science labs, a Math & Science Studio, Writing & Research Studio, Media Studio, and an Incubator that supports inquiry-based, project-led learning. An Arts and Performing Arts program, a theater, music and dance spaces, a modern athletic complex and outdoor fields complement strong athletics. Signature initiatives include Incubator and ISCI workshops alongside a wide range of clubs, from debate and MUN to NHS and Art Club, enriching academics with hands-on exploration.
Pierce is a private, co-educational day school serving students aged 3 to 18. It forms part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school operates on two campuses: East Campus in Spata, opened in 2022, housing Pre-K through Year 12, and the Agia Paraskevi campus, offering a full range of secondary facilities. East Campus features athletic facilities, laboratories, a Home Cinema, libraries, a dining hall and a faculty lounge, while Agia Paraskevi provides Olympic-level athletics venues, an Olympic-size swimming pool, theatre spaces and dedicated study areas. The IB DP follows the six subject groups, with TOK, CAS and EE as core elements, and university guidance provided by the counselor and DP Coordinator. Notable programs include the Pierce Leadership Academy, Racecar Challenge in STEM, and active participation in Model United Nations and governance simulations. Supporting global university ambitions.
Costeas-Geitonas School (CGS) is a long-established private school in Greece educating students aged 3 to 18. It offers the International Baccalaureate across the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme, with Greek as the main language of instruction in the PYP and English as a secondary language. The 67,000 square metre campus features 103 classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 6 computer labs, and a Research & Media Library with over 25,000 holdings. Facilities include an Outdoor Amphitheatre, a Music Conservatory, a Dance Studio, a Visual Arts Studio and a Radio Station; two indoor heated pools, an outdoor stadium and track, four basketball courts, and a tennis and handball court. CGS runs the Elite Athlete Programme and partnerships with Juventus Academy Athens and the CGS Triathlon Club, together with the Duke of Edinburgh International Award. CGS Ellinikon was announced in 2022, with first students expected in 2026. The school hosts MUN conferences and a broad arts program.
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