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Campion School is located at Aghias Ioulianis 2, Pallini 153 51, Greece. Pallini is 16 km east of the centre of Athens, on its own purpose-built premises with separate Junior and Senior schools on site.

Pre-School (Nursery & Reception); Junior School (Year 1–6); Senior School (Year 7–13).

British international day school. It offers a British-style education with an adapted British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13.

Greece

Secular

There is a comprehensive bus service connecting the school to most suburbs in the greater Athens area.

Uniform is mandatory for all pupils up to and including Year 11. In the final two years, students must adhere to the dress code. Uniform is supplied by Marks & Spencer – Marinopoulos SA, with online ordering via marksandspencerschooluniform.gr and delivery or in-store collection options.

There is a canteen on site; pupils may bring snacks and lunch from home or buy food on site.

The school operates a House System to foster spirit and belonging. House Day is held for Years 3–6. House Points are awarded for merit in class and activities; House Captains are elected from Year 6; House T-shirts are used for quizzes and sporting events.

The school is incorporated in Massachusetts, USA as a not-for-profit institution (501(c)(3)) and licensed to operate as an international school by the Greek Ministry of Education. It is governed by a Board of Trustees of about sixteen members.

Junior School (Years 1–6) follows an adapted British programme; English and Mathematics align with the English National Curriculum, while other subjects are taught through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower School (Years 7–9) follows an adapted British curriculum and enters the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Year 10; Year 11 sits Cambridge IGCSE examinations. All students participate in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13, supported by the Universities Counsellor, IB Coordinator and Year Tutors. The teaching is in English across the school; Greek language, literature and history are available for Greek high school equivalency, and English as an Additional Language support is offered. Foreign languages include Spanish, French and Arabic; the school emphasises Greek culture and heritage as part of the curriculum.

Small class sizes around 20 students; even smaller in the IB Diploma Programme.

IB Diploma results 2024: 100% pass rate; average 36 points; top score 45; 27% of pupils scored 40+; 67% scored 35+; 78% scored higher than the world average (30.3); over half of subject grades were 6 or 7. IB Diploma results 2025: 100% pass rate; 87% of pupils scored above the world average; 53% scored 35+; 23% scored 40+.

Graduates pursue higher education across the UK, Europe and North America, with UK destinations including Oxford, Imperial, Royal Holloway, Glasgow and Warwick; North America, MIT, University of Chicago and Brown are among noted destinations; Europe includes École Polytechnique (France), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), IE Madrid (Spain), Groningen (Netherlands) and Politecnico Milano (Italy). In 2024 the graduating class received 115 offers from universities worldwide, reflecting strong global university placement.

Gifted and Talented: Early identification and the provision of rigorously differentiated learning activities to ensure the needs of each child are met, enabling them to achieve their full potential.

Campion School provides a supportive environment where each pupil is treated as an individual and welfare is a shared responsibility of staff and peers. A comprehensive PSHE and RSHE programme develops personal and social skills. Pastoral care is led by the Assistant Head – Pastoral and supported by the school nurse. Pupils benefit from a structured routine with daily contact with teachers, attendance monitoring, proactive communication with families, and encouragement of physical activity and creative subjects to support well‑being and confidence.

Campion School uses a whole‑school approach to SEND. Pupils are assessed on entry to identify needs; most SEND provision is delivered within mainstream lessons with some Learning Support sessions. A Learning Support Coordinator oversees assessment and provision, and a dedicated Learning Support classroom and resources support pupils. Each learner in Learning Support has a Personal Education Plan; external assessments may be arranged with costs borne by parents. Greek is studied by nearly all pupils; Spanish or French is offered as a third language. In Senior School, the timetable may include Learning Support alongside language study, and admissions may involve specialist assessments when appropriate.

English is the language of instruction. In Senior School, pupils whose native language is not English sit an English test as part of the admissions process; English and other assessments are used to determine readiness. Greek is studied by nearly all pupils, with Spanish or French offered as a third language; EAL is timetabled alongside Greek, and Learning Support can be arranged where needed (with parental consent). External private support may be used when necessary, with costs borne by parents.

Emotional and psychological well‑being are a focus of Campion's provision. The school provides emotional and psychological support to pupils, recognizes the impact of online learning on well‑being, and maintains routines that include regular lessons, daily contact with teachers, and ongoing monitoring of attendance. Staff promote physical activity and creative subjects as part of the well‑being strategy, and families are encouraged to communicate concerns to the school.

Safeguarding is the highest priority. The policy outlines designated safeguarding leads for both Junior and Senior Schools and includes a School Nurse and safeguarding trustee. The school provides a safe environment, implements a comprehensive PSHE and RSHE programme, prohibits corporal punishment, and requires annual safeguarding training for staff. The procedures cover reporting concerns, working with external agencies, and safeguarding the welfare of pupils, including those with SEND or other vulnerabilities. The policy is reviewed annually.

Registering at Campion: The first stage of the admissions process is the online enquiry form submission and the submission of the most recent school reports. A preliminary visit may be scheduled, including a tour of the premises and an opportunity for parents and pupils to ask questions and become acquainted with the school ethos and climate for learning. For Early Years and Junior School applicants, after the initial visit an interview with the Head of Junior School is scheduled; school reports for the previous two years should be submitted before the interview if the pupil is already attending another school. In the Senior School (years 7–13), candidates whose native language is not English will sit an English test; all applicants will also sit an entrance examination in Vocabulary, Mathematics and non-verbal abilities prior to interview. Pupils may be admitted at any point in the school year depending on space, with priority given to international families; there are cut-off dates for each year group by birthdates; exceptional circumstances may place a pupil in a class that does not correspond with age; parental preferences will be considered, but the final determination rests with the Headmaster. Further information regarding Senior School English and entrance tests is contained in the Admissions Policy. The Application fee is €100, which includes testing. Following a successful interview and acceptance of a place, formal admission requires submission of: Application for Admission (sent electronically); Health Form; Bus Request Form; Copy of Passport. Information regarding school uniforms includes Junior Uniform Requirements, Senior Uniform Requirements, and Ordering School Uniform. For the academic year 2025–2026, places in the Learning Support programme are extremely limited and many groups remain full; priority will be given to international applicants.

Campion School offers a limited number of partial and full academic scholarships for the IB Diploma programme. External candidates only are eligible. Suitable candidates for the academic year 2022–23 should be born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006, should possess Proficiency-level English and an overall grade average of at least 18.0 in the Greek system or equivalent for candidates with a non-Greek educational background. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and the candidate's overall profile. For further information, please email [email protected]

Waiting List: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Where a start date corresponds to the start of the next academic year, if a year group is at capacity, applicants may be placed on the waiting list. If places subsequently become available, an application will be given priority according to the criteria listed. The completion of the school's re-registration exercise will determine how many places are available for the following year.

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.

The school is located at 3 Nikolaou Milisi Street, Pallini, 15351, Greece. Pallini is a northern suburb in the Attica region within the Athens metropolitan area.

Nursery and Kindergarten; Primary; Gymnasium (Middle School); Lyceum (High School). The programmes run from early childhood through upper secondary, with a bilingual Greek–English framework and English-medium instruction at key levels.

Private day school (Greek educational institution) offering bilingual Greek–English education from Nursery through Lyceum. English-medium instruction is integrated across subjects as part of the English programme.

The school is a Greek Educational Institution. Governance is led by a General Director, A. I. Panagiotopoulos, D. Phil.

A bilingual Greek-English program is offered from Nursery and Pre-Primary through Primary, delivered by co-teaching in Greek and English and aligned to the British Curriculum. The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program aims to develop fluency in English alongside the home language, with English Medium Instruction across subjects to support bilingualism. Primary Education uses Pearson Edexcel iPrimary to provide a solid foundation for progression to the International A-Level curriculum. Junior and Senior High School lead students to master English through EMI and the Pearson Edexcel curriculum, preparing them for study in international education systems. High School prepares students for continuing studies in Greece or abroad, with strong support from school leadership and teachers. The school collaborates with the British Council, including joint programmes such as the British Council Saturday Creative School and the British Summer School in Athens.

Graduates can pursue higher education worldwide, with pathways to English-speaking university programmes or Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels (IAL), which are globally recognized.

Thimaton Polemou 15, 16233 Kareas, Vyronas, Athens, Greece

Preschool; Elementary; Junior High School; Senior High School

Private international school offering Kindergarten through High School

For students with disabilities and special educational needs, some students are taught individually.

Philippines (Ministry of Education)

Arrival 08:00; dismissal 15:00; The academic year runs from September 1 to June 30.

The Philippine School in Greece was incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit educational corporation and is registered as Philippine School in Greece, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is governed by the Corporation Code and applicable Philippine laws. A Manual of Policies and Regulations (MOPAR) governs PSG, drawn up by the Inter-Agency Committee of regulatory agencies of the Philippine government, and is amplified by the PSG Manual of Norms and Policies approved by the Board of Management. The school is also governed by Greek private-school law (Law No. 4186) and local authorities. PSG has held a government permit to operate since 1997 and DepEd recognition since October 2017.

The Philippine School in Greece implements the K-12 Basic Education framework with a Preschool program and Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High School divisions. The school adopted K-12 in the 2012–2013 school year. Preschool begins with Nursery at age 3, Kinder at age 4, and Preparatory at age 5, aligning with the K-12 structure. Core subjects in Elementary include English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Araling Panlipunan / Civics, Home Economics and Livelihood Education, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Greek, with Arabic available as an optional subject. Junior High School (Grades 7–10) features a nine-core-subject program including English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Araling Panlipunan / Civics, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH), Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Greek, and Arabic optional. Senior High School offers an Academic Track (Grades 11–12) with courses such as Oral Communication in Context, Reading and Writing Skills, Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Filipino, Pagbasa at Pagsuri sa Iba't ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik, 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World, Media and Information Literacy, General Mathematics, Statistics and Probability, Earth and Life Science, Physical Science, Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person, Personal Development, Understanding Culture, Society and Politics, Earth Science, Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, Entrepreneurship, English for Academic and Professional Purposes, and Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan.

Educates the whole student by providing opportunities in breadth and depth for the concurrent development of emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, physical and creative dimensions; maintains a climate of open and friendly communication, mutual trust and respect; staff receive extensive opportunities for professional development.

English for Academic and Professional Purposes equips students with speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in preparation for college/university and helps overcome language barriers.

The internal regulations emphasize the physical and emotional security of all members; school life includes activities that promote social sensitivity, cooperation, solidarity, democracy, dialogue and acceptance of diversity.

Prevention of violence and school bullying is addressed; there are emergency response procedures and disaster management provisions in PSG.

1. Download the Application for Admission. Docx File (Word) and Pdf File (Acrobat) are provided on the page. 2. For New Enrollees, bring Parents and Child's Passport Copy; Residence Permit Copy; Birth Certificate; 2×2 ID picture – 2 copies. 3. For Transferees, bring Parents and Child's Passport Copy; Residence Permit Copy; Birth Certificate; Passport-size ID picture – 2 copies; Good Morale Certificate; Report Card from Previous School. 4. For Old Pupils and Students, bring Updated Passport and Residence Permit. 5. Bring the documents to enrollment as part of the admissions process.

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).