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Nationalities
| Number of students |
1200 (2023-24) |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60+ |
| Most common nationality |
The top nationalities include students from the United States, Greece, Canada, United Kingdom, East Asia and the Middle East. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4/10 local to international |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Vast majority of our teachers are native speakers |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
ESL/EFL language support offered |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek, French, German, Chinese, Spanish |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 Elementary, 25 all other grades |
| Average number of students per class |
17-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All students (Grades 6-12) must have access to their own laptop, while Elementary (Grades K-5) are provided with in-classroom laptops and must have access to laptops at home. All classrooms have interactive boards, high speed internet access (WIFI) and the full campus has WIFI access. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes - All classrooms can switch to online teaching and learning immediately through multiple Learning Management platforms (Moodle, Google Apps for Education, Seesaw, etc) |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
The school is secular. |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma ®
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
≈ 100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
ACS Athens offers learning support to students with mild learning differences (dyslexia, ADD/ADHD etc.) through its Optimal Learning Program. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, a full time psychologist is available, and all counselors have a psychology background. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Admissions testing/assessment in Math skills and English proficiency |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students applying for Grades 5-12 take an English admission test. That will determine any need for English language support classes and their English language class placement. They will also take a math admission test, to determine their mathematical skills level. These tests are part of the admission process and are given to students prior to admission. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We offer rolling admissions |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, up to the beginning of 3rd quarter. |
School day
| School start time |
9 am |
| School finish time |
3:45 pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes - Limited care is available |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Special orders must be placed, mostly on dietary needs connected to health, allergies, etc. |
| Uniform required |
Only for PE classes |
Extracurricular activities
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
- 2 playground areas
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ACS Athens (American Community Schools) is a student-centered international school, embracing American educational philosophy, principles and values.
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