Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
499 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
51 |
| Most common nationality |
Greek |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No - we are non-denominational |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels & Language Exams |
| Results in these examinations |
96% - 100% Pass rate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30minutes to 1 hour per day depending upon year group |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
SENCo & Educational Psychologist + Teaching Assistant and Shadow Teachers |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Able & Ambitious Programme for students with a parent support group |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
CEM Tests |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08.40 |
| School finish time |
15.30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After School |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Drama, choir, debating, Greek dance, school newspaper, Model United Nations, watercolor painting, volleyball, chess, music, fitness, cross stitch, football, creative play, martial arts, creative writing, mini tennis, master chef |
| Sports activities included |
Athletics, Basketball, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Swimming, Volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multisport Pitch, Volleyball Court, Basketball Court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Byron College - The British International School in Athens is a British International School in the northern suburbs of Athens comprising pupils from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
Byron College provides students with a rewarding and stimulating learning experience. We help all students reach their full potential by respecting them as diverse individuals, and by encouraging them to be active participants in their own learning. Our teaching and learning is aligned to our core values, we build positive relationships and create an inclusive and collaborative learning environment of mutual respect and understanding. Our curricula offer continuity and progression for every student, at whatever age or level they may be. |