Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1460 |
| Most common nationality |
The majority of the student body is comprised of Greek nationals but there is an emerging international and bi-cultural student population. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Italian, Chinese |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The school principal and a member of the counselling support department interview the candidate student, who then –according to the class / grade- undergoes a written test in Maths (problem solving, mathematical reasoning, mathematical application), Greek (written expression of ideas, verbal reasoning, etc. ), and English. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
3 canteens |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CGS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
2 indoor heated pools, outdoor football stadium, outdoor running track, indoor gym, climbing wall, 4 basketball courts, tennis and handball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Costeas-Geitonas School is a multifaceted and multi-level school offering educational programmes from the pre-school to the secondary level.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
CGS strives to provide an academic setting where each student’s individual character and skills can flourish by making meaningful connections between the classroom and real life experiences. CGS' students work in an environment of ongoing research, cooperation and support, acquiring a high-calibre education as they develop positive life attitudes and learn to contribute to the world in a creative way. |