Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Mainly Greek |
| Most common nationality |
Greek |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
10:0 (All students have Greek Nationality but there are many with dual Nationality). |
| Native English and Greek speaking teachers |
Most of them |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Greek |
We offer extra teaching hours in English and Greek for all students |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, Spanish, Italian as a third language choice. All students are taught English as a second language . Greek and English is the language of instruction |
| Max. number of students per class |
27 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 students in Kindergarten
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| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
There is one teaching assistant in each Kindergarten class and one fellow teacher |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All our classrooms are Smart Classrooms. |
| 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) |
All our students are taught on line through video conferencing during the COVID quarantine. All on line lessons follow the normal school timetable 08.30 - 15.30. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
As we follow the national Greek curriculum students are taught Religious Studies, however they have the option not to participate. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
By offering them the option not to participate in the general Religious studies. Jewish students are also offered an afternoon class in Jewish studies. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IBDP Program or the Greek Apolytirion ( with or without Pan Hellenic Exams) |
| Results in these examinations |
99% success rate in the IBDP Diploma and the Greek Apolytirion |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Generally 2 hours daily but this varies in accordance to which year they are attending.
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| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
99% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
School Psychologists, and additional academic support in accordance to the requirements stated by the Greek Authorities. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
By offering a wide variety of extra academic academies where they are able to pursuit their interests and extend their knowledge. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance screening @ exams |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All students are required to pass the entrance exams and additional interviews are required for students who apply for the IBDP program. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
May for High school
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes upon availability |
| School start time |
08.30 |
| School finish time |
15.30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Our catering offers many choices. |
| Uniform required |
Yes in prek-6
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| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer more than 70 programs, such as Forensics, orchestra, choir, Greek drama club, arts, achievement club, robotics, diamond challenge club, makers space makers, growth mindset. |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Basketball, Volleyball, Hardball, Track and Field and Football. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
3 libraries
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| Sports facilities at the school |
- two indoor gyms (volleyball, basketball)
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Pierce - The American College of Greece offers high quality, personalized ( Kindergarten- Elementary- Gymnasium – Lyceum; International Baccalaureate Diploma Program) education. Pierce is one of three divisions of The American College of Greece, the oldest and largest American-based, comprehensive educational institution in Europe. The mission of Pierce is to provide a holistic education to form intellectually independent, morally responsible, socially engaged global citizens. “Non ministrari sed ministrare” (“Not to be served but to serve”) defines our institutional character and our aspiration for our students. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Caring and personalized teaching approach that helps all students reach their full potential academically and in accordance to their personal development. All students are encouraged to become global caring citizens. |