Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
50 |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek, French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Special Educational Needs/Learning Support |
| Learning support offered |
For some students, the additional support may be temporary, whilst others may require assistance on a more long-term basis, either through in-class support, one-to-one withdrawal or teaching in a small group. In each and every case SLC creates individually tailored educational programmes to meet pupils’ needs, where necessary. SLC has a committed learning support team consisting of an experienced Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), a Learning Support Coordinator as well as learning support assistants. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview |
| School start time |
8:50 |
| School finish time |
15:15 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarians and children with special dietary requirements are also catered for. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Football, rugby, tennis, basketball, yoga, karate, rhythmics, swimming, music, choir, Greek drama/dance, chess, art, volleyball, soccer, table tennis |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, an Olympic-size heated swimming pool, an all-purpose air conditioned indoor gymnasium and a full size 11-a-side football pitch. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece offers a British education to children ages 3-18, in a modern purpose-built campus set in more than 20 acres of glorious countryside in southern Athens. The school’s stunning location provides the ideal setting for unpressurised learning. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
SLC promises to provide an environment that gives its pupils the best possible opportunities to develop as happy, curious, independent and eager life-long learners, who believe in themselves and in their limitless ability to learn; who are considerate of others and their needs and who care about their responsibilities as young citizens within a shared community and a diverse society. |