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St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece

2.3 (based on 3 reviews) Reviews aren't verified

Parent

Rating
- Terrible
June 19, 2024
Rating
- Terrible

St. Lawrence College in Athens has undergone a regrettable decline that cannot be overlooked. Once a respected institution, the school has shifted its priorities towards maximizing enrolment and profits, neglecting essential investments in facilities and educational quality.

Over the past decade, the school's investments have been disproportionately focused on non-essential amenities like a sports track, while critical needs such as a senior school library, adequate classrooms, and an indoor cafeteria have been ignored. Students are left to cope with substandard conditions, including under-equipped science labs, cramped classrooms, and temporary classrooms in converted containers (2024). Basic amenities like Drama facilities and the outdoor swimming pool are not provided or inadequately maintained, with the pool often closed during winter months due to the administration and owners not wanting to heat the pool. They could have the pool open all year by investing in a pool enclosure.

Despite repeated parental concerns, the School has failed to address these deficiencies, opting instead to increase fees and student numbers. This narrow-minded approach has led to overcrowded classrooms (with some classes now exceeding 26 students) and a shift in the school's demographic makeup towards transient international families, at the expense of local students (Greeks & Permanent Expats) seeking a stable long-term educational environment for their kids.

The absence of a Parent-Teacher Association further limits accountability and parental involvement, leaving families without a formal channel to voice concerns. With emerging competition in the area, St. Lawrence College's shortcomings may soon be exposed as families seek educational institutions that prioritize student welfare and educational excellence over financial gain.

In conclusion, the transformation of St. Lawrence College from an educational institution to a profit-driven enterprise is deeply disappointing. The neglect of basic educational needs and the prioritization of financial turnover undermine the school's once-respected reputation. Prospective parents and students should carefully consider these shortcomings before committing to St. Lawrence College, as the current trajectory suggests further decline rather than improvement in educational standards.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Terrible
Teachers - Average
Academics - Average
Facilities - Terrible
School Atmosphere - Average
Administration - Terrible

2 other reviews for St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece - (Reviews aren't verified )

Parent

Rating
- Very Good
April 06, 2024
Rating
- Very Good

This school is set in beautiful natural surroundings. Caring teachers and great facilities. My son received a well-rounded education.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Very Good
Teachers - Very Good
Academics - Very Good
Facilities - Fantastic
School Atmosphere - Fantastic
Administration - Very Good

Parent

Rating
- Terrible
February 19, 2024
Rating
- Terrible

The school is substandard and does not live up to its claims. It has terrible facilities (no senior school library, no community hall space, under-equipped science laboratories, cramped classrooms, multiple temporary classroom spaces), it retains teachers who are clearly not doing a good job and receiving multiple parental complaints and it has admitted too many students for the building infrastructure. In short it has turned itself from a vibrant school community into a dry, theory-focussed exam factory. One can only assume the owners are making every effort to increase turnover in order to attract a buy-out, as students are no longer the focus of the school's aims.

Breakdown of rating
Overall opinion - Terrible
Teachers - Good
Academics - Average
Facilities - Terrible
School Atmosphere - Average
Administration - Terrible

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CityAthens
CurriculumBritish
Leaving qualificationsIGCSE and A-Levels
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
Reviews: 2.3
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