ACS Athens (American Community Schools) vs Campion School

	A ACS Athens (American Community Schools) Athens, Greece	C Campion School Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,393	Fees / year €8,755 - 14,950
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,206	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1945	Opened 1970
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location ACS Athens is located in the northern Athens suburb of Chalandri (Halandri), on the foothills of the Hymettus mountain, about 5 km from central Athens. The campus address is 129 Aghias Paraskevis Ave. & Kazantzaki Street, Halandri 15234, Athens, Greece. It is accessible by road and is near the Aghias Paraskevi metro station.	Location Campion School is located at Aghias Ioulianis 2, Pallini 153 51, Greece. Pallini is 16 km east of the centre of Athens, on its own purpose-built premises with separate Junior and Senior schools on site.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood (ages 3-5); Elementary School (Grades 1-5); Middle School (Grades 6-8); Academy (Grades 9-12); ACS Athens Virtual.	Stages Pre-School (Nursery & Reception); Junior School (Year 1–6); Senior School (Year 7–13).
School type	School type Private nonprofit international day school	School type British international day school. It offers a British-style education with an adapted British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Language Support ESL/EFL across all three schools; Optimal Learning Support provides accommodations for mild learning differences, subject to availability.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation American	Country affiliation Greece
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Secular
School day structure	School day structure The Middle School Bell Schedule for 2025-2026 shows the day starts at 9:00 and ends at 3:45, with multiple instructional periods, short passing times, and a lunch period; schedules vary by division.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus services are contracted by ACS Athens parents and cover virtually the entire Athens area. Buses are supervised by monitors and are not door-to-door. For 2025-2026, bus prices are €1,404 (Zone A), €1,860 (Zone B), and €2,100 (Zone C). After-school late buses are available for Grades 6-12 at no charge, with published routes; a Transportation Contract and Waiver forms are provided for families.	Bus service details There is a comprehensive bus service connecting the school to most suburbs in the greater Athens area.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Admission Fees - A non-refundable application fee is charged at the time the application is submitted: €100 for the first child and €50 for each additional child. Tuition and mandatory fees (academic year 2026–2027) Pre-School (PJ–JK) - Semester 1: €5,384.00; Semester 2: €3,666.00; Total: €9,050.00. - Tuition: €3,666.00 per semester (total €7,332.00). - Textbook fee: €90.00 (one semester charge shown as Semester 1). - Technology fee: €71.00 (one-time/semester charge shown as Semester 1). - Capital assessment fee: €297.00 (one-time/semester charge shown as Semester 1). - Registration fee payable for this entry grade: €221.00 (one-time). - Institutional tuition (per family): €341.00 (one-time). - Special Project Assessment (per family): €698.00 (one-time). - Payment due dates: August 26, 2026 and January 8, 2027. Kindergarten (PJ–K transition shown separately) - Semester 1: €6,555.50; Semester 2: €4,837.50; Total: €11,393.00. - Tuition: €4,837.50 per semester (total €9,675.00). - Textbook fee: €90.00; Technology fee: €71.00; Capital assessment fee: €297.00. - Registration fee payable for this entry grade: €221.00. - Institutional tuition (per family): €341.00. - Special Project Assessment (per family): €698.00. - Payment due dates: August 26, 2026 and January 8, 2027. Elementary School (Grades 1–5) - Semester 1: €7,639.50; Semester 2: €6,142.50; Total: €13,782.00. - Tuition: €6,142.50 per semester (total €12,285.00). - Textbook fee: €90.00; Technology fee: €71.00; Capital assessment fee: €297.00. - Registration fee payable for this entry grade: €221.00. - Institutional tuition (per family): €341.00. - Special Project Assessment (per family): €698.00. - Payment due dates: August 26, 2026 and January 8, 2027. Middle School (Grades 6–8) - Semester 1: €8,224.00; Semester 2: €6,674.00; Total: €14,898.00. - Tuition: €6,674.00 per semester (total €13,348.00). - Textbook fee: €143.00; Technology fee: €71.00; Capital assessment fee: €297.00. - Registration fee payable for this entry grade: €221.00. - Institutional tuition (per family): €341.00. - Special Project Assessment (per family): €698.00. - Payment due dates: August 26, 2026 and January 8, 2027. High School / Academy (Grades 9–12) - Semester 1: €9,008.00; Semester 2: €7,340.00; Total: €16,348.00. - Tuition: €7,340.00 per semester (total €14,680.00). - Textbook fee: €261.00; Technology fee: €71.00; Capital assessment fee: €297.00. - Registration fee payable for this entry grade: €221.00. - Institutional tuition (per family): €341.00. - Special Project Assessment (per family): €698.00. - Payment due dates: August 26, 2026 and January 8, 2027. Registration fee schedule per new student (one-time, payable with first semester tuition) - Junior Kindergarten entry: €221 (continuing into Kindergarten remains €221; continuing into Grade 1 shows higher transition fee tiers). - Kindergarten entry: €221 (with specific transition-tier amounts shown for continuation into Grade 1). - Entry at Grades 1–12: €963 (one-time for those entry grades where applicable). - The registration fee is paid together with the first semester tuition. Additional regular / optional fees and charges - Textbook fees: included as level-specific textbook charges listed above (amounts vary by division). - Technology fee: level-specific (commonly €71.00 shown for divisions). - Capital assessment fee: level-specific (commonly €297.00 shown for divisions). - Institutional tuition (per family) and Special Project Assessment (per family): family-level charges applied in Semester 1 for each enrolled family (amounts shown above). - Learning Commons / after-school academic support (per semester): elementary homework support and middle/academy homework and math support are charged per semester (examples: Elementary homework support €432–€1,050 per semester depending on days enrolled; Middle/Aca homework support €500–€1,500 per semester depending on days; math support values shown separately). Payments are to the school bank account by the first week of each semester. - Day Care (PJ–JK extended program until 15:45): €1,846.00 annually (€923.00 per semester). - Special Support Services (annual): EFL/ESL €1,576; Optimal Learning Support (Standard) €2,386; Consultation €595; ISP €238. Shadow teaching arranged separately between parent/guardian and shadow teacher. Special services are paid by semester on the same dates as tuition. - IB Program fees: IB Full Diploma (two-year) €1,400; IB Certificate fees: up to four classes €226; more than four classes €452. Greek IB Diploma equivalency annual program amounts are listed separately. IB fees are paid once with the first semester tuition. - Transportation (school bus): published zone-based annual fees apply (example published figures for the 2025–2026 transport year: Zone A €1,404; Zone B €1,860; Zone C €2,100). One-way, pre-school reduced rate and special terms may apply; bus contractor payment and no-refund-on-termination terms are in force for bus contracts. Payments to the bus contractor are handled separately from school tuition. - Summer program and activity fees: summer camp and sports camps are charged per session with their own published cancellation/refund rules and payment methods. Example summer camp session prices are published per session/week. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard semester payment dates for the tuition schedule: first-semester payments are due by August 26, 2026; second-semester payments are due by January 8, 2027 (semester due dates shown with the tuition figures). - Parents/legal guardians must pay tuition and fees in advance of each semester start. The school does not issue separate invoices for tuition amounts and dates; the cashier's office may be contacted for clarification. A finance charge of 0.5% per month applies to unpaid balances after the first day of each semester. Installment plans may be possible via the Cashier's office; an interest charge of 0.5% per month applies to installment payments. The school may refuse class attendance for students whose semester tuition and applicable fees have not been paid, and may initiate legal action for fees more than 30 days overdue. Refund and withdrawal rules - Registration, capital, technology and institutional family fees are non-refundable. Special Services, Pre-School, Textbook and IB fees are non-refundable for the quarter in which a student withdraws; refunds may be given for subsequent full quarters not attended. Tuition is non-refundable for the quarter in which the student withdraws; refunds are applicable for following quarters that the student will not attend. Force majeure closures do not entitle payors to tuition refunds. Transportation contracts may carry separate no-refund terms for contract termination due to departure. Boarding - ACS Athens operates as a non-boarding (day) school; boarding fees do not apply. Fee payment options and bank/payment procedures - Accepted payment methods include direct bank deposits/wire transfers (Euro accounts with IBANs provided), DIAS electronic payments (Greek bank system), credit-card payments via the school Cashier POS or Alpha Bank secure web payment links (VISA/MasterCard), checks, and authorized web banking channels. Specific school bank IBANs, SWIFT/BIC details and US wire/Flagstar instructions are published for cashier use. DIAS payment transaction codes can be requested from the Cashier. Bank charges and currency-conversion differences are the payor's responsibility; USD payments are converted to EUR at the date of transaction. Payment details and cashier procedures are handled by the Finance Office / Cashier's office. Other practical notes on fees - Textbooks issued by the Bookstore must be returned at year end; lost or damaged textbooks are charged at replacement cost. Bookstore and activity-specific payment instructions apply for after-school programs and sports academies. Learning Commons and other co-curricular tuitions are payable per semester to the school bank account by the first week of each semester. (End of fees overview)	Fee details Scope and academic year Fees shown below apply to the 2025/26 academic year and follow the school's published fee schedule. Application and registration fees - Application fee (new applicants): EUR 100 (non‑refundable). - Registration fee (payable on acceptance, one‑time): EUR 1,750 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees (annual and instalment breakdown by year group) - Nursery: Annual tuition EUR 8,755 — First instalment EUR 4,377.50 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 4,377.50 due 2 Feb 2026. - Reception – Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 12,000 — First instalment EUR 6,000 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,000 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 3 – Year 6: Annual tuition EUR 12,550 — First instalment EUR 6,275 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,275 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 7 – Year 9: Annual tuition EUR 13,650 — First instalment EUR 6,825 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,825 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 10 – Year 13: Annual tuition EUR 14,950 — First instalment EUR 7,475 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 7,475 due 2 Feb 2026. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: Two instalments per academic year (first instalment due 1 September; second instalment due 2 February). - Early settlement discount: 5% discount if fees are settled in full by 31 July 2025. - Sibling discount: 20% on the third and subsequent children from the same family attending at the same time. - Alumni discount: 5% for qualifying Campion families (increases to 7% if fees are settled in full by 31 July 2025); alumni discount is applied after any sibling discount and requires prior years' fees to be fully paid. - The school may withhold reports, transcripts and other documentation if fees are not paid. Arrangements for alternative payment schedules must be submitted in writing to the Finance Committee; any approved alternative is valid only for that school year and must be reapplied for subsequently. Mid‑year registrations and withdrawals / refund/prorating policy - Reduced tuition is applied when a child enters or withdraws during the school year. Tuition and bus fees are prorated as follows for the term in which a student starts or withdraws: - Starting in: First term 100% of term fee; Second term 70%; Third term 40%. - Withdrawn in: First term 40%; Second term 70%; Third term 100%. - These withdrawal/prorating arrangements apply only when parents inform the school at least two months in advance of withdrawal. Registration and application fees are non‑refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; Campion operates as a day school. No boarding fees are charged. Optional and additional fees - Bus service (optional): Annual round‑trip fee EUR 2,200 — instalments EUR 1,100 (first) and EUR 1,100 (second). One‑way service is charged at 70% of the full round‑trip fee. Bus discounts: 15% reduction for the second child; 35% reduction for the third and subsequent children; 100% reduction (i.e., free) for Nursery and Reception children using the bus. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional): Full year EUR 1,040; half year EUR 520. - Extra English support (Senior School, if required): Annual fee EUR 1,200 — instalments EUR 600 and EUR 600. - Other charges not included in tuition: uniform costs, examination fees (external exam registration where applicable), school trips and overnight excursions, and other ad hoc charges. Annual tuition includes most books, stationery and routine supplies but excludes the items listed above. Fee payment methods and practical instructions - Accepted payment methods: card payments at the Finance Office via POS (VISA or MasterCard), cheque payable to “Campion School,” or direct bank deposit/transfer to the school account. Fees in cash are not accepted. Copies of deposit slips or transfer documents with the pupil's name should be emailed to the school as confirmation. - Bank details (for electronic transfers): - Bank: Alpha Bank, Psychico - Account name: The Campion School Incorporation - Account number: 110-00-2002-002779 - IBAN: GR43 0140 1100 1100 0200 2002 779 - SWIFT/BIC: CRBAGRAA XXX - Parents should include the pupil's name on the transfer and email confirmation of the transfer to the school. Other administrative notes related to fees - Annual tuition is stated per year group and generally charged over two instalments as shown above. Optional services and extra support are charged in addition to tuition and billed according to the school's schedule. Any special fee enquiries or arrangements should be addressed in writing to the Finance Committee or the school's bursar. Unpaid balances may affect pupils' continued enrolment and access to reports/transcripts.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school offers the American Diploma (MSA-CESS accredited) with a requirement of twenty-six Carnegie Units earned over eight semesters for the Academy Diploma. The International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB Diploma) is offered for grades 11–12, with six subject groups and core requirements (Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and CAS). The Advanced Placement (AP) Program is available with AP courses such as AP Calculus, AP Environmental Science, and AP Spanish. The language of instruction is English, with Greek taught as a second language.	Curriculum details Junior School (Years 1–6) follows an adapted British programme; English and Mathematics align with the English National Curriculum, while other subjects are taught through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower School (Years 7–9) follows an adapted British curriculum and enters the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Year 10; Year 11 sits Cambridge IGCSE examinations. All students participate in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13, supported by the Universities Counsellor, IB Coordinator and Year Tutors. The teaching is in English across the school; Greek language, literature and history are available for Greek high school equivalency, and English as an Additional Language support is offered. Foreign languages include Spanish, French and Arabic; the school emphasises Greek culture and heritage as part of the curriculum.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 9:1.	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes around 20 students; even smaller in the IB Diploma Programme.
Exam results	Exam results The IB Diploma is awarded by the IBO after May external examinations, with assessments that include both internal and external components and a scoring system that culminates in the 1–7 scale per subject and a total score; a minimum of 24 points is typically required for the IB Diploma. 95%–100% of ACS Athens students are accepted to U.S., British, and other universities worldwide, with scholarships totaling about $1.3 million awarded to the Class of 2022.	Exam results IB Diploma results 2024: 100% pass rate; average 36 points; top score 45; 27% of pupils scored 40+; 67% scored 35+; 78% scored higher than the world average (30.3); over half of subject grades were 6 or 7. IB Diploma results 2025: 100% pass rate; 87% of pupils scored above the world average; 53% scored 35+; 23% scored 40+.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University acceptances are reported at 95%–100% of students, with approximately $1.3 million in college scholarships awarded to the Class of 2022.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the UK, Europe and North America, with UK destinations including Oxford, Imperial, Royal Holloway, Glasgow and Warwick; North America, MIT, University of Chicago and Brown are among noted destinations; Europe includes École Polytechnique (France), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), IE Madrid (Spain), Groningen (Netherlands) and Politecnico Milano (Italy). In 2024 the graduating class received 115 offers from universities worldwide, reflecting strong global university placement.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The ACS Athens Scholar Diploma is a four-year program awarded to students who complete authentic ACS Athens honors courses, a Senior Honors Research Project, and meaningful community service; it includes four integrated interdisciplinary courses and may include International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses.	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented: Early identification and the provision of rigorously differentiated learning activities to ensure the needs of each child are met, enabling them to achieve their full potential.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions ACS Athens accepts applications throughout the academic year. The Application Process at a glance includes five steps: Step 1: Submit an Application Form for each applicant with the required documents and pay a non-refundable application fee of 100€ for the first child and 50€ for each additional child. Step 2: Submit required documentation. Step 3: Arrange Admissions Testing for Grades 6-12 or Interview/Assessment for Grades PJ-5. Step 4: The Application file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and decisions are communicated by email. Step 5: Registration and scheduling after admission. Admissibility is determined by how well the student aligns with the school's academic standards and space availability; factors include prior academic history, disciplinary or socio-emotional issues, and classroom size. ACS Athens reserves the right to deny admission if the needs cannot be met. All applicants entering Grades 6-12 must take English and Math tests (on campus or online). English proficiency by grade is: Grade 6: CEFR A2; Grade 7: A2; Grade 8: B1; Grade 9: B1; Grade 10: B2; Grades 11-12: C1. The U.S. High School Diploma can be awarded to transfer students who have spent at least two years in the American education system. Academic credit transfer allows up to seven credits per grade level for transfers into Grades 9-10. IB Diploma Applicants must meet the ACS Athens American High School Diploma credit requirements and the C1 English Proficiency level.	Admissions Registering at Campion: The first stage of the admissions process is the online enquiry form submission and the submission of the most recent school reports. A preliminary visit may be scheduled, including a tour of the premises and an opportunity for parents and pupils to ask questions and become acquainted with the school ethos and climate for learning. For Early Years and Junior School applicants, after the initial visit an interview with the Head of Junior School is scheduled; school reports for the previous two years should be submitted before the interview if the pupil is already attending another school. In the Senior School (years 7–13), candidates whose native language is not English will sit an English test; all applicants will also sit an entrance examination in Vocabulary, Mathematics and non-verbal abilities prior to interview. Pupils may be admitted at any point in the school year depending on space, with priority given to international families; there are cut-off dates for each year group by birthdates; exceptional circumstances may place a pupil in a class that does not correspond with age; parental preferences will be considered, but the final determination rests with the Headmaster. Further information regarding Senior School English and entrance tests is contained in the Admissions Policy. The Application fee is €100, which includes testing. Following a successful interview and acceptance of a place, formal admission requires submission of: Application for Admission (sent electronically); Health Form; Bus Request Form; Copy of Passport. Information regarding school uniforms includes Junior Uniform Requirements, Senior Uniform Requirements, and Ordering School Uniform. For the academic year 2025–2026, places in the Learning Support programme are extremely limited and many groups remain full; priority will be given to international applicants.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Christos M. Perakis Academic Scholarship exists at ACS Athens. Eligibility requires admission to ACS Athens before scholarship consideration. Criteria include academic excellence with a GPA of 3.5 or 18 and above; Greek school attendance and Greek citizenship; Fluent in English; Demonstrates leadership; intends to pursue studies abroad in Global Management, Communications or Computer Sciences; Demonstrates conscious citizenship; Demonstrates financial need; Provides a personal statement; Finalists participate in an in-person interview. This scholarship refers to the 2026-2027 academic year (begins September 2026) and is for high school students only (grades 9-12). It can be applied toward tuition at ACS Athens.	Scholarships Campion School offers a limited number of partial and full academic scholarships for the IB Diploma programme. External candidates only are eligible. Suitable candidates for the academic year 2022–23 should be born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006, should possess Proficiency-level English and an overall grade average of at least 18.0 in the Greek system or equivalent for candidates with a non-Greek educational background. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and the candidate's overall profile. For further information, please email [email protected]
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Waiting List: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Where a start date corresponds to the start of the next academic year, if a year group is at capacity, applicants may be placed on the waiting list. If places subsequently become available, an application will be given priority according to the criteria listed. The completion of the school's re-registration exercise will determine how many places are available for the following year.
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