Athens College vs International School of Athens

	A Athens College Athens, Greece	I International School of Athens Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €11,280 - 15,400	Fees / year €8,700 - 15,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1925	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location —	Location 42 Artemidos Street and Xenias Street, Kifissia, 145 62, Greece. The campus is located in Kifissia within the Athens metropolitan area. Bus service is provided in most parts of the greater Athens area, with central pickup points along routes.
Stages	Stages —	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); High School; IB Diploma Programme (DP).
School type	School type —	School type PRIVATE
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Learning Center provides psychological counseling and learning support for PreK–12, including psycho-educational counseling, referrals to specialists, and individualized educational plans for students with learning differences.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation Greece
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day runs from 8:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Bus service is provided in most parts of the greater Athens area; pick-up points are central along routes, with door-to-door service for primary students when possible. All school buses are owned by the school and drivers and bus monitors are school employees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details —	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (one-off) for KG – Grade 12: EUR 1,700. - Registration fee (one-off) for Junior Pre‑KG & Pre‑KG: EUR 600. Tuition fees by year group (amounts per installment and annual total) Payment is split into four installments labeled: In advance, Sept. 04, Nov. 06, Jan. 15. The installment amounts and totals below are stated in euros. - Nursery: In advance EUR 1,800; Sept. 04 EUR 2,300; Nov. 06 EUR 2,300; Jan. 15 EUR 2,300; Total EUR 8,700. - Junior Pre‑KG & Pre‑KG: In advance EUR 1,800; Sept. 04 EUR 2,300; Nov. 06 EUR 2,300; Jan. 15 EUR 2,300; Total EUR 8,700. - Kindergarten: In advance EUR 4,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,000; Nov. 06 EUR 2,000; Jan. 15 EUR 2,000; Total EUR 10,500. - Grade 1–2: In advance EUR 5,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 13,000. - Grade 3–5: In advance EUR 6,000; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 13,500. - Grade 6–9: In advance EUR 6,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 14,000. - Grade 10: In advance EUR 7,000; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 14,500. - Grade 11–12: In advance EUR 7,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 15,000. Extra / additional fees - IB examination fees (Grade 12 only): EUR 1,200. - e‑Assessment fee (Grade 10 only): EUR 400. - Achievement testing: EUR 400. - Learning Centre fees: Learning Centre 1 EUR 1,700; Learning Centre 2 EUR 2,700. - School transportation (bus) fees for KG – Grade 12 range by route from EUR 2,100 to EUR 2,800 (specific route charges listed below). Junior Pre‑KG / Pre‑KG bus fee: EUR 2,100. - Route 1 (Kifissia, N. Erythrea, Kastri, Ekali): EUR 2,100. - Route 2 (Marousi, Filothei, Psychiko, N. Iraklio, Chalandri, Melissia): EUR 2,300. - Route 3 (Dionysos, Anoixi, Ag. Stefanos, Pendeli, Thrakomakedones): EUR 2,400. - Route 4 (Kolonaki, Cholargos, Papagou, Ag. Paraskevi, Vyronas, Peristeri): EUR 2,600. - Route 5 (Kallithea, N. Smyrni, Faliro): EUR 2,800. - Route 6 (Glyfada, Vari, Vouliagmeni, Voula): EUR 2,800. Discounts and prepayment - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 7% for the third child; 10% for the fourth child or more. - Alumni discount: 5%. - Prepayment discount: 2% for payments made by July 31 (applies to prepayment conditions described by the school). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in four installments with the following payment points: In advance, Sept. 04, Nov. 06, Jan. 15. Installment amounts are those listed under each year group above. - Accepted payment methods: credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay) and bank remittance / direct deposit to the school's beneficiary account. Bank details provided for remittance include Alpha Bank (SWIFT/BIC CRBAGRAA, IBAN GR60 014 0342 0342 0023 2000 2338) and Eurobank (SWIFT/BIC ERBKGRAA, IBAN GR52 026 0284 0000 0302 0026 2143). Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply. Uniform and other routine costs - The school uniform must be purchased from the designated supplier LB Creations; school uniform items and PE kit are required. (Uniform pricing is set by the supplier.) - Additional routine costs that may apply during the year include personal supplies, optional trips, extracurricular activities, and any specific course materials or examination fees (for example, IB exam fees listed above). Refund information (applicable items and conditions) - IB-related registration and subject fee rules: registration and late subject fees are generally non‑refundable once incurred after the first registration deadline; subject and core fees may be refunded to the school if a candidate withdraws between the first and second registration deadlines. Specific conditions and deadlines apply to refunds for IB subject/core fees and retake registrations. Summary of key payment options - Credit card: VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay. - Bank transfer / remittance: Alpha Bank (IBAN GR60 014 0342 0342 0023 2000 2338, SWIFT CRBAGRAA); Eurobank (IBAN GR52 026 0284 0000 0302 0026 2143, SWIFT ERBKGRAA).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details ISA provides an English-speaking, international environment from Kindergarten through High School. The Primary School follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle School follows the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) or the ISA High School Diploma. ISA is an IB World School and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). The ISA High School Diploma is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Greek apolytirio. English is the language of instruction, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support where needed. The DP is offered alongside the College Preparatory Programme (CP) for students who pursue CP.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The University Placement Office reports a strong higher education performance. Approximately 95% of ISA graduates are accepted to higher education institutions worldwide. Notable destinations include Imperial College London, King's College London, UCL, McGill University, Berkeley, Stanford University, the University of Edinburgh and Erasmus University. These outcomes reflect the school's preparation for university study.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. The University Placement Office provides guidance on applications, transcripts and personal statements. Notable destinations include Imperial College London, King's College London, UCL, McGill University, Berkeley, Stanford, the University of Edinburgh and Erasmus University. These outcomes reflect the school's focus on preparing students for international higher education.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions The school offers the IB Diploma Program. The ISA Scholarship Program awards two IB scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. To apply for the scholarships, applicants submit the Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents: two Letters of Recommendation from Grade 10 teachers; School Transcripts for Grades 7-9; the final grades for the first term of Grade 10; language certificates if applicable; copies of other records of achievement; and a passport/ID document. Shortlisting for the scholarship considers the applicant's dossier (grades, Letters of Recommendation, transcripts and other records). On the day of the examination, candidates must present identity documents. The scholarship assessment is through written examinations in English and Mathematics. The English examination tests language ability; the Mathematics examination tests the Grade 7-9 material and 3/4 of the Grade 10 syllabus. The examinations are held at ISA's Artemidos 42 & Xenias Street, Kifissia 14562. Exam dates include English (29 March 2025) and Mathematics (29 March 2025). The syllabus examined includes material from Grades 7-9 and the current Grade 10 curriculum. Shortlisted candidates are notified whether they advance to the examination stage.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school awards two IB Diploma Program scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit at least two Letters of Recommendation from Grade 10 teachers, School Transcripts for Grades 7-9, the first-term Grade 10 transcript, language certificates if applicable, copies of other records of achievement, and a passport/ID document. Shortlisting is based on the applicant's dossier. The two scholarships are awarded through written examinations in English and Mathematics; candidates must bring official ID to the exam. The English exam assesses language ability; the Mathematics exam covers the Grades 7-9 material and part of the Grade 10 syllabus. Examinations take place at Artemidos 42 & Xenias Street, Kifissia 14562. For reference, the English and Mathematics exams were scheduled on Saturday, 29 March 2025.
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