Byron College - The British International School vs St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece

	B Byron College - The British International School Athens, Greece	S St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,250 - 13,750	Fees / year €8,922 - 14,478
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Byron College campus is in Pallini, Athens, Greece, at 46 Anthousas Avenue, Pallini 15351. In September 2025 the school moved to a brand‑new Pallini campus designed to support collaboration and wellbeing.	Location Anemon St., Koropi, Attiki, 16602 Varkiza Attiki, Greece. Located near the southern suburbs of Athens with easy access via Attiki Odos.
Stages	Stages Ages 4–18 on one shared campus: Early Years (4–5), Primary (5–11) with UK Key Stages 1–2, and Secondary (11–18) with Key Stages 3–5. The curriculum follows the UK system, with IGCSE in Years 10–11 and Sixth Form (Years 12–13).	Stages Junior School (Early Years to Key Stage 2) and Senior School (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5)
School type	School type Private British international school.	School type Independent, co-educational British international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix More than fifty nationalities represented among the pupil body
Additional learning support	Additional learning support A SENCo and a full‑time psychologist support learning. Individualised Education Plans (IEPs) are used, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and provision for students with more complex needs.	Additional learning support EAL; SEN - Learning Support
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Greece	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British international school using the UK education system)
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School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details A school bus service operates with routes to specified areas; routes may change based on demand. Buses are driven by qualified staff and monitored for safety, and after‑school transport is available for enrichment activities.	Bus service details Comprehensive bus service to most areas of Athens and Pireaus; air-conditioned buses; qualified bus drivers and monitors; routes designed to minimize travel time
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fees covered (academic year) Fees below apply to the 2025–2026 academic year. Application and registration fees - Admission test fee: EUR 150 (charged for students applying for Years 5–12). - Registration fee (one-time, non-refundable, secures place): - EYFS and Year 1: EUR 1,000. - Years 2–13: EUR 1,700. Tuition fees by year group (annual / three-installment breakdown / monthly option and early-payment (5%) settlement total) - EYFS (Age 4–5) - Annual tuition: EUR 8,250. - Installments: EUR 2,750 / EUR 2,750 / EUR 2,750. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 825 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 7,840. - Key Stage 1 (Years 1–2) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,450. - Installments: EUR 3,500 / EUR 3,500 / EUR 3,450. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 1,045 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 9,930. - Key Stage 2 (Years 3–6) - Annual tuition: EUR 10,800. - Installments: EUR 3,600 / EUR 3,600 / EUR 3,600. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 1,080 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 10,260. - Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) - Annual tuition: EUR 12,000. - Installments: EUR 4,000 / EUR 4,000 / EUR 4,000. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 1,200 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 11,400. - Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) - Annual tuition: EUR 12,650. - Installments: EUR 4,250 / EUR 4,250 / EUR 4,150. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 1,265 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 12,020. - Sixth Form (Years 12–13) - Annual tuition: EUR 13,750. - Installments: EUR 4,600 / EUR 4,600 / EUR 4,550. - Monthly option (Sep–June): EUR 1,375 per month. - 5% settlement total if paid by 11 July 2025: EUR 13,060. Mid-year registrations (pro rata charge when joining after the start of the academic year) - Mid-year registration percentages charged on the full annual tuition when a student joins in a given month: - Sep: 100%; Oct: 90%; Nov: 80%; Dec: 70%; Jan: 60%; Feb: 50%; Mar: 40%; Apr: 30%; May: 20%; Jun: 10%. Transportation fees (annual, by zone) - Zone A (Anthoussa, Gerakas, Metro Doukissis Plakentias, Pallini until Elaionos): EUR 1,000. - Zone B (Agia Paraskevi, Ano Halandri, Polydroso, Patima Chalandriou, Vrilissia, Melissia, Marousi …): EUR 1,900. - Zone C (Chalandri, Cholargos, Papagou, Psychiko, Filothei, Marousi old town, Pefki, Kifisia …): EUR 2,050. - Zone D (Athens, Zografou, Ampelokipoi, Galatsi, Nea Ionia, Metamorfosi, Nea Filadelfia, Iraklio …): EUR 2,200. - Zone E (Ilioupoli, Argyroupoli, Elliniko, Alimos, Glyfada, Kalythia, Moschato, Nea Smyrni, Faliro, Voula, Vari …): EUR 2,400. - Full transportation fees are charged even if only a one-way service is required. Routes are subject to change based on demand and availability. Additional costs and exclusions (charged separately) - The tuition figures do not include external examination fees (IGCSE, AS/A2, ICT/ECDL, special language exams such as CPE, DELF, etc.), uniform, textbooks, supplies/equipment, medical examination charges, excursions/trips, and extra-curricular/enrichment activities. A list of enrichment activities and term prices is circulated to parents each term. - Uniforms are required for Nursery through Year 11 and are purchased separately from the school's uniform suppliers (LB Creations and selected Marks & Spencer items). Order forms and a uniform guide are available. No uniform prices are included in tuition. Discounts - Family discount: 10% on tuition fees only for each additional child registered in the same family. - Early-payment settlement discount: 5% discount on tuition if the full fees are paid by the deadline stated (deadline shown as 11 July 2025 for the 2025–2026 schedule). Refunds and mid-year withdrawal charges - Registration fees are one-time and non-refundable. - Mid-year withdrawal / refund policy: when a student leaves during the academic year, a percentage of the full annual tuition is charged as follows (these percentages are applied to the full annual tuition to calculate the charge): - Leaving in Sep: 20% charged - Oct: 30% charged - Nov: 40% charged - Dec: 50% charged - Jan: 60% charged - Feb: 70% charged - Mar: 80% charged - Apr: 90% charged - May: full tuition charged - Jun: full tuition charged (A refund of tuition is calculated after applying the applicable charged percentage.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees must be paid promptly within 10 working days of the signed fee agreement. The school reserves the right to take action if an agreed payment schedule is not adhered to. Advance payment by the end of June is requested to secure a place for the following academic year and to assist in planning. - Installment plan shown above is three payments (dates determined by the school); a monthly option is available for the Sep–June period as shown per year group. A 5% settlement discount applies if full payment is received by the stated early-payment deadline. Fee payment options and bank details instructions - Accepted payment methods: - Cash at the Operations Administrator's office (maximum EUR 500 per cash payment). - Credit card at the Operations Administrator's office (all major cards accepted except American Express and Diners). - Cheque (dated for current date or date of agreed instalment). - Bank deposit / transfer to Greek accounts and deposits from abroad (IBAN/SWIFT details are provided to remit funds). When transferring funds, all bank charges must be borne by the remitter; all transfers must include the full name of the student and reason for payment (e.g., tuition fees, activities, exam fees, admissions test, registration fee). Bank transfer slips should be emailed to the Head of Administration after the transfer to facilitate billing. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; fees are presented for day provision only. Other notes on extra charges - Examination fees, enrichment activities, trips, special language exam charges, textbooks, and equipment are charged in addition to the tuition and are billed separately or announced termly. Transport is an additional annual fee by zone as listed above. Uniforms are purchased separately from the school's suppliers.	Fee details Application / One‑off entry charges - Registration fee (for new pupils): EUR 1,500. - Development fund (one‑off, for new pupils): EUR 1,000. - Cambridge Primary Programme charge (Years 1–6): EUR 150 per year. Tuition fees — annual rates (per academic year) - Foundation Stage: EUR 8,922 per annum. - Reception; Years 1–6: EUR 12,405 per annum. - Years 7–8–9: EUR 13,902 per annum. - Year 10 / 'A' Level inclusive: EUR 14,478 per annum. Optional / additional programme fees - Extra‑curricular music programme (optional): EUR 1,395 per annum. Installments are collected as three equal payments of EUR 465 (due by the term instalment dates shown below). - Summer school (published example): Fee EUR 1,492; transportation EUR 440 (summer programme fees are charged separately). Instalments, billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates term billing and a staged instalment system: an initial instalment is taken on registration (A) and the balance is collected in three further instalments due at the start of the school terms. The instalment points are: A — upon registration; B — by 1 September; C — by 1 December; D — by 1 March. Specific instalment amounts per year group are listed on the school fee scale and sum to the annual tuition rate. - Example instalment breakdowns (amounts relate to the published annual fees): - Foundation Stage (EUR 8,922 total): A (upon registration) EUR 3,300; B (1 Sep) EUR 1,874; C (1 Dec) EUR 1,874; D (1 Mar) EUR 1,874. - Reception / Years 1–6 (EUR 12,405 total): A EUR 3,300; B EUR 3,035; C EUR 3,035; D EUR 3,035. - Years 7–8–9 (EUR 13,902 total): A EUR 3,300; B EUR 3,534; C EUR 3,534; D EUR 3,534. - Year 10 / 'A' Level (EUR 14,478 total): A EUR 3,300; B EUR 3,726; C EUR 3,726; D EUR 3,726. - Music programme (EUR 1,395 total): three instalments of EUR 465 (B, C, D). - Administrative invoicing and due dates: the academic year is divided into three terms; invoices are issued termly and payments are expected upon registration and on the dates tied to each term (payments are expected on registration, 1 September, 1 December and 1 March as applicable). Payment methods accepted - Payments may be made by credit card, by cheque (payable to Meyer Bridges Educational Trust) or by bank deposit/transfer to the school account(s). Boarding - Boarding fees: not applicable — no boarding fee schedule is published for current intake; the school's published fee scale lists day‑school tuition and related charges only. Other costs and parental responsibilities - Examination charges for externally marked examinations are payable by parents. Textbooks for Years 10–13 must be purchased by parents. Parents are responsible for the cost of special outings and trips. These items are additional to the tuition figures above. - School uniform is required for all pupils up to and including Year 11 and may be purchased from the school shop; uniform items and replacement pieces incur separate charges. Refund and withdrawal terms - All tuition fees are non‑refundable. There is no refund of fees if a pupil is withdrawn during the term, expelled or absent. Parents wishing to withdraw their child must give one term's written notice (within the usual term windows); failing to give a term's notice will result in the full term's fees being due. Notes on charges and what the tuition covers - Tuition fees cover the supply of most books, certain design materials and some stationery. Parents pay separately for external examination charges, special outings/trips and textbooks for Years 10–13.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school teaches a UK curriculum for ages 4–18 on one campus. From Early Years through Year 9, the curriculum follows the UK Key Stage model. In Years 10–11, students work toward IGCSE examinations. In the Sixth Form (Years 12–13), students study A-Levels to prepare for university.	Curriculum details The school follows the British educational system and the English National Curriculum. Pupils experience a broad curriculum built around the UK National Curriculum for England at every Key Stage. The Greek language is taught to all pupils by Greek teachers with Greek qualifications, with Greek examinations offered at IGCSE and A‑Levels; from Year 4 in the Junior School, parents may choose additional Greek History lessons delivered and examined in Greek. The school provides education from Early Years through Key Stage 5, preparing pupils for British and international university entrance.
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Exam results	Exam results In 2024, 38% of all A-Levels taken were awarded A*-A grades, higher than the UK average of 28%. All Year 13 students progressed to universities in the UK or worldwide, with destinations including Imperial College London, University of Manchester, UCL, Durham University, University of St Andrews, University of Amsterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Calgary, and the University of California.	Exam results In 2024, about 250 pupils sat public examinations, with 100 sitting 731 IGCSE/GCSE qualifications; 29% achieved A* and 49% achieved A* or A. 273 AS-Level qualifications were sat, with 44% at A and 77% at least C. 202 A-Levels were sat, with 22% A* and 41% A-A; 77% A-C. The UK remains the most popular destination for higher education among leavers, with graduates starting degree courses at UK universities including Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, UCL, Bath, Warwick, and more; graduates also enter universities in the USA, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands and Russia.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates go on to universities worldwide, with destinations including Imperial College London, University of Manchester, UCL, Durham University, University of St Andrews, University of Amsterdam, Eindhoven University of Technology, University of Calgary, and University of California. The college provides ongoing guidance for university applications, including for Oxbridge.	Higher education progression The UK remains the most popular destination for higher education among leavers, with many graduates entering degree programs at UK universities such as Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial College London, UCL, Bath, Warwick, and others. Graduates also commence degrees at universities outside the UK, including the USA and mainland Europe.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Gifted pupils usually comprise the top 5% of the school population.
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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 —
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Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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 —
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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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Parents or guardians contact the Assistant Admissions Officer by completing the Enquiry Form or by e-mail or telephone to book an appointment with the Director of Admissions. It is also possible for an initial interview to take place through Google Meet. 2. Prior to interview the following documents are required: Previous school reports; Confidential Reference Consent Form (sent to parents upon confirmation of interview date); Special Educational Needs documentation if your child has any diagnosis or special requirements; Provisional Subject choices for IGCSE and GCE are sent to parents upon confirmation of interview date for Key Stage 4 (entry Year 10) and KS 5 (Sixth Form entry Year 12). 3. Interview: Parents and prospective students attend the interview with the Director of Admissions, who explains all areas of school life including our philosophy and expectations, and answers questions. This interview provides a first impression of the prospective student and family. A tour of the school premises can be arranged by prior arrangement. 4. If your child's application proceeds beyond interview stage, a Confidential Reference from the current school may be requested. Once received, parents of students wishing to join Byron College at EYFS or Years 1-4 are notified by e-mail if their application has been successful or not. Students applying for Years 5, 6 and the Secondary School are required to sit the INCAS or CAT4 aptitude test as soon as possible after the interview. This is arranged with the Assistant Admissions Officer and a charge is made. Parents are notified by e-mail as to whether their son/daughter's application has been successful, or not, once the results of this assessment, prior school reports, Confidential Reference Form, SEN reports (where relevant) and the subject choices (where relevant) have been received and analyzed by the School Admissions Board. 5. Offer and registration: Any offer of a place must be confirmed within 15 days by email. The submission of all requested documentation, the registration fee payment and the signing of the fee agreement must be completed within 30 days of the offer being made. The School Admissions Board communicates the decision by email. 6. The above documents must be completed and submitted within 28 days of receipt of the offer to secure the student's place. After receipt of the documents and payment of the registration fee, an appointment with the Head of Administration is arranged to sign the fee agreement and submit the medical form. 7. English Language Requirements: Applicants for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) should have a level of English equivalent to the Common European Framework B1 or B2 (Cambridge PET or First Certificate). Applicants for Key Stage 4 (Year 10) and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form: Year 12) are expected to have a minimum level of English equivalent to the Common European Framework B2 level (Cambridge First Certificate). Students cannot be accepted into Byron College if they are non-European citizens without a residence permit.	Admissions 1. Interview and campus tour: Children must have an interview before a place can be offered. The Headmaster and the Headmistress of the Junior School meet with the parents and the child and show them around the school. The meeting provides an opportunity to discuss the school and its programs. Registrations can be initiated by expressing interest and arranging a visit through the Registrar. 2. Documentation required: Complete the Application Form and sign it by the parents. Provide the pupil's report from the previous school, translated into English if necessary. Submit a Medical Form fully filled and signed by the parents, along with Medical Certificates. The Registrar will outline all required documents during the visit and confirm when the files are complete. 3. Admission decision and timing: After the interview and submission of the required documents, the admission decision is given verbally or in writing to the parent. Registrations take place throughout the academic year. The school aims to communicate outcomes promptly once procedures are completed. Parents may be contacted by the Registrar regarding next steps or to schedule the enrolment. 4. Enquiries and visits: To make an enquiry or an appointment to visit the School, fill in the online form or telephone the Registrar. Appointments can be arranged to suit the family's schedule. The school provides information about admission procedures during the visit.
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