Campion School vs International School of Athens

	C Campion School Athens, Greece	I International School of Athens Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,755 - 14,950	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 (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	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 1970	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	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 Pre-School (Nursery & Reception); Junior School (Year 1–6); Senior School (Year 7–13).	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); High School; IB Diploma Programme (DP).
School type	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.	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 Greece	Country affiliation Greece
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	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 There is a comprehensive bus service connecting the school to most suburbs in the greater Athens area.	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 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.	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 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.	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.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes around 20 students; even smaller in the IB Diploma Programme.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	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+.	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 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.	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.
Gifted and talented	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.	Gifted and talented —
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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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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 —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	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 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]	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.
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.	Waitlist —
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