I.M.Panagiotopoulos School vs Pierce The American College of Greece - Spata Campus

	I I.M.Panagiotopoulos School Athens, Greece	P Pierce The American College of Greece - Spata Campus Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,580 - 10,500	Fees / year €9,780 - 13,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 12 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,627
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, German, Spanish	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1875
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located at 3 Nikolaou Milisi Street, Pallini, 15351, Greece. Pallini is a northern suburb in the Attica region within the Athens metropolitan area.	Location 6 Gravias Street, 153 42 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece. Pierce is the coeducational Pre-K–12 school of The American College of Greece, with campuses in Agia Paraskevi, Downtown Athens, and Spata.
Stages	Stages Nursery and Kindergarten; Primary; Gymnasium (Middle School); Lyceum (High School). The programmes run from early childhood through upper secondary, with a bilingual Greek–English framework and English-medium instruction at key levels.	Stages Pre-K through 12 (Nursery, Primary, Gymnasium, Lyceum).
School type	School type Private day school (Greek educational institution) offering bilingual Greek–English education from Nursery through Lyceum. English-medium instruction is integrated across subjects as part of the English programme.	School type Private, co-educational day school; Pierce is part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Our students are Greek or Greek dual-nationals; the Class of 2022 had 255 students, of whom 40 pursued the IB Diploma.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Pierce has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provides support for students with SEN, including extra time on admissions tests and access to educational psychology referrals through the school coordination.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation United States
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation Non-denominational / non-sectarian
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Tuition (annual and per-term by year group) - Nursery (Παιδικός Σταθμός): EUR 6,580 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 1,645 each. - Pre‑Nursery / Kindergarten (Προνήπιο / Νηπιακό τμήμα): EUR 7,250 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 1,812.50 each. - Primary School (Δημοτικό): EUR 7,160 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 1,790 each. - Lower Secondary / Gymnasium (Γυμνάσιο): EUR 8,180 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 2,045 each. - Upper Secondary / Lyceum (Λύκειο): EUR 8,180 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 2,045 each. - International A Levels program (applies to Year B and Year C of Lyceum): EUR 10,500 per year — paid in 4 equal instalments of EUR 2,625 each. Billing schedule and payment terms - Annual tuition is invoiced as an annual amount and is payable in four instalments (four equal payments). The published tuition figures are stated as annual amounts and the school specifies payment in four instalments. - A registration/advance amount is required at the time of finalising a new or renewed enrolment; the registration deposit amount is set by the school each year and must be paid to confirm a place. - Specific instalment due‑dates and any penalties for late payment are governed by the school's published registration and fee policy (parents complete and sign the School's Rules / Terms on registration). The school's registration information states that enrolment is finalised by submitting required documents and payment of the annually set advance amount. Boarding fees - The School operates as a day school and does not publish boarding fees (no weekly or full boarding provision is listed). Fees and published information identify the school as a day school. Other costs and additional charges - Student transport (school buses): The published annual tuition amounts for the morning compulsory programme include the school bus transport service. - Books, school supplies, uniforms, optional extracurricular activities, trips, school photographs, canteen or other ad‑hoc charges are not listed as fixed amounts alongside the annual tuition on the published fee page. The school menu shows services such as an e‑Canteen and optional activities that may incur additional charges. Parents should expect separate charges for special activities, optional programmes, consumables and some extracurricular services. - Example (published for summer programme): short‑course and programme fees, optional supervision with meals and transport for summer programmes are charged separately and specific amounts are shown for those programmes; payment scheduling and amounts for those programmes are handled per programme. This demonstrates that non‑tuition activities are invoiced separately. Refund information - For specific short courses (example: a published British Summer School programme), the school's terms state that there is no possibility of refund for that programme. For the main school tuition the published pages indicate that registration requirements and terms are provided in the School's Rules and that a registration/advance amount must be paid; no separate general tuition‑refund schedule with specific refund amounts or formulas is published on the publicly available fee pages. Fee payment options - Bank transfer (direct deposit / web banking / ATM) to the School's bank accounts is accepted for programmes where bank details are published (example: Alpha Bank and National Bank IBANs and BICs are given for the British Summer School programme). Payment by cash or cheque at the School's accounting office is also published as an accepted option for programmes that list payment instructions. - For the main enrolment and annual tuition the school states that fees are payable by the arrangements defined annually by the School's accounting office; instalments and finalisation of registration require payment of the annually set advance amount. Parents are directed to follow the School's registration/payment instructions for the applicable year. Effective academic year - The tuition figures above are published for the School Year 2026–27 (published tuition schedule for 2026-27). The school's registration pages describe the enrolment process and the requirement to pay the annually set advance amount to finalise registration. Note on items not published as fixed figures - The school's publicly posted fee page gives the annual tuition for each year group and the instalment frequency (four instalments) and specifies inclusion of school bus transport for the morning compulsory programme. Specific published figures for registration deposits, detailed instalment due dates, uniforms, regular annual book packs, canteen card top‑ups, optional extracurricular fee schedules and a general‑purpose tuition refund formula are not published as fixed numbers on the public fee pages; some programme‑specific pages (for example summer programmes) publish their own fee amounts and payment instructions, including bank IBANs and a no‑refund clause for that programme.	Fee details Application fee - One-time application fee for new students: €300. Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2026/27 where published; otherwise 2025/26 figures apply) - Pre-K (with meals) — Annual: €11,770. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €3,423.33 each. - Kindergarten (with meals) — Annual: €11,770. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €3,423.33 each. - Elementary (1st–2nd Grade) — Annual: €10,470. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of €2,990.00 each. - Elementary (3rd–6th Grade) — Annual: €10,160. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €2,886.67 each. - A, B, C Gymnasium — Annual: €10,160. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €2,886.67 each. - Lyceum A', B', C' — Annual: €9,780 (2025/26 figure used where 2026/27 not listed). Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of €2,760.00 each. - IB1–IB2 (IB Diploma Programme) — Annual: €13,900 (2025/26 figure used where 2026/27 not listed). Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €4,133.33 each. Meal plan and catering charges - Lunch is included only for Pre-K and Kindergarten (provided by the school caterer). - Daily meal plan (elementary and Gymnasium) when chosen: add €1,280 to the tuition for 2026/27. - Catering service for students who bring food from home (storage, reheating, hot delivery with bread and fruit): €250 per year (the service is charged in full to parents for 2026/27). School bus (transportation) fees — 2026/27 rates (East Campus zones) - Zone A: €1,420 per year. - Zone B: €1,680 per year. - Zone C: €2,155 per year. - Zone D: €2,435 per year. - Note on reduced charge for use of one of two school-bus routes: use of one of two routes is charged at 75% of the total price. Billing schedule and payment terms (standard) - Registration/seat deposit: €1,500 (subtracted from the annual tuition balance). - Remaining tuition and fees are payable in three equal installments after subtracting the deposit. For the 2026/27 schedule the installments are due: first installment until October, second until December, and final installment until February. For 2025/26 the school specified exact dates (first until October 31, second until December 31, final until February 28). - Sibling discounts (2026/27 for newly enrolling families): - Two children: 5% discount on tuition and 15% discount on the bus fees for the eldest child. - Three children: 50% discount on the tuition for the eldest child and 15% discount on the bus fees for the two older children. Other costs and items not included in tuition - Excursion expenses and visit costs. - After-school activities (separate charges). - Books and learning materials. - Graduation fee. - Student uniforms used for parades. - After-school program fees (examples): sports and activity annual fees vary by activity (sport-specific annual fees are published under afternoon programs). Refund information (where the school publishes a policy) - After-school / afternoon-program refunds: if a student withdraws from an after-school activity within 15 calendar days from registration and the start of participation, 80% of the activity fee is refundable to the card used for payment. If withdrawal occurs after 15 calendar days from the start of participation, fees are not refundable and no proportional charge is made. Refunds for after-school programs are returned to the credit/debit card used for the original payment. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable; Pierce operates as a day school and does not publish boarding or residential-student fees for K–12 students. Fee payment options and practical terms - Accepted payment methods: - Bank deposits in Greek banks using the 25-digit RF payment code via e-banking. - Online payment through the myPierce platform. - Online payment via the school's payments portal. - Credit or debit card presented to the Cashier at Pierce. - Bank or personal check presented to the Cashier at Pierce. - Foreign bank payments can be processed through Flywire. - Cash payments: the College policy indicates cash payments are not acceptable. The Cashier's Office hours are published as 08:30–16:30, Monday–Friday. (End of fee overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details A bilingual Greek-English program is offered from Nursery and Pre-Primary through Primary, delivered by co-teaching in Greek and English and aligned to the British Curriculum. The English as an Additional Language (EAL) program aims to develop fluency in English alongside the home language, with English Medium Instruction across subjects to support bilingualism. Primary Education uses Pearson Edexcel iPrimary to provide a solid foundation for progression to the International A-Level curriculum. Junior and Senior High School lead students to master English through EMI and the Pearson Edexcel curriculum, preparing them for study in international education systems. High School prepares students for continuing studies in Greece or abroad, with strong support from school leadership and teachers. The school collaborates with the British Council, including joint programmes such as the British Council Saturday Creative School and the British Summer School in Athens.	Curriculum details Pierce IB DP curriculum follows the International Baccalaureate framework with six subject groups: Studies in language and literature; Language acquisition; Individuals and societies; Sciences; Mathematics; and The arts. Three or four subjects are studied at Higher Level (HL) for about 240 hours; two or three at Standard Level (SL) for about 150 hours. Students may substitute an additional language, an additional course in individuals and societies, or an additional science. The three core elements are Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity, Activity, and Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). Course selection is guided by the Pierce University Counselor and approved by the IB DP Coordinator, and is finalised by the end of 10th grade to help students be competitive at top universities.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Pierce comprises a middle school (Gymnasium) and a high school (Lyceum) with 854 and 773 students respectively, reflecting a relatively low ratio.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB DP results for 2025 show 98% program completion; the average Diploma score is 36/45; the average DP score is 5.6/7; 53% of graduates scored 35+; 20% scored 40+; 87% achieved A or B in TOK; 45% achieved 3 points for Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge; two students achieved 44/45. Notable universities abroad where Pierce IB DP graduates have gained admission include Imperial College London, London School of Economics, University College London, Brown University, Boston University, UCLA, University of Toronto, IE University, and more.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates can pursue higher education worldwide, with pathways to English-speaking university programmes or Pearson Edexcel International AS/A Levels (IAL), which are globally recognized.	Higher education progression 100% of Pierce IB graduates entered universities abroad. Notable destinations include top universities across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Ireland, and Denmark (examples cited include Imperial College London, LSE, UCL, Brown University, UCLA, University of Toronto, IE University, EHL, Trinity College Dublin, and others).
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented IB scholarships are available for academically talented applicants: nine scholarships in total based on exam performance and interview (one full tuition, one 75% tuition, and seven 50% tuition). Additional financial assistance is available based on family financial need.
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions —	Admissions Admission application: The Pierce admission application is submitted via myPierce. All fields of the form must be completed in Greek and in uppercase. For class selection, choose A' Gymnasiou, B' Gymnasiou, C' Gymnasiou, A' Lykeio, B' Lykeio, or IB1 (for children born in 2022). For the school year, select the class. Applicant's surname, given name, place of birth, date of birth, and gender are requested. Parent/guardian details include the father's surname and name, and the father's email, as well as the mother's surname and name, and the mother's email. Indicate whether another person exercises parental care of the applicant; if yes, provide that person's surname, name, and email. The guardian submitting the application is identified as either the Father or the Mother. The form collects custody and family information such as address, postal code, city, region, landline, mobile phone, and country; in case of divorce or separation, indicate who has custody. It asks if the applicant is a alumnus of ALBA, Pierce, or Deree and the graduation year, plus the relationship to the child; it asks if the child has a sibling who is an alumnus and the sibling's details. It asks whether the child is a member of the College staff (options: Administrative staff, Support staff, Teacher). Origin school and type of origin school (Private or Public) are requested. There is an information and consent section for processing personal data; the guardian confirms all information is accurate and that a copy of the application may be sent to the other guardian. The guardian may consent to future Pierce communications. The form requires the guardian's name and the date of consent. Please inform Pierce of any changes to the information. Submit.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Pierce Classes Scholarships provide full scholarships (100%) or partial scholarships for 1–6 years. The grant can be awarded to entering and/or continuing students (Gymnasium, Lyceum, or IB) and may be designated as a gift in honor or memory of someone. Full scholarships cost €8,500 per year for Pierce students and €12,600 per year for IB students; the program supports the creation and naming of scholarships by graduating class if total gifts exceed €5,000. Scholarships are recorded in the Annual Report and other donor recognition channels, and recipients receive the student's annual progress report. An ACG committee evaluates applications after criteria and amounts are set. For more information, alumni@acg.edu or +30 210 600 9800 ext. 1308. The Pierce Classes Scholarships form part of the broader advancement efforts of The American College of Greece, which include the Advancement Office and donor recognition programs.
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