St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece vs Verita International School - Secondary Campus

	S St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece Athens, Greece	V Verita International School - Secondary Campus Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,922 - 14,478	Fees / year €7,480 - 12,320
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 11 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, British Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2019
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Anemon St., Koropi, Attiki, 16602 Varkiza Attiki, Greece. Located near the southern suburbs of Athens with easy access via Attiki Odos.	Location Verita International School operates across three campuses in the Athens area: Early Years at Irakliou 30, Glyfada; Primary at Smirnis 13, Glyfada; Secondary at Marinou Antipa 4, Alimos.
Stages	Stages Junior School (Early Years to Key Stage 2) and Senior School (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5)	Stages Early Years; Primary; Secondary
School type	School type Independent, co-educational British international school	School type International day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix More than fifty nationalities represented among the pupil body	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support EAL; SEN - Learning Support	Additional learning support S.E.E.D. Center (Social, Emotional, Ethical, and Developmental) addresses a wide spectrum of educational needs. Class sizes are small with a 1:9 student-teacher ratio.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom (British international school using the UK education system)	Country affiliation Greece
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	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	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - One-time non-refundable registration fee: EUR 1,500 for all new students. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per semester) - Nursery / Reception (Ages 2½–6): EUR 7,480 per year — EUR 3,740 per semester. - Year 1 (Ages 5–6): EUR 9,480 per year — EUR 4,740 per semester. - Years 2–6 (Ages 6–11): EUR 10,460 per year — EUR 5,230 per semester. - Years 7–9 (Ages 11–14): EUR 11,240 per year — EUR 5,620 per semester. - Years 10–13 (Ages 14–18): EUR 12,320 per year — EUR 6,160 per semester. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is quoted as an annual amount. The school's academic year is organised in two semesters; the per-semester figures above are the annual fee divided into two equal semester amounts. - The school states it offers flexible payment options and accepts credit cards with a small bank service fee. Specific installment plans, due dates, or detailed billing schedules are handled through the school's billing process. Sibling discount - A 5% tuition discount is applied for siblings. Boarding fees - The school does not list any boarding provision or boarding fees. Transportation (bus service), meal plans, and after-school programmes are offered for additional fees. Other costs and typical additional fees - The following additional costs may apply (items listed by the school): - English Language Learner (ELL) support fees - Middle Years & Secondary text books - Uniforms - CL English & Maths exam fees - CAT4 testing fees - iGCSE exam fees - A-Level exam fees - SEED Center participation fees - Transportation (school bus) - Meal plan (school meals: breakfast, hot lunch, afternoon snack) and after-school programme fees. Refund information - The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. No separate tuition refund schedule is published in the public fee summary; the registration fee's non-refundable status is stated. Fee payment options - Credit cards are accepted; a small bank service fee applies to card payments. The school indicates flexible payment arrangements are available and may offer special tuition accommodations for families needing assistance. Notes for parents (concise) - All amounts above are shown in euros (EUR) and are presented as the school's published annual tuition for the stated year groups; per-semester amounts above divide the annual fee into two equal semesters matching the school's two-semester academic calendar.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details Verita follows the National Curriculum of England & Wales as its guiding framework, with progression from early years through IGCSE and A-Levels. The Primary School delivers the National Curriculum through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with Greek language and second languages including French, and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated across the curriculum. The school blends IEYC/IPC/IMYC through Fieldwork Education to create interdisciplinary units, supported by Emory University's Social, Emotional and Ethical Learning program. Literacy and numeracy are enhanced by programs such as Literary Tree reading and White Rose Maths, while English Language Learner support and a broad arts and sports program are provided. The Secondary School extends to IMYC in Years 7–9, IGCSEs in Years 10–11, and A-Levels in Years 12–13, with internships and career exploration opportunities to help prepare for university admission.
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Exam results	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.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression The Secondary School provides a university-preparatory curriculum with IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and A-Levels in Years 12–13, supported by internships and a Career Exploration program to help students plan for higher education.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted pupils usually comprise the top 5% of the school population.	Gifted and talented Accelerated learning modules are offered.
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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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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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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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.	Admissions APPLICATION PROCESS: Verita supports a broad, inclusive and culturally diverse student population. If you're interested in joining, complete an online application to secure an interview appointment; the interview is a required next step. There are no deadlines for applications, but classes close once they reach capacity. Step 2: Schedule an interview (in-person preferred; the interview includes the applicant and parent(s)/guardian(s) and typically lasts 30-45 minutes for Year 3 and above; an online option is available). Step 3: Teacher & Administrator Recommendation Forms: One confidential Teacher Recommendation Form is required for Reception and for Years 1–13; One Administrator Recommendation Form is required for Years 1–13; Verita does not require outside testing or evaluations for acceptance. Step 4: Receive Letter of Acceptance: A letter of acceptance is issued after review of documents and confirmation of space; to secure a spot, a non-refundable registration fee must be paid within ten days; payment details are included in the Acceptance Letter. What Happens Next: In July, families receive a Parent Pak by email; this contains information for the upcoming year; early September orientation day is held. Admissions Policies: Verita considers applicants based on the ability to succeed in programs and contribute to school life; decisions involve admissions staff, school leaders, counselors, and teacher specialists; the Director's decision is final; English Language Learning support is available but may be limited by policy.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Special tuition accommodations are available for families requiring assistance; a 5% tuition discount is offered for siblings; one-time non-refundable registration fee is €1,500 for all new students; 2026–2027 tuition ranges from €7,480 to €12,320 depending on the year group; Additional fees may include ELL support, textbooks, uniforms, and exams; transportation, meal plan, and after-school programmes are available for additional fees.
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