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Verita International School - Early Years Campus

Instructs in English

Ages 2 - 18 years

Fees €7,480 - 12,320

Type Co-educational

Verita International School – Early Years Campus sits in Glyfada, Athens, offering an English-language international education for children aged 2 to 18. The Early Years program anchors its Education Roadmap by blending the National Curriculum for England and Wales with the IEYC, IPC, and IMYC frameworks. Instruction is in English, with daily Greek language lessons to support bilingual development. The school places social-emotional learning at its core, partnered with Emory University's SEE Learning program, woven into inquiry-based, play-based activities that nurture curiosity, resilience and independence while maintaining a low student-teacher ratio. Founded in 2019 as the Athens campus of a family-owned network that began in Bucharest in 1982, Verita aims to merge academic mastery with ethical wisdom. Facilities emphasize a safe, supportive environment, with structured free play and inquiry-led learning for 3–5 year‑olds, and a global, inclusive community across a 2–18 age span.

Location

Early Years Campus, 30 Irakliou Street, Glyfada, 166 75, Athens, Greece. Primary Campus, 13 Smirnis Street, Glyfada, 165 62. Middle Years Campus, 4 Marinou Antipa, Alimos, 165 62. Secondary School, 4 Marinou Antipa, Alimos, 17455.

Stages

Early Years (Nursery to Year 1) for ages 3-5; Primary (Years 2-6) for ages 5-11; Middle Years (Years 7-9); Secondary (Years 10-13) for ages 11-18.

Type

Co-educational day international school

Pupil Nationality Mix

Multinational student population representing approximately 26 nationalities

Additional learning support

ELL support is provided; ELL classes are small (not more than 10 students); the school provides English language development and supports multilingual learners, with Greek language taught and encouragement of mother-tongue development.

Country affiliation

England & Wales (curriculum basis)

Application & Registration Fees

- One-time non-refundable registration fee: EUR 1,500 for all new students.

Tuition — Early Years (annual amounts)

- Nursery & Reception (Ages 2½–6 years; Full day 09:15–15:30): EUR 7,480 per year.
- Year 1 (Ages 5–6 years; Full day 09:00–15:30): EUR 9,480 per year.

Tuition — (for reference: other year groups on the school fee schedule)

- Years 2–6 (Ages 6–11): EUR 10,460 per year.
- Years 7–9 (Ages 11–14): EUR 11,240 per year.
- Years 10–13 (Ages 14–18): EUR 12,320 per year.

Per-term billing detail and how tuition is charged

- The published annual tuition amounts above are the school's stated fees for 2026–2027. Specific per-term breakdowns and the official billing schedule are not published in the public fee summary; payment details and billing terms are provided to families in the Acceptance Letter and Parent Pack. The registration fee must be submitted within ten days of an offer to secure a place; the Acceptance Letter contains the payment instructions for enrolment.

Discounts and concessions

- Sibling discount: 5% off tuition for eligible siblings.
- Special tuition accommodations are available for families requiring assistance (details handled by the school).

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable to the Early Years Campus (Early Years Campus covers Nursery, Reception and Year 1 at Irakliou 30, Glyfada). No boarding fees are published for Early Years; an international/boarding programme is referenced in school information for older students but boarding fees are not listed for Early Years.

Other costs and optional charges

- Meal plan: available for an additional fee; the Early Years programme provides meals as part of the school's school-meals provision when families opt in.
- Transportation: available for an additional fee.
- After-school programmes / Beyond-the-Classroom workshops: available for additional fees.
- Additional possible charges (may apply depending on year and services used): ELL support, middle & secondary textbooks, uniforms, CL English & Maths exams, CAT4 exams, iGCSE exams, A-Level exams, and SEED Centre participation.

Uniforms and school items

- Uniforms are listed among additional costs; uniform purchase is a separate expected cost for families.

Refund information

- The registration fee is explicitly non-refundable. Refund terms for tuition or other charges are not published in the public fee summary; the Acceptance Letter / Parent Pack and the school's enrolment terms contain the formal payment and refund conditions delivered to admitted families.

Billing schedule & payment terms

- The registration fee is due within ten days of an offer to secure a place; full payment instructions and any instalment or termly billing arrangements are provided in the Acceptance Letter and Parent Pack sent to enrolled families. Credit cards are accepted with a small bank service fee.

Fee payment options

- Credit card payments accepted (a small bank service fee applies). Bank transfer is used for tuition records and billing administration. Exact payment account details and acceptable payment methods are provided to families in the Acceptance Letter / Parent Pack.

Brief summary of public information availability

- The school publishes the annual tuition amounts and key items above for 2026–2027. Detailed per-term amounts, an itemised termly billing schedule, specific boarding fees for older students (if applicable) and the full tuition refund policy are provided to families through the Acceptance Letter / Parent Pack and are not itemised in the public fee summary.

(For accuracy: the figures and items above reflect the school's published 2026–2027 fee schedule and related admissions notes.)

Curriculum

Early Years (ages 3-5) forms the starting point of Verita's Education Roadmap. The curriculum combines the National Curriculum of England with the IEYC, IPC, and IMYC frameworks to deliver an international, inquiry-based learning experience. English is the instructional language, with daily Greek language lessons as part of the program. Social-emotional learning is embedded through Emory University's SEE Learning program. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning and fosters a supportive environment with a low student-teacher ratio.

Student Teacher Ratio

The student-teacher ratio is 1:9. This supports tailored attention in Early Years.

Higher Education Progression

Graduates go on to study at top universities worldwide. Alumni pursue diverse careers across industries and assume leadership roles. The program emphasizes leadership, critical thinking, and practical skills to prepare students for higher education. The Verita experience aims to equip students to navigate a complex, global world.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The Early Years School provides a safe space grounded in social and emotional support, caring relationships, and freedom of self-expression. Young children learn best when they feel safe, and the program emphasizes well-being and positive social development within daily activities.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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English as an Additional Language (EAL)

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Mental Wellbeing

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Safeguarding

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History

Verita began as a community of schools in 1982 in Bucharest, Romania. In 2019, Verita opened its first school in Athens, Greece, in response to the needs of a diverse, international community. It is a family-owned school with a strong, committed vision to provide both academic mastery and social-emotional-ethical wisdom, leading a transformation in education for the 21st century. Verita integrates the National Curriculum of England & Wales with the IEYC, IPC and IMYC frameworks and partners with Emory University's SEE Learning to weave social-emotional and ethical learning into the curriculum.

Community

Verita builds its community through Beyond the Classroom workshops and athletics open to all students from Early Years to Secondary School. The Student Council begins in Year 4 and elects officers to organize campus events and raise funds for Service Learning Projects and Verita Foundation Initiatives. School Trips enrich learning with field trips and guest speakers, providing context and live learning through community outreach programs around Athens. Camp Verita operates across three campuses each summer for ages 3–16, with EYS Verita at the Irakliou campus, Primary Camp at Glyfada, and Secondary Camp at South Club Voula.

Academic & Intellectual

Beyond the Classroom offers workshops that extend learning beyond the timetable. Advanced Maths, Robotics, and Languages are available as after-school programs for students from Early Years to Secondary. These activities develop problem-solving, logical thinking, and language skills in an engaging, hands-on context.

Arts & Creative

Music & Dance, Drama, Arts & Crafts, and Digital Art are offered as after-school programs. Students in the Early Years can participate in creative activities that foster imagination, expression, and collaboration. Classes are taught by Verita teachers and specialized instructors to nurture creativity.

Cultural & Language

Languages are offered as part of Beyond the Classroom, with opportunities to explore linguistic and cultural topics. The program supports language development across the school and includes exposure to multiple languages as part of the school's international framework.

Social & Hobbies

Chess Club, Arts & Crafts, and Homework Club are available as extracurriculars. Teams and clubs provide opportunities for social interaction, collaboration, and focused practice after the school day. Physical education and athletics also offer team-based activities.

Community & Service

Service Learning Projects and Verita Foundation Initiatives are supported by student leadership and fundraising through the Student Council. The Student Council coordinates events to benefit the school community and broader initiatives, promoting social responsibility.

Leadership & Professional

Beginning in Year 4, elected Student Council members lead campus initiatives and coordinate events. The program develops leadership, teamwork, and communication skills, with opportunities to engage in fundraising for community service projects.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

Athletics complements the Physical Education curriculum with after-school teams in basketball, football, and other sports; intramural leagues and diverse activities promote fitness and teamwork. The After School Program also offers activities like martial arts, swimming, and track & field to support physical well-being.

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Verita International School - Primary Campus

Instructs in English

Ages 5 - 11 years

Fees €7,480 - 12,320

Type Co-educational

Verita International School – Primary Campus in Glyfada, Athens is governed by a British-style curriculum delivered through the IPC, IEYC, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, delivered through IPC units that connect Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography and Culture, with Greek language and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated throughout. Students learn in participatory classrooms organized as learning stations, enabling differentiated, inquiry- and project-based work. Specialists support Art, Drama, Music, and second languages (Greek and French). The campus offers Camp Verita, field trips, and service learning through the Verita Foundation, linking classroom projects to real-world contexts. The environment emphasizes social and emotional growth alongside academic progress, and a broad after-school program includes athletics, arts, clubs, and Leadership opportunities via a Student Council. This approach supports critical thinking and cross-curricular connections. The campus welcomes students from Greece and abroad.

Location

Verita Primary Campus is located at 13 Smirnis Street, Glyfada, Greece. The school operates multiple campuses in the Athens area, including Early Years at Irakliou Street 30, Glyfada, and Secondary at Marinou Antipa 4, Alimos. The school teaches in English.

Stages

Primary School (Years 1–6)

Pupil Nationality Mix

Pupils from across the world.

Additional learning support

Social and emotional learning is integrated into homeroom classes with the support of the SEL/SEN Director.

Country affiliation

Greece

School fees — Verita International School (Primary Campus) — 2026/27

Annual tuition by year group (full day)
- Nursery / Reception (ages 2½–6) — EUR 7,480 per year. Full day 09:15–15:30.
- Year 1 (ages 5–6) — EUR 9,480 per year. Full day 09:00–15:30.
- Years 2–6 (ages 6–11 — Primary range) — EUR 10,460 per year. Full day 09:00–15:30.
(For completeness: Years 7–9 EUR 11,240; Years 10–13 EUR 12,320 per year.)

Per-term (per-semester) equivalents
- Verita's published academic calendar is organised into two semesters. The per-term figures below show the annual tuition divided into two equal semester amounts (annual ÷ 2):
- Nursery / Reception — EUR 3,740 per semester.
- Year 1 — EUR 4,740 per semester.
- Years 2–6 — EUR 5,230 per semester.
- Years 7–9 — EUR 5,620 per semester.
- Years 10–13 — EUR 6,160 per semester.

Application / registration and discounts
- One-time, non-refundable registration fee for all new students: EUR 1,500.
- Sibling discount: 5% off tuition for siblings.

Other fees and chargeable items (examples listed by the school)
- Transportation (bus service) — available at additional cost.
- Meal plans (gourmet/in-house meals provided; charged extra if selected).
- After-school programmes / workshops — available at additional cost.
- ELL (English Language Learner) support (charged as applicable).
- Textbooks (Middle Years & Secondary where applicable).
- Uniforms — listed as an additional cost (prices not published).
- Examination fees where applicable (CL English & Maths exams; CAT4; iGCSE; A-Level exam charges).
- SEED Center participation and any specialist or one-to-one support (charged separately).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is structured in two semesters. Verita states it offers flexible payment options and accepts credit cards (with a small bank service fee). Exact invoicing schedules (due dates, number of instalments formally offered, or the school's standard billing cadence) are not published on the public tuition pages consulted.

Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the Athens campuses; Verita operates as a day-school across its Early Years, Primary and Secondary campuses. (No boarding fees apply to the Primary Campus.)

Uniforms and incidental costs
- Uniforms are an additional, parent-pay item; specific uniform item prices are not published. Other incidental costs (specialist trips, optional workshops, instrument hire, uniforms, equipment) are charged separately.

Refunds and withdrawal
- The registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Public pages reviewed do not publish a full refund/withdrawal schedule or detailed financial penalties for mid-year withdrawal; no detailed refund policy for tuition instalments was found in the public admissions or fees material consulted.

Fee payment options (published)
- Credit cards are accepted; a small bank service fee applies when paying by card. (The school notes flexibility in payment options but does not publish full payment-method details on the public fees page.)

Summary of items not published in the public fee material reviewed (important for a parent to confirm directly with the school)
- Exact billing schedule and instalment calendar (invoice dates and formal payment deadlines).
- Detailed prices for transportation routes, meal plans, after‑school workshops, and uniform items.
- A complete published refund/withdrawal policy showing financial penalties or refunds for mid-year withdrawal (beyond the stated non-refundable registration fee).

(For contact: Verita Primary Campus address is Smirnis 13, Glyfada; general contact +30 211 419 9994, info@veritaschool.gr.)

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Social and emotional learning is integrated into homeroom classes with the support of the S.E.E.D. program. The classroom teacher shares responsibility for teaching SEL in cooperation with Demy Dede, the SEL/SEN Director. The curriculum emphasizes empathy, resilience, and global-mindedness through SEL initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

SEN support is provided through the S.E.E.D. program. Demy Dede serves as the SEL/SEN Director to coordinate and oversee SEN provisions.

Mental Wellbeing

Mental wellbeing is supported by the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) specialist program. SEL is integrated across homeroom classes, contributing to students' wellbeing and resilience.

Facilities Overview

Classrooms are designed to be participatory spaces divided into learning stations that provide differentiated learning opportunities. Students are free to explore and adapt to their individual and unique learning styles. The Primary School delivers learning through units of learning using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with an interdisciplinary approach across subjects. The environment emphasizes social and emotional learning alongside academic study. The Primary campus is located in Glyfada, Smirnis 13.

Academic Facilities

The Primary School follows the National Curriculum of England & Wales, delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The curriculum is organized for Years 1 to 6 and uses an inquiry- and project-based approach across subjects. Subjects include Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, and Culture. Specialist programs include PSHE, Art, Drama, Music, and Second Languages (Greek and French).

Extra Curricular Facilities

Camp Verita is offered as an experiential program. The Student Life section includes School Trips and Beyond The Classroom activities. Verita Athletics and Service Learning are part of the extracurricular program.

Academic & Intellectual

Verita International School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with Greek language and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated. Learning is inquiry- and project-based, guiding students to think critically and creatively across subjects such as Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, and History/Geography/Culture. Specialist programs include Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Art, Drama, Music, and Second Languages (Greek and French).

Arts & Creative

Specialist programs include Art, Drama, and Music, with Dance integrated into the arts offering. After-school options include Arts & Crafts and Digital Art. These activities provide creative expression beyond the regular curriculum.

Cultural & Language

Second languages offered are Greek and French. Greek language learning is integrated into the daily program and includes exploration of Greek history, culture, and holidays. The Curriculum includes History/Geography/Culture as core content.

Social & Hobbies

Beyond the Classroom offers Chess Club, Robotics, Languages, Advanced Maths, Martial Arts, Arts & Crafts, Digital Art, and Homework Club, as well as Music & Dance and Drama as part of after-school programs. These activities promote teamwork, creativity, and social interaction beyond regular classes. They are available to students from Early Years through to Secondary School.

Community & Service

Student Council coordinates fundraising to support Service Learning Projects and Verita Foundation Initiatives. These activities promote social responsibility and community involvement. Field trips and guest speakers bring real-world context to learning.

Leadership & Professional

Verita's Student Council develops leadership skills, with elected student officers beginning in Year 4 to organize campus events. Council activities fundraise for service learning and foundation initiatives. The program fosters agency, teamwork, and global citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The athletics program offers basketball, football, track and field, badminton, and tennis, with both in-school and after-school opportunities. Competitive after-school athletics begin in the sixth grade and emphasize process, teamwork, and personal growth. Meals are prepared in-house and provided daily, including breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

Language Provision

English is the instructional language; educational programmes are taught in English from preschool through high school. Greek is taught at all levels, with Greek lessons available for Greeks and a five-lesson-per-week Greek program in primary; a Greek language elective program is available for non-Greeks. French is offered as a second language. The school supports English language development for learners lacking full proficiency, provides ELL support and after-school language options, and monitors language proficiency through a language-coordinator.

Bilingual Teaching

English is the instructional language from preschool through high school. Greek is taught at all levels, and a Greek language elective program for non-Greeks is available. French is offered as a second language alongside Greek. The Primary Campus covers Years 1 to 6 and supports bilingual/multilingual development with English language support and mother-tongue literacy initiatives.

Immersion Programs

An immersion instructional model is used to teach English. English language learners receive small-group ELL classes that are integrated with core subjects. Teachers differentiate instruction to support language development across subjects. The policy also supports maintaining mother tongue languages and multilingual proficiency.

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