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1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki - Manolis Andronikos

Instructs in English

Type Co-educational

Located at Kleanthous 30 in Thessaloniki, the 1st Model Experimental Lyceum Manolis Andronikos offers a bespoke curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme as it pursues authorization. The school operates as a General Lyceum with an experimental, university-attached ethos, emphasising rigorous study and meaningful extra-curricular engagement. A primary aim is to prepare students for higher education with strong academic foundations and broad personal development. Partnerships with Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and other Greek universities support internships, field research on topics such as bullying and learning difficulties, and external collaboration through memoranda of cooperation. Students participate in Debating-Forensics, MUN, STEM, Informatics, Archaeology and Mosaic Construction, Journalism, Business, Volunteering, and Experiments and Innovation, among others. The campus provides a Computer Laboratory and an Electronics Laboratory, complemented by Moodle-based distance learning and a mediation team. The school fosters outward orientation through open school activities and a long-standing theatre tradition and research projects globally.

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece. Address: 30 Kleanthous Street, Thessaloniki 54453.

Stages

General Lyceum (Model/Experimental) – upper secondary.

Type

General Lyceum (Model/Experimental).

Country affiliation

Greece

Application fees
- There are no application fees to apply for admission to the 1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki “Manolis Andronikos.” Admissions to prototype/public schools are handled through the Ministry's electronic application platform and do not require payment by families.

Tuition fees (by year group and per term/year)
- The school is a public prototype (state) lyceum. There are no tuition fees for any year group (all day-school Lyceum classes). No term or annual tuition is charged to families.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Because the school does not charge tuition, there is no billing schedule or regular school-fee payment plan for attendance. For optional paid activities (for example, contracted multi-day educational excursions or external services), the school or the contracted provider will publish the specific payment timetable for that activity (commonly a deposit by a stated date and a remaining balance by a later date). Such activity contracts typically set exact due dates and conditions for participation and payment.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The 1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki is a day school and does not operate boarding/hostel facilities. There are no boarding fees.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, trips, extracurriculars, exams, voluntary contributions)
- Uniforms: There is freedom of dress at the school; there is no mandatory school uniform fee imposed by the school. Families are responsible for normal clothing and personal items.
- Basic educational materials: Families are responsible for routine supplies (textbooks where not state-provided, notebooks, stationery, calculators, art supplies, etc.) and for any optional subject-specific consumables or kit required for practical courses.
- School trips and excursions: Educational trips and external visits organized by the school may require a per-student participation charge to cover transport, accommodation, entry fees or the travel-agency package price. Those costs are charged only for the optional activity and are set per trip; the organizing contract or announcement specifies total cost per participant, deposit amounts and remaining payment dates.
- External certification and exams: Any external language or professional certification exams taken by a student are paid to the external certifying body (the school does not charge these exam providers' fees on behalf of the state). Families are responsible for fees for private test registrations or private test-preparation courses.
- Voluntary contributions: The School's Parents' Association and the School Council participate in school life and may propose voluntary fundraising or contributions for specific projects; such contributions are voluntary and not mandatory tuition.

Refund information
- For school attendance: There are no tuition refunds because no tuition is charged.
- For optional paid activities (trips, paid workshops, third-party services): Refund, cancellation and amendment policies are determined by the contract for that specific activity (travel-agency contract or service agreement). Those contracts commonly state the deposit, deadlines, cancellation penalties and the conditions under which refunds or partial refunds may be made. Families should follow the published terms for each paid activity.

Fee payment options
- For mandatory school attendance there are no fees to pay. For optional paid activities and external services, standard payment methods used in Greece for activity fees typically include bank transfer to the specified IBAN, payment to the contracted provider (travel agency or workshop organiser), or other methods the provider specifies (cash, card, or electronic payment) as listed in the activity contract or announcement. The activity contract or booking form lists accepted payment methods and the account details or payment instructions.

Curriculum

The school is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. The mission describes an academically oriented environment with a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities, including clubs such as Debating-Forensics, MUN, STEM, Experiments and Innovation, Informatics, Archaeology and Mosaic Construction, Business, Volunteering, and Journalism. The school has memoranda of cooperation with higher education institutions including Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), the Department of Physics at Democritus University of Thrace, and the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science (DPESS) at AUTH, plus the Laboratory of Motor Behavior and Adapted Physical Activity at AUTH. The school offers internships in Philosophy and Philology, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Theology, and English. It conducts field research on bullying, learning difficulties, and exam stress, and uses alternative assessment methods and sample teaching sessions. It promotes outward orientation with open school activities and maintains a network of schools called 'We Stay Human' and a mediation team.

Higher Education Progression

Memorandums of cooperation with higher education institutions include Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH) and Democritus University of Thrace; the partnerships cover biology, physics and physical education and sport science, and include the Laboratory of Motor Behavior and Adapted Physical Activity at AUTH. Internships are available in Philosophy and Philology, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Theology, and English. Field research areas include bullying, learning difficulties, and exam stress.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school maintains the Community of Democracy and Responsibility (ΚΔΕ), which guides interactions and governance within the school. Decisions are made at the General Assembly with equal participation of teachers and students. Democracy is deliberative, and dialogue is expected to be respectful and inclusive. Staff treat students with courtesy, understanding, care and respect, recognizing each student as a unique and valuable person. The school consciously cultivates a democratic spirit and works to create a social climate that is enjoyable and creative.

Mental Wellbeing

The school prioritizes the physical and mental health of students and respects each individual's differences. Staff are responsible for caring for students' wellbeing with courtesy and understanding. The school encourages students to trust adults and to approach them with anything that concerns them. Teachers model responsible and democratic citizenship in and out of school. The school consciously cultivates a democratic spirit and aims to create a school climate that makes life at school pleasant and creative.

Safeguarding

Personal data and internet safety: Respect for students' personal data is a given and is governed by applicable law. Photographic and video material may be posted on the school website or on European program pages only with the consent of the parent/guardian. At school, students visit only pages designated by their teacher. Emergency management: The principal, with the teaching staff, takes required actions at the start of the school year to address emergencies inside the school. In emergencies, no child leaves the school alone; children are handed over to their parents/guardians. The Earthquake risk management plan is regularly updated and drills are conducted during the school year.

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Fox in the Pine

Instructs in English, Arabic, German, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Portuguese, Russian, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian, Malay, Hebrew

Ages 1 - 12 years

Type Co-educational

Fox in the Pine is an IB World School in Thessaloniki offering the Primary Years Programme for ages 1–12. The school operates across two campuses: Early Years & Kindergarten A in Pylaia and Kindergarten B & Elementary in Thermi. The bilingual program delivers instruction in Greek and English, with 40 instructional hours per week in elementary years, split half in each language. Learning follows the IB PYP framework, organized around six transdisciplinary themes and central ideas, and supported by the Approaches to Learning to help students become self-regulated thinkers and collaborators. The mission is to provide an enabling environment where children build confidence, independence and resilience through play, exploration and other learning experiences, preparing responsible, global citizens. Facilities include 3 acres of natural yard space, air-conditioned classrooms, and specialist teachers in art, music and physical education. Daily nature-based experiences underpin the program, with ongoing assessment and communication through reports and Seesaw.

Application fees
- The school does not publish a separate academic-year application or one-off registration fee in its publicly available materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Tuition fees (academic year)
- No published schedule of annual or term tuition fees by year group (grade-by-grade or per-term academic-year fees) is available in the school's publicly listed materials for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Summer programme (published seasonal fees and deposits)
- WonderLab / Summer Camp tuition:
- 1st Period (2 weeks): EUR 420.
- 2nd Period (1 week): EUR 220.
- 3rd Period (1 week): EUR 220.
- 1st, 2nd & 3rd Periods (all 4 weeks): EUR 800.
- Holiday Program (per week): EUR 130 per week.
- Required deposits for summer/holiday programmes:
- Summer Camp deposit: EUR 150, payable within 15 days of application.
- Holiday Program deposit: EUR 60, payable on submission of the enrolment form.

Ancillary costs for seasonal programmes (published)
- Meals: full-day catering (lunch & snack) option is charged at EUR 30 per week.
- School bus for summer/holiday programmes (optional): published rates vary by period and weekly option; examples shown in available materials include:
- For specific periods: single route EUR 40 and two routes EUR 80 (1st Period example).
- Weekly-rate examples: single-route EUR 30 per week and two-route EUR 50 per week.
- (Bank/summary materials also list bus one-way EUR 20 and two-ways EUR 40 in other published documents.)
- Sibling discount for summer programmes: published material describes an additional-child discount (published values vary by document: a 10% sibling discount appears in one enrolment page; other published material references a 7% sibling discount). The school applies a sibling discount to younger children when multiple siblings attend the same summer period.

Billing schedule and payment terms (published for seasonal programmes)
- Deposits are required to secure a place: Summer Camp deposit EUR 150; Holiday Programme deposit EUR 60. Remaining balance must be settled before programme start (deadlines listed: e.g., full Summer Camp payment due before start / by June 10th; Holiday Programme balance due by July 10th).
- For Summer Camp enrolment, families must send proof of payment to accounts@foxinthepine.gr after bank deposit.

Boarding fees
- The school operates day campuses (Early Years & Kindergarten campus and Kindergarten & Elementary campus). No boarding provision or boarding fees are published.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, curriculum, materials, extra-curricular where published)
- No published, line-itemised academic-year uniform charges, curriculum fees, or per-term material fees for the academic year are available in the school's public materials. Published ancillary charges that appear for seasonal programmes include catering and bus as noted above.

Refund information (published for seasonal programmes)
- Programme fees for summer and holiday programmes are non-refundable except in these cases:
- If the programme is cancelled due to force majeure before it starts, the full amount paid will be refunded; or
- If the programme is cancelled after it starts, fees will be prorated and refunded accordingly.

Fee payment options (published)
- Bank transfer / bank deposit to school accounts is published as the payment method and families are instructed to include the pupil's full name and payment reason and to email proof of payment to accounts@foxinthepine.gr. Published bank accounts include Eurobank, Alpha Bank, Winbank, and the National Bank of Greece. No public listing of credit-card acceptance or online card-payment gateway is provided in the school's published materials.

Summary of findings and missing academic-year items
- Published and detailed fee information is available for the school's WonderLab / Summer Camp and Holiday Program (listed fees, deposit amounts, meal and bus charges, payment deadlines, bank accounts, and refund terms).
- The school does not publish a publicly available itemised academic-year tuition schedule (no grade-by-grade or per-term annual tuition figures), no published academic-year application/registration fee, no published uniform or curriculum/material fee schedule for the school year, and no boarding fees (the school operates day campuses). These items are not available in the school's publicly listed materials for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Bilingualism helps students manage relationships better by developing emotional intelligence.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

The school offers bilingual education in Greek and English; elementary students aged 6-12 engage in 40 educational hours per week, with 20 hours in Greek and 20 hours in English.

Safeguarding

Safety and well-being are the top priorities; staff are trained in first aid, activities are supervised, and all children are insured.

Admissions

WonderLab enrollment requires completing the registration form and selecting the program, duration, and additional services that best fit the family's needs. There are three registration forms: Little Explorers (ages 3-6), Compass Kids: The 360° Expedition (ages 6-12), and the Holiday Program (ages 3-8). A 150€ deposit must be paid within 15 days of submitting the application, and proof of payment should be emailed to accounts@foxinthepine.gr. Summer camp fees are: 1st Summer Camp Period (2 weeks) 420€, 2nd Summer Camp Period (1 week) 220€, 3rd Summer Camp Period (1 week) 220€, all three Summer Camp Periods (4 weeks) 800€, and Holiday Program (1 week) 130€. Breakfast and all scheduled excursions are included. Transportation is available via the school bus: 1st period (2 weeks) one-way 40€ or two-way 80€; 1-week routes one-way 30€, two-way 50€. Meals: breakfast is provided; lunch and a snack are available for 30€ per week, or children may bring their own food heated at school. Payment procedure: the deposit secures enrollment and the full balance is due before the program begins. Refund policy: tuition is non-refundable except in force majeure or prorated refunds after start. Bank details are Eurobank, Alpha Bank, Winbank, and National Bank of Greece with the listed IBANs; include the child's full name and the reference SC on the deposit slip and email proof of payment to accounts@foxinthepine.gr. A confirmation letter with bus schedules, menu, activities, and attendance guidelines is sent a few days before the start. For questions, contact the school office at 2310 383890 or elementary@foxinthepine.gr.

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Experimental General Lyceum of the University of Macedonia

Pupils 150

Type Co-educational

Experimental General Lyceum of the University of Macedonia is a small secondary school in Neapolis, Thessaloniki within the Strebenióti Camp complex. Founded in 2000, it began operations in 2001-02 with six classes and now serves about 150 students with 16 teachers. The General Lyceum is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with plans to implement the IB DP in prototype and experimental lyceums from the 2026-2027 school year onward. Its facilities include a library, information technology laboratories, physics and chemistry laboratories, an auditorium, and a gym shared with other schools in the complex. IT labs offer teleconferencing, and computers in one lab were upgraded in 2012 through a Stavros Niarchos Foundation grant. The school maintains a connection with the University of Macedonia to foster a unified educational community. It participates in student competitions and arranges visits to universities, and a 15-member student council supports school life in 2025-26.

Location

Former Strebenióti Camp, 56701 Neapolis, Thessaloniki, Greece. The school is housed in the facilities of the former Unified Multidisciplinary Lyceum of Thessaloniki, in Neapolis. It is part of the University of Macedonia.

Stages

General Lyceum (high school); offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.

Type

General Lyceum

Additional learning support

Remedial/Enrichment teaching; European, Cultural, Environmental education; Health Education and Career guidance programs.

Country affiliation

Greece

Application fees

- There are no application fees to apply for entry to the Experimental General Lyceum of the University of Macedonia for the 2026/27 academic year. Admission to experimental (Πειραματικά) schools is managed as a public‑school process (lottery/selection procedures) rather than by payment of an application charge.

Tuition fees (per year / per term / by year group)

- There are no tuition fees for any year group (Aʹ, Bʹ, or Gʹ Lyceum) for the 2026/27 academic year. The school is a public experimental general lyceum and does not charge annual or term tuition to families. No school‑wide per‑term or per‑year tuition schedule applies.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Because there is no tuition, there is no regular billing schedule or term invoicing for tuition. When optional paid activities occur (for example, educational excursions or externally provided services), those activities are billed and collected on an activity‑by‑activity basis under the terms set by the school's contract with the external provider. Payment timing, instalment options, and penalties or late fees for optional activities are determined by the specific activity contract or the external provider.

Boarding fees (where applicable)

- Boarding is not applicable. The Experimental General Lyceum of the University of Macedonia operates as a day secondary school and there is no boarding programme or boarding charges for families.

Other costs and fees (uniforms, materials, trips, IB, extracurriculars, parents' association contributions)

- No mandatory school uniform fee is published as a school‑wide charge. Families are responsible for routine personal school supplies, course materials, and any optional resources required by specific subjects or projects.

- Educational excursions and study trips are organised under formal school contracts with travel agencies; participants are normally required to cover the cost of those trips. Such trips are procured by the school through a formal selection process and the travel agency contract governs the price and payment terms for each excursion. Expect separate invoices or payment requests for each trip.

- From the 2026/27 school year the school will offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) in public IB sections; IB programme participation can bring additional, program‑specific costs (for example, registration and exam fees charged by the International Baccalaureate Organization or costs for IB‑specific materials). Any IB‑related candidate/examination charges and how they are allocated between the school and families are handled separately from public tuition and will be set according to the school's IB arrangements and the IBO's fee structure.

- The Parents and Guardians Association exists and may organise voluntary fundraising or collections for extracurricular activities; such voluntary contributions are separate from tuition and are managed at the association or activity level.

Refund information

- There is no tuition to refund. For paid optional activities (for example, school trips or externally contracted programmes), refund eligibility and the refund procedure are governed by the relevant contract with the external provider (travel agency or vendor) and by applicable public procurement and school regulations. Parents charged for an activity should consult the activity's payment terms and the contract that accompanies the activity announcement for the refund/cancellation policy.

Fee payment options

- The school does not operate a regular tuition‑billing system; when fees are required for optional activities they are collected under the payment methods specified in each activity's contract or invoice. Typical arrangements for externally supplied services (such as travel agencies used for school trips) are to accept payments to the vendor according to that vendor's accepted methods (bank transfer, card, or other vendor‑specified methods), and the activity announcement or invoice will state acceptable payment channels. The specific payment methods for any charge will be set out in the activity documentation or contract.

Summary statement for 2026/27

- For the 2026/27 academic year the Experimental General Lyceum of the University of Macedonia charges no application or tuition fees and has no boarding charges. Paid costs that may occur during the year are limited to optional items (educational trips, IB‑related exam/registration costs, subject materials or extracurricular activity fees) and are invoiced or collected separately under the terms of each activity or external provider contract.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

The school offers high-quality education, fosters critical thinking, and forms free, responsible, and active citizens of tomorrow. It operates in a modern, welcoming environment with solid infrastructure, laboratories, a library, classrooms, and access to digital learning tools. The connection with the Experimental Lyceum of the University of Macedonia creates a unified and dynamic educational community. The school invites visitors to explore its work, activities, and values, and it emphasizes the daily life of a school that believes in the power of knowledge, collaboration, and democracy.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

The school participates in the Train-ASD Erasmus program for autism. The program is open to teachers, other staff, or parents, and has no cost; upon completion participants receive a certificate. It is led by a staff member specializing in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Mental Wellbeing

The school has a psychologist on staff. The director's greeting is signed by a psychologist, indicating mental wellbeing support is part of the school's leadership.

Safeguarding

Internal regulations include an Internal Operating Regulation for the 2025-2026 school year, an Internal Regulation for Emergency Management, and a Regulation of Actions for Earthquakes.

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Anatolia College

Instructs in Greek, English

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 1750

Type Co-educational, Day

Anatolia College is a co-educational, non-profit school in Thessaloniki, founded in Merzifon in 1886 and re-established there in 1924. Its school divisions span Pre-K to Grade 12: Anatolia Elementary School covers Pre-K–6, while Anatolia High School includes middle school, high school and a two-year IB Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The programme follows Greece’s national curriculum, with English-language learning beginning in Kindergarten; the IB Diploma offers English, Greek, French, Spanish, German and Mandarin language options. Facilities include the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center with science laboratories and learning areas, the Innovation Isle’s Fabrication Lab and Green Education Center, and the Kassandra Center housing the IBDP. A distinctive feature is Anatolia’s F1 in Schools STEM Academy for Northern Greece, supported by CNC and 3D-printing equipment. Students can access CTY Greece, operated with Johns Hopkins University and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation, plus a programme of arts, diplomacy, sport and service activities.

Location

Thessaloniki, Greece (Pylaia, 60 John Kennedy Avenue, 555 35)

Stages

Elementary School; Anatolia High School / IBDP; Anatolia American University; ACT (American College of Thessaloniki)

Type

Independent/Private

Additional learning support

Kassandra Center for Educational Excellence

Country affiliation

American/Greek

Application / Registration Fees and Deposits

- Bridge & Bilingual: a non-refundable registration deposit of EUR 200 is required for all students; this deposit is offset against the third installment.
- Elementary / Middle-High (non-IB): a non-refundable deposit/guarantee of EUR 1,200 is required at the time of registration/re-enrollment.
- IBDP (Anatolia & Pinewood): a non-refundable deposit/guarantee of EUR 3,800 is required for registrations and re-enrollments. A separate non-refundable dormitory deposit of EUR 3,000 is required for students applying to board.

Tuition fees by program and year group

- Bridge & Bilingual (academic year 2025–2026; tuition and installment breakdown):
- Pre-K / Kindergarten: EUR 670 per year — installments: EUR 200 (1st), EUR 200 (2nd), EUR 270 (3rd).
- Level 1: EUR 870 per year — installments: EUR 280 / EUR 280 / EUR 310.
- Levels 2 & 3: EUR 910 per year — installments: EUR 290 / EUR 290 / EUR 330.
- Level 4: EUR 1,100 per year — installments: EUR 350 / EUR 350 / EUR 400.
- Level 5: EUR 1,120 per year — installments: EUR 360 / EUR 360 / EUR 400.
- Level 6: EUR 1,180 per year — installments: EUR 380 / EUR 380 / EUR 420. Skills class (optional) at Level 6: EUR 150 (non-refundable).
- Level 7: EUR 1,220 per year — installments: EUR 400 / EUR 400 / EUR 420.
- Level 8: EUR 1,260 per year — installments: EUR 400 / EUR 400 / EUR 460.
- Level 9: EUR 1,280 per year — installments: EUR 400 / EUR 400 / EUR 480.

- Elementary and Middle-High (non-IB): payment schedule and instalment timing rather than a single published flat figure per grade is used for the 2025–2026 cycle. The standard payment pattern is: a non-refundable deposit of EUR 1,200 at registration/re-enrollment, a September installment of EUR 3,200, and the remaining balance due in January (first half of January). Discounts for advance full payment and sibling discounts apply as noted below.

- IBDP (2026–2027): payment scheduling and deposits are published for the IBDP 2026–27 cycle. The schedule is: EUR 3,800 deposit (May–June, registration/re-enrolment), EUR 5,400 due mid-September, and the remaining balance due by January 15. Specific per-grade tuition totals are handled through the IBDP tuition calculator for the 2026–27 academic year. Exam and programme-related charges (exam fees, legalisation, re-sits, remarks) are additional to tuition as noted below.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Typical installment structure (examples by program):
- Bridge & Bilingual (2025–26): three installments with published due dates (1st installment due in October, 2nd in January, 3rd in March); the EUR 200 registration deposit is non-refundable and is offset against the third installment.
- Elementary / Middle-High (2025–26): registration/re-enrolment deposit EUR 1,200 (May–June), September installment EUR 3,200 (first half of September), remaining balance due in January (first half).
- IBDP (2026–27): deposit EUR 3,800 (May–June), EUR 5,400 due September 15, remaining balance due January 15. Dormitory installments: dorm deposit EUR 3,000 (May–June), EUR 4,015 due in mid-September, remaining dorm balance due in January (total annual dorm cost EUR 11,030).
- Discounts and penalties:
- A prepayment discount is available for full payment of total tuition by the published prepayment deadline (e.g., a 4% prepayment discount for full payment by late August in the published cycles). Concurrent-enrolment sibling discounts (example: 5% for the second child and larger discounts for subsequent siblings, with the fourth child free in some published schedules) are applied to the younger student. Exact discount rules and deadlines are published for each cycle and apply at the point of billing.
- Pro rata / termination rules:
- Bridge & Bilingual: when a student terminates during the school year a pro rata calculation applies; the EUR 200 deposit is non-refundable.
- IBDP / High School: registration for the IBDP is finalized once the first installment is paid; if a student leaves during the academic year parents remain responsible for the annual tuition obligation, although exceptional circumstances (serious illness or change of residence) may be considered for a partial refund at the administration's discretion.

Boarding / dormitory fees

- Annual accommodation cost for dormitory students (IB / boarding pathway): EUR 11,030 per academic year (total annual dormitory cost as published for the 2026–27 IBDP cycle).
- Dormitory billing: deposit EUR 3,000 (May–June), mid-September installment EUR 4,015, remaining balance due in January; dormitory charges are billed and payable in installments.
- Boarding-specific terms: boarding charges are separate from tuition and are payable according to the dormitory instalment schedule; some boarding-related charges (e.g., certain supplies or special services) may not be included in the published dorm figure.

Other costs and routine extras

- Books, calculators, workbooks and other required learning materials are not included in published tuition figures and are additional parental expenses.
- IB-specific exam and administrative charges: published examples include official IB examination fees (example: EUR 580 for IB exam fees in 2025) and IB diploma legalisation (approximately EUR 130 in 2026); re-sit fees and remark requests are charged separately where applicable. These are charged in addition to tuition.
- Optional program / activity costs: some extracurricular programmes and sports activities have separate participation costs (example: certain sports program costs and bus opt-ins include program-specific fees and may include provision of uniforms for the activity). Uniforms for sports activities are sometimes provided as part of the activity fee; full school uniform purchase costs (where applicable) and other supplies are additional.

Refund information

- Deposits: the published registration deposits noted above are non-refundable and are applied to the final installment where indicated (e.g., Bridge deposit EUR 200 is offset against the third installment; dorm and IB deposits are non-refundable guarantees).
- Termination/refund policy: for Bridge & Bilingual a pro rata calculation is applied when a student terminates during the school year (deposit non-refundable). For High School/IB, parents remain liable for the annual tuition obligation on termination, but the administration may consider refunds in exceptional circumstances (for example, serious illness or change of residence) on a case-by-case basis.

Fee payment options

- Bank transfer (IBAN): tuition and other charges may be paid by deposit/transfer to the school's published bank accounts. Parents must include the student's full name and any required reference codes on transfers; payment confirmation receipts should be retained. Examples of beneficiary naming and IBANs are published for each programme's finance office.
- RF payment code / RF 25-digit payment system: a unique RF payment code can be used at Greek banks for tuition payments; the code is issued per student and remains the same for the student's duration in a division.
- Debit / credit card: card payments can be made in person at the Bridge & Bilingual office for that division or at Anatolia's central cashier (Stephens Hall) during published hours.
- IRIS (QR) payments: IRIS QR-code payments are accepted at the relevant offices for certain divisions.
- Cash: cash payments up to EUR 500 are accepted at the central cashier; transactions above EUR 500 must be completed via bank transfer or card in line with applicable law.

Notes and common concessions

- Sibling discounts and prepayment discounts are applied according to published rules: typical examples include a 5% discount for the second child, larger discounts for the third child, and a prepayment discount for full payment by the published prepayment deadline. Specific discount levels and deadlines are applied at billing.

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Boarding Arrangements

Boarding houses up to 80 students on the Anatolia College campus, which spans 180 stremmata in Thessaloniki. Facilities include two dormitory floors—one for boys and one for girls—a spacious lounge with books and games, and laundry facilities. Each room accommodates up to two students during the school term (four per room in the CTY Greece summer program). Boarders have access to the full campus, including two libraries, two indoor gyms, basketball, volleyball and soccer facilities, and a track. Meals are served in the dining hall with a Mediterranean diet planned by a nutritionist and tailored to dietary needs. The on-site nurse is available, and the boarding program emphasizes a calm environment that supports study and character development in line with Anatolia's values.

Food Options

Meals are served on-site in the dining hall and follow a Mediterranean diet supervised by a nutritionist, with arrangements to meet students' dietary needs.

Governance and Ownership

Anatolia College is a private, non-profit educational institution based in Thessaloniki since 1924, combining Greek and American educational traditions. It is governed by a board of trustees and is incorporated in the United States (Massachusetts) as part of its governance structure.

Admissions

1. Applications window and review: Applications for the Anatolia & Pinewood IB Diploma Programme for 2026-27 are accepted from December 1, 2025 through April 24, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline are considered based on space availability and subject offerings. Decisions on admissions are announced during April–May. Applicants may be asked to sit a diagnostic or placement exam in English and/or Mathematics as part of the review. 2. How to apply and required documents: Complete the online application via the parent portal and attach the required documents: a copy of passport or identity card, transcripts for grades 9 and 10, financial documents and a letter of interest if applying for need-based scholarships, and a small photograph. The online portal also facilitates arranging a face-to-face appointment if desired. 3. Assessments during the review: Most applicants will be asked to sit an English language placement test, and some may participate in an English language testing activity on campus. All applicants will be interviewed by a teacher/advisor as part of the process. 4. After submission and subject selection: After the IB application is finally submitted, the second part of the application is automatically created to allow the applicant to select the subjects to enroll in, in accordance with program regulations. The applicant should complete the subject registration and submit the final plan. 5. Acceptance and enrollment steps: If admitted, the parent/guardian must confirm enrollment by paying a non-refundable deposit of 2,000 euros. This deposit secures the place in the programme. 6. Waitlist and final decisions: The school announces decisions to accept, reject, or wait-list during April–May. Late applications may be considered based on space. Students with Greek HS grade averages below 16.5/20 or a Greek MYP grade of B (80%) or 5.5/7 are automatically waitlisted and should not expect a place before final results are known. Wait-listed students may be interviewed by a committee as part of the process.

Scholarships

IBDP Scholarships: Two kinds of scholarships are offered. a) Scholarships that cover 25% to 100% of the annual tuition fees, based on financial need and academic criteria. Income thresholds apply: up to 26,000 euros for 100% coverage; up to 36,000 euros for up to 75% coverage; up to 60,000 euros for 25% to 50% coverage. The Scholarship Committee may visit the candidate's residence for 75%–100% scholarships. Need-based scholarships require supporting documents (copies of Ekatharistiko, tax declarations, property declaration, and a letter explaining family financial circumstances). The deadline to apply for these scholarships is April 24, 2026, and the 2026 scholarship examination is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. b) Scholarships that cover 10% of the annual tuition fees and are not based on financial need. These require no additional documents beyond the normal application and should be indicated on the application. Scholarships are awarded for one year and renewed if the student maintains the required grade average and the family financial situation remains unchanged. Anatolia Scholarships (general): Anatolia provides scholarships funded by endowments and donations; around 28% of students currently receive scholarships ranging from 100% to 25% of tuition. To date, more than 1,000 scholarships have been awarded based on financial need and performance. Scholarships are awarded through exams and interviews held annually in Thessaloniki and in other cities across Greece.

Waitlist

Admission decisions or wait-list statuses are announced during April–May. Late applications may be considered based on space availability. Students with Greek high school grade averages below 16.5/20 or a Greek MYP grade of B (80%) or 5.5/7 are automatically waitlisted and should not expect securing a place before final results. Wait-listed students and/or late applicants may be interviewed by a committee as part of the process.

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Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki

Instructs in German, Greek

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 600

Type Co-educational

Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki (DST) is a co-educational German school in Thessaloniki, Greece. The school follows the German curriculum and provides a bilingual German-Greek education. It aims to help all students develop skills and acquire values for their future. The school serves the German-speaking community and local families interested in German-language education in northern Greece.

Location

Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki is in Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. Thessaloniki has an international airport and is well connected by road and rail.

Stages

The school provides education from kindergarten through to the end of secondary school, following the German school system structure.

Type

A co-educational German school abroad (Deutsche Auslandsschule) providing German-language education in Greece.

Country affiliation

German. The school is part of the network of German schools abroad, providing the German curriculum in Thessaloniki.

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Ecole Francaise de Thessalonique

Instructs in French, Greek

Ages 3 - 18 years

Pupils 113

Type Co-educational

The Ecole Française de Thessalonique is a co-educational French school in Thessaloniki, Greece, offering education from nursery through to the lycée (upper secondary) level. The school follows the French national curriculum and is accredited by the MLF (Mission Laïque Française) network. Instruction is primarily in French and Greek, with English also taught. The school has a meal service and offers extracurricular activities including judo. It is associated with the Institut Français de Thessalonique.

Location

The school is on Leoforos Stratou (Avenue of the Army) 2A in the centre of Thessaloniki, Greece's second-largest city. Thessaloniki has an international airport and is well connected by road and rail.

Stages

The school has three divisions: Nursery (Maternelle), Primary (Élémentaire), and Secondary (Collège-Lycée), covering from early years through to the French Baccalauréat level.

Type

A co-educational day school following the French national curriculum. It is part of the MLF (Mission Laïque Française) global network of French schools abroad.

Country affiliation

French, as part of the MLF network. The school is also associated with the Institut Français de Thessalonique.

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Mandoulides Schools

Instructs in Greek

Ages 6 - 18 years

Pupils 1900

Type Co-educational

Mandoulides Schools (Εκπαιδευτήρια Ε. Μαντουλίδη) is a well-established private educational institution in Thessaloniki, Greece, founded in 1978. The school has been committed to providing high-quality education for over four decades. It offers primary and secondary education following the Greek curriculum with strong emphasis on quality and student development.

Location

Mandoulides Schools is located in Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece, a vibrant port city in northern Greece with an international airport.

Stages

The school offers primary and secondary education.

Type

A private co-educational day school in Thessaloniki following the Greek educational system.

Country affiliation

Greek. The school follows the Greek national education system.

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Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki

Instructs in English

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupils 310

Type Co-educational

Pinewood American International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Thessaloniki, serving approximately 600 students from Pre-K to Grade 12. Founded in 1950, it teaches in English and combines an American standards-based curriculum with the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. High School students may also follow the American Diploma, Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone and selected Global Online Academy courses. The Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School divisions are located together on the Anatolia College campus in Pylaia. The newer secondary complex includes science laboratories, a library, flexible classrooms, a design studio and a central atrium known as “The Forest,” featuring architectural structures inspired by trees. Students can participate in sports, music, visual arts, theatre, Model United Nations, technology and service activities. A distinctive option is the joint Anatolia–Pinewood IB Diploma Programme, which provides classes of no more than 15 students and access to boarding, university counselling and a broad selection of IB subjects.

Location

Pinewood is located at 60 John Kennedy Avenue in Pylea, a suburb of Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city, well served by an international airport and motorway connections.

Stages

The school runs from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12 (age 18). It is divided into Early Years/Elementary (Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle & High School (Grades 6-12).

Type

Pinewood is a co-educational American international school offering both day and boarding options. It provides an American diploma with the option of Greek equivalency.

Additional learning support

Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs.

Country affiliation

The school is American in curriculum and culture, affiliated with the U.S. State Department Office of Overseas Schools. It also offers Greek equivalency for its diploma.

Bus service

A school bus service is available. A non-refundable transportation fee applies.

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Student support services are available. A school nurse is on site to attend to health needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs. Diagnostic assessments are given post-admission for younger students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Students entering Pre-K to Grade 5 are not formally tested for English but receive a diagnostic assessment after admission. For Grades 6-8, A2 level English (CEFR) is required, and B1 level is needed for Grades 9-11 in the American Diploma Program.

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