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Greece, Athens
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The Center for Student Success provides counseling, social-emotional support, college guidance and activity/interest group/community service guidance. The school values a holistic, meaningful and harmonious education. School counselors and wellness specialists are integral to student life. Through the counseling offices, students know that they will find an advocate, as well as a safe place for discussion about their grades, their lives, or their future goals and aspirations. ACS Athens works to provide a place of belonging, trust and care for all its students, and staff are committed to educating students and the community about child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors.
Optimal Learning Program (OLP) offers learning support and testing accommodations to students with documented mild learning differences. Accommodations allow students to learn the same material using different methods without changing the instructional level or content. Optimal Learning Support services are offered subject to availability. Shadow Teachers provide additional support to OLP students, helping fill in learning gaps, build self-confidence and promote positive classroom interaction. LEP (Learning Enhancement Program) provides after-school homework and math support in small groups to empower students to become confident, independent learners.
The ESL/EFL Program supports English-language learners in building skills in English for a variety of purposes. ESL/EFL language development and learning support classes are provided at three levels according to English competence, following international placement standards. Across schools, ESL/EFL classes focus on reading, writing, listening and speaking. In Elementary School there are three levels per grade (A, B, C) with an Elementary ESL Foundation Program that combines language development with content-focused Flex-Support sessions. In Middle School, a two-year foundation program (EFL 1 and EFL 2) precedes ESL 1 or ESL 2, and in the Academy there are ESL Intermediate and ESL Advanced options, with language development tied to media literacy and IELTS exit preparation. A standardized exit test is offered twice a year to confirm level and readiness to mainstream.
Wellness is provided by the Wellness Center, offering social-emotional support to students JK-12 in confidentiality, individually or in small groups. The program encourages thinking about health across four domains: physical, social, emotional and cognitive. The Wellness framework includes guided reflection and routines to support healthy daily practices and overall well-being.
ACS Athens is a student-centered international school, with staff committed to child safety and responsible personal and social behaviors. When there is reasonable cause to believe a child is suffering or at significant risk, staff must report the suspected incidents to appropriate school personnel. Authorized personnel follow up on all referrals. The school provides a Child Protection Protocol Handbook and maintains safeguarding policies and procedures in line with best educational practices and local law.
ACS Athens, the American Community Schools of Athens, is a nonprofit international day school serving ages 3 to 18 on campus. The curriculum offers both the American Diploma (MSA-CESS accredited) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, with AP courses available, giving families clear pathways toward higher education worldwide. English is the language of instruction, with Greek taught as a second language. Facilities are extensive: dedicated divisions for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School and Academy, a Sabbagh Library and Learning Commons, fully equipped science labs, a Math & Science Studio, Writing & Research Studio, Media Studio, and an Incubator that supports inquiry-based, project-led learning. An Arts and Performing Arts program, a theater, music and dance spaces, a modern athletic complex and outdoor fields complement strong athletics. Signature initiatives include Incubator and ISCI workshops alongside a wide range of clubs, from debate and MUN to NHS and Art Club, enriching academics with hands-on exploration.
