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Greece, Athens
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1. Parents or guardians contact the Assistant Admissions Officer by completing the Enquiry Form or by e-mail or telephone to book an appointment with the Director of Admissions. It is also possible for an initial interview to take place through Google Meet.
2. Prior to interview the following documents are required: Previous school reports; Confidential Reference Consent Form (sent to parents upon confirmation of interview date); Special Educational Needs documentation if your child has any diagnosis or special requirements; Provisional Subject choices for IGCSE and GCE are sent to parents upon confirmation of interview date for Key Stage 4 (entry Year 10) and KS 5 (Sixth Form entry Year 12).
3. Interview: Parents and prospective students attend the interview with the Director of Admissions, who explains all areas of school life including our philosophy and expectations, and answers questions. This interview provides a first impression of the prospective student and family. A tour of the school premises can be arranged by prior arrangement.
4. If your child's application proceeds beyond interview stage, a Confidential Reference from the current school may be requested. Once received, parents of students wishing to join Byron College at EYFS or Years 1-4 are notified by e-mail if their application has been successful or not. Students applying for Years 5, 6 and the Secondary School are required to sit the INCAS or CAT4 aptitude test as soon as possible after the interview. This is arranged with the Assistant Admissions Officer and a charge is made. Parents are notified by e-mail as to whether their son/daughter's application has been successful, or not, once the results of this assessment, prior school reports, Confidential Reference Form, SEN reports (where relevant) and the subject choices (where relevant) have been received and analyzed by the School Admissions Board.
5. Offer and registration: Any offer of a place must be confirmed within 15 days by email. The submission of all requested documentation, the registration fee payment and the signing of the fee agreement must be completed within 30 days of the offer being made. The School Admissions Board communicates the decision by email.
6. The above documents must be completed and submitted within 28 days of receipt of the offer to secure the student's place. After receipt of the documents and payment of the registration fee, an appointment with the Head of Administration is arranged to sign the fee agreement and submit the medical form.
7. English Language Requirements: Applicants for Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9) should have a level of English equivalent to the Common European Framework B1 or B2 (Cambridge PET or First Certificate). Applicants for Key Stage 4 (Year 10) and Key Stage 5 (Sixth Form: Year 12) are expected to have a minimum level of English equivalent to the Common European Framework B2 level (Cambridge First Certificate). Students cannot be accepted into Byron College if they are non-European citizens without a residence permit.
Byron College is a private British international school in Greece, established in 1986 in Athens. It teaches a UK National Curriculum for ages 4–18 on a single campus, from Early Years through Year 9 following the Key Stage model, Years 10–11 toward IGCSE examinations, and the Sixth Form offering AS/A-Levels. The school enrolls about 560 students from more than 50 national backgrounds, with around 30% Greek; English is the language of instruction and the British curriculum is enriched to reflect the Greek context. The 5,000 square metre campus in Pallini features bright, naturally lit classrooms, outdoor learning spaces, courtyards and a library, plus sustainability features and bioclimatic design. Unique aspects include cross‑age mentoring and the Ellinomathia examinations alongside Edexcel and Cambridge awards. A broad enrichment programme runs alongside academics, including Model United Nations, Drama, Greek Dancing and the Duke of Edinburgh Award, supported by strong sport, arts and languages provision.
