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Greece, Athens
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The school uses the CARE Competencies Framework to develop life skills alongside academics. The framework covers Community, Action, Respect, and Excellence, and is integrated into every lesson, activity, and project. Students build skills in communication, collaboration, inclusiveness, resilience, leadership, and self-awareness. Competencies are assessed as part of regular reporting to track personal growth. Byron College emphasizes a holistic approach that aims to help students become responsible global citizens and effective problem-solvers.
Byron College has a Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Policy. The policy states that teachers meet the needs of all students through differentiated teaching and that the SEN Department, headed by the Head of Primary or Secondary and the School Psychologist, devises appropriate provision. Identification and assessment of SEN can involve early identification, classroom observation, and referrals, with an intervention plan developed for each student. External referrals may be suggested, and records are maintained securely for necessary parties. Access arrangements for examinations are provided to entitle students with needs to participate, while some services (e.g., shadow teachers or certain therapies) may incur extra costs. The policy also notes that some students may have English as an additional language (EAL) and that EAL provisions are described in the separate EAL policy.
All non-native speakers are reassessed for their level of English upon entry. EAL support is available for students based on needs assessed by the EAL department. For older students, additional EAL classes may be required as a condition of acceptance. There is an additional cost for extra curriculum EAL classes.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the CARE Competencies Framework, which includes resilience, emotional regulation, and mindfulness, integrated into lessons and activities. The CARE framework fosters leadership, confidence, collaboration, and self-awareness as part of holistic development. The school emphasises community and inclusiveness to support students' emotional health and well-being. Mindfulness exercises and goal-setting activities are used to help students manage challenges and grow.
Safeguarding means looking after everyone. If you have concerns, you can talk to a safeguarding team. The school designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), Ms Ellie Lioudaki, Head of Student Development, and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads (DDSLs): Mr Joseph Gallagher (Head of Primary), Mr Charis Dedousis (Head of Secondary), and Ms Emma Dodds (Director of Admissions). Contact details are provided for safeguarding concerns.
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.
