Doukas School

Maroussi, Athens, Greece (151, Mesogion str., Maroussi 15126). The school has excellent facilities in Maroussi with easy access from all over Athens. School buses serve all of Attica.

Pre-School; Elementary; Junior High; Senior High

Private day school

Greece

Monday–Friday 08:00–16:00

School buses serve all of Attica

Levels span Pre-School through Senior High. The Greek national curriculum is complemented by international programs at Doukas School. The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is conducted in English and the IB diploma is equivalent to the Greek General School Diploma. International A-Level is a two-year program with four Streams (Engineering, Economics, Psychology, Art), and a COMBO arrangement with Senior High is available. BTEC Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice (Level 1 and Level 3) is offered, with collaboration with Pearson and the University of the Arts London; a US Dual Diploma Program is also available. The University Placement Center provides information, advice and support from specialized counselors for universities abroad in Europe, the USA, Canada, UAE, Australia, etc.

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97% admittance rate to universities.

The University Placement Center offers information about the content of studies and admission requirements for universities abroad, and provides personal guidance with applications, portfolios and interviews. It delivers services including admission test preparation (UCAT, BMAT, LNAT, HPAT, CCVX), SAT preparation and University Interview Mock-ups, and supports study abroad pathways across Europe, the USA, Canada, the UAE and Australia.

Doukas Math Club provides mathematics for talented students preparing for competitions.

Doukas School uses a psychosocial empowerment program in the Kindergarten to help children recognize, express, and manage their emotions. The program is reinforced by 'My Unique Achievement' and 'Proud to Be Me' initiatives, which celebrate individual progress and empower students as the class protagonist on occasion. The school develops social and emotional skills, ecological awareness, culture, volunteering, safe technology use, and human rights through the Stasi Zois (Lifestyle) program. A Class Supervisor in each class assigns responsibilities to students, supporting social engagement and accountability. A psycho-pedagogical team provides counseling and seminars to students, parents, and teachers to understand needs and promote development.

Within a comprehensive counseling framework, the specialized Psycho-pedagogical Studies provide counseling, support, and seminars for students, parents and teachers to understand needs and improve personal development. School psychologists across Nursery, Primary, and Gymnasium-IB support children, parents, and educators within an organized framework that accounts for individual differences. The Nursery offers specialized programs for phonological awareness, articulation, and handwriting readiness. There are specialized tests to identify and address learning difficulties in Primary. Seminars on learning strategies for students with learning difficulties are offered for Gymnasium and Lyceum, including anxiety-management seminars, and there are parent groups addressing related topics.

The Preschool and Kindergarten are bilingual, with Greek and English, and feature experienced teachers. In addition to the ongoing bilingual provision, there is an enhanced English program to reinforce language learning, supported by the presence of both Greek-speaking and English-speaking teachers in each class. The curriculum encompasses Language, Social Studies, STEM, Arts, Well-being and Health, Physical Education, Digital Skills-Coding & Robotics, Theatre, and Music. The educational approach is holistic, treating the student as a whole and integrating multi-disciplinary projects across subjects.

D-Well centers wellness in the early years, focusing on health, wellbeing, and proper nutrition to foster a culture of active living and sport inside and outside school. The Kindergarten psychologist runs a psychosocial empowerment program to help children recognize, express, and manage their emotions, complemented by Initiatives such as 'My Unique Achievement' and 'Proud to Be Me.' The Stasi Zois program develops social and emotional skills, ecological awareness, culture, volunteering, safe technology use, and human rights. Physical education includes swimming and motor coordination evaluation to identify and address developmental needs early. The school emphasizes experiential learning and community-building to support overall wellbeing.

The school operates a Bullying Management System to address and prevent bullying. An experienced school psychologist is available daily to provide guidance and support to parents and to conduct assessments such as Phonological Awareness, Articulation checks, and Graphomotor evaluations to prepare children for the transition to primary education. The Stasi Zois program also promotes safe technology use as part of its safeguarding framework, alongside activities that build social and emotional resilience.

1. Registrations for new students start in October and continue until May for classes with available spots. Priority is given to siblings of current students and children of Doukas School alumni. Prospective families submit an online Expression of Interest for Registration and then schedule a meeting with the Admissions & Development Department via the online booking system. The Admissions team provides information about the School's Philosophy, Programs, and Activities during the introductory process.

2. Introductory Meeting with the Child – Evaluation – Prospective Student Application for Admission. After the informational meeting, an individual introductory meeting with a teacher and your child is scheduled by calling 210 6186107 and 210 6186102; payment instructions for the €50 assessment fee are sent electronically after scheduling. For preschool and pre-kindergarten, the meeting focuses on basic skill areas. For 1st grade, the evaluation is conducted by the special educator for that grade level and includes both individual and group assessments. For higher grades, the evaluation covers Language, Mathematics, Essay Writing, and English.

3. Enrolment. After the introductory meeting with the child, you will be notified regarding their registration and informed of the necessary steps, school supplies, required documents, and other useful information for the start of the new school year. This phase provides clear guidance on expectations and timelines. You will receive instructions on the next steps and any items to prepare for the enrollment.

4. We would be delighted to meet you in person. Please fill out the interest form, and the Admissions & Development Department will contact you shortly. The form collects student details (Surname, Name, Date of Birth), contact information, address, previous school, and languages to help tailor the admission process.