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1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki - Manolis Andronikos

Greece, Thessaloniki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1991
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, German, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Secondary School, Senior Secondary School, High School
Introduction

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.

Kleanthous 30, Thessaloniki 54453

The Essentials

1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki - Manolis Andronikos has instruction in English.

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

Stages
General Lyceum (Model/Experimental) – upper secondary.

Type
General Lyceum (Model/Experimental).

Country affiliation
Greece
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
There is no mandatory uniform. Students may dress according to their personal preferences. The school is a place of learning, collaboration and mutual respect, so clothing should comply with reasonable restrictions; in specific cases a staff member may offer discreet guidance.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by the Community of Democracy and Responsibility (ΚΔΕ). Decisions not governed by law are made at the General Assembly with equal participation of teachers and students. The school includes a fifteen-member Student Council, a Teachers' Council, and a Parents' Association, and operates within the public education system under the East Thessaloniki Directorate of Education (ΔΔΕ Ανατολικής Θεσσαλονίκης).
Fees
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.
Academics

1st Model General Lyceum of Thessaloniki - Manolis Andronikos teaches Bespoke Curriculum, IB (DP).

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.
Wellbeing

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.
Parent Experience

History
The school was founded in 1991 as Thessaloniki Experimental Lyceum. It was renamed in 2004 to the 1st Experimental Lyceum 'Manolis Andronikos' and in 2013, after evaluation under Law 3966/2011, became the 1st Model Experimental Lyceum of Thessaloniki 'Manolis Andronikos'. Since its founding, the school has been staffed by highly qualified teachers, many of whom later became principals, school counselors, and university professors. The school has hosted numerous activities including cultural, environmental and European programs, has seen success in student competitions, and published the magazine Plous Peiramatikos and maintains a significant theatre group; more recently, it has organized competitions in Creative Experiments in Physical Sciences, Mathematical Logic and Creative Writing, reinforcing its role as a Model Experimental School that provides a framework for high academic achievement and a warm, collaborative environment connected with society and life.

Community
The school is supported by a Scientific Supervisory Council, whose president is a professor from the Physics Department at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, X. Polatoglou. It maintains cooperation agreements with science and culture institutions, including the Departments of Physics, Biology and Theology at AUTh, the Teloglion Foundation of Arts at AUTh, and the Panhellenic Network for Theater in Education. The aim of these collaborations is to inform teachers, students, parents and the local community about education, the school's operation and activities, and various pedagogical, scientific and social topics.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school has a Computer Laboratory with 12 student workstations and 1 teacher workstation, purchased in 2008, with a permanent Internet connection. It includes a video projector and a wireless access point. The school provides fast Internet access and uses modern computer software. Distance education is delivered through the Moodle platform, hosted on the laboratory server, with wireless Internet across all facilities. These components support digital learning and online resources in line with contemporary teaching needs.

Academic Facilities
An Electronics Computer Laboratory with 12 client PCs and 1 teacher workstation, purchased in 2008, is connected to the Internet. Client PCs are Intel Pentium Dual Core E2180 at 2.00 GHz, 2 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, 250 GB IDE. The lab server runs Windows 2000 Server SP4, with Intel Core 2 Duo E6550 at 2.33 GHz, 2 GB RAM, NVIDIA GeForce 8400GS, 250 GB IDE, and a video projector. Wireless connectivity is provided by a TP-LINK TL-WA801ND wireless access point, and distance education is delivered via the Moodle platform hosted on the lab server. The infrastructure supports fast Internet access and uses modern software to support teaching and learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Clubs include: ALMA - the school magazine; Archaeology, Visual Arts and Mosaic; Language and Argumentation/Rhetoric; Cinema and Photography; Mathematics; Model United Nations (MUN); Economics and Entrepreneurship; Experiments and Innovation 'PEIR. KAI. OMODON'; First Aid; Robotics – Artificial Intelligence.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school has a highly academic orientation with an emphasis on extracurricular activities. It offers clubs including Debating-Forensics, MUN, STEM, Experiments and Innovation, Informatics, Archaeology and Mosaic Construction, Business, Volunteering, and Journalism. Actions as educational activities include the development of higher-order cognitive skills through experiments, participation in competitions, contests, and conferences, and the development of soft skills through communication, collaboration, and teamwork. Memorandums of cooperation with higher education institutions support external collaboration.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a club in Archaeology, Visual Arts and Mosaic. Journalism is also part of the extracurricular offerings, supporting creative writing and media production.

Cultural & Language
The Language and Rhetoric club cultivates linguistic skills, expression, argumentation, and debate through games. Two sections operate on different days. The goals include developing eloquent speech with grammar, syntax, beauty, ethical value, and practical effectiveness; exercising in the logical organization of thought and the ability to draw logical conclusions; and exploring techniques to improve communication with others and with oneself.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts clubs including Debating-Forensics, MUN, STEM, Experiments and Innovation, Informatics, Archaeology and Mosaic Construction, Business, Volunteering, and Journalism.

Community & Service
Volunteering is a club at the school. The school also pursues Memorandums of Cooperation with higher education institutions to support educational collaborations.

Leadership & Professional
Clubs such as Debating-Forensics and MUN develop leadership, collaboration, and professional communication. Soft skills development, including communication, collaboration, and teamwork, is part of the school's approach to education.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches English and German. English is offered as a language of study and is listed among internships. German is taught as a foreign language through classroom instruction and related activities. Policies are available in English and Greek, and the IB mission and related materials reflect an international program pursued as an IB World School.
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