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6 Gravias Street, 153 42 Agia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece. Pierce is the coeducational Pre-K–12 school of The American College of Greece, with campuses in Agia Paraskevi, Downtown Athens, and Spata.
Pre-K through 12 (Nursery, Primary, Gymnasium, Lyceum).
Private, co-educational day school; Pierce is part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Pierce has a Special Educational Needs (SEN) policy and provides support for students with SEN, including extra time on admissions tests and access to educational psychology referrals through the school coordination.
United States
Non-denominational / non-sectarian
Application fee
- One-time application fee for new students: €300.
Tuition fees by year group (Academic year 2026/27 where published; otherwise 2025/26 figures apply)
- Pre-K (with meals) — Annual: €11,770. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €3,423.33 each.
- Kindergarten (with meals) — Annual: €11,770. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €3,423.33 each.
- Elementary (1st–2nd Grade) — Annual: €10,470. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of €2,990.00 each.
- Elementary (3rd–6th Grade) — Annual: €10,160. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €2,886.67 each.
- A, B, C Gymnasium — Annual: €10,160. Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €2,886.67 each.
- Lyceum A', B', C' — Annual: €9,780 (2025/26 figure used where 2026/27 not listed). Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of €2,760.00 each.
- IB1–IB2 (IB Diploma Programme) — Annual: €13,900 (2025/26 figure used where 2026/27 not listed). Payment structure: deposit €1,500, then three equal installments of approximately €4,133.33 each.
Meal plan and catering charges
- Lunch is included only for Pre-K and Kindergarten (provided by the school caterer).
- Daily meal plan (elementary and Gymnasium) when chosen: add €1,280 to the tuition for 2026/27.
- Catering service for students who bring food from home (storage, reheating, hot delivery with bread and fruit): €250 per year (the service is charged in full to parents for 2026/27).
School bus (transportation) fees — 2026/27 rates (East Campus zones)
- Zone A: €1,420 per year.
- Zone B: €1,680 per year.
- Zone C: €2,155 per year.
- Zone D: €2,435 per year.
- Note on reduced charge for use of one of two school-bus routes: use of one of two routes is charged at 75% of the total price.
Billing schedule and payment terms (standard)
- Registration/seat deposit: €1,500 (subtracted from the annual tuition balance).
- Remaining tuition and fees are payable in three equal installments after subtracting the deposit. For the 2026/27 schedule the installments are due: first installment until October, second until December, and final installment until February. For 2025/26 the school specified exact dates (first until October 31, second until December 31, final until February 28).
- Sibling discounts (2026/27 for newly enrolling families):
- Two children: 5% discount on tuition and 15% discount on the bus fees for the eldest child.
- Three children: 50% discount on the tuition for the eldest child and 15% discount on the bus fees for the two older children.
Other costs and items not included in tuition
- Excursion expenses and visit costs.
- After-school activities (separate charges).
- Books and learning materials.
- Graduation fee.
- Student uniforms used for parades.
- After-school program fees (examples): sports and activity annual fees vary by activity (sport-specific annual fees are published under afternoon programs).
Refund information (where the school publishes a policy)
- After-school / afternoon-program refunds: if a student withdraws from an after-school activity within 15 calendar days from registration and the start of participation, 80% of the activity fee is refundable to the card used for payment. If withdrawal occurs after 15 calendar days from the start of participation, fees are not refundable and no proportional charge is made. Refunds for after-school programs are returned to the credit/debit card used for the original payment.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; Pierce operates as a day school and does not publish boarding or residential-student fees for K–12 students.
Fee payment options and practical terms
- Accepted payment methods:
- Bank deposits in Greek banks using the 25-digit RF payment code via e-banking.
- Online payment through the myPierce platform.
- Online payment via the school's payments portal.
- Credit or debit card presented to the Cashier at Pierce.
- Bank or personal check presented to the Cashier at Pierce.
- Foreign bank payments can be processed through Flywire.
- Cash payments: the College policy indicates cash payments are not acceptable. The Cashier's Office hours are published as 08:30–16:30, Monday–Friday.
(End of fee overview.)
Our students are Greek or Greek dual-nationals; the Class of 2022 had 255 students, of whom 40 pursued the IB Diploma.
Pierce is a private, co-educational day school serving students aged 3 to 18. It forms part of The American College of Greece and delivers both the Greek national curriculum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The school operates on two campuses: East Campus in Spata, opened in 2022, housing Pre-K through Year 12, and the Agia Paraskevi campus, offering a full range of secondary facilities. East Campus features athletic facilities, laboratories, a Home Cinema, libraries, a dining hall and a faculty lounge, while Agia Paraskevi provides Olympic-level athletics venues, an Olympic-size swimming pool, theatre spaces and dedicated study areas. The IB DP follows the six subject groups, with TOK, CAS and EE as core elements, and university guidance provided by the counselor and DP Coordinator. Notable programs include the Pierce Leadership Academy, Racecar Challenge in STEM, and active participation in Model United Nations and governance simulations. Supporting global university ambitions.
