Greece, Athens
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Platon School is a private IB World School in Greece serving ages 3 to 18. It offers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP), alongside a Reggio Emilia-inspired approach in the early years. The school is fully authorized by the IB for PYP, MYP and the Diploma, a distinction it has held since its early years. Located on a Glyka Nera campus, it combines multilingual education with facilities: light-filled classrooms, a planetarium and observatory, a fully equipped Science Laboratory for Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences and Physics, plus an indoor swimming pool, basketball court and football stadium. The Platon Library houses around 10,000 volumes, and ManageBac supports IB planning. A University Counsellor guides university choices with scholarships for top exam results. Notable programs include PS-MUN, Platon Run and a vibrant arts program with theatre, ballet and music, grounded in international mindedness and student agency.
Προέκταση Ελευθερίου Βενιζέλου, Glika Nera 153 54, Greece
Platon School has instruction in English.
El. Venizelou St., 15354, Glyka Nera, Greece. Glyka Nera is a northeastern suburb of Athens in the Attica region.
Preschool Education (3–6); Primary School – The IB Primary Years Programme (6–11); Middle School (11–16); IB Diploma Programme (17–18)
Private IB World School
Special Education Needs policy; admissions decisions for SEN students are made in consultation with the school counsellor.
Greece
Bus service available
Platon School teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Reggio Emilia Approach for students aged 3 to 18.
PLATON School delivers the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) in the Primary School, guiding students through a transdisciplinary framework that covers the learner, learning and teaching, and the learning community. The programme features key elements including the IB learner profile, international mindedness, Approaches to Learning (ATL), agency, action, the school community, transdisciplinary learning, inquiry-based learning, collaborative learning, and concept-based learning, with assessment and technology embedded. Agency is central to the PYP, giving students voice, choice and ownership in their learning. The Primary School also runs a bilingual programme to support multilingualism. The Middle Years Programme (MYP) is used in the Middle School for ages 11 to 16 and includes the first year of Lyceum, with the MYP emphasizing inquiry-based learning, service as action and the Personal Project. The IB Diploma Programme is also offered; Platon School was the first in Greece to be fully certified by the IB to offer PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme, and the school provides a University Counsellor to help students prepare for university abroad or in Greece, with scholarships available for outstanding exam performance.
Platon School was the first in Greece to award the IB MYP Certificate in 2015. Platon School has offered the IB Diploma Programme since 2011. The school is the first in Greece to be fully certified by the IB to offer PYP, MYP and the Diploma Programme. Scholarships for outstanding exam performance may cover 100% or 50% of tuition.
A University Counsellor provides guidance to IB Diploma students throughout the two-year programme, helping them choose universities abroad or in Greece.
Giftedness is listed as a category in the Special Educational Needs policy, and Platon World School maintains a Student Support Team to identify and support diverse educational needs and abilities.
Step 1: Learn about admissions, philosophy, and programs in a personal meeting. Meetings with interested parents and new students begin in mid-October of the previous academic year. To schedule an appointment, call +30 2106611793 or fill out the inquiry form, and we will contact you as soon as possible. The meetings provide an opportunity to understand the school's approach across Preschool Education, Primary Years Programme, Middle School, The Supplementary Programme, and Introduction to the Platon IBDP. [0m
Step 2: Programs at a glance. Programs include Preschool Education, Primary School – The IB Primary Years Programme, Middle School (Gymnasium and 1st grade level of Lyceum), The Supplementary Programme, and Introduction to the Platon IBDP. These programs reflect the IB framework and provide progression from early childhood through the Diploma Programme. For inquiries and scheduling, contact the number above or submit the inquiry form. The school is located at El. Venizelou St., Glyka Nera 15354. [0m
Scholarships 2025-2026. The school offers 18 scholarships this year: 16 academic scholarships and 2 athletic scholarships (basketball).
Academic scholarships are distributed as follows: up to 1 full and 4 partial for A' Gymnasium (MYP); up to 1 full and 2 partial for A' Lyceum (MYP); up to 5 full for B' Lyceum with up to 2 full for humanities orientation, up to 2 full for economics and information technology orientation, and up to 1 full for sciences orientation; up to 1 full and 2 partial for IB Diploma 1.
Athletic scholarships: up to 2 full scholarships for A' Lyceum.
Examinations and eligibility: Candidates are tested in the following subjects: for A' Gymnasium – Mathematics and Language for the Greek programme and English for the bilingual/dual-language track; for A' Lyceum – Mathematics and Language for the Greek programme and English for the bilingual track; for B' Lyceum – Language and per orientation (Ancient/Humanities; Mathematics for Economics and IT; Mathematics and Physics for Sciences); for the IB Diploma – English Language and Literature, Mathematics, and Humanities & Sciences. Highest-scoring candidates (above 18.5 for a full scholarship and above 17 for a partial) are invited to a personal interview. For bilingual programmes, ranking is based on Greek Language and Mathematics, with English performance considered to assess readiness for bilingual study. On examination day, candidates must bring government-issued ID (ID card, passport, or equivalent).
Oral examinations: For oral exams, an electronic certificate from recognized public authorities must be sent to lykeio@platon.gr by 23 March 2025 at 14:30. The scholarships are maintained as follows: through the entire Gymnasium for A' Gymnasium, through the Lyceum for A' and B' Lyceum, and for two years of the IB Diploma, with conditions on grades, conduct, and timely payments. Applicants must fill the Participation Form by 23 March 2025 at 14:30 and pay 30 € to the account below; the proof of payment must be uploaded to the form. Bank details: ALPHA BANK, GR 3901401100 110002320011240; Beneficiary: Educational Institutions “Platon”; Reason: Student name – Scholarships. General notes: conduct and overall profile influence selection; if another scholarship is approved for the same student, the higher percentage is awarded; discounts do not stack. Participation form link: form.jotform.com (Φόρμα Συμμετοχής). [0m