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Greece, Athens
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PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) topics develop interpersonal skills, leadership potential, self-awareness and resilience. Circle time in the Early Years and through the Junior School opens channels for discussion while these qualities are cultivated. Assemblies address issues such as environmental consciousness, healthy eating, friendship, bullying, resilience and growth mindsets. The school fosters a safe and secure environment that supports wellbeing and successful learning. The pastoral care system provides access to three full-time counsellors (trained psychologists) and two full-time nurses to support pupil welfare.
St. Lawrence College is inclusive; all teachers are teachers of SEND and differentiation is integral to practice. The school identifies additional learning needs through careful observation and, where appropriate, screening, and provides tailored educational programmes. Support may be short-term or longer-term and is delivered through in-class support, small-group teaching or one-to-one sessions. The dedicated Learning Support team includes a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), a Learning Support Coordinator and a learning support assistant.
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided in the Junior School. Key Stage 1 pupils with little or no English join their mainstream class and are quickly integrated with support from class teachers and teaching assistants; targeted intervention sessions boost listening, speaking, reading and writing. In Key Stage 2, pupils with limited or no English may join a dedicated language support class with an intensive English programme; initial meetings with parents and an English level assessment determine the most suitable support. EAL groups are offered in Lower Key Stage 2 and Upper Key Stage 2 as either full-time intensive programmes or targeted sessions linked to the wider curriculum. EAL pupils participate in mainstream lessons from the start and an EAL teacher helps them become more independent. The EAL Handbook for 2025-2026 is available.
The welfare of pupils is paramount and the school provides a safe and secure environment that promotes happiness and motivation for learning. The school employs three full-time counsellors (trained psychologists) and two full-time nurses to support pupil well-being. Pastoral care is led by form teachers, Heads of Year and the Deputy Head (Pastoral), with regular communication with parents to ensure pupils' well-being is addressed proactively.
The school has a Whole-School Safeguarding & Child Protection Policy. It defines safeguarding and child protection and states that the policy complies with the UK Department for Education guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education where possible. The welfare of pupils is paramount; staff have duties to safeguard and report concerns to designated staff. Designated Child Protection Officers (DCPOs) are named, and safer recruitment procedures are in place. Procedures cover reporting concerns, confidential record keeping and cooperation with external agencies; the school also aligns with Greek law requirements.
St. Lawrence College - The British School in Greece is an independent, co-educational British international school for pupils aged 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum, with EYFS, Cambridge Primary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The school provides education from Early Years through Key Stage 5, preparing pupils for British and international university entrance. Greek language is taught to all pupils by Greek-qualified teachers, with Greek examinations at IGCSE and A-Levels; from Year 4, parents may choose Greek History lessons delivered in Greek. Founded in 1980, the college sits on a 20-acre campus near Athens. The campus includes a heated swimming pool, a full-size all-weather football pitch, an indoor gym, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, an amphitheatre, piano rooms, science laboratories, libraries, and IT suites. Extracurricular activities include swimming, sports, music and drama, debating, forensics, Model United Nations, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award for students.
