Campion School vs International School of Athens

	C Campion School Athens, Greece	I International School of Athens Athens, Greece
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,755 - 14,950	Fees / year €8,700 - 15,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1970	Opened 1972
Bus service	Bus service Yes	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Campion School is located at Aghias Ioulianis 2, Pallini 153 51, Greece. Pallini is 16 km east of the centre of Athens, on its own purpose-built premises with separate Junior and Senior schools on site.	Location 42 Artemidos Street and Xenias Street, Kifissia, 145 62, Greece. The campus is located in Kifissia within the Athens metropolitan area. Bus service is provided in most parts of the greater Athens area, with central pickup points along routes.
Stages	Stages Pre-School (Nursery & Reception); Junior School (Year 1–6); Senior School (Year 7–13).	Stages Kindergarten; Primary Years Programme (PYP); Middle Years Programme (MYP); High School; IB Diploma Programme (DP).
School type	School type British international day school. It offers a British-style education with an adapted British curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE in Year 10 and the IB Diploma in Years 12–13.	School type PRIVATE
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support The Learning Center provides psychological counseling and learning support for PreK–12, including psycho-educational counseling, referrals to specialists, and individualized educational plans for students with learning differences.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Greece	Country affiliation Greece
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Secular	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure School day runs from 8:30 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.
Bus service details	Bus service details There is a comprehensive bus service connecting the school to most suburbs in the greater Athens area.	Bus service details Bus service is provided in most parts of the greater Athens area; pick-up points are central along routes, with door-to-door service for primary students when possible. All school buses are owned by the school and drivers and bus monitors are school employees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Scope and academic year Fees shown below apply to the 2025/26 academic year and follow the school's published fee schedule. Application and registration fees - Application fee (new applicants): EUR 100 (non‑refundable). - Registration fee (payable on acceptance, one‑time): EUR 1,750 (non‑refundable). Tuition fees (annual and instalment breakdown by year group) - Nursery: Annual tuition EUR 8,755 — First instalment EUR 4,377.50 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 4,377.50 due 2 Feb 2026. - Reception – Year 2: Annual tuition EUR 12,000 — First instalment EUR 6,000 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,000 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 3 – Year 6: Annual tuition EUR 12,550 — First instalment EUR 6,275 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,275 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 7 – Year 9: Annual tuition EUR 13,650 — First instalment EUR 6,825 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 6,825 due 2 Feb 2026. - Year 10 – Year 13: Annual tuition EUR 14,950 — First instalment EUR 7,475 due 1 Sept 2025; Second instalment EUR 7,475 due 2 Feb 2026. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard billing: Two instalments per academic year (first instalment due 1 September; second instalment due 2 February). - Early settlement discount: 5% discount if fees are settled in full by 31 July 2025. - Sibling discount: 20% on the third and subsequent children from the same family attending at the same time. - Alumni discount: 5% for qualifying Campion families (increases to 7% if fees are settled in full by 31 July 2025); alumni discount is applied after any sibling discount and requires prior years' fees to be fully paid. - The school may withhold reports, transcripts and other documentation if fees are not paid. Arrangements for alternative payment schedules must be submitted in writing to the Finance Committee; any approved alternative is valid only for that school year and must be reapplied for subsequently. Mid‑year registrations and withdrawals / refund/prorating policy - Reduced tuition is applied when a child enters or withdraws during the school year. Tuition and bus fees are prorated as follows for the term in which a student starts or withdraws: - Starting in: First term 100% of term fee; Second term 70%; Third term 40%. - Withdrawn in: First term 40%; Second term 70%; Third term 100%. - These withdrawal/prorating arrangements apply only when parents inform the school at least two months in advance of withdrawal. Registration and application fees are non‑refundable. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; Campion operates as a day school. No boarding fees are charged. Optional and additional fees - Bus service (optional): Annual round‑trip fee EUR 2,200 — instalments EUR 1,100 (first) and EUR 1,100 (second). One‑way service is charged at 70% of the full round‑trip fee. Bus discounts: 15% reduction for the second child; 35% reduction for the third and subsequent children; 100% reduction (i.e., free) for Nursery and Reception children using the bus. - Peripatetic music lessons (optional): Full year EUR 1,040; half year EUR 520. - Extra English support (Senior School, if required): Annual fee EUR 1,200 — instalments EUR 600 and EUR 600. - Other charges not included in tuition: uniform costs, examination fees (external exam registration where applicable), school trips and overnight excursions, and other ad hoc charges. Annual tuition includes most books, stationery and routine supplies but excludes the items listed above. Fee payment methods and practical instructions - Accepted payment methods: card payments at the Finance Office via POS (VISA or MasterCard), cheque payable to “Campion School,” or direct bank deposit/transfer to the school account. Fees in cash are not accepted. Copies of deposit slips or transfer documents with the pupil's name should be emailed to the school as confirmation. - Bank details (for electronic transfers): - Bank: Alpha Bank, Psychico - Account name: The Campion School Incorporation - Account number: 110-00-2002-002779 - IBAN: GR43 0140 1100 1100 0200 2002 779 - SWIFT/BIC: CRBAGRAA XXX - Parents should include the pupil's name on the transfer and email confirmation of the transfer to the school. Other administrative notes related to fees - Annual tuition is stated per year group and generally charged over two instalments as shown above. Optional services and extra support are charged in addition to tuition and billed according to the school's schedule. Any special fee enquiries or arrangements should be addressed in writing to the Finance Committee or the school's bursar. Unpaid balances may affect pupils' continued enrolment and access to reports/transcripts.	Fee details Application / Registration fees - Registration fee (one-off) for KG – Grade 12: EUR 1,700. - Registration fee (one-off) for Junior Pre‑KG & Pre‑KG: EUR 600. Tuition fees by year group (amounts per installment and annual total) Payment is split into four installments labeled: In advance, Sept. 04, Nov. 06, Jan. 15. The installment amounts and totals below are stated in euros. - Nursery: In advance EUR 1,800; Sept. 04 EUR 2,300; Nov. 06 EUR 2,300; Jan. 15 EUR 2,300; Total EUR 8,700. - Junior Pre‑KG & Pre‑KG: In advance EUR 1,800; Sept. 04 EUR 2,300; Nov. 06 EUR 2,300; Jan. 15 EUR 2,300; Total EUR 8,700. - Kindergarten: In advance EUR 4,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,000; Nov. 06 EUR 2,000; Jan. 15 EUR 2,000; Total EUR 10,500. - Grade 1–2: In advance EUR 5,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 13,000. - Grade 3–5: In advance EUR 6,000; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 13,500. - Grade 6–9: In advance EUR 6,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 14,000. - Grade 10: In advance EUR 7,000; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 14,500. - Grade 11–12: In advance EUR 7,500; Sept. 04 EUR 2,500; Nov. 06 EUR 2,500; Jan. 15 EUR 2,500; Total EUR 15,000. Extra / additional fees - IB examination fees (Grade 12 only): EUR 1,200. - e‑Assessment fee (Grade 10 only): EUR 400. - Achievement testing: EUR 400. - Learning Centre fees: Learning Centre 1 EUR 1,700; Learning Centre 2 EUR 2,700. - School transportation (bus) fees for KG – Grade 12 range by route from EUR 2,100 to EUR 2,800 (specific route charges listed below). Junior Pre‑KG / Pre‑KG bus fee: EUR 2,100. - Route 1 (Kifissia, N. Erythrea, Kastri, Ekali): EUR 2,100. - Route 2 (Marousi, Filothei, Psychiko, N. Iraklio, Chalandri, Melissia): EUR 2,300. - Route 3 (Dionysos, Anoixi, Ag. Stefanos, Pendeli, Thrakomakedones): EUR 2,400. - Route 4 (Kolonaki, Cholargos, Papagou, Ag. Paraskevi, Vyronas, Peristeri): EUR 2,600. - Route 5 (Kallithea, N. Smyrni, Faliro): EUR 2,800. - Route 6 (Glyfada, Vari, Vouliagmeni, Voula): EUR 2,800. Discounts and prepayment - Sibling discounts: 5% for the second child; 7% for the third child; 10% for the fourth child or more. - Alumni discount: 5%. - Prepayment discount: 2% for payments made by July 31 (applies to prepayment conditions described by the school). Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed in four installments with the following payment points: In advance, Sept. 04, Nov. 06, Jan. 15. Installment amounts are those listed under each year group above. - Accepted payment methods: credit card (VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay) and bank remittance / direct deposit to the school's beneficiary account. Bank details provided for remittance include Alpha Bank (SWIFT/BIC CRBAGRAA, IBAN GR60 014 0342 0342 0023 2000 2338) and Eurobank (SWIFT/BIC ERBKGRAA, IBAN GR52 026 0284 0000 0302 0026 2143). Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school. No boarding fees apply. Uniform and other routine costs - The school uniform must be purchased from the designated supplier LB Creations; school uniform items and PE kit are required. (Uniform pricing is set by the supplier.) - Additional routine costs that may apply during the year include personal supplies, optional trips, extracurricular activities, and any specific course materials or examination fees (for example, IB exam fees listed above). Refund information (applicable items and conditions) - IB-related registration and subject fee rules: registration and late subject fees are generally non‑refundable once incurred after the first registration deadline; subject and core fees may be refunded to the school if a candidate withdraws between the first and second registration deadlines. Specific conditions and deadlines apply to refunds for IB subject/core fees and retake registrations. Summary of key payment options - Credit card: VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, UnionPay. - Bank transfer / remittance: Alpha Bank (IBAN GR60 014 0342 0342 0023 2000 2338, SWIFT CRBAGRAA); Eurobank (IBAN GR52 026 0284 0000 0302 0026 2143, SWIFT ERBKGRAA).
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement Uniform is mandatory for all pupils up to and including Year 11. In the final two years, students must adhere to the dress code. Uniform is supplied by Marks & Spencer – Marinopoulos SA, with online ordering via marksandspencerschooluniform.gr and delivery or in-store collection options.	Uniform requirement All ISA students wear the designated ISA uniform. The uniform includes a polo-type shirt with the ISA emblem, navy bottoms (skirts, culottes, or trousers), a navy ISA sweatshirt, and an ISA winter jacket/vest; uniforms are purchased from LB Creations.
Food options	Food options There is a canteen on site; pupils may bring snacks and lunch from home or buy food on site.	Food options Parents may send a packed lunch or order food from the school canteen. Canteen forms are sent home each month and lunches are prepaid and delivered to the homeroom; students in grades 4–6 may purchase lunches, and nuts, chewing gum and carbonated drinks are not allowed.
House system	House system The school operates a House System to foster spirit and belonging. House Day is held for Years 3–6. House Points are awarded for merit in class and activities; House Captains are elected from Year 6; House T-shirts are used for quizzes and sporting events.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is incorporated in Massachusetts, USA as a not-for-profit institution (501(c)(3)) and licensed to operate as an international school by the Greek Ministry of Education. It is governed by a Board of Trustees of about sixteen members.	Governance and ownership The school is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization and the Middle States Association. In June 2024 ISA became a member of DUKES Education.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Junior School (Years 1–6) follows an adapted British programme; English and Mathematics align with the English National Curriculum, while other subjects are taught through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). Lower School (Years 7–9) follows an adapted British curriculum and enters the Cambridge IGCSE programme in Year 10; Year 11 sits Cambridge IGCSE examinations. All students participate in the IB Diploma Programme in Years 12–13, supported by the Universities Counsellor, IB Coordinator and Year Tutors. The teaching is in English across the school; Greek language, literature and history are available for Greek high school equivalency, and English as an Additional Language support is offered. Foreign languages include Spanish, French and Arabic; the school emphasises Greek culture and heritage as part of the curriculum.	Curriculum details ISA provides an English-speaking, international environment from Kindergarten through High School. The Primary School follows the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle School follows the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the High School offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP) or the ISA High School Diploma. ISA is an IB World School and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA-CESS). The ISA High School Diploma is recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Greek apolytirio. English is the language of instruction, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support where needed. The DP is offered alongside the College Preparatory Programme (CP) for students who pursue CP.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small class sizes around 20 students; even smaller in the IB Diploma Programme.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results IB Diploma results 2024: 100% pass rate; average 36 points; top score 45; 27% of pupils scored 40+; 67% scored 35+; 78% scored higher than the world average (30.3); over half of subject grades were 6 or 7. IB Diploma results 2025: 100% pass rate; 87% of pupils scored above the world average; 53% scored 35+; 23% scored 40+.	Exam results The University Placement Office reports a strong higher education performance. Approximately 95% of ISA graduates are accepted to higher education institutions worldwide. Notable destinations include Imperial College London, King's College London, UCL, McGill University, Berkeley, Stanford University, the University of Edinburgh and Erasmus University. These outcomes reflect the school's preparation for university study.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education across the UK, Europe and North America, with UK destinations including Oxford, Imperial, Royal Holloway, Glasgow and Warwick; North America, MIT, University of Chicago and Brown are among noted destinations; Europe includes École Polytechnique (France), Karolinska Institute (Sweden), IE Madrid (Spain), Groningen (Netherlands) and Politecnico Milano (Italy). In 2024 the graduating class received 115 offers from universities worldwide, reflecting strong global university placement.	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world. The University Placement Office provides guidance on applications, transcripts and personal statements. Notable destinations include Imperial College London, King's College London, UCL, McGill University, Berkeley, Stanford, the University of Edinburgh and Erasmus University. These outcomes reflect the school's focus on preparing students for international higher education.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented Gifted and Talented: Early identification and the provision of rigorously differentiated learning activities to ensure the needs of each child are met, enabling them to achieve their full potential.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Campion School provides a supportive environment where each pupil is treated as an individual and welfare is a shared responsibility of staff and peers. A comprehensive PSHE and RSHE programme develops personal and social skills. Pastoral care is led by the Assistant Head – Pastoral and supported by the school nurse. Pupils benefit from a structured routine with daily contact with teachers, attendance monitoring, proactive communication with families, and encouragement of physical activity and creative subjects to support well‑being and confidence.	Social & emotional learning The International School of Athens has a Counselling and Learning Center that provides psychological counseling and guidance for PreK-12 and support for students with learning differences. Through psycho-educational counseling, students, parents and teachers discuss issues related to personal, interpersonal and academic adjustment and wellbeing in private sessions. The Counseling Psychologist collaborates closely with teachers and administrators and with parents to achieve child-centred education across all levels. The Center works with a network of specialists (e.g., child psychiatrists, speech therapists) for referrals as needed. Lectures, seminars and parenting groups are organized on topics of psychological, psycho-educational, academic and career planning interest for students, teachers, and parents.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Campion School uses a whole‑school approach to SEND. Pupils are assessed on entry to identify needs; most SEND provision is delivered within mainstream lessons with some Learning Support sessions. A Learning Support Coordinator oversees assessment and provision, and a dedicated Learning Support classroom and resources support pupils. Each learner in Learning Support has a Personal Education Plan; external assessments may be arranged with costs borne by parents. Greek is studied by nearly all pupils; Spanish or French is offered as a third language. In Senior School, the timetable may include Learning Support alongside language study, and admissions may involve specialist assessments when appropriate.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Learning Center involves a team of special educators, educational psychologists and counseling psychologists who work with mainstream teachers and administrators to support the social and academic growth of students with learning differences. The program serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population with students that have learning differences. Early Years - The Early Years Psychologist provides social, emotional and academic support in and out of the classroom, counsels and communicates with parents, collaborates with classroom teachers for guidance and support, arranges in-class observations, and organizes parent-coffee meetings. Primary Years Programme - The Learning Center provides services to students with learning differences in one-to-one or small group settings, with a referral and testing process, formal psycho-educational testing, and Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs). Middle Years Programme/ DP - The Learning Center supports inclusion in IB, with students attending 4-8 periods per week depending on need, differentiating the mainstream curriculum, and coordinating with teachers for tests and accommodations as required.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction. In Senior School, pupils whose native language is not English sit an English test as part of the admissions process; English and other assessments are used to determine readiness. Greek is studied by nearly all pupils, with Spanish or French offered as a third language; EAL is timetabled alongside Greek, and Learning Support can be arranged where needed (with parental consent). External private support may be used when necessary, with costs borne by parents.	English as an additional language English is the language of instruction. Kindergarten through Grade 3 are accepted with no previous experience of speaking English. Beyond this grade, students will be considered on a case-by-case basis after careful assessment of their English language level. Students needing English support are required to follow the English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Emotional and psychological well‑being are a focus of Campion's provision. The school provides emotional and psychological support to pupils, recognizes the impact of online learning on well‑being, and maintains routines that include regular lessons, daily contact with teachers, and ongoing monitoring of attendance. Staff promote physical activity and creative subjects as part of the well‑being strategy, and families are encouraged to communicate concerns to the school.	Mental wellbeing The Counseling and Learning Center provides psychological counseling and guidance to support students' mental wellbeing PreK-12 and offers psycho-educational counseling for personal, interpersonal and academic adjustment. The Counseling Center collaborates with teachers, administrators and parents to ensure child-centered education and to support wellbeing within and beyond the classroom. It works with a network of specialists for referrals, including child psychiatrists and speech therapists. Lectures, seminars and parenting groups address psychological, psycho-educational, academic and career planning topics for students, teachers and parents. The IB Middle Years Programme also recognises the importance of wellbeing, addressing intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being as part of its education.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Safeguarding is the highest priority. The policy outlines designated safeguarding leads for both Junior and Senior Schools and includes a School Nurse and safeguarding trustee. The school provides a safe environment, implements a comprehensive PSHE and RSHE programme, prohibits corporal punishment, and requires annual safeguarding training for staff. The procedures cover reporting concerns, working with external agencies, and safeguarding the welfare of pupils, including those with SEND or other vulnerabilities. The policy is reviewed annually.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The school is located in Pallini, 16 km east of the centre of Athens, in its own purpose-built facilities opened in September 2000. There are separate Junior and Senior schools on the site, managed independently. The campus includes a state-of-the-art soccer pitch, running track, long jump area, and changing rooms, as well as tennis and basketball courts. All classrooms are fitted with interactive white boards and Wi‑Fi is available throughout the school. The campus is green and secure, providing an ideal setting for learning and growth.	Facilities overview The International School of Athens operates three secure campuses located in Kifissia in the Kefalari area. The primary, middle and high schools are housed in a gracious, recently renovated building dating from the early 1900s, providing a distinctive learning environment. Melina's Kindergarten is located nearby, on two villas with gardens for children to play in. The campuses include up-to-date science and computer labs, art studios, libraries, a theatre and a music room to support student learning.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a state-of-the-art soccer pitch, running track, long jump and changing rooms, as well as tennis and basketball courts. There are separate Junior and Senior schools on the site, managed independently. Senior teams participate in local and international events, including the World School Games and COBIS games. Sports activities run after school from 3:45 pm to 4:45 pm. A late bus serves the Senior School after activities.	Sports facilities ISA's on-campus facilities include multipurpose courts for basketball, handball and volleyball, and a separate playground for early primary students. Nearby municipal facilities provide an indoor gym, a full-sized football (soccer) field and track and field grounds. The Athletics Programme offers junior and senior varsity volleyball, soccer and basketball, cross country, and intramural sports. Clubs include swimming and tennis, and the school hosts a Beach Volleyball Tournament at Schinias. Competitive teams primarily compete against other international schools.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The School's Premises are in Pallini, 16 km east of the centre of Athens, in its own purpose-built facilities opened in September 2000. There are separate Junior and Senior schools on the site, managed independently. All classrooms are fitted with interactive white boards and Wi‑Fi is available throughout the school. This modern setup supports contemporary teaching and learning.	Academic facilities The school provides up-to-date science and computer labs, art studios, libraries, theatre and a music room to support learning. The ISA Library/Media Centres support the curriculum with a secondary library, a primary library, and a small computer lab. The primary and secondary libraries are fully automated with Winnebago Spectrum 5, enabling students to access information from library or computer lab and to research on the Internet. The reading programme in the libraries fosters lifelong reading, and ICT skills are developed to prepare students for the 21st century.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Music is a vital part of education and runs from Nursery up to Year 9, with IGCSE and IB options available later. A team of peripatetic teachers provides one-to-one music lessons, and many teachers perform with Athens orchestras. Orchestras and choirs meet regularly, and the Senior School Drama and Music departments collaborate to produce a Musical. Senior Extra-Curricular PE includes soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, rugby, track and field, cross-country and swimming. The school offers Drama, Model United Nations (MUN), Forensics and Greek Dancing, plus Greek dancing groups; houses animate competitions and events.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities include a broad Athletics Programme with junior and senior varsity volleyball, soccer and basketball, cross country, a Beach Volleyball Tournament at Schinias, intramural sports, and clubs such as swimming and tennis, plus ski trips locally or abroad. The Arts programme features a fully active theatre that hosts student productions, including musicals, drama and set design, and a growing choir; annual events include the Winter Show and other concerts. Visual Arts are taught through painting, drawing, sculpture, ceramics and jewelry, with an IB Visual Arts exhibition highlighting student work. Past productions have included musicals such as The Fantasticks, Blood Brothers and Little Shop of Horrors, and Rooftop, a student-devised original musical.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Campion School was founded in May 1970 by American philhellenes Thomas Campion Shortell and Betsy Shortell to provide English-language secondary education in Athens. The school was incorporated under the laws of Massachusetts and licensed by the Greek Ministry of Education, initially offering the British GCE O Levels and A Levels. In September 2002, the British A level programme was replaced by the International Baccalaureate Diploma programme. Campion is named for Saint Edmund Campion, a noted educator at Oxford University.	History The International School of Athens began in Athens in 1972 as the Hellenic International School (H.I.S.), created to provide an international English-language education through British and American programmes, with about 50 students in the first year. In 1979, after taking over the English track of the Ursulines' primary school, H.I.S. became TASIS Hellenic International School under Mary Crist Fleming, the founder of TASIS. In 1984, the school earned accreditation from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. In 1998 ownership changed, and six years later the name was changed to International School of Athens to reflect its increasingly international curriculum; it adopted the IB Diploma Programme and earned IB World School status. In 2024, ISA joined Dukes Education, and today ISA provides international education with a global perspective and a non-discriminatory admissions policy.
Community	Community Campion School is situated in Pallini, 16 km east of the centre of Athens, in its own purpose-built facilities opened in September 2000. There are separate Junior and Senior schools on site, managed independently. The school has a state-of-the-art soccer pitch, running track, long jump and changing rooms, as well as tennis and basketball courts. All classrooms are fitted with interactive white boards and Wi-Fi is available throughout the school. The pastoral care system places pupils in small groups with their Class Teacher (Junior School) or Form Tutors and Year Tutors (Senior/Middle/Lower School). Each pupil belongs to a House named after a legendary Greek hero, which provides focus for sports contests and other competitions.	Community ISA's community events span academics, culture, sport and service. The News feed highlights scholarship exams, a basketball tournament victory, Lunar New Year celebrations, and an Ancient Greece experience. It also features Greek Language Day, La Chandeleur, the Eurasian Schools Debate Championship, a MYP book drive, and Grade 5 Peter Pan performances.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a parents' involvement structure, including a parents' support group that is very active in organising activities and fundraising. Parents are kept fully informed on the progress of their children, with full written reports compiled and sent home twice a year. In the Senior School, report cards are issued in October, February and April. Parents' Evenings are held twice per year to allow parents to talk in depth to each of their child's teachers. The parents' support group participates in organising activities and events as well as fundraising.	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual Model UN runs weekly with active participation. Debaters take part in local and international tournaments, including ICYD, and past Campion pupils have been selected for the World Schools Debate Team of Greece. Forensics and debate develop public speaking and critical thinking, with an annual Forensics speech and drama tournament held in the spring. Campion also hosts its own annual MUN event.	Academic & intellectual The school has after-school clubs across the Primary and Secondary divisions, broadening students' creativity, social skills and critical thinking. A variety of clubs is offered, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, karate, tennis, swimming, art, dance, STEAM and choir, with new activities added each term. In Middle and High School, the school has an Interscholastic Programme with three team sports (soccer, volleyball and basketball) at junior and senior levels, and participation in local and international tournaments. The University Placement Office provides guidance for university applications and coordinates university representation, fairs and orientation activities.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Music is a vital part of education and runs from Nursery up to Year 9, with IGCSE and IB options available later. Peripatetic teachers provide one-to-one lessons, and ABRSM exams are held in school twice a year. Orchestras and choirs meet regularly for major Christmas and spring concerts, and the Senior School Music and Drama departments collaborate to produce a musical each year. Recent graduates have gained places at leading conservatoires and universities.	Arts & creative The school has a broad Art and Performance program with events such as a Christmas Bazaar featuring the ISA Choir and student performances, a Classical Evening Concert, and an After School Theatre Production. An annual Student Art Exhibition showcases work by IB Diploma Visual Arts students, with younger students also displaying artwork. The school has a Tradition of performing arts events including a Talent Show at year's end.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Greek Dancing group 'Kouroi & Kores' is an integral part of the extra-curricular activities, with lessons open to pupils from Year 3 through Year 13 and culminating in the Annual Greek Dancing Evening. Greek Dancing features at major school events such as Graduation, MUN conferences and International Day. Dancers have represented the school in charity events and performances in Greece and abroad. Campion also runs Model UN, with weekly sessions and participation in local MUN tournaments.	Cultural & language The school has additional world languages from Grade 1 onwards—French, Spanish, German and Arabic. The school has an International Day that celebrates the community's multicultural identity with booths, displays, costumes and international cuisine. The school is an IB Continuum World School, reflecting its integrated approach to international education.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Houses divide Campion into four communities: Alexander, Theseus, Heracles and Pericles. Each House runs a range of activities and competitions (Maths, Arts, PE games, Music, Sports Day, Cross-Country), and pupils earn House Points for performance in class and extracurricular activities. Senior Clubs include Drama and other after‑school activities; Drama is taught in the Senior School and culminates in musicals with after-school rehearsals. Model UN and Forensics provide additional after-school activities that foster teamwork and communication.	Social & hobbies The school has after-school clubs including soccer, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, karate, tennis, swimming, art, dance, STEAM and choir. The school has bonding trips organized at the start of each academic year to foster new friendships. The school has an annual Talent Show that allows Primary and Upper School students to showcase their talents.
Community & service	Community & service The PRC is Campion's active parents' support group; it organises events and raises funds to support the school. It donates to charities and initiatives and funds equipment such as 3D printers, an electronic scoreboard and Duke of Edinburgh equipment. Members can volunteer time and contribute ideas, with committees leading various initiatives.	Community & service The school has a Student Council in the Primary School and a separate council for Middle/High School, with elected representatives and regular meetings. The Student Councils participate in organizing activities and act as a conduit for student opinion. The Student Council also engages in fund-raising activities for local, national and international events.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) is an essential component of the IB Diploma Programme at Campion. Students participate in a wide variety of CAS activities and projects, organised with CAS advisors and supervised by adults. Examples include a Year 12 CAS trip to Epidavros/Spetses, Race for the Cure, CS MUN and the TEDx Athens Conference, as well as projects such as Unbound, Liberty Dog Run, inter-house chess, Mission Anthropos, Gloioblastoma project, YEM project and Soup Kitchen. All activities require approval from a CAS advisor and an adult supervisor.	Leadership & professional The school has a student leadership structure with elected representatives and active student councils that organize events and provide student input. The University Placement Office guides graduating students through the university application process and coordinates university representation, fairs and orientation activities. Regular council meetings and organized activities help students develop leadership and collaborative skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Senior Extra-Curricular PE is offered at all levels with a broad sports programme including soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, rugby, track and field, cross-country and swimming. Senior teams hold practices after school and compete in local and international events, including the World School Games and COBIS games. Sports activities run from 3:45pm to 4:45pm, and a late bus is available for the Senior School. Drama and musical productions also contribute to well-being through performance opportunities.	Lifestyle & wellbeing The school has an Athletics Programme offering three team sports (soccer, volleyball and basketball) at junior and senior levels, with practices after school and participation in local and international tournaments. A comprehensive Sports/Activities programme runs across all levels, including events and trips organized by the Athletics Department. The school has a daytime Summer Programme for ages 2½ to 16, focusing on English language development alongside swimming, water sports, other sports, art, drama and weekly excursions.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school provides English-language instruction for the English-speaking community in Athens. Greek is taught as a language, with Greek language, literature and history available to sit the απολυτήριο. Spanish or French is offered as a third language in Year 7. Arabic is offered as a language, and English as an Additional Language is available to support learners.	Language provision ISA is an English-language school with a strong emphasis on Greek. All students study Modern Greek as either a Language and Literature course or a Language Acquisition course. Students may take up to two Language Acquisition courses in English, Modern Greek, Spanish, French, German, and Arabic. English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is available for students who need it; Greek for Foreigners is offered as a Greek-language program.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction across ISA's IB programmes. Greek is taught as Modern Greek for native speakers or for foreigners. In addition, students study one more language from French, German, Spanish or Arabic. From Grade 1 through Grade 10, every pupil is exposed to three languages, with English language support provided through an English as an Additional Language (EAL) program.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs ISA offers a Saturday English Language Programme for children aged 3 to 17. The program runs on Saturdays from September to May, 10:00 to 15:00, hosted at Melina's Kindergarten.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Registering at Campion: The first stage of the admissions process is the online enquiry form submission and the submission of the most recent school reports. A preliminary visit may be scheduled, including a tour of the premises and an opportunity for parents and pupils to ask questions and become acquainted with the school ethos and climate for learning. For Early Years and Junior School applicants, after the initial visit an interview with the Head of Junior School is scheduled; school reports for the previous two years should be submitted before the interview if the pupil is already attending another school. In the Senior School (years 7–13), candidates whose native language is not English will sit an English test; all applicants will also sit an entrance examination in Vocabulary, Mathematics and non-verbal abilities prior to interview. Pupils may be admitted at any point in the school year depending on space, with priority given to international families; there are cut-off dates for each year group by birthdates; exceptional circumstances may place a pupil in a class that does not correspond with age; parental preferences will be considered, but the final determination rests with the Headmaster. Further information regarding Senior School English and entrance tests is contained in the Admissions Policy. The Application fee is €100, which includes testing. Following a successful interview and acceptance of a place, formal admission requires submission of: Application for Admission (sent electronically); Health Form; Bus Request Form; Copy of Passport. Information regarding school uniforms includes Junior Uniform Requirements, Senior Uniform Requirements, and Ordering School Uniform. For the academic year 2025–2026, places in the Learning Support programme are extremely limited and many groups remain full; priority will be given to international applicants.	Admissions The school offers the IB Diploma Program. The ISA Scholarship Program awards two IB scholarships for the 2025-2026 school year. To apply for the scholarships, applicants submit the Scholarship Application Form and supporting documents: two Letters of Recommendation from Grade 10 teachers; School Transcripts for Grades 7-9; the final grades for the first term of Grade 10; language certificates if applicable; copies of other records of achievement; and a passport/ID document. Shortlisting for the scholarship considers the applicant's dossier (grades, Letters of Recommendation, transcripts and other records). On the day of the examination, candidates must present identity documents. The scholarship assessment is through written examinations in English and Mathematics. The English examination tests language ability; the Mathematics examination tests the Grade 7-9 material and 3/4 of the Grade 10 syllabus. The examinations are held at ISA's Artemidos 42 & Xenias Street, Kifissia 14562. Exam dates include English (29 March 2025) and Mathematics (29 March 2025). The syllabus examined includes material from Grades 7-9 and the current Grade 10 curriculum. Shortlisted candidates are notified whether they advance to the examination stage.
Scholarships	Scholarships Campion School offers a limited number of partial and full academic scholarships for the IB Diploma programme. External candidates only are eligible. Suitable candidates for the academic year 2022–23 should be born between 1 September 2005 and 31 August 2006, should possess Proficiency-level English and an overall grade average of at least 18.0 in the Greek system or equivalent for candidates with a non-Greek educational background. The scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic performance and the candidate's overall profile. For further information, please email [email protected]	Scholarships The school awards two IB Diploma Program scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application Form and submit at least two Letters of Recommendation from Grade 10 teachers, School Transcripts for Grades 7-9, the first-term Grade 10 transcript, language certificates if applicable, copies of other records of achievement, and a passport/ID document. Shortlisting is based on the applicant's dossier. The two scholarships are awarded through written examinations in English and Mathematics; candidates must bring official ID to the exam. The English exam assesses language ability; the Mathematics exam covers the Grades 7-9 material and part of the Grade 10 syllabus. Examinations take place at Artemidos 42 & Xenias Street, Kifissia 14562. For reference, the English and Mathematics exams were scheduled on Saturday, 29 March 2025.
Waitlist	Waitlist Waiting List: Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Where a start date corresponds to the start of the next academic year, if a year group is at capacity, applicants may be placed on the waiting list. If places subsequently become available, an application will be given priority according to the criteria listed. The completion of the school's re-registration exercise will determine how many places are available for the following year.	Waitlist —
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