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Affordable International Schools in Athens, Greece

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About international schools in Athens, Greece

Athens’ more affordable international schools tend to be a practical mix of British, American, International Baccalaureate and Greek-international bilingual programmes, with a handful of French or German curriculum campuses also serving expatriate families. Most teach primarily in English while offering Greek as a required subject or a parallel Greek track, and many lower-fee options are smaller schools or national-curriculum European schools that publish more modest tuition levels. Published annual tuition across the city commonly sits in the low-to-mid thousands of euros, with a market band from roughly €7,000 up to around €19,000 and some schools at the lower end nearer €4,500 - €10,000 once subsidies or special-status schools are included. The academic year follows the Greek calendar (starting in September); competitive schools run assessments, interviews and deposit deadlines several months before term starts, while mid-year places are sometimes available for less common year groups.

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At a glance 17 schools · avg fee EUR 10,728
Schools listed
17
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
EUR 10,728
Fee range
EUR 5,039 – 16,500
Most common curriculum
IB (DP) (9 schools)
Average school size
1,365 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Pierce The American College of Greece - Aghia Paraskevi
Oldest
Pierce The American College of Greece - Aghia Paraskevi (1875)
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FAQs for Greece

What curricula will my child find at affordable international schools in Athens?
Affordable international schools in Athens commonly offer British programmes (including IGCSEs and A-level pathways), the International Baccalaureate at various stages, and American-style programmes; there are also Greek-international bilingual schools and a few schools that follow French or German national curricula. School webpages and local directories will show whether a particular campus runs PYP/MYP/DP, IGCSE/A-level or AP/US high-school courses.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Published tuition for international schools in Athens typically ranges from the low thousands to the mid-teens of thousands of euros per year; many directories place the common band around €7,000 - €15,000, with some lower-fee schools below that and higher tiers above. Expect additional one-off registration or enrolment deposits, exam and material fees, transport, meals and optional extracurricular or specialist support to add to the headline figure.
When should we apply and what do entry processes look like?
The school year starts in September, so families aiming for September entry normally start researching schools up to a year ahead and submit applications several months before term; many schools hold assessments and interviews 4 - 8 months prior to start. Entry checks commonly include age-appropriate literacy and numeracy tasks, English proficiency screening and a parent interview, while nursery or reception admissions are usually play-based and informal.
What ages and stages do international schools in Athens cover?
Most international schools in Athens provide education from nursery or early years through to secondary/sixth form, covering ages roughly 3 to 18, though some institutions specialise in primary or secondary only. Check each school’s published age range and whether they run recognised terminal qualifications you want (IB Diploma, A-levels, APs or Greek national equivalency).
Will my child be taught in English and is language support available?
English is the primary language of instruction at the majority of international schools, but Greek language study is commonly required and many schools offer bilingual tracks or separate Greek-language streams. Most schools also provide English as an Additional Language (EAL) support for non-native speakers and will assess language needs as part of admissions.