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International Schools in Athens, Greece

Compare 15 international schools in Athens, Greece. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EUR 11,385), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
15
Curricula
16
Average annual fee
EUR 11,385
Fee range
EUR 6,580 – 16,500
More school facts
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)
About international schools in Athens, Greece

International schools in Athens form a compact but varied sector: you will find IB, British and American programmes alongside specialist French and German routes, and a number of bilingual schools that combine Greek with an international curriculum. English is the most common language of instruction in international schools, while Greek is taught as a second language and German or French versions use their national languages for large parts of the day. Annual tuition is modestly lower than some European capitals: published figures across Athens show a median annual fee of about €12,000, with most schools sitting between roughly €10,300 and €13,800, and lower and upper ends nearer €5,400 and €15,000 - €17,000 depending on age and programme. The main intake is for the September school year (early September to mid-June), but schools accept mid-year admissions when places exist; budgets should allow for one-off registration and deposit charges plus extras such as transport, meals and exam fees.

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Which curricula will my child typically be able to follow in Athens’ international schools?
Athens’ international schools commonly offer the International Baccalaureate, British (UK national) and American curricula; there are also specialist French and German schools that follow their national systems or offer dual tracks. Each curriculum leads to different end-of-school qualifications (IB Diploma, A-levels/UK qualifications, US high-school diploma or national certificates), so check the qualification a school awards if you have a destination university or country in mind.
What language(s) are used for teaching, and is support available if my child’s English is limited?
Most international schools in Athens teach primarily in English and include Modern Greek as either a mother-tongue or language-acquisition subject, while German and French schools teach through their national languages. Schools commonly run English-as-an-additional-language (EAL/EFL) support for newcomers and publish language programmes and expectations in their handbooks; ask each school about class sizes for language support and how they phase students into mainstream lessons.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Published tuition data for Athens show a median annual fee of about €12,000, with the middle 50% of schools roughly between €10,300 and €13,776 and a full published range from around €5,400 to the mid-teens per year; fees usually rise with the child’s age and the senior years are typically more expensive. Tuition often excludes one-off charges such as application and registration fees, refundable deposits, uniforms, buses, meals, trips and external exam fees, so ask schools for a full fee schedule and timing of payments.
When should we apply and what does admissions usually involve?
The main intake for international schools in Athens is for the new academic year starting in early September, and most families apply several months ahead of the term they want; many schools also accept mid-year entrants when places are available. Admissions typically include an application form, a registration fee or deposit, basic records (previous school reports, immunisation), and age-appropriate assessments or interviews for older children; language-support needs are assessed so schools can plan EAL provision.
What practical things should relocating families check before choosing a school in Athens?
Confirm which curriculum and end-qualification the school offers and whether it matches your family’s longer-term plans, check published fee schedules and what is not included, and ask about the school’s language-support and special-educational-needs provision. Also consider location and transport (many international schools are clustered in northern and eastern suburbs), the school calendar and holiday pattern, inspection or accreditation status, and visit for an on-site tour or virtual meeting to see facilities and meet staff where possible.