Ionideio Model General Lyceum of Piraeus is a coeducational secondary school located at Sotiros Dios 17, Piraeus, Greece. It offers a bespoke curriculum alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, which is taught in English for all DP subjects except Language A (Modern Greek Language and Literature) and History. The school's long history began in 1847 as the Ionideios Schools, rooted in the 1844 appeal of Piraeus' mayor and the generous support of Konstantinos Ionidis. The building opposite the Municipal Theater, opened in 1932, continues a tradition that evolved into the Ionideio Model School of Piraeus, and since 1986 the Experimental Gymnasium and Lyceum. The campus supports a range of academic and cultural activities, including mathematics, arts, and language clubs and projects that connect classroom learning with inquiry and community engagement. This blend of history, IB study, and broad co-curriculars shapes a distinctive, locally rooted international education experience with global perspectives.
Location
The school is located at Sotíros Dios 17, 18535, Piraeus, Greece.
Stages
Model General Lyceum of Ionideios School of Piraeus (Protypo Geniko Lykeio). It also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Type
coeducational
Additional learning support
A school psychologist provides support to students.
Country affiliation
Greece
Religious affiliation
Christian Orthodox
School day structure
Hours of operation are from 08:00 to 14:30, Monday to Friday.
Curriculum
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. All DP subjects are taught and assessed in English except Language A (Modern Greek Language and Literature) and History.
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school follows the IB Learner Profile, which includes Open-minded, Caring, Balanced, and Reflective learners and places emphasis on well-being, empathy, and global-mindedness as part of student development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial teaching for special subjects (EDEM) is provided to support students with special educational needs. For admissions, candidates with special educational needs may receive exam accommodations, including an extended time of 45 minutes.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is taught in English, starting from the 2026-2027 school year.
Mental Wellbeing
The IB Diploma Programme is designed to support students' spiritual, social, emotional, and physical development.
History
Ionideios opened in 1847 as the Greek School, with its origins tracing back to 1844 when the mayor of Piraeus, Petros Omirīdis Skilītēs, appealed to the philanthropist Konstantinos Ionidis for help in founding schools in Piraeus. Ionidis provided 30,000 drachmas on the condition that land be purchased and the municipality bear the school's costs; the Municipal Council accepted these terms in 1845. Construction began in 1847, and on May 21 of that year the Greek School and the Mutual Elementary School opened as Ionideios Schools, with Ionidis contributing a further 10,000 drachmas for the school and for a library. In 1862 the Ministry of Education established a Gymnasium, and by 1914 Ionideios was the sole Gymnasium in Piraeus; after the creation of a second Gymnasium, it was renamed A' Gymnasium of Piraeus. The original building remained in use until 1932, when it was demolished and replaced by the current building opposite the Municipal Theater, with ground-floor shops providing the main revenue for the school; in 1934-35 it became the School of Secondary Education of Piraeus, and in 1946-47 it was renamed A' Model Gymnasium for Boys of Piraeus; in 1963 it was renamed Ionideio Model School of Piraeus, and since 1986 it has been known as the Experimental Gymnasium and Lyceum of Ionideios.
Academic & Intellectual
The Mathematics Club focuses on problem solving across algebra, number theory, geometry, and combinatorics, with participation in national and international mathematics competitions. It develops problem‑solving techniques and trains students with competition‑style problems. The From Galileo to Higgs Club traces the Galileo affair and the shift from a geocentric to a heliocentric worldview, linking science to contemporary exploration. Students engage with gravitational waves and fundamental interactions, including occurrences related to VIRGO and CERN, and discuss these topics in relation to modern research ( ITER ).
Arts & Creative
The Journalism, Creative Expression, and Inquiry‑Based Learning Club enriches the school magazine and records students' thoughts, views, interests, and actions, including research and artistic works. The magazine covers topics such as current events, school life, the history of the school and the Port, arts, culture, and sports, and includes interviews with journalists, writers, and artists. It also develops audio, video, and digital media projects, including radio and podcasts. Cinema and Digital Creation, and related theatre‑oriented groups, encourage students to produce screenplays, films, and other digital artworks with collaboration from university departments and other clubs. The Music and Performing Arts group helps students explore musical composition, arrangements, and performances, often pairing music with literary or theatrical creation.
Cultural & Language
Intercultural Approaches aims to deepen understanding of culture by studying the history and culture of a European country or city, and to explore related topics in teamwork and creativity, with a view to participating in the 6th International Student Conference ELEMASYN. It presents two thematic axes: Axis I – Culture (art, literature, philosophy, architecture, fashion) and Axis II – Science (medicine, physics, technology, environment, innovations), guiding in‑depth study and presentation. The group also includes the “If Karυrioτakis had Insta” activity, which uses modern social media to engage with poetry and the poet's persona, exploring public image and digital storytelling.
Social & Hobbies
Students explore creative expression and collaboration through theatre, film, poetry, and music, with opportunities to publish, perform, and collaborate across groups. The cinema and digital creation groups foster artistic production, including screenplays, directing, filming, editing, and sound design, often in partnership with theatre studies and media departments. The theatre‑oriented groups—such as From Text to Performance—engage students in writing, directing, acting, and producing theatrical works for student festivals. The poetry and music groups allow students to compose, perform, and present original works and literary creations.
Community & Service
Participation in the Youth Parliament educational program is available to represent the school in this civic activity. The Rhetoric Club also emphasizes persuasive communication and public speaking as a component of its activities, contributing to leadership and civic engagement. These opportunities provide avenues for service, communication, and collective action within the school community.
Leadership & Professional
The Rhetoric Club develops public speaking, persuasive argumentation, and critical thinking, with explicit emphasis on life skills. It fosters teamwork, leadership, and professional communication through debate, competitions, and presentations. The Youth Parliament program offers authentic leadership and civic‑engagement experiences for students. Lifeskills and leadership development are highlighted as aims within these activities.
Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Basketball features an ‘Individual Technique and Special Physical Conditioning' group that combines skill development with fitness testing, including body measurements and physical assessments. A Volleyball group focuses on the development of general and specific fitness, individual technique, team tactics, and participation in school competitions. Both groups include scheduled practice days and opportunities to compete in friendlies and school championships, promoting physical wellbeing and teamwork.
Language Provision
Modern Greek Language and Literature is offered in Modern Greek. English B HL/SL is offered as the Language Acquisition course. Across various DP directions, Studies in Language and Literature is Modern Greek Language and Literature HL, while Language Acquisition is English B HL/SL. All subjects in the IB Diploma Programme are taught in English, with Language A and History as exceptions.
Bilingual Teaching
All IB DP subjects are taught and assessed in English, except Language A (Modern Greek Language and Literature) and History. English is the official language of instruction. All teachers of IB DP subjects conduct lessons in English and encourage students to use English during the lesson. English B HL/SL is offered as the Language Acquisition course.
Admissions
1) Applications for admission are accepted until Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 12:00. Applicants may submit in person at the school or electronically to the school's email address with attached Gov.gr declarations from both parents/guardians. If only one parent/guardian submits, the application must be accompanied by a declaration from the absent parent consenting to the participation and by a family status certificate. 2) Electronic submissions must be sent to mail@lyk-peir-ionid.att.sch.gr with attached Gov.gr declarations from both parents/guardians. After receipt and formal registration of the electronic application, the applicant will be informed of the application number electronically. 3) Gov.gr declarations contain two statements: the first parent/guardian consents to the child's participation in the supplementary admission process to fill two vacancies in the A' class for the 2026-2027 school year and authorizes the child's participation in the skills test on September 10, 2026; the second parent/guardian consents to the same and confirms the child does not currently attend a Protypo Lyceum. 4) Number of applicants and testing: if the number of applicants is equal to or less than the two vacancies, the Central Examination Committee for Entrance Procedures and Lottery may admit all candidates without a skills test. If applicants exceed the available places, a skills test will be conducted. 5) The skills test is scheduled for September 10, 2026. Detailed guidelines for the test specify that candidates use blank pages initially; if additional pages are needed, A4 sheets are provided for rough work. Candidates must write their name on rough pages and hand them in with the answer sheet and exam materials. 6) After the exam, two final students exit the room together and all exam materials are collected by supervisors. Students leave the school under the responsibility of their parents/guardians. The Central Examination Committee wishes all candidates success. 7) Enrollment finalization for the 2026-2027 school year requires submission of printed documents by Friday, October 2, 2026. Documents include a Gov.gr declaration from both parents/guardians, a printed e-eggrafes entry showing the student's placement at the school, photocopies of both sides of the student's identity card, and for students in the Γ' Λυκείου year, three color passport photos. Documents are to be delivered to the person in charge of the student's class.
Scholarships
AR TEMIS: informational materials on scholarships and programs to support students studying abroad. Artemis supports high-achieving students with scholarships and targeted financial aid. Programs include free participation for up to 50 students from the 3rd Gymnasium to the 2nd Lyceum in the online COMPOS program by the University of Oxford (terms indicate expressions of interest are open), coverage of expenses related to undergraduate applications in the United Kingdom and the United States, and up to two annual scholarships for undergraduate Mechanical Engineering studies at Imperial College London.
