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Thessaloniki’s international schools form a small but well-established second tier to the larger Athens market, offering a mix of English-medium, national-language and bilingual options that suit both short-term expatriates and families planning to stay. You will find International Baccalaureate, British (IGCSE/A-Level), American-style and European national tracks (notably German and French) across different schools. Fees vary by school and age: an English-medium day school in the city publishes 2026 tuition of roughly €7,000 for early years up to about €14,000 for secondary, while other bilingual or national-language schools commonly report mid-range annual fees in the low-thousands to around €10 - 11k. Admissions typically require an online application, placement testing and proof of proficiency in the school’s language of instruction, and families are usually advised to start the process 9 - 12 months before a September start; mid-year entry can be possible but popular year groups fill early. Non-EU families should allow extra time for visa and residence-permit steps, and most international schools include Greek language and culture lessons or offer Greek as a taught language alongside English or the school’s main language.
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