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International School of Piraeus

Greece, Athens

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 12 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1922
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP)
Taught languages French, German, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Languages, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Social and Hobbies, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School
Introduction

The International School of Piraeus (ISP) teaches the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in combination with the National curriculum and offers a bilingual Greek–English learning experience from the start. Catered to ages 3 to 12, ISP adopts a transdisciplinary, inquiry‑based, student‑centred approach that develops intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth through rigorous assessment and intercultural understanding. Since 2013 ISP has held IB accreditation and undergoes external assessment every five years. The school opened the International Metropolitan School in Alimos in 2022, expanding its footprint. Facilities include grade‑level classrooms with PC access, internet, smartboards, and dedicated spaces for PE, visual arts and STEM. The two libraries house over 8,000 books, including more than 3,800 English titles. A STEM/Visual Arts space features a 20+ PC lab and a 3D printer. An outdoor classroom, all‑weather outdoor and indoor playing areas, a well‑equipped kitchen, and campus‑wide digital platforms support teaching and well‑being. Everyday.

Praxitelous 66, Pireas 185 32, Greece

The Essentials

International School of Piraeus has instruction in English.

Fees
Application fees

- The school requires payment of admission-related fees and a deposit to secure an offered place; no fixed public amount for an application or registration fee is published in the school's publicly available admissions and parents' documents.

Tuition fees by year group (structure, not numeric amounts)

- The school operates an International Nursery, Kindergarten (KG1, KG2, KG3) and Primary (Grades 1–6) structure; tuition is charged for each of these year groups.
- The school's published materials do not include a publicly posted table of numeric tuition amounts by year group for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and extra-cost items (homework club, lunch, school bus, uniform, etc.) are billed in equal monthly instalments:
- Primary (Grades 1–6) and KG2/KG3: billed across 10 equal monthly payments.
- KG1 and Nursery: billed across 11 equal monthly payments.
- Tuition for a class is calculated for the full school year regardless of the actual duration of attendance.
- The school applies a prorating/charging schedule based on the month of entry and on the month of mid‑year withdrawal. Entry-charge percentages by start month are: September 100%, October 100%, November 90%, December 80%, January 70%, February 60%, March 50%, April 40%. Mid-year withdrawal charge percentages by departure month are: September 40%, October 50%, November 60%, December 70%, January 80%, February 90%, March 100%, April 100%.
- Certain additional, one-off assessment or programme charges apply for new students and for specific grades (for example, a differentiated assessment for new students and for Grade 1, and an outdoor classroom charge for Grade 1).

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable. The school provides Nursery, Kindergarten and Primary day provision; published materials describe day programmes, aftercare and optional paid activities but do not describe any boarding or residential provision.

Other costs or fees (typical extras and one-off charges)

- Recurring/periodic extras or optional services that are charged in addition to tuition include:
- Homework club / afternoon programme (extra cost).
- School lunch (charged separately).
- School bus / transportation (extra fee).
- Uniform (additional cost).
- Extracurricular activities and clubs (additional fees).
- One-off or occasional charges referenced in the school documents include:
- Differentiated assessment charge for new entrants and Grade 1 assessment.
- Outdoor classroom fee for Grade 1 (weekly outdoor activity).
- Screening/assessment related to Special Educational Needs where additional specialist support is required (may result in charges for specific services).

Refund information and withdrawal rules

- The school's published refund/charging policy is based on the month of entry and the month of mid‑year withdrawal; parents must notify the administration at least one month prior to departure for withdrawal considerations. The specific percentage schedule for entrance and mid‑year withdrawal is provided above in the Billing schedule section. Exemption from the standard charges for mid‑year withdrawal may be considered only in serious circumstances (for example, medical reasons or family relocation).

Fee payment options

- The school's admissions materials require payment of the fees or, if an employer will pay, a Letter of Financial Guarantee from the employer before the due date; the publicly available admissions and parents' agenda materials do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment channels (for example, explicit public statements about credit card acceptance or bank‑transfer IBAN details).

Brief summary of findings and remaining information gaps

- The school's published Parents' Agenda and Admissions Policy set out the billing structure, instalment counts (10 months for most Primary/KG2/KG3 and 11 months for Nursery/KG1), categories of extras, and the precise percentage schedule used for entry and mid‑year withdrawal charging. These documents do not, however, publish numeric tuition amounts, a publicly posted application/registration fee amount, nor a public list of accepted payment channels for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. As a result, exact per‑term or per‑year tuition figures and exact application/registration fee figures are not available in the school's published materials consulted.
Academics

International School of Piraeus teaches IB (PYP) for students aged 3 to 12.

Curriculum
The International School of Piraeus teaches the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) in combination with the National curriculum. There is a bilingual curriculum from the beginning of learning. ISP has been an IB-accredited school since 2013 and undergoes external assessment by the International Baccalaureate every five years.
Parent Experience

History
The International School of Piraeus was founded in 1922 in Piraeus by Marika Petraki and Konstantinos Valsamidis as a private school offering primary and secondary education for boys and girls. The school introduced English and French languages and programs in music, singing, dance, theatre, fashion design and sewing. In 2013, the granddaughters of Marika and Konstantinos Valsamidis implemented the International Baccalaureate programme and established a bilingual Greek-English school. ISP received accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organisation in 2015, and in 2022 expanded with the opening of the International Metropolitan School in Alimos.

Community
ISP provides a multilingual environment based on the IB/PYP programme for children from 2.5 to 12 years old. A bilingual curriculum is offered from the start and foreign languages are introduced from the 3rd grade: French, German and Spanish. An Outdoor Classroom is used for 3- to 7-year-olds, and technology is integrated with iPad and iBooks. Extracurricular activities include Ju Jitsu, Mini Tennis, Minecraft Education, Robotics, Book to Art Club, Mind Challenge and more.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The International School of Piraeus has extensive, well-equipped facilities. Each grade has its own classroom with a PC, internet, smartboard, touchscreens, projector and AppleTV, plus access to specialized rooms for PE, visual arts and STEM. The library system comprises two libraries with over 8,000 books, including more than 3,800 English titles. A STEM/Visual Arts space includes a 20+ PC lab and a 3D printer. Wireless internet and key digital platforms support teaching and administration. There is a kitchen and dining area, outdoor all-weather and indoor playing spaces, and an outdoor classroom at Alsos Dafniou.

Sports Facilities
The school has outdoor all-weather and indoor playing areas for PE and sports.

Academic Facilities
Two libraries offer extensive reading resources, with over 8,000 books and more than 3,800 English titles. A STEM/Visual Arts space supports inquiry with a 20+ PC lab and an Ultimaker 3D printer. Wireless internet is campus-wide with firewall and content filtering. Administrative and learning platforms include 4schools, Office 365, Seesaw and ClassDojo. The kitchen and dining area supports daily meals and learning. An outdoor classroom Alsos Dafniou provides space for outdoor learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular opportunities are supported by facilities including two libraries and the STEM/Visual Arts space that enable clubs and independent projects. Sports are supported by outdoor all-weather and indoor playing areas. The outdoor classroom Alsos Dafniou provides space for outdoor learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
International School of Piraeus offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) as an IB-accredited program. ISP has been an IB-accredited school since 2013 and undergoes external assessment every five years. The PYP provides a transdisciplinary, inquiry-based, student-centered approach to teaching and learning, designed to foster lifelong learning. The programme emphasizes the total growth of the developing child—intellectual, physical, emotional, and social—through rigorous assessment and emphasis on intercultural understanding and respect.

Social & Hobbies
An afternoon program is available until 16:50 at an additional cost, and extracurricular activities are offered. Early Years students can participate in the afternoon aftercare program. Grade 1 has an outdoor classroom once a week as part of the school's offerings. The IB framework promotes inquiry-based learning and learner profiles that support personal and social development through activities beyond the core curriculum.

Community & Service
The IB framework emphasizes intercultural understanding and inclusion. Students are encouraged to reflect, make informed choices and take action that helps peers, school staff, and local or global community. The PYP promotes attitudes such as empathy, cooperation and responsibility in service to others. The school's programs aim to connect learning with local and global issues through the exhibition and inquiry processes.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
ISP focuses on the intellectual, personal, emotional and social growth of students and monitors progress using holistic assessment. The programme highlights well-being through its learner profiles, including attributes such as balance, empathy and being reflective. An outdoor classroom is part of Grade 1's learning environment, and an afternoon program with extracurricular activities supports after-school well-being. An aftercare option is available for Early Years, extending the school day for families.
Languages

Language Provision
The school uses English as the language of instruction and places special emphasis on English and French. Greek is taught in the curriculum, and a Greek as an Additional Language (GAL) program is available. From the 3rd grade, foreign languages include French, German, and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers bilingual education in Greek and English. The program was established as a bilingual school providing education in both Greek and English.
Reputation

Accreditations
IB accreditation since 2013; external IB assessment every five years.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit a completed application form along with supporting documents. Academic records from the previous school year are required. A photocopy of the student's passport or identity card (non-Greek citizens) is required. Two passport-sized photographs must be provided, along with a recent medical health certificate and the birth certificate. These documents establish eligibility for admission and assist with grade placement. 2. Grade placement is based on age and will be strictly followed to determine the appropriate grade level. A trial period of two weeks to one month is observed, and placement can be reviewed after thorough consultation with all parties concerned. 3. Tuition and payment details apply to enrollment. The tuition fee and extras (homework club, lunch, school bus, uniforms, etc.) are paid monthly, for 10 months for Primary/KG3/KG2 and 11 months for KG1/Nursery, in equal parts. Because class sizes are limited, charges are calculated for the full school year regardless of attendance duration. Starting in September or October requires 100% of tuition; starting in November reduces to 90%, then 80% in December, 70% in January, 60% in February, 50% in March, and 40% in April. Mid-year withdrawals for serious reasons require advance notice and charges are calculated based on the month of departure. 4. Enrollment scheduling. To arrange a meeting with the Head of School, contact the main office. School begins on September 12 for KG2, KG3 and Primary, and on September 7 for Nursery and KG1; the timetable and staff training days are published in the Parents' Agenda. These dates provide the framework for the first day of classes.
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