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Moraitis School

Greece, Athens

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees €8,400 - 14,800
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1936
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, French, Spanish, German
Strengths Languages, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Moraitis School, in Psychiko, Athens, is an IB World School offering the Diploma Programme with Pre-IB pathway. The DP uses Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and Creativity, Activity and Service, across six subject groups at HL/SL. Students study six subjects over two years, with at least three at HL; a bilingual Diploma is possible if Greek is chosen in Group 1. English is the language of instruction from kindergarten through secondary, and a second foreign language (French, German or Spanish) begins in grade 3. The campus includes a Kindergarten building and a complex with Primary, Gymnasium and Lyceum, 75 classrooms, science laboratories, a library of over 20,000 titles, music and computer rooms, a photography darkroom and a 600-seat amphitheatre, plus an indoor gym and courts. Enrichment and DP support includes IB Sessions, Think Out Loud!, Academic & Career Counseling and IB Buddies, Erasmus+ exchanges and Eco-Schools projects. Co-curricular life features Moraitis Debate-MUN, choir and orchestra, modern dance and storytelling, plus a Student Community Council.

Al. Papanastasiou & Ag. Dimitriou, 154 52 Psychiko (Athens), Greece

The Essentials

Moraitis School has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
The Moraitis School is located in a pine-covered area of Palaiá Psychikó, a northern suburb of Athens, Greece. The campus includes the Kindergarten building and the main complex housing the Primary School, the Gymnasium, and the Lyceum. Facilities include 75 classrooms, laboratories for Chemistry, Physics and Biology, a library with more than 20,000 titles, music rooms, computer rooms with wireless internet, a photography lab (darkroom), a 600-seat auditorium with full audiovisual equipment, and basketball and volleyball courts.

Stages
Kindergarten, Primary, Gymnasium, Lyceum, and the IB Diploma Programme

Type
Co-educational

Additional learning support
Enrichment courses and university counseling are provided.

School day structure
The Counseling Department operates 08:00–16:00; the Traffic Office operates 07:30–15:30; all other departments and secretariats operate 07:45–15:45.

Bus service
A school bus service is provided, coordinated by the Traffic Office with defined bus zones (Ζώνες χρέωσης σχολικών λεωφορείων); the Traffic Office can be contacted at Transport@moraitis.edu.gr and is open weekdays 07:30–15:30.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has established a uniform for Primary School children that is mandatory on days with physical education and on visiting days. Children should come to school in simple, comfortable clothes suitable for the school environment, and the school encourages wearing the uniform on other days of the week.

Food Options
There is an on-site canteen. It is preferable that children bring food from home during breaks. For after-school activities or study, there is a lunchtime option for 1st and 2nd grade students; if purchasing from the canteen, parents provide the exact amount and a price list is issued.

Governance and Ownership
The Moraitis School has formed a strategic partnership with Inspired Education, the leading global private schools network.
Fees

Annual tuition at Moraitis School ranges from EUR 8,400 to EUR 14,800 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees

- Admission assessment fee (applicants to the Greek programme): EUR 100 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee for a new family (first year of enrolment): Greek programme EUR 300; IB programme EUR 150 (non-refundable).
- Registration fee for siblings (first year of enrolment): Greek programme EUR 150; IB programme EUR 75 (non-refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts for the 2026/27 academic year) and instalment breakdown

Annual tuition (EUR):
- Nursery (Παιδικός Σταθμός): EUR 8,400.
- Pre-kindergarten & Kindergarten (Προνήπιο και Νηπιαγωγείο): EUR 9,350.
- Primary (Δημοτικό): EUR 10,350.
- Lower secondary and Greek A' Lyceum (Γυμνάσιο και Α' Λυκείου): EUR 11,400.
- B' and C' Lyceum (Β' και Γ' Λυκείου): EUR 11,500.
- Pre-IB (A' Lyceum, PreIB): EUR 11,950.
- IBDP (International Baccalaureate Diploma programme): EUR 14,800.

Payment-instalment structure (applies to the annual tuition amounts above):
- Deposit due at registration: EUR 2,000 for the Greek programme; EUR 3,000 for the IBDP. This deposit is deducted from the first instalment.
- Standard instalment schedule and percentages of the annual tuition:
- 1st instalment (due 15 September 2026): 40% of the total annual tuition (the deposit counts toward this 40%).
- 2nd instalment (due 15 December 2026): 30% of the total annual tuition.
- 3rd instalment (due 15 March 2027): 30% of the total annual tuition.

Numeric instalment amounts (examples based on the annual tuition amounts above):
- Nursery (EUR 8,400): 1st instalment EUR 3,360; 2nd instalment EUR 2,520; 3rd instalment EUR 2,520. Deposit required: EUR 2,000 (deducted from the first instalment).
- Pre-kindergarten (EUR 9,350): 1st instalment EUR 3,740; 2nd instalment EUR 2,805; 3rd instalment EUR 2,805. Deposit EUR 2,000 (Greek programme).
- Primary (EUR 10,350): 1st instalment EUR 4,140; 2nd instalment EUR 3,105; 3rd instalment EUR 3,105. Deposit EUR 2,000.
- Lower secondary / Greek A' Lyceum (EUR 11,400): 1st instalment EUR 4,560; 2nd instalment EUR 3,420; 3rd instalment EUR 3,420. Deposit EUR 2,000.
- B' & C' Lyceum (EUR 11,500): 1st instalment EUR 4,600; 2nd instalment EUR 3,450; 3rd instalment EUR 3,450. Deposit EUR 2,000.
- PreIB (EUR 11,950): 1st instalment EUR 4,780; 2nd instalment EUR 3,585; 3rd instalment EUR 3,585. Deposit EUR 2,000.
- IBDP (EUR 14,800): 1st instalment EUR 5,920; 2nd instalment EUR 4,440; 3rd instalment EUR 4,440. Deposit EUR 3,000 (IBDP).

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Deposit payment deadline: deposit required on enrolment and due by 15 May 2026. The deposit amount is credited against the first instalment.
- Instalment due dates: 1st instalment 15 September 2026 (40%); 2nd instalment 15 December 2026 (30%); 3rd instalment 15 March 2027 (30%).
- All invoices are issued before the provision of each service and are issued by the 10th working day of each month. For any billing clarification, contact the school accounting office.
- Discounts for multiple children (non-combinable): 2nd child: 5% on tuition of the compulsory programme; 3rd child: 10%; 4th child: 30% on tuition of the compulsory programme.

Transport / bus service fees

Annual school-bus fees (by zone). Two sets apply depending on educational stage; separate rates apply to IBDP (IB1 / IB2) students:

- Nursery / Primary (annual by zone):
- Zone 1: EUR 1,450.
- Zone 2: EUR 1,750.
- Zone 3: EUR 1,950.
- Zone 4: EUR 2,050.

- Lower secondary / Lyceum / PreIB (annual by zone):
- Zone 1: EUR 1,550.
- Zone 2: EUR 1,850.
- Zone 3: EUR 2,050.
- Zone 4: EUR 2,250.

- IBDP students: separate annual rates for IB1 and IB2:
- IB1 (annual by zone): Zone 1 EUR 725; Zone 2 EUR 875; Zone 3 EUR 975; Zone 4 EUR 1,025.
- IB2 (annual by zone): Zone 1 EUR 1,450; Zone 2 EUR 1,750; Zone 3 EUR 1,950; Zone 4 EUR 2,050.

- Afternoon-zone transport (when used): annual cost charged per day; standard annual cost EUR 215. A 30% reduction applies for single-route use (one-way). Transport fees are billed annually in September. A one-term notice is required to discontinue transport.

Mandatory and additional charges

- Activity Fee (covers visits, excursions, etc.) for Kindergarten & Primary: charged annually in October; range EUR 50–EUR 80 per year.
- IB examination charge: IB DP year 2 exam fee EUR 850 (charged annually in November; covers required IB examinations).
- After-school activities, school trips, external events, competitions and similar activities are charged per activity or per period as they occur; costs vary and are billed when the activity takes place. Commitment to an after-school activity requires a full-term commitment; there are three terms in the school year.

Boarding

- Boarding is not applicable; no boarding fees or boarding provision are listed. (No boarding-related charges appear in the school fees schedule.)

Refunds and cancellation

- Deposit refund on withdrawal of enrolment before the start of the academic year:
- 100% refund of the deposit if enrolment is cancelled on or before 15 May 2026.
- 50% refund of the deposit if enrolment is cancelled on or before 31 May 2026.
- No refund of the deposit for cancellations from 1 June 2026 onwards.
- Notice to discontinue enrolment or a service: one-term prior notice is required to discontinue schooling or the transport service. One-month prior notice is required to discontinue the catering/meal service. If a student withdraws mid-term from a paid activity, the full term fee for that activity is charged (unless the activity is cancelled by the school).

Fee payment options and invoicing

- Accepted payment methods: RF code, bank transfer, debit card or credit card.
- Invoices and credit notes: invoices are issued before services are provided; any pricing adjustments are processed via credit notes and applied to subsequent invoicing.

Other administrative notes (billing timing & commitments)

- Instalment due dates and deposit deadlines are fixed to calendar dates: deposit by 15 May 2026; 1st instalment 15 September 2026; 2nd instalment 15 December 2026; 3rd instalment 15 March 2027. Late payment terms follow standard school accounting procedures as set by the school.
Academics

Moraitis School teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Moraitis School is an IB World School since 1984 and began offering the full IB Diploma Programme (DP) in 1991 for students finishing the Greek Lyceum and for students from non-Greek schools. The DP combines a Core of Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) with six subject groups: Studies in Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts. Courses are offered at Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL); students study six subjects over two years, with at least three at HL. Group 1 languages can be taken in Greek or English, and a Bilingual Diploma is possible if Greek is chosen in Group 1. A seventh subject can be taken for an additional certificate; DP assessments are overseen by the International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO). Pre-IB is provided as a two‑year bridge for external students to prepare for the DP, and students may alternatively continue to the Greek General Lyceum if they choose not to join the DP. Enrichment and support for DP students include IB Sessions, Think Out Loud!, projects and Academic & Career Counseling, and IB Buddies to assist new students.

Exam Results
IB results for 2025 show four students achieved 45/45, two students 44/45; Diploma awarded to 99% of graduates (world average 81%); average DP score was 36.6 points (world average 30.3); the average score across all 43 examined subjects was above the global average; 92% of graduates were admitted to their first-choice university. Notable destinations include the United Kingdom (Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, St Andrews, Durham, Bath, Warwick, Edinburgh, Bristol, King's College London, Glasgow, Manchester - Engineering), the United States (Princeton, UPenn, Dartmouth, Brown, University of Chicago, Swarthmore, Tufts, NYU, Boston University, UC San Diego, Rhode Island School of Design, Cooper Union), Canada (McGill, UBC), the Netherlands (University of Amsterdam, TU Delft, Leiden, Groningen, Maastricht, Eindhoven), France (Sorbonne, Paris Nanterre, Sciences Po), Germany (Heidelberg, TU Munich), Italy (Humanitas, Bocconi, Politecnico di Milano), Denmark (DTU), Spain (IE University), Switzerland (EPFL Lausanne), and the United Arab Emirates (Mohamed bin Zayed University of AI).

Higher Education Progression
Graduates gain admission to top global universities across Europe, North America and beyond, with many entering engineering, medicine, business and arts programs; 2025 DP results demonstrate strong international progression to institutions such as Cambridge, Princeton, McGill, EPFL and other leading universities.

Gifted and Talented
Enrichment opportunities for advanced students include small-group IB-focused sessions and university-admission preparation programs; enrichment activities include Mock Trial, Think Out Loud!, IB Sessions, and IB Buddies to support new DP students; there is Academic & Career Counseling to assist sustained academic and career planning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school has a Counseling Department that provides psychological support, prevention, assessment, and counseling across all levels from Nursery and Kindergarten to General Lyceum / IB. The department is multidisciplinary, including psychologists, speech therapists, and a special education teacher, and it works closely with school leadership and teachers. The school has a general policy that every child has the right not to experience any form of violence, and it introduced an anti-bullying policy in the 1994-1995 school year. Parents can contact the Counseling Department daily with concerns or questions.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school has a Counseling Department staffed by psychologists, speech therapists, and a special education teacher. The department serves all levels from Nursery to IB and engages in prevention, evaluation, and counseling regarding issues that may affect students' school life, including aspects related to special education needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The Counseling Department provides mental wellbeing support through prevention, assessment, and counseling for issues affecting students. It operates across the school's levels and collaborates with school leadership and teaching staff to support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school's guiding principle is that every child has the right to be free from any form of violence, and it established a General Policy Against School Bullying in 1994-1995. The Counseling Department offers daily contact for parents to discuss concerns or emergencies.
Parent Experience

History
Moraitis School opened in 1936 as Protypon Lykeion Athinon, founded by the mathematician Karl Berzan, in a neoclassical building on Mavrommaton Street, with 77 pupils and 11 teachers. In 1952 the operating license was transferred to Antonis Moraitis and the school relocated to Psychiko, then home to 618 pupils. Construction of a new building began in 1954, and by 1971 the campus accommodated about 2,000 pupils from nursery to lyceum with 250 teachers and 150 administrative staff, with the first blessing at the new building that year. The façade of the new building was designed by the artist Giannis Moralis in 1973. The school embraced the International Baccalaureate program in 1985, with the first IB Diploma cohort in 1992; in 2014 a nursery was established and the current leadership took office, enabling the school to admit children from age 3.

Community
Clubs are part of the middle school weekly program, with two hours per week. The middle school has student community representation bodies, including a presidency. The school runs Summer Camps across Nursery, Primary, and IB levels. Panigiri 2026 is listed on the site as a cultural event on March 28–29, reflecting the school's community spirit.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The school has an Alumni Association (SASM) linked from the site and a Parents Association (Moraitis Goneis) linked from the site. A Parents' Code of Ethics exists, outlining the responsibilities and expectations of parents for respectful collaboration with staff and students. The Code emphasizes trust in the school, acceptance of its decisions, and open, courteous communication with leadership and teachers. It also stresses respect for teachers' professional autonomy, avoidance of interference in teaching or assessment decisions, and safeguarding a safe, academically honest environment. Parents are expected to engage with the school through scheduled meetings and regular updates via Classter. The policy also covers responsible use of electronic media and social networks, and encourages parents to guide their children accordingly.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Moraitis School is located in a pine-covered area of Old Psychiko and comprises the Kindergarten building and the main complex, which houses the Primary, Gymnasium, and Lyceum. The teaching facilities include 75 classrooms, Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories, and a library with more than 20,000 titles. It also features music rooms, computer rooms, wireless internet, and photography laboratories (darkroom). An indoor gym and a 600-seat amphitheater with full audiovisual equipment support assemblies and performances. Sports facilities include basketball and volleyball courts.

Sports Facilities
Indoor gym; basketball and volleyball courts.

Academic Facilities
Chemistry, Physics and Biology laboratories; library with more than 20,000 titles; music rooms; computer rooms; wireless internet; photography laboratories (darkroom).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Creativity, Activity, Service (CAS) is a central component of the program, encouraging students to participate in school activities (clubs, fairs, Christmas Night, musicals, Moraitis Debate-MUN, athletic teams, Moraitis Run, Student Community Council) and extracurricular activities that focus on creativity, physical activity, and volunteering.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
English is the primary language of instruction and begins in kindergarten, continuing through to the end of secondary education. A second foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) is introduced for all students from third grade. The program emphasizes technology and digital literacy, with classroom tools and after‑school activities in educational robotics, Lego Architecture, industrial design, STEM activities, Minecraft: Education Edition, and iPad coding. Students also participate in Erasmus+ programs and undertake educational visits focused on history, archaeology, culture, environment, and science.

Arts & Creative
The school offers a choir and orchestra. Afternoon activities include artistic and creative programs such as modern dance and a storytelling and creativity workshop. These activities provide opportunities for artistic expression and performance.

Cultural & Language
English language instruction begins in kindergarten and intensifies from first grade through the end of secondary education. From first grade English is taught and a second foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) is introduced from third grade. The English department emphasizes immersion in English-speaking culture and uses interactive teaching materials. The school participates in European programs and organizes educational visits that broaden cultural and linguistic exposure.

Social & Hobbies
The afternoon program offers sports such as basketball, volleyball, karate, and judo, plus yoga and athletics. Older students can take part in tennis and swimming, as well as rhythmic gymnastics. Creative and language activities in the afternoons include modern dance, a storytelling and creativity workshop, and Chinese language classes. Debate and Moraitis Debate-MUN groups, along with choir and orchestra, provide additional opportunities for student engagement.

Community & Service
Environmental education is emphasized through the environmental program and Eco-Schools network, with collaboration on related projects. The school participates in the Eco-Schools network and conducts programs with environmental organizations. Erasmus+ programs and environmental visits contribute to global citizenship.

Leadership & Professional
Students participate in debate teams and Moraitis Debate-MUN, and there is a Student Community Council to foster leadership. The school provides leadership opportunities through clubs and student activities. University counseling is available to support students' higher education paths.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The afternoon program offers a wide range of sports and fitness activities, including basketball, volleyball, karate, and judo, plus yoga and athletics, with tennis and swimming available as well as rhythmic gymnastics. The school also supports performance-based arts through choir and orchestra and offers creative workshops such as modern dance and storytelling.
Languages

Language Provision
English is taught from Grade 1. A second foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) is offered from Grade 3 (optional). The languages taught are English and the second-language options of French, German, and Spanish.

Bilingual Teaching
English-language instruction is integrated into the primary curriculum. English is taught from Grade 1. A second foreign language (French, German, or Spanish) is optional and introduced from Grade 3.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the Registration Application. The Registration Application must be completed by the parent or legal guardian of the child. The Registration Application is submitted via the online form at moraitis.openapply.com. This submission initiates the admissions process.

2. Nursery, First Nursery, and First Grade admissions. Eligibility depends on readiness to learn and emotional maturity, assessed through meetings with the school psychologists. Siblings already attending the School, alumni parent status, and the timing of the application influence the final selection. The final date to submit the application is December 1 of the year prior to the child's attendance, and the selection process runs from November to February; for the Nursery, the process occurs between March and April.

3. Intermediate grades (lower and upper primary) admissions. Applications are accepted only if vacancies exist. Candidates must reach at least an average level for the grade and have English knowledge at the level taught at the School. Selection includes written and oral examinations and an interview. For Grades 5 and 6, knowledge of French, German, or Spanish is also required. The admissions process for these grades takes place in May, before the school year begins.

4. Gymnasium – Lyceum and IB admissions. Examinations are conducted for all Gymnasium and for A' Lyceum (PreIB). Prior satisfactory grades from the student's previous school are required, along with knowledge of English and French and German or Spanish, at levels taught at the School. The selection process occurs between March and May, with an emphasis on each student's prior performance and language abilities; for the International Baccalaureate, the English proficiency level must be at least Cambridge FCE, and the interview is held around the end of March.

5. Communications. The School is not responsible if communication is not possible due to changes of address or telephone numbers.

Scholarships
1. Scholarships admissions pathway. Applications for admission with a scholarship to Gymnasium-Lyceum/PreIB are processed through the standard admissions portal. The scholarship process includes a first round of written exams on Saturday 14 March 2026, followed by a second phase on Sunday 15 March 2026 for those who qualify in the first round; the second phase includes additional academic assessment and personal interviews. In addition to exam results, other aspects of the candidate's personality are considered; eligibility requires excellent academic performance and excellent conduct.

2. Tuition admissions pathway (with tuition). The same exam day schedule applies to the tuition track: Saturday 14 March 2026 for the first phase and Wednesday 18–Friday 27 March 2026 for personal interviews; the process screens candidates for both academic ability and fit for the School.

3. Selection criteria. For both scholarship and tuition tracks, candidates are expected to demonstrate excellent academic performance and excellent conduct. Additional considerations include overall suitability and potential contributions to the School community.

4. Examination cost and contact. The examination participation fee is €100. For more information, inquiries can be directed to the Admissions Department at 2106795000 or admissions@moraitis.edu.gr.
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