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Music School of Volos

Greece, Volos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Pupil numbers 500
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Latin, Italian, Arabic
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction

Located at 54ou Syntagmatos ELAS (Terminus) with Arsinóis, 38333 Volos, Greece, the Music School of Volos combines general education with specialist music study. The school is an IB World School that began offering the Diploma Programme in the 2026-2027 school year, one of the few public Greek schools to do so. Instruction is in English, with Modern Greek, foreign languages and the arts among the six DP subject groups, and TOK, CAS and the Extended Essay forming the core. Founded in 1997, the school educates over 500 students with more than 120 teachers and maintains strong ties with local cultural bodies. Its facilities include two computer laboratories with fiber-optic Internet, a library including digital music discs, and the Mikis Theodorakis events hall, equipped for concerts, rehearsals, and multimedia presentations. Extracurriculars feature arts and cultural activities, community partnerships, and CAS-based service opportunities, reflecting a dual emphasis on general education and musicianship.

The Essentials

Music School of Volos has 500 pupils, instruction in English, German.

Location
End of 54th ELAS Regiment Street, 38333 Volos, Greece. The Music School of Volos occupies this address.

Stages
Music Gymnasium (middle school) and Music Lyceum (high school).

Country affiliation
Greece
Diving Deeper

Food Options
There is a cafeteria located in the basement of the school where students have meals.
Fees
Application fees
- No application or enrollment fee is charged for admission. Electronic registration and the standard public-school admission process are used for entry to the relevant grade.

Tuition fees by year group
- There are no tuition fees for any year group (Gymnasium / Lyceum). Attendance is free for all enrolled students.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no regular billing schedule or recurring tuition to be paid. Because no tuition or application fees are charged, there are no standard payment terms or instalment plans for school fees. Occasional one-off charges (for example, specific trips or optional paid activities) would be handled separately on a per-event basis.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as a day school (General Day Lyceum); there are no boarding facilities and therefore no boarding fees.

Other costs or fees (uniforms, meals, transport, materials, instruments)
- There are no school-wide tuition or compulsory uniform fees. The school provides free midday meals and free bus transport for students. Any personal costs (for example, optional private instrument purchases, personal music supplies, or voluntary extracurricular items) would be the family's responsibility and are not charged as recurring school tuition.

Refund information
- There is no refund policy for tuition or application fees because the school does not charge such fees. Refund provisions for any occasional paid activity (if such activity is offered and a fee is charged) are managed on a case-by-case basis and communicated at the time the activity is arranged.

Fee payment options
- Not applicable for tuition or application payments because no such fees are charged. Any payment instructions or accepted methods for isolated paid items (e.g., a specific trip) are provided to parents at the time those items are announced.
Academics

Music School of Volos teaches IB (DP), Bespoke Curriculum.

Curriculum
The Music School of Volos is certified as an IB World School and offers the Diploma Programme to students who follow the program. It is one of 11 public schools in Greece certified to offer the Diploma Programme. The Diploma Programme began at the Music School of Volos for the 2026-2027 school year. The Diploma Programme provides an internationally recognized diploma to eligible students. These schools share a philosophy of high-quality, demanding and international education.

Exam Results
In June 2026, 21 Music School of Volos students sat the national examinations and scored above 16,000 points. The table lists each student's name, field of study, an average score (Μ.Ο.) and a maximum score (Μόρια max), with the highest listed score being 18,980. The school presents these results as part of its academic achievements for that year. The data illustrate strong performance by the school's students.

Higher Education Progression
Most graduates were admitted to university faculties. The school notes that the majority of its graduates gained admission to universities, with many achieving spots in their chosen faculties. Graduates proceed to a range of university programs, reflecting diverse student trajectories.
Parent Experience

History
The Music School of Volos was founded in 1997 and was among the first Music Schools in Greece, under the then-new law on the establishment of Music Schools. Although it started with a single class (A' Gymnasio) in its first year, the city quickly embraced and supported it. The school now educates more than 500 students and employs over 120 teachers. It operates on two educational pillars—general education and music education—and delivers cultural programs, implements innovative initiatives, and participates in activities with local bodies and associations. From the outset it has left a mark on the city's musical and cultural life, performing in Greece and abroad; its student concerts have always offered something distinctive and attracted broad audiences, and in recent years it has mounted major thematic concerts including tributes to Giannis Markopoulos, Mikis Theodorakis, Stavros Xarchakos, and the music and songs of fifteen Greek composers as made known and beloved through Giorgos Ntalaras's early performances in Smyrna and the Smyrna songs, as well as the enduring songs of Nikos Xylouris.

Community
The Music School of Volos hosts regular concerts and cultural programs across Volos, performed by its ensembles and choirs. On June 19, 2026, the Open Theatre Volos Melina Merkouri hosted 'Beyond Borders: The Journeys of Songs,' a concert by the Traditional Music Ensemble and the Choir of Traditional Song of the B' Gymnasium, with support from the Thessaly Region and the Metropolis of Dimitriados. A three-day concert festival in late April 2026 showcased a wide range of Greek, classical, and traditional music across multiple venues. Other events included 'Songs Travelers' on May 7, 2026, 'Music Dialogues II' on April 29, 2026, and the theatre production 'Who Killed the Dog at Midnight' on March 30, 2026 by the Theatre and Music ensemble.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Music School of Volos houses essential learning and performance spaces. Two computer laboratories are equipped with workstations and a server, with fiber-optic Internet. The library contains many titles across the arts and sciences and includes music on digital discs. The dining hall is in the basement and hosts students during meals. The Mikis Theodorakis events hall has sound and lighting systems, a projector, and Internet, and serves as a venue for concerts and rehearsals.

Academic Facilities
Two computer laboratories with workstations and a server. Fiber-optic Internet provides access. The library contains titles across the arts and sciences, including digital music discs. The Mikis Theodorakis hall is equipped with sound, lighting, a projector, and Internet and is used for concerts, events, and rehearsals.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Mikis Theodorakis hall is used as a venue for concerts and events and as a rehearsal space for musical ensembles. It is equipped with sound systems, lighting, a projector, and Internet access. The two computer laboratories are available for student use. The library provides digital music discs among its resources.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Music School of Volos is certified as an IB World School and can now offer the International Diploma (Diploma Programme) to students who follow the programme. The IB Diploma Programme is a two-year program that leads to an internationally recognized diploma, accepted by universities in 160 countries, with six subject groups including Modern Greek, Foreign Language, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. The core of the programme comprises Theory of Knowledge (TOK), Creativity – Activity – Service (CAS), and the Extended Essay (EE). The language for teaching and assessment is English, and the programme provides access to about 6,000 universities worldwide with flexible subject choices.

Arts & Creative
The Music School of Volos provides both general education and music education. It runs cultural programs, implements innovative actions, and participates in events in cooperation with local bodies. Over the years, the school has given performances not only in Greece but also abroad, and student concerts have featured special programs. In recent years, the school has staged major thematic concerts and tributes to Greek composers as part of its cultural offerings.

Cultural & Language
The school runs cultural programs and engages in cultural activities in collaboration with local bodies, and it has hosted performances in Greece and abroad. In the IB Diploma Programme, students choose six subjects from groups including Modern Greek, Foreign Language, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Arts. English is used for teaching and assessment in the IB programme, reinforcing language development alongside Greek and other languages.

Social & Hobbies
The IB Diploma Programme includes CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service), providing opportunities for creative, athletic, and service-oriented activities. These activities support involvement in cultural and community events through school programs, concerts, and other cultural initiatives that engage students in teamwork and performance.

Community & Service
The IB CAS framework focuses on Creativity, Activity, and Service, fostering community engagement and social responsibility. The school collaborates with local organizations to implement cultural programs and events, strengthening ties with the community and providing service-oriented experiences for students.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers professional guidance and career orientation services, including the Know Yourself career-orientation test to help students plan their futures. Career guidance materials and counseling support transitions to higher education and professional pathways, helping students develop direction and preparedness for their next steps.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Well-being is supported through a balanced program that combines general and music education with cultural activities. The CAS framework under IB emphasizes creativity, activity, and service, promoting social development and healthy lifestyle choices. Student concerts and cultural events contribute to a positive, engaging extracurricular experience that complements academic study.
Admissions

Admissions
Entrance examinations are held to fill vacancies at the Music School of Volos. They are for students from other middle schools or high schools who wish to continue their studies at the Music School and they must be examined in the music subjects of their previous grade levels. Interested students and their guardians can submit an application to participate in the examinations. For example, applications may be accepted within the announced period, and examinations are held at the Music School of Volos. For more information, contact the Music School of Volos at 24210-71096 and 24210-47155.
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