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Philippine School in Greece

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Filipino
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 17 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1997
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, Filipino, Arabic
Strengths Languages, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Philippine School in Greece (PSG) is a private international school in Athens serving children from age 3 to 17. The school follows a bespoke curriculum aligned with the Philippine Department of Education's K-12 Basic Education framework, including Preschool (Nursery to Preparatory), Elementary (Grades 1–6), Junior High (7–10), and Senior High (11–12). Greek is taught at all levels, while Filipino, English, and optional Arabic support a multilingual learning environment. PSG was established in 1997 to serve the Filipino community and operates with the oversight of the Philippine Embassy; it is a non-stock, non-profit corporation, registered with the SEC and recognized by DepEd in 2017. The campus offers a broad range of subjects, including an Academic Track in Senior High, and includes extracurriculars such as a student newspaper, PSG Chronicles, and campus events. The school emphasizes home–school–community partnerships and aims to develop autonomous learners who can pursue tertiary study for international study.

Thimaton Polemou 15, Vironas 162 33, Greece

The Essentials

Philippine School in Greece has instruction in English, Filipino.

Location

Thimaton Polemou 15, 16233 Kareas, Vyronas, Athens, Greece

Stages

Preschool; Elementary; Junior High School; Senior High School

Type

Private international school offering Kindergarten through High School

Additional learning support

For students with disabilities and special educational needs, some students are taught individually.

Country affiliation

Philippines (Ministry of Education)

School day structure

Arrival 08:00; dismissal 15:00; The academic year runs from September 1 to June 30.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership

The Philippine School in Greece was incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit educational corporation and is registered as Philippine School in Greece, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is governed by the Corporation Code and applicable Philippine laws. A Manual of Policies and Regulations (MOPAR) governs PSG, drawn up by the Inter-Agency Committee of regulatory agencies of the Philippine government, and is amplified by the PSG Manual of Norms and Policies approved by the Board of Management. The school is also governed by Greek private-school law (Law No. 4186) and local authorities. PSG has held a government permit to operate since 1997 and DepEd recognition since October 2017.
Fees
*Application fees*
- No publicly published application or registration fee amount was found for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

*Tuition fees by school year (per term and per year group)*
- There is no publicly published tuition schedule listing fees by year group, term, or annual total for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. No amounts for preschool, elementary, junior high, or senior high tuition are available in the school's public materials.

*Billing schedule and payment terms*
- No published billing schedule, instalment plan, term/semester breakdown, payment deadlines, or late-payment penalties were found for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

*Boarding fees (if applicable)*
- The school operates as a private day school serving the Filipino community in Athens; no boarding programme or boarding fee schedule is published or referenced in available public materials. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable.

*Other costs or fees (uniforms, books, transport, extras)*
- No specific published amounts were found for compulsory additional costs such as uniforms, textbooks, activity levies, transport/bus fees, exam fees, or school lunches for 2026/27 or 2025/26. Where such charges exist, no public fee values or mandatory itemised lists are available.

*Refund information*
- No published refund, cancellation, or withdrawal fee policy with concrete terms or refundable amounts was located for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years.

*Fee payment options (credit card / bank transfer / other)*
- No publicly stated payment methods (for example, bank transfer details, credit-card acceptance, or onsite cash payment policy) were found in the school's publicly available materials for 2026/27 or 2025/26.

Summary of search outcome (brief):
- The Philippine School in Greece maintains public pages describing the school, enrolment documents and contact details, but it does not publish a detailed fee schedule, billing calendar, payment-method list, boarding fees, uniform charges, or refund policy in its publicly available materials for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years. The site's enrollment form and main pages were checked and contain no fee figures.
Academics

Philippine School in Greece teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum

The Philippine School in Greece implements the K-12 Basic Education framework with a Preschool program and Elementary, Junior High School, and Senior High School divisions. The school adopted K-12 in the 2012–2013 school year. Preschool begins with Nursery at age 3, Kinder at age 4, and Preparatory at age 5, aligning with the K-12 structure. Core subjects in Elementary include English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Araling Panlipunan / Civics, Home Economics and Livelihood Education, Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health, Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Greek, with Arabic available as an optional subject. Junior High School (Grades 7–10) features a nine-core-subject program including English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Araling Panlipunan / Civics, Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), Music, Arts, Physical Education and Health (MAPEH), Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao, Greek, and Arabic optional. Senior High School offers an Academic Track (Grades 11–12) with courses such as Oral Communication in Context, Reading and Writing Skills, Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Filipino, Pagbasa at Pagsuri sa Iba't ibang Teksto Tungo sa Pananaliksik, 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World, Media and Information Literacy, General Mathematics, Statistics and Probability, Earth and Life Science, Physical Science, Introduction to Philosophy of the Human Person, Personal Development, Understanding Culture, Society and Politics, Earth Science, Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, Entrepreneurship, English for Academic and Professional Purposes, and Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Educates the whole student by providing opportunities in breadth and depth for the concurrent development of emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, physical and creative dimensions; maintains a climate of open and friendly communication, mutual trust and respect; staff receive extensive opportunities for professional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

English for Academic and Professional Purposes equips students with speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in preparation for college/university and helps overcome language barriers.

Mental Wellbeing

The internal regulations emphasize the physical and emotional security of all members; school life includes activities that promote social sensitivity, cooperation, solidarity, democracy, dialogue and acceptance of diversity.

Safeguarding

Prevention of violence and school bullying is addressed; there are emergency response procedures and disaster management provisions in PSG.
Parent Experience

History

The Philippine School in Greece was established in 1997 to serve the educational needs of the children of the Filipino community in Athens. It originated from the determination of pioneering members of the Filipino community in Athens under the auspices of the Philippine Embassy in Athens. The school is incorporated as a non-stock, non-profit educational corporation and is registered as the Philippine School in Greece, Inc. with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is governed by the Corporation Code and relevant Philippine laws and regulations. A Manual of Policies and Regulations (MOPAR) was drawn up by the Inter-Agency Committee of regulatory agencies of the Philippine government, which is amplified by the PSG Manual of Norms and Policies approved by the BOM. The school is also governed by Greek law (Law No. 4186, 17 Sept. 2013) regarding private schools, and by applicable local regulations. The Department of Education granted PSG permission to operate in 1997, and PSG was recognized by the DepEd in Oct. 2017.

Community

PSG's campus life includes a variety of events that celebrate culture and community, such as Valentine's Day @ PSG (2025), Carnival Party of PSG in Dimos Vyronas (2025), United Nation's Day @ PSG (2024), Teachers' Day @ PSG (2024), Nutrition Month @ PSG (2024), and Election Day @ PSG (2024), among other activities. These events illustrate an active calendar that engages students, families, and staff in school life.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)

PSG operates a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) as part of the KA.PHIL.C.A. (KATIPUNAN PHILIPPINES CULTURAL ACADEMY) structure. The President of the PTA is Luis Ilagan. The objectives of the Parent-Teacher Partnership in PSG are: to promote and work for the interest and welfare of the students including their educational, social, and physical well‑being; to provide a venue for parents and teachers to air grievances and opinions; to promote a harmonious relationship with the school administration and the community; to assist in the promotion and supervision of school activities; to provide a forum for discussion of issues related to the total school program and to ensure the cooperation of parents in its implementation; to provide mechanisms to coordinate with the wider community; and to serve as a support group and significant partner of the school.
Facilities

Academic Facilities

PSG follows the K to 12 Basic Education program of the Philippine Department of Education, implemented through Philippine Schools Overseas since the 2012-2013 school year. The curriculum covers Preschool (Nursery to Preparatory), Elementary Level (Grades 1–6), Junior High School (Grades 7–10), and Senior High School (Grades 11–12). Core subjects across levels include English, Filipino, Science, Mathematics, Araling Panlipunan (Civics), EsP/Values Education, Greek, and Arabic (optional); Greek is taught at all levels and Arabic is optional. Senior High School offers an Academic Track with courses such as English for Academic and Professional Purposes, Earth Science, Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction, Entrepreneurship, and other language and literature subjects in Filipino. These components indicate a broad, language-inclusive curriculum prepared to support tertiary study; Greek and Filipino languages are integrated throughout the levels.

Extra Curricular Facilities

PSG operates a student newspaper, PSG Chronicles, with multiple issues published between 2018 and 2022. The school calendar includes events such as Valentine's Day at PSG (2025), a Carnival Party, and celebrations such as United Nations Day and Election Day. The Events page also features activities like Mural Painting at PE in Athens and an Exhibit Fair, reflecting an active extracurricular program. The Campus Life section confirms ongoing events and student publications as part of PSG's extracurricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Social & Hobbies

The school has a Newspaper as part of Campus Life. The school hosts Events as part of Campus Life. PSG's News covers topics from classes to student organization events.

Leadership & Professional

The school develops autonomous, self-motivated learners with an inquiring attitude who aim for high standards. The school emphasizes partnership among home, school, and community to support leadership development. The school fosters a learning environment that promotes respect for all.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing

The school educates the whole student by providing opportunities in breadth and depth for the concurrent development of emotional, spiritual, academic, cultural, moral, linguistic, physical and creative dimensions. The school creates a stimulating and happy environment in which all children can fulfill their potential and in which achievements are celebrated.
Languages

Language Provision

Core subjects include English and Filipino. Greek is taught as a subject in Elementary and Junior High. Arabic is offered as an optional subject for Arabic pupils. Senior High includes English for Academic and Professional Purposes and Filipino-language courses such as Pagsulat sa Filipino sa Piling Larangan.
Admissions

Admissions

1. Download the Application for Admission. Docx File (Word) and Pdf File (Acrobat) are provided on the page. 2. For New Enrollees, bring Parents and Child's Passport Copy; Residence Permit Copy; Birth Certificate; 2×2 ID picture – 2 copies. 3. For Transferees, bring Parents and Child's Passport Copy; Residence Permit Copy; Birth Certificate; Passport-size ID picture – 2 copies; Good Morale Certificate; Report Card from Previous School. 4. For Old Pupils and Students, bring Updated Passport and Residence Permit. 5. Bring the documents to enrollment as part of the admissions process.
School Events
The school has not added events