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Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki

Greece, Thessaloniki

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 310
Type Co-educational
Bus Service Yes
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum
Taught languages Greek
Strengths American Diploma, IB Diploma, College Preparation
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Pinewood American International School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Thessaloniki, serving approximately 600 students from Pre-K to Grade 12. Founded in 1950, it teaches in English and combines an American standards-based curriculum with the IB Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. High School students may also follow the American Diploma, Advanced Placement courses, AP Capstone and selected Global Online Academy courses. The Early Years, Elementary, Middle and High School divisions are located together on the Anatolia College campus in Pylaia. The newer secondary complex includes science laboratories, a library, flexible classrooms, a design studio and a central atrium known as “The Forest,” featuring architectural structures inspired by trees. Students can participate in sports, music, visual arts, theatre, Model United Nations, technology and service activities. A distinctive option is the joint Anatolia–Pinewood IB Diploma Programme, which provides classes of no more than 15 students and access to boarding, university counselling and a broad selection of IB subjects.

Tzon Kennenti 60, Pilea 555 35, Greece

The Essentials

Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki has 310 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Pinewood is located at 60 John Kennedy Avenue in Pylea, a suburb of Thessaloniki in northern Greece. Thessaloniki is Greece's second-largest city, well served by an international airport and motorway connections.

Stages
The school runs from Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) through Grade 12 (age 18). It is divided into Early Years/Elementary (Pre-K to Grade 5) and Middle & High School (Grades 6-12).

Type
Pinewood is a co-educational American international school offering both day and boarding options. It provides an American diploma with the option of Greek equivalency.

Additional learning support
Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs.

Country affiliation
The school is American in curriculum and culture, affiliated with the U.S. State Department Office of Overseas Schools. It also offers Greek equivalency for its diploma.

Bus service
A school bus service is available. A non-refundable transportation fee applies.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Boarding is available for students. A separate boarding fee applies. Contact the school for details on boarding facilities, house arrangements, and costs.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Trustees, which sets tuition fees and oversees school policy.
Fees
Re-enrollment Deposit
- EUR 2,000 (non-refundable, credited toward tuition)

Capital Levy
- An enrollment fee applies for new students in K-12

Tuition and fees are set annually by the Board of Trustees. A separate transportation fee and boarding fee apply. Contact the admissions office at admissions@pinewood-school.gr for current fee schedules.
Academics

Pinewood - The American International School of Thessaloniki teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP), American Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Pinewood follows an American curriculum leading to an American diploma, with the option of Greek equivalency. The IB Diploma Programme is available through a partnership with Anatolia College. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are offered, and students can also take Global Online Academy (GOA) courses. The Elementary division follows the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP).

Higher Education Progression
College counseling is available to guide students through university applications. The combination of American diploma, AP courses, and IB Diploma provides strong preparation for universities worldwide.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Student support services are available. A school nurse is on site to attend to health needs.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support is available for students with mild-to-moderate special educational needs. Diagnostic assessments are given post-admission for younger students.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Students entering Pre-K to Grade 5 are not formally tested for English but receive a diagnostic assessment after admission. For Grades 6-8, A2 level English (CEFR) is required, and B1 level is needed for Grades 9-11 in the American Diploma Program.
Parent Experience

History
Pinewood is an American international school in Thessaloniki with a long-standing partnership with Anatolia College for the IB Diploma Programme. It is affiliated with the U.S. State Department Office of Overseas Schools.

Community
The school serves an international community in Thessaloniki, offering boarding options for families who need residential education. College counseling helps connect students to universities worldwide.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates across campus facilities in Pylea, Thessaloniki. A school nurse is on site. The school has separate campus areas for Elementary and Middle/High School divisions.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities and summer camps are offered. The school provides a range of programmes beyond the core curriculum.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
AP courses, IB Diploma Programme, and Global Online Academy (GOA) courses extend academic opportunities beyond the standard American curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Greek is also taught, and students can earn Greek equivalency alongside the American diploma. English proficiency requirements vary by grade level: no formal testing for Pre-K to Grade 5, A2 level (CEFR) for Grades 6-8, and B1 level for Grades 9-11.
Reputation

Accreditations
MSA — Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
IBO — International Baccalaureate Organisation member.
College Board — Advanced Placement (AP) programme provider.
Global Online Academy (GOA) — Member school.
AAIE — Association for the Advancement of International Education.
COIS — Council of International Schools.
NESA — Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools.
U.S. State Department — Affiliated with the Office of Overseas Schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit an admissions application for the upcoming school year.
2. Pre-K to Grade 5: attend an intake interview with the Elementary Principal (in-person or online) with parents and child present.
3. Grades 6-12: take an admissions test at the Middle & High School campus; only students who pass advance to a principal interview.
4. Provide required documents: birth certificate, parent/student ID, health forms, vaccination records, and proof of previous studies (translated and notarised if applicable).
5. English proficiency: no testing for Pre-K to Grade 5; A2 level for Grades 6-8; B1 level for Grades 9-11.
6. Pay the capital levy (enrollment fee) and re-enrollment deposit (EUR 2,000, credited to tuition).
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