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Verita International School - Primary Campus

Greece, Glyfada

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €7,480 - 12,320
Ages 5 - 11 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French
Typical class size 9
Strengths Sport, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Primary School
Introduction

Verita International School – Primary Campus in Glyfada, Athens is governed by a British-style curriculum delivered through the IPC, IEYC, IMYC, Cambridge IGCSE, and Cambridge A Levels. The Primary program follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, delivered through IPC units that connect Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography and Culture, with Greek language and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated throughout. Students learn in participatory classrooms organized as learning stations, enabling differentiated, inquiry- and project-based work. Specialists support Art, Drama, Music, and second languages (Greek and French). The campus offers Camp Verita, field trips, and service learning through the Verita Foundation, linking classroom projects to real-world contexts. The environment emphasizes social and emotional growth alongside academic progress, and a broad after-school program includes athletics, arts, clubs, and Leadership opportunities via a Student Council. This approach supports critical thinking and cross-curricular connections. The campus welcomes students from Greece and abroad.

Smirnis 13, Glyfada 165 62, Athens, Greece

The Essentials

Verita International School - Primary Campus has typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English.

Location
Verita Primary Campus is located at 13 Smirnis Street, Glyfada, Greece. The school operates multiple campuses in the Athens area, including Early Years at Irakliou Street 30, Glyfada, and Secondary at Marinou Antipa 4, Alimos. The school teaches in English.

Stages
Primary School (Years 1–6)

Pupil Nationality Mix
Pupils from across the world.

Additional learning support
Social and emotional learning is integrated into homeroom classes with the support of the SEL/SEN Director.

Country affiliation
Greece
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Verita International School is a family-owned institution. It is governed by an Advisory Board chaired by the Founder, Richard Joannides, with leadership roles held by the Co-Founders.
Fees

Annual tuition at Verita International School - Primary Campus ranges from EUR 7,480 to EUR 12,320 for 2026/27.

School fees — Verita International School (Primary Campus) — 2026/27

Annual tuition by year group (full day)
- Nursery / Reception (ages 2½–6) — EUR 7,480 per year. Full day 09:15–15:30.
- Year 1 (ages 5–6) — EUR 9,480 per year. Full day 09:00–15:30.
- Years 2–6 (ages 6–11 — Primary range) — EUR 10,460 per year. Full day 09:00–15:30.
(For completeness: Years 7–9 EUR 11,240; Years 10–13 EUR 12,320 per year.)

Per-term (per-semester) equivalents
- Verita's published academic calendar is organised into two semesters. The per-term figures below show the annual tuition divided into two equal semester amounts (annual ÷ 2):
- Nursery / Reception — EUR 3,740 per semester.
- Year 1 — EUR 4,740 per semester.
- Years 2–6 — EUR 5,230 per semester.
- Years 7–9 — EUR 5,620 per semester.
- Years 10–13 — EUR 6,160 per semester.

Application / registration and discounts
- One-time, non-refundable registration fee for all new students: EUR 1,500.
- Sibling discount: 5% off tuition for siblings.

Other fees and chargeable items (examples listed by the school)
- Transportation (bus service) — available at additional cost.
- Meal plans (gourmet/in-house meals provided; charged extra if selected).
- After-school programmes / workshops — available at additional cost.
- ELL (English Language Learner) support (charged as applicable).
- Textbooks (Middle Years & Secondary where applicable).
- Uniforms — listed as an additional cost (prices not published).
- Examination fees where applicable (CL English & Maths exams; CAT4; iGCSE; A-Level exam charges).
- SEED Center participation and any specialist or one-to-one support (charged separately).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is structured in two semesters. Verita states it offers flexible payment options and accepts credit cards (with a small bank service fee). Exact invoicing schedules (due dates, number of instalments formally offered, or the school's standard billing cadence) are not published on the public tuition pages consulted.

Boarding
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are published for the Athens campuses; Verita operates as a day-school across its Early Years, Primary and Secondary campuses. (No boarding fees apply to the Primary Campus.)

Uniforms and incidental costs
- Uniforms are an additional, parent-pay item; specific uniform item prices are not published. Other incidental costs (specialist trips, optional workshops, instrument hire, uniforms, equipment) are charged separately.

Refunds and withdrawal
- The registration fee is explicitly stated as non-refundable. Public pages reviewed do not publish a full refund/withdrawal schedule or detailed financial penalties for mid-year withdrawal; no detailed refund policy for tuition instalments was found in the public admissions or fees material consulted.

Fee payment options (published)
- Credit cards are accepted; a small bank service fee applies when paying by card. (The school notes flexibility in payment options but does not publish full payment-method details on the public fees page.)

Summary of items not published in the public fee material reviewed (important for a parent to confirm directly with the school)
- Exact billing schedule and instalment calendar (invoice dates and formal payment deadlines).
- Detailed prices for transportation routes, meal plans, after‑school workshops, and uniform items.
- A complete published refund/withdrawal policy showing financial penalties or refunds for mid-year withdrawal (beyond the stated non-refundable registration fee).

(For contact: Verita Primary Campus address is Smirnis 13, Glyfada; general contact +30 211 419 9994, info@veritaschool.gr.)
Academics

Verita International School - Primary Campus teaches British Curriculum, IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 5 to 11.

Curriculum
From Year 1 through Year 6, Verita Primary follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales (Key Stages 1 and 2) delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The Primary Curriculum includes Greek language and Social Emotional Ethical Learning with teachers delivering core subjects and specialists supporting others. Subjects include Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History/Geography/Culture; Second Languages are Greek and French. Specialist programs include Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Art, Drama, and Music. The IPC emphasizes inquiry- and project-based learning across units, connecting learning to real-world contexts and fostering critical and collaborative thinking.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and emotional learning is integrated into homeroom classes with the support of the S.E.E.D. program. The classroom teacher shares responsibility for teaching SEL in cooperation with Demy Dede, the SEL/SEN Director. The curriculum emphasizes empathy, resilience, and global-mindedness through SEL initiatives.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
SEN support is provided through the S.E.E.D. program. Demy Dede serves as the SEL/SEN Director to coordinate and oversee SEN provisions.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) specialist program. SEL is integrated across homeroom classes, contributing to students' wellbeing and resilience.
Parent Experience

Community
The Verita Primary School community brings together children from around the world in a warm, caring environment. The Primary Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum of England & Wales and is delivered through the International Primary Curriculum, with Greek language included, and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated through the SEED program. Students engage in hands-on, project-based learning that connects classroom learning to their environment and community, while a mix of classroom and specialist teachers delivers an interdisciplinary program that includes PSHE, Art, Drama, Music, and second languages (Greek and French). This approach fosters inquiry, collaboration, and global citizenship.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Classrooms are designed to be participatory spaces divided into learning stations that provide differentiated learning opportunities. Students are free to explore and adapt to their individual and unique learning styles. The Primary School delivers learning through units of learning using the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with an interdisciplinary approach across subjects. The environment emphasizes social and emotional learning alongside academic study. The Primary campus is located in Glyfada, Smirnis 13.

Academic Facilities
The Primary School follows the National Curriculum of England & Wales, delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC). The curriculum is organized for Years 1 to 6 and uses an inquiry- and project-based approach across subjects. Subjects include Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, History, Geography, and Culture. Specialist programs include PSHE, Art, Drama, Music, and Second Languages (Greek and French).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Camp Verita is offered as an experiential program. The Student Life section includes School Trips and Beyond The Classroom activities. Verita Athletics and Service Learning are part of the extracurricular program.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Verita International School follows the National Curriculum of England and Wales delivered through the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), with Greek language and Social Emotional Ethical Learning integrated. Learning is inquiry- and project-based, guiding students to think critically and creatively across subjects such as Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Computing, and History/Geography/Culture. Specialist programs include Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), Art, Drama, Music, and Second Languages (Greek and French).

Arts & Creative
Specialist programs include Art, Drama, and Music, with Dance integrated into the arts offering. After-school options include Arts & Crafts and Digital Art. These activities provide creative expression beyond the regular curriculum.

Cultural & Language
Second languages offered are Greek and French. Greek language learning is integrated into the daily program and includes exploration of Greek history, culture, and holidays. The Curriculum includes History/Geography/Culture as core content.

Social & Hobbies
Beyond the Classroom offers Chess Club, Robotics, Languages, Advanced Maths, Martial Arts, Arts & Crafts, Digital Art, and Homework Club, as well as Music & Dance and Drama as part of after-school programs. These activities promote teamwork, creativity, and social interaction beyond regular classes. They are available to students from Early Years through to Secondary School.

Community & Service
Student Council coordinates fundraising to support Service Learning Projects and Verita Foundation Initiatives. These activities promote social responsibility and community involvement. Field trips and guest speakers bring real-world context to learning.

Leadership & Professional
Verita's Student Council develops leadership skills, with elected student officers beginning in Year 4 to organize campus events. Council activities fundraise for service learning and foundation initiatives. The program fosters agency, teamwork, and global citizenship.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The athletics program offers basketball, football, track and field, badminton, and tennis, with both in-school and after-school opportunities. Competitive after-school athletics begin in the sixth grade and emphasize process, teamwork, and personal growth. Meals are prepared in-house and provided daily, including breakfast, lunch, and a snack.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the instructional language; educational programmes are taught in English from preschool through high school. Greek is taught at all levels, with Greek lessons available for Greeks and a five-lesson-per-week Greek program in primary; a Greek language elective program is available for non-Greeks. French is offered as a second language. The school supports English language development for learners lacking full proficiency, provides ELL support and after-school language options, and monitors language proficiency through a language-coordinator.

Bilingual Teaching
English is the instructional language from preschool through high school. Greek is taught at all levels, and a Greek language elective program for non-Greeks is available. French is offered as a second language alongside Greek. The Primary Campus covers Years 1 to 6 and supports bilingual/multilingual development with English language support and mother-tongue literacy initiatives.

Immersion Programs
An immersion instructional model is used to teach English. English language learners receive small-group ELL classes that are integrated with core subjects. Teachers differentiate instruction to support language development across subjects. The policy also supports maintaining mother tongue languages and multilingual proficiency.
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