ACS Athens - American Community Schools
ACS Athens - American Community Schools of Athens is a private school providing international JK-12 education to Greece's local, national, and international students. The school follows American educational philosophy, principles, and values. Through excellence in teaching and diverse educational experiences, ACS Athens challenges all students to realize their unique potential: academically, intellectually, socially, and ethically - to thrive as responsible global citizens.
Located in Halandri, at 129 Aghias Paraskevis Avenue, ACS Athens has a diverse student body of over 1000 students (as of 2019-2020) from over 65 countries. The school offers the American JK–12 curriculum, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, a non-IB track, and selected Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The faculty, many holding master's or PhD degrees, actively enhance their teaching practices, earning the school accreditation for Sustaining Excellence from the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
With 1,088 students representing 65 nationalities, ACS Athens maintains a balanced diversity, with a third of the students from the U.S., a third from the local area, and the remaining third from various parts of the world. Small class sizes of around 20 students allow for individualized attention. The school's location in Athens provides a rich cultural environment with influences from Greek traditions.
ACS Athens incorporates the Greek language into its curriculum and offers a popular Humanities course that combines philosophy, history, English, and Social Studies, providing opportunities to visit historical sites across Greece. Students can participate in friendly competitions within one of the five Greek-themed houses: Athenians, Corinthians, Macedonians, Spartans, and Trojans.
The school collaborates with U.S. universities, facilitating the exchange of faculty, research, and student interns. A notable campus program called "Youth to Youth" brings refugee minors from downtown Athens to the school on Saturdays, offering them the chance to experience the educational environment, learn English and Greek, and engage with the ACS Athens community.
Detailed information:
- Address: 129 Agias Paraskevis, Kazantzaki Street, Chalandri 152 34, Greece
- Founded: 1945
- Phone: +30 21 0639 3200
- Age: 3-18 years old
- Email: acs@acs.gr
- Tuition fees: €6,873 - €13,509 per year
- Website: https://www.acs.gr/