ACS Athens (American Community Schools) is a student-centered international school, embracing 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.
Admissions
Rolling AdmissionsEntrance Exam Required
Application fee: EUR 100
Admissions Process
1Submit an Application Form for each applicant student with the required documents and pay non-refundable application fee
2Submit required documentation
3Arrange for Admissions Testing (Grades 6-12) or Interview/Assessment (Grades PJ-5) through the Admissions Office
4Complete Application file is reviewed by the Admissions Committee and decisions are communicated via email
Registration and Scheduling
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students
Admissions testing/assessment in Math skills and English proficiency
Waiting list
Yes
Deadline for registration (new academic year)
We offer rolling admissions
Brief description of entry evaluation required
Students applying for Grades 5-12 take an English admission test. That will determine any need for English language support classes and their English language class placement. They will also take a math admission test, to determine their mathematical skills level. These tests are part of the admission process and are given to students prior to admission.
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
Special orders must be placed, mostly on dietary needs connected to health, allergies, etc.
Classroom
Max. number of students per class
20 Elementary, 25 all other grades
Average number of students per class
17-20
Does the school employ teaching assistants?
Yes
Use of technology in the classroom
All students (Grades 6-12) must have access to their own laptop, while Elementary (Grades K-5) are provided with in-classroom laptops and must have access to laptops at home. All classrooms have interactive boards, high speed internet access (WIFI) and the full campus has WIFI access.
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
Yes - All classrooms can switch to online teaching and learning immediately through multiple Learning Management platforms (Moodle, Google Apps for Education, Seesaw, etc)
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
The school is secular.
Student Body
Number of students
1200 (2023-24)
Number of nationalities represented in the school
60+
Ratio of local students to international students
4/10 local to international
Most common nationality
The top nationalities include students from the United States, Greece, Canada, United Kingdom, East Asia and the Middle East.
Extracurricular
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students
Yes
Facilities
Sports facilities at the school
- 2 playground areas
- Soccer field
- Tartan running track
Language Support
Native English speaking teachers
Vast majority of our teachers are native speakers
Language support for students not fluent in English
ESL/EFL language support offered
Additional language classes offered by the school
Greek, French, German, Chinese, Spanish
Student Support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs
ACS Athens offers learning support to students with mild learning differences (dyslexia, ADD/ADHD etc.) through its Optimal Learning Program.
Student access to education psychologist
Yes, a full time psychologist is available, and all counselors have a psychology background.
