͵ÅÄйÃÜ at a glance

Founded

In 1945 as the "British Army School", in 1949 was renamed to "Anglo-American School", and since 1954 it is known as the American Community Schools of Athens (͵ÅÄйÃÜ).

Location

Located at the Northern Athens suburb of Chalandri (5 km from the center of Athens) on the foothills of Hymettus mountain.

Leadership

President of the Schools, apppointed by 18-member Board of Trustees

Executive Administrative Council

  • Office of the President, Public Affairs, Outreach, Special Projects
  • Academics, Center for Student Success
  • Services and Employee Development (K-12)
  • Enrollment Management, Communications & Technolog, Alumni Affairs
  • Athletics, Theater Operations, After School Programs
  • Finance, Operations & Facilities

Teaching Faculty

  • 100 Educators and Professionals
  • 86% with Master's Degrees
  • 14% with Doctoral Degrees
  • 130 published articles in academic journals, books & the press
  • Student-to-teacher ratio 9:1

Student Enrollment

As of October 2022:

  • Elementary School: 393
  • Middle School: 313
  • Academy: 420

Student Demographics

  • 60 Nationalities, non-boarding students
  • 23% American, 43% Greek, 34% other

Accreditation

  • ͵ÅÄйÃÜ is commended by the MSA to possess a modern, student-centered approach. ͵ÅÄйÃÜ has received its seal of approval until 2029.
  • Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization
  • Authorized by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses

Student Activity Clubs

  • Executive Student Council
  • NHS
  • Honor Code
  • Model United Nations
  • UNESCO
  • Forensics
  • High School Publications
  • Community Service
  • Academic Clubs
  • Media Club
  • Math / Language / Geography Bowls
  • Science Fairs, etc.

Academic Degrees Offered

  • American Diploma (MSA accredited)
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBO accredited)
  • ͵ÅÄйÃÜ Honors Diploma

Center for Student Success

  • Parent Workshops
  • Parent Evenings
  • Student Achievement Recognition
  • Academic/Personal Counseling & Advising Services
  • Career & Academic Orientation sessions
  • Student Counseling & College Placement Guidance
  • Student Buddy Mentoring Program
  • Advisory Curriculum 6-12
  • Health Center
  • Internships
  • Registrar

Optimal Learning Program

The Optimal Learning Program (OLP) offers learning support and testing accommodations to students with documented mild learning differences.

Innovative Programs
The Institute of ͵ÅÄйÃÜ

  • Masterclasses
  • Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
  • i2Flex
  • The Theater at ͵ÅÄйÃÜ
  • College & Academic Collaborations
  • Special Projects & Innovative Programs

Learning Commons

  • Writing/Research Studio
  • Math/Science Studio
  • Media Studio
  • Incubator
  • Innovation Lab
  • Literacy/Sabbagh Library
  • Testing & Prep
  • Literacy Festival
  • Summer Scholars Program
  • Math Competitions
  • Diving Deeper Program
  • After School Makeup Tests
  • Interns
  • Permanent Substitutes

Innovative Programs
The Institute of ͵ÅÄйÃÜ

  • Masterclasses
  • Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
  • i2Flex
  • The Theater at ͵ÅÄйÃÜ
  • College & Academic Collaborations
  • Special Projects & Innovative Programs

After School Programs

  • Recreational After School Sports
  • Learning Enhancement Programs
  • Evening Sports Academies

Sports Teams

  • Varsity Teams: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
  • Jr. Varsity Teams: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
  • High School Teams: Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Swimming
  • Middle School Teams: Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Swimming

Sports Conferences

  • ISAA (International Schools Athletic Association)

University Acceptances

  • 95% - 100% of students are accepted in U.S., British and other Universities and Colleges around the world
  • $1.3 million in college scholarships awarded to Class of 2022