ACS Athens at a glance

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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 (ACS Athens).

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

  • ACS Athens is commended by the MSA to possess a modern, student-centered approach. ACS Athens 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)
  • ACS Athens 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 ACS Athens

  • Masterclasses
  • Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
  • i2Flex
  • The Theater at ACS Athens
  • 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 ACS Athens

  • Masterclasses
  • Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
  • i2Flex
  • The Theater at ACS Athens
  • 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