The main international schools in Athens are the American Community Schools of Athens, St. Catherine’s British School, Campion School, Byron College, St. Lawrence College, the International School of Athens, and the German, French and Italian schools. Most sit in the northern and eastern suburbs, with one in Koropi to the south-east and the Italian school in central Athens. This guide to international schools in Athens sets out curricula, ages, locations and the fees each school publishes for 2026–27.
Last checked: October 2026
At a glance
- Most international schools in Athens are in the northern and eastern suburbs: Halandri, Marousi, Kifissia, Agia Paraskevi and Pallini.
- The IB Diploma is offered by ACS Athens, St. Catherine’s, Campion and the International School of Athens.
- British A-levels are offered by Byron College and St. Lawrence College.
- Published annual charges for 2026–27 run from €6,160 tuition at the German School to €16,348 in total tuition and fees for high school at ACS Athens.
- One-off registration fees for new pupils are charged on top, reaching €1,850 among the schools that publish them.
International schools in Athens compared
The table below lists each school’s curriculum, age range and suburb, taken from the schools’ own websites in October 2026. Where a school does not state an age range, the stages it runs are given instead.
| School | Curriculum | Ages or stages | Suburb |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Community Schools of Athens (ACS Athens) | American Diploma, AP, IB Diploma | Pre-school to Grade 12 | Halandri |
| St. Catherine’s British School | English National Curriculum, IGCSE, IB Diploma | 3 to 18 | Northern Athens, near Kifissia |
| Campion School | IGCSE, IB Diploma | Nursery to Year 13 | Pallini |
| Byron College | UK curriculum, IGCSE, A-levels | 4 to 18 | Pallini |
| St. Lawrence College | English National Curriculum, IGCSE, AS and A-levels | Early Years to Year 13 | Koropi |
| International School of Athens (ISA) | IB PYP, MYP and Diploma | 2.5 to 18 | Kifissia |
| German School of Athens (Deutsche Schule Athen) | German curriculum with a Greek component, DIA leaving certificate | 3 to Grade 12 | Marousi |
| Lycée Franco-Hellénique Eugène Delacroix | French curriculum (AEFE network) with French and Greek sections | Maternelle to Lycée | Agia Paraskevi |
| Italian State School of Athens | Italian curricula, including a state scientific liceo | Infanzia to Liceo | Central Athens (Mitsaki Street) |
American school Athens: ACS Athens
ACS Athens is the main American school in Athens. It runs pre-school, elementary, middle school and a high school called the Academy on one campus in Halandri.
The school offers the American Diploma, Advanced Placement (AP) courses and the IB Diploma. It also has a Greek equivalency route for families who need it. The Academy, which covers Grades 9 to 12, has about 400 students, according to the school.
ACS Athens publishes its 2026–27 fees in full. Annual totals are €9,050 for Junior Kindergarten, €11,393 for Kindergarten, €13,782 for Grades 1–5, €14,898 for Grades 6–8 and €16,348 for Grades 9–12. These totals include tuition and per-year charges such as capital, technology and textbook fees. A one-off registration fee of €963 applies to new students in Grades 1–12.
British school Athens: the main options
Families looking for a British school in Athens can choose between four main schools. Two lead to the IB Diploma at 18 and two lead to A-levels.
St. Catherine’s British School
St. Catherine’s takes pupils from 3 to 18 on its own grounds in northern Athens, near Kifissia. It follows the English National Curriculum from 5 to 16, with IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11 and the IB Diploma in Years 12 and 13. The school’s website does not publish fees.
Campion School
Campion is in Pallini, in north-east Attica. It has a Pre-School, a Junior School (Years 1–6) and a Senior School (Years 7–13), with IGCSEs and the IB Diploma.
Its 2026–27 fee schedule lists annual tuition of €9,200 for Nursery, €12,600 for Reception to Year 2, €13,200 for Years 3–6, €14,200 for Years 7–9 and €15,650 for Years 10–13. New pupils also pay a €100 application fee and a €1,750 registration fee. The school bus costs €2,200 a year for a full round trip.
Byron College
Byron College is also in Pallini. It teaches ages 4 to 18 on one campus, following the UK Key Stage model, with IGCSEs in Years 10–11 and A-levels in the Sixth Form.
The school’s 2026–27 fee schedule lists €8,580 for Early Years, €10,860 for Years 1–2, €11,230 for Years 3–6, €12,480 for Years 7–9, €13,150 for Years 10–11 and €14,300 for the Sixth Form. Registration costs €1,000 for Early Years and Year 1, and €1,700 for Years 2–13.
St. Lawrence College
St. Lawrence College is in Koropi, in the southern suburbs. It follows the English National Curriculum, with IGCSEs in Year 11, AS-levels in Year 12 and A-levels in Year 13. Greek is taught from Year 1 and a third language from Year 4. Fees are on the school’s fee scale page and are not reproduced here.
IB schools in Athens
Four international schools in Athens offer the IB Diploma. Only one, the International School of Athens, runs all three IB programmes from early years to 18.
ISA is in Kifissia and teaches the Primary Years Programme, the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma. Its 2026–27 fees are €8,700 for Nursery and Pre-Kindergarten, €10,500 for Kindergarten, €13,000 for Grades 1–2, €13,500 for Grades 3–5, €14,000 for Grades 6–9, €14,500 for Grade 10 and €15,000 for Grades 11–12. A one-off registration fee of €1,700 applies from Kindergarten to Grade 12, and Grade 12 students pay €1,200 in IB exam fees.
ACS Athens, St. Catherine’s and Campion offer the IB Diploma in the final two years, after an American or British-style programme in the earlier grades.
German, French and Italian schools
The three national schools teach mainly in their own language. They suit families who speak it at home or plan to move on within that country’s system.
German School of Athens
The Deutsche Schule Athen is in Marousi. It runs a German-language kindergarten for ages 3 to 6, primary Grades 1–4 and secondary Grades 5–12, following the German curriculum with a strengthened Greek component. Its highest leaving certificate is the DIA, which gives direct access to German universities.
For 2026–27 the school charges one tuition rate for all levels: €6,160, or €5,920 if paid in full by 31 July 2026. A one-off first registration fee of €1,850 applies, plus €250 in other charges (registration, activities, accident insurance and the parents’ association). The school also runs a Grade 7 entrance exam for children coming from Greek primary schools.
Lycée Franco-Hellénique Eugène Delacroix
The French lycée is in Agia Paraskevi. It belongs to the AEFE network of French schools abroad and runs a French section and a Greek section side by side, from maternelle to lycée.
Priority for places goes to children coming from the French system. Children from other systems are admitted after a file review and an admission test. The 2026–27 tariff is published as a PDF on the school’s admissions page. It gives a 10% tuition discount to families with three children enrolled.
Italian State School of Athens
The Istituto Italiano Statale Omnicomprensivo di Atene is on Mitsaki Street in Athens. It operates under the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and runs a nursery, a combined primary and lower secondary school, and a four-year state scientific liceo. Its website does not publish fees.
Choosing a suburb near the school
Because most schools are in the north and east, many families rent or buy in the northern suburbs or along the Mesogeia corridor. School runs across Athens can take a long time in traffic, so living near the school helps.
Spitogatos asking-price data for Q2 2026 put the average for the north suburbs of Athens at €3,519 per m² for sale and €11.8 per m² a month for rent. The south suburbs averaged €4,231 per m² for sale and €13.3 per m² for rent. Palaio Psychiko, a short drive from ACS Athens, averaged €5,182 per m² for sale and €17.4 per m² for rent.
| School | Suburb | Nearby areas to consider |
|---|---|---|
| ACS Athens | Halandri | Halandri, Psychiko, Agia Paraskevi |
| St. Catherine’s, ISA | Northern Athens, Kifissia | Kifissia, Nea Erythraia, Ekali |
| German School | Marousi | Marousi, Kifissia, Halandri |
| French lycée | Agia Paraskevi | Agia Paraskevi, Halandri, Gerakas |
| Campion, Byron College | Pallini | Pallini, Gerakas, Anthousa |
| St. Lawrence College | Koropi | Vari, Varkiza, Glyfada |
For wider figures, see our Athens property prices and rent in Athens data pages, and the cost of living in Athens guide.
How to apply
Each school runs its own admissions, so families apply directly. The usual steps are similar.
- Check the school’s eligibility rules and deadlines on its admissions page.
- Book a visit or attend an open day.
- Submit the application form with school reports for the current and previous year, passports and vaccination records.
- Sit any admission test or interview the school sets.
- On acceptance, pay the registration fee and the first tuition instalment by the school’s deadline.
Families moving from outside the EU will also need a residence permit for each child. Our residence permits guide and moving to Greece hub cover the main routes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best international school in Athens?
There is no single best school, because the right choice depends on the curriculum and location you need. American-system families usually look at ACS Athens, British-system families at St. Catherine’s, Campion, Byron College or St. Lawrence College, and IB families at ISA, ACS, St. Catherine’s or Campion.
How much do international schools in Athens cost?
Published 2026–27 charges range from €6,160 a year in tuition at the German School to €16,348 a year in total tuition and fees for high school at ACS Athens. Registration, bus and exam fees are extra at most schools.
Is there an American school in Athens?
Yes. ACS Athens in Halandri offers the American Diploma, AP courses and the IB Diploma from pre-school to Grade 12.
Which British schools in Athens offer A-levels?
Byron College in Pallini and St. Lawrence College in Koropi teach A-levels. St. Catherine’s and Campion teach IGCSEs followed by the IB Diploma.
Do international schools in Athens teach Greek?
Most teach Greek as a subject. St. Lawrence College teaches it from Year 1, the German School has a strengthened Greek component, and the French lycée runs a full Greek section.
Where should expat families live in Athens?
Families usually choose the northern and eastern suburbs near the schools, such as Kifissia, Halandri, Psychiko, Agia Paraskevi and Pallini. The southern coastal suburbs are closer to St. Lawrence College in Koropi.
Sources
- ACS Athens and ACS Athens tuition and fees 2026–27
- St. Catherine’s British School, about us
- Campion School and fee schedule 2026–27
- Byron College and school fees 2026–27
- St. Lawrence College
- International School of Athens and school fees 2026–27
- Deutsche Schule Athen and tuition 2026–27
- Lycée Franco-Hellénique Eugène Delacroix, admissions
- Italian State School of Athens
- Spitogatos, homes for sale and rent, Q2 2026
