Byron College - The British International School
International School in Athens
Quick answer
Byron College - The British International School follows the British National Curriculum with IGCSE and A-Level pathways, with a highly diverse student body of 50 nationalities. Tuition of $8,250–$13,750/year is in line with Athens averages. Graduates leave with IGCSE and A-Levels.
Key facts
- Curriculum: British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and A-Levels.
- Tuition: $8,250–$13,750/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 24) Athens international school · 535 students total.
- 50 nationalities top: Greek.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 08.40.
- Accreditations: BSO verified.
535
50 (Greek)
20 avg / 24 max
Rolling
BSO
IGCSE and A-Levels
About Byron College - The British International School
Byron College - The British International School in Athens is a British International School in the northern suburbs of Athens comprising pupils from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds. Byron is one School on one site and all children share the same day and the same school holidays. The school accepts children from the age of 4 and many stay until they leave to study at university, aged 18.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,250 – $13,750 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 8250-13750 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $12,500(+14%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,000 |
| Cost position in Athens | 33th percentile(mid-range) |
British
IGCSE and A-Levels
IGCSE, A Levels & Language Exams
96% - 100% Pass rate
Greek, Spanish, French
SENCo & Educational Psychologist + Teaching Assistant and Shadow Teachers
Yes
English as an Additional Language
08.40 – 15.30
Yes
Yes
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Athens
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: Greek
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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