DES Schools
International School in Athens
Quick answer
DES Schools is a IB-curriculum school in Athens, Greece. Annual tuition runs $7,000-$11,000; total annual cost reaches roughly $10,500 once registration, capital levies, and ancillary fees are included. It is accredited by IBO and serves ages Ages 2 to 15.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at DES Schools.
- Tuition: $7,000–$11,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 15 age range accepted.
- Accreditations: IBO verified.
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About DES Schools
DES is the first bilingual school in Greece to combine the internationally recognized IB PYP (International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme), which aims to prepare students to become active participants in a lifelong learning journey, with the “Theory of Multiple Intelligences”. At DES every student is distinct, every student loves to learn. Knowledge, skills, talents discovery of solutions are some of the most essential characteristics of our students, the future citizens of the world.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $7,000 – $11,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 7000-11000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| True annual cost (with hidden fees)how we calculate | $10,500(+17%) |
| First-year total (with registration + deposit) | $12,000 |
| Cost position in Athens | 25th percentile(budget-friendly) |
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