International School of Athens
International School in Athens
Quick answer
International School of Athens (ISA) serves 660 students from 60 nationalities aged 2 to 18. The school is an IB Continuum World School delivering PYP, MYP and the IB Diploma, accredited by IBO and MSA-CESS. Tuition $8,700-$15,000 per year — strong value for a multi-accredited IB school in Greece. Strong fit for diplomatic, shipping and corporate expat families on Athens assignments seeking IB-track education with high international diversity.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB taught at International School of Athens.
- Tuition: $8,700–$15,000/yr published in EUR, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 13 (max 15) Athens international school · 660 students total.
- 60 nationalities top: American.
- Ages: Ages 2 to 18 school day starts at 8:20am.
- Accreditations: IBO, MSA-CESS verified.
660
60 (American)
13 avg / 15 max
Rolling
IBO, MSA-CESS
About International School of Athens
ISA is the only IB World School in Athens, offering all three IB Programmes (PYP, MYP, IBDP) in English. ISA offers an academically challenging, socially engaged and culturally rich education.
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- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?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) | $8,700 – $15,000 |
| Annual tuition (EUR) | 8700-15000 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $13,350(+13%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $14,850 |
| Cost position in Athens | 50th percentile(mid-range) |
IB
IB Diploma
Highest IB Diploma points awarded to a candidate in 2025 was 43. The class average for 2025 was 34
Greek, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese
The Learning Center involves a team of special educators, educational psychologists, and counseling psychologists who work together with mainstream teachers and administrators in order to support the social and academic growth of students with learning differences. The program serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population with students that have been diagnosed with learning differences.
Learning Support Center
English Language Support (ELS)
8:20am – 3:30pm
Yes, as an additional service
Imported from a directory listing and not independently verified — confirm fees and details with the school.
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At a Glance
Fee Position in Athens
Mid-rangeSchool Profile
Class Size
Student Diversity
Very diverse
Common: American
Estimated Real Cost
Tuition + registration, transport, uniform, exams
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