Anatolia High School

Anatolia is a private, nonprofit American educational institution committed to providing a strong academic foundation while preparing students for global citizenship. The school fosters an inclusive and vibrant learning community that encourages experimentation, innovation, and the development of skills necessary for the 21st century. It places a high value on the integration of knowledge and expression, as well as the social and emotional wellbeing of its students.

The school offers a comprehensive educational pathway: an elementary school (Pre-K to Grade 6), a Greek high school, an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), and Pinewood American International School (Pre-K to Grade 12). Higher education is provided through the Anatolia American University, which offers undergraduate programs in partnership with The Open University, UK, and ACT (The American College of Thessaloniki), which provides US-accredited and EU-validated Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Additionally, the school operates a Lifelong Learning Center, the Center for Talented Youth (CTY) Greece in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University, and various bilingual and bridge programs.

Graduates are prepared for the academic and professional world and for global citizenship. Students consistently achieve success in national examinations, with many gaining admission to high-demand university faculties. The institution emphasizes the development of 21st-century skills, including leadership, diplomacy, and critical thinking.

The school provides comprehensive student services, including psychological services and wellbeing support, managed by a dedicated head of department. It also hosts the Kassandra Center for Educational Excellence, which offers professional development for educators on topics such as social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and inclusive practices for diverse student populations.

Admissions information is managed by specific departments for each division, including the Elementary School, High School, IBDP, and Anatolia American University. Prospective families can utilize an online tuition calculator to view current fee information for these divisions. The school maintains dedicated registrar offices for its Gymnasium and Lykeion levels.

The school hosts various events throughout the academic year, including professional development seminars for educators, career orientation days, and student-led conferences such as the annual ACMUN (Model United Nations). Specific dates for upcoming events are maintained in an online agenda accessible via the school's website.

The school is situated on a 54-acre campus in Pylea, Thessaloniki. The campus includes the Anna Papageorgiou STEM Center and the Bissell Library, which serves as a venue for seminars and workshops. The grounds are designed to support a variety of academic and extracurricular activities, including laboratory research and large-scale conferences.

Students participate in a wide range of activities, including the annual ACMUN conference, which brings together hundreds of students for diplomatic simulation and debate. The school also offers STEM programs that provide students with exposure to laboratory research and the daily work of scientists and engineers. Additional activities include creative writing workshops, yoga, and various student-led initiatives.