International School of Piraeus

The school is committed to a holistic, inquiry-based, and student-centered approach that fosters multicultural understanding, respect, collaboration, and creative thinking. It aims to develop the whole child—intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially—while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of both local and international communities. The educational environment promotes lifelong learning, integrity, and the development of individual talents based on shared values.

The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students from Early Years (ages 3-5) through Grade 6. The curriculum is transdisciplinary, organized around six themes: Who we are, Where we are in place and time, How we express ourselves, How the world works, How we organize ourselves, and Sharing the planet. The programme includes a bilingual educational approach from the start, with additional foreign language instruction in French, German, and Spanish beginning in the 3rd grade.

Students are developed into active global citizens who possess critical thinking, creativity, and a love for learning. In the 6th grade, students participate in the PYP Exhibition, a significant capstone event where they synthesize their learning and present their understanding of the IB learner profiles to the school community. The programme aims to equip students with the skills and concepts necessary to connect their educational experiences to real-world realities.

The school maintains an inclusion and SEN (Special Educational Needs) policy to support diverse learning requirements. It emphasizes a student-centered approach that focuses on individual needs, utilizing differentiated learning strategies to ensure all students reach their potential.

The school maintains a formal admissions policy and procedures, which are available for review by prospective families. At the beginning of each school year, all current and new parents are required to attend a mandatory group meeting with teachers and the PYP Coordinator to discuss the programme and learning objectives.

The school year generally runs from September to June for KG2, KG3, and Primary students, while the Nursery and KG1 programmes extend until July 31st. The academic year is divided into three terms, with scheduled breaks for Christmas, Easter, and various national and religious holidays. Staff participate in professional development workshops at the start of September before the arrival of students.

Located at 66-70 Praxitelous Street in Piraeus, the campus features specialized learning environments including an outdoor classroom for students aged 3-7. Technology is integrated into the learning experience through the use of iPads and i-Books. The school also provides facilities for nutrition and transportation services.

The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities designed to foster social, creative, and physical development. Options include Ju Jitsu, Mini Tennis, Minecraft Education, robotics, a Book to Art Club, and a Mind Challenge club. Additionally, the school provides aftercare services and a homework club to support students outside of standard instructional hours.