Costeas-Geitonas School

The school aims to provide an academic environment where student skills and character flourish through meaningful connections between the classroom and real-life experiences. It fosters a culture of ongoing inquiry, cooperation, and mutual respect, encouraging students to develop positive life attitudes and contribute to the world. The educational approach promotes initiative, self-motivation, and an appreciation for human and universal values.

CGS offers a comprehensive academic pathway including the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) for Kindergarten and Primary School, and the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) for the Gymnasium and Grade 10. At the senior secondary level, students may choose between the Greek National Curriculum (leading to the Apolytirio Genikou Lykeiou) or the IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school also provides a Pre-IB DP option for Grade 10 students to prepare for the Diploma Programme.

Students are prepared for higher education and the international labor market through a curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and global perspectives. Graduates have access to university application support for institutions in the EU, Canada, and the USA. The school also tracks results from national examinations and IB Diploma outcomes.

The school provides counseling services and maintains a focus on student well-being. Specialized support is integrated into the educational process to assist with student success and personal development.

The school provides an online registration of interest form and offers tours of the campus. Prospective families may meet with the admissions or pedagogical teams to discuss the enrollment process. Financial aid and a scholarship fund are available to support students.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with specific events such as the annual Model United Nations (MUN) conference held in December. Students also participate in seasonal activities, including summer programmes and various sports competitions throughout the year.

Located in Pallini on a 67,000 m2 campus, the school features 103 teaching classrooms and 3 science laboratories. Specialized facilities include 6 computer labs, a research and media library with over 25,000 holdings, an outdoor amphitheater, a music conservatory, a dance studio, and a visual arts studio. Sports infrastructure comprises 2 indoor heated pools, an outdoor stadium with a track, 4 basketball courts, and a tennis and handball court. The campus also includes a restaurant, a club house, a bookstore, and a fleet of 57 school buses.

CGS offers a wide range of co-curricular activities, including the SMART after-school programme, a STEM Academy, and a music conservatory. Students can participate in the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award, Model United Nations (MUN), and various clubs such as the Bookworms Club and a journalism group. Sports offerings include the Elite Athlete Programme, a Juventus Academy, a triathlon club, and a fencing cup.