Doukas School

The school focuses on cultivating well-rounded personalities with social sensitivity, responsibility, and a collaborative spirit, balancing tradition with progress. It aims to prepare 'Citizens of the World' with a Greek identity and 21st-century skills, emphasizing personalized teaching tailored to the unique needs of each student. The institution is part of the Cognita global network of schools and is committed to sustainable development, as evidenced by its membership in the UN and UNESCO Global Schools network.

The school provides a full range of education from preschool to high school, with international pathways including the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme, International A-Levels, BTEC Foundation in Art & Design, and a US Dual Diploma program. The IB programme, conducted in English, includes six subject groups (such as Modern Greek, English, Economics, Biology, Mathematics, and Visual Arts) alongside core requirements like the Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge (TOK), and Creativity-Action-Service (CAS). A 'Pre-IB' introductory programme is available for 1st-year high school students to familiarize them with the IB philosophy and curriculum.

The school reports a 97% success rate for university admissions in Greece and abroad. Graduates frequently secure placements at prestigious institutions, including Oxford, Cambridge, UCL, Imperial College London, Princeton, New York University, and the University of Bath. The school also offers a University Placement Center that provides specialized consulting for international university applications, including mock interviews and guidance through all stages of the process.

The school maintains a Department of Psycho-pedagogical Studies and a Career Counseling Department to support student development. Additionally, it employs a system for bullying management and prevention. For IB students, the school provides personalized guidance through assigned Tutor-Consultants who assist with study effectiveness, time management, and stress management, as well as supervised 'Study Periods' to help manage academic workloads.

The school accepts new student applications from October through May, subject to availability, with priority given to siblings of current students and children of alumni. The admissions process involves an introductory meeting with parents, followed by an individual evaluation of the child, which includes basic skill assessments for preschool, specific subject evaluations for 1st grade, and testing in Language, Mathematics, Essay Writing, and English for higher grades. A non-refundable assessment fee of €50 is required, which is deducted from tuition fees upon successful enrollment.

The school operates Monday through Friday, from 08:00 to 16:00. Admissions and registration for new students are conducted between October and May.

Located in Maroussi, the campus spans 23,115 square meters and features specialized facilities, including a cultural and sports center known as 'Dais'. The school provides school bus transportation covering the entire Attica region and offers virtual tours of its premises.

The school offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including a Doukas Summer Camp, music studies (instrument learning, modern singing, and DJing), and sports programs. Students participate in Model United Nations (MUN) conferences, such as the Harvard Model Congress Europe and the Plato School Model United Nations (PSMUN), where they engage in parliamentary simulations and policy debates. Additionally, the school provides a Student Leadership Accreditation (SLA) program to develop leadership skills, and students participate in various clubs and initiatives like Ecomobility and financial literacy programs.