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Geitonas School

Founded 1995

Updated July 2026

Accreditations

IBCIS

Geitonas School is a modern, multi-faceted educational institution offering a comprehensive curriculum from nursery through to the International Baccalaureate. It combines a strong Greek educational foundation with a European and global outlook.

Teaching approach

The school operates on a triptych of a Hellenic-centered character, a European dimension, and a global perspective. Its educational approach aims to provide students with the tools and opportunities to develop their talents and reach their full potential. The school focuses on preparing students both psychologically and cognitively to live creatively and lead in a constantly changing world.

Programmes

The school offers a complete educational pathway including Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary School, Junior High School (Gymnasium), and High School (Lyceum). At the senior level, it provides the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP). The curriculum emphasizes the integrated teaching of foreign languages and provides specialized academic support for university entrance in Greece and internationally.

Outcomes

Graduates of the school pursue studies at higher education institutions in Greece and abroad. The school reports high success rates, with a significant percentage of students achieving top scores in both the Greek Panhellenic examinations and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Alumni are supported through an active alumni association and a dedicated observatory.

Student support

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Learning support

The school maintains a Counseling Department that provides psychological support and guidance to students. This includes a personal advising system and organized group meetings for parents, particularly within the International Baccalaureate programme. Additionally, the school offers career guidance and a work experience acquisition program (PR.A.ER.EM.) to support students' future academic and professional paths.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school provides information for prospective students across all levels, from nursery to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Interested families can schedule a meeting to tour the facilities and discuss enrollment. The school also offers academic scholarships for eligible students.

Facilities

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About the campus

Established in 1995, the campus spans 65,000 square meters on the southeastern slopes of Mount Hymettus. The facilities include classrooms, science laboratories, a library, and sports infrastructure. The site also features dedicated zones for student drop-off and pick-up, as well as parking areas for private vehicles and school buses.

Co-curriculars

The school offers a wide range of optional activities, including music through its own Music School, cultural initiatives, and sports. Students participate in innovative programs such as the 'Seeddrop' student entrepreneurship project and various literary and physics competitions. Additionally, the school organizes summer camps for different age groups.

  • Eleftherios GeitonasFounder

    Eleftherios Geitonas is the founder of the school.

  • Kyriaki VamvakerouIBDP Coordinator

    Kyriaki Vamvakerou is the IBDP Coordinator. She holds a BA in economics from the Economic University in Athens and has completed postgraduate studies in Development Management at the Open University UK. She has been teaching Economics on the IBDP since 1996 and Business Management since 1998.

  • Elina HatzidimitriouIBDP Deputy Coordinator

    Elina Hatzidimitriou is the IBDP Deputy Coordinator. She holds a BSc in Biology, an MSc in Environmental Management from the University of Edinburgh, and a Master of Arts (MA) in Education from the University of Bath. She has been teaching Biology and Environmental Systems and Societies (ESS) since 2003.

  • Asimina ChroniAssistant CAS Coordinator

    Asimina Chroni is an English B teacher and Assistant CAS Coordinator. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Humanities and Social Sciences and a Master of Education from the University of Sydney. She joined the IBDP of Geitonas School in 2002.

  • Maria PlakaAssistant CAS Coordinator

    Maria Plaka is a French B and French ab initio teacher and Assistant CAS Coordinator. She holds a BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Athens and an M.A. in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Hellenic Open University. She is also a university counselor for studies in European universities.

  • Chryssa MoutafiAssistant CAS Coordinator

    Chryssa Moutafi is a Spanish B and Spanish ab initio teacher and Assistant CAS Coordinator. She holds a BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has been teaching Spanish language at Geitonas School since 2011.

  • Anastasia PapathanasiouCAS Coordinator

    Anastasia Papathanasiou is the CAS Coordinator and teaches Music at the IBDP. She holds multiple degrees in piano teaching, performance, harmony, and counterpoint, as well as an MA in Piano performance from the National Conservatory of Greece.

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