American Community Schools of Athens, Inc.
Web: www.acs.gr
2008-2009
The American Community Schools of Athens, Inc. is an independent, coeducational day school system which offers an educational program from preschool through grade 12 for students of all nationalities. The system was established in 1945. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from September 4 to January 23 and from January 26 to June 19.
Organization: The Schools are governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees. Twelve of the members are appointed, and three are elected by the parents of children enrolled in the schools and represent the three schools (Elementary, Middle, High Schools). The Schools have been designated as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and are incorporated in the State of Delaware. The Schools have also been designated as tax-exempt in Greece and are licensed by the Greek government.
Curriculum: The curriculum is that of comprehensive U.S. general academic, college-preparatory public and private schools. Honors courses, the International Baccalaureate program (Primary Years Program, Middle Years Program, and Diploma program), and extended after-school student activities programs are also offered. Instruction is in English. Greek, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese are taught. Optimal Match services are available for children with mild learning disabilities. Approximately 100 percent of the graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States and other countries. Grades K-12 are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Faculty: In the 2008-2009 school year, there are 76 full-time and 9 part-time faculty members, including 51 U.S. citizens, 22 host-country nationals, and 12 third-country nationals.
Enrollment: At the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, enrollment was 774 (PS-grade 12). Of the total, 317 were U.S. citizens, 200 were host-country nationals, and 257 were third-country nationals. Of the U. S. enrollment, 89 were dependents of U.S. government direct-hire or contract employees and 228 of private U.S. citizens.
Facilities: The School facilities are in Halandri, 7 miles north of Athens. There are 3 schools: elementary school, middle school and high school. Facilities include libraries, science and art complexes, computer centers, a cafeteria, playgrounds, a gymnasium, tennis courts, and a turf soccer field. A new theater has been completed as well as an Olympic-size swimming pool, gymnasium, and cafeteria.
Finances: In the 2008-2009 school year, about 99% of the School's income derives from tuition. Annual tuition rates are as follows JK: $7,840; Kdg.: $10,388; grades 1-5: $13,226; grades 6-8: $14,382; and grades 9-12: $15,830. There is a registration fee of $1,190 payable on first enrollment in the School. The transportation fee is approximately $1,140-$1,550. Other fees include textbooks at $105-$308, capital assessment fee at $350; technology fee at $84; IB (full diploma) at $1,960; IB Certificate fee (up to four Certificate classes) at $560; and English-as-Second-Language/Optimal Match fees at $1,855. These fees are payable in Euros or U.S. dollars. (All fees are quoted in U.S. dollars.)
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