Primary School

Primary school is one of the most important stages of a child’s educational journey, as it is where they build the foundations of their knowledge. Through the learning process, children develop their spoken and written language, cultivate mathematical thinking, discover the world through natural sciences, and strengthen values such as responsibility, cooperation, and respect. Choosing a school with a modern pedagogical approach, an organised learning environment, and meaningful collaboration with families contributes to fostering creativity and a love of learning, and largely determines the child’s path in subsequent educational stages.

Our educational programme is based on the official Curriculum of the Ministry of Education and is enriched with additional educational activities, creative activities, and programmes that promote experiential, inquiry-based, and collaborative learning. Within the extended school day (8:15–14:05), students can participate in activities that support their all-round development. Particular emphasis is placed on foreign language teaching: English is taught intensively, with 4 hours per week in Years 1 and 2 and 5 hours in the remaining years, while from Year 3 students may choose a second foreign language — French or German. Additionally, STEM, Swimming, Reading for Pleasure, and environmental and cultural programmes complement a curriculum that promotes critical and creative thinking. Finally, Clubs allow students to choose from a list of activities that best suit them, fostering their autonomy and personal interests.

Through experiential and inquiry-based forms of learning, students are encouraged to seek solutions, express opinions, collaborate, and communicate with confidence. Activities such as project work, group collaboration, experimental workshops, educational visits, and participation in theatrical performances, competitions, and conferences meaningfully contribute to developing initiative, imagination, critical thinking, and creativity.

Student progress is assessed in a systematic, formative, and holistic manner. Specifically, assessment includes:

• Ongoing formative assessment through daily observation of students’ participation, effort, and development.
• Written assessment tests from Year 3 onwards, adapted to the developmental level of each class.
• Student portfolio, where assessment criteria and student work are collected, capturing progress over time.
• Self-assessment and peer assessment, so that students develop metacognitive skills and responsibility for their own learning.

Assessment is not limited to grades, but aims at the overall development of the student — strengthening their abilities, identifying difficulties early, and supporting learning progress through appropriate interventions.

Communication with families is continuous and meaningful. Parents are informed through scheduled pedagogical meetings, regular contact with teachers, and the school’s digital platform, which provides immediate updates on school life and student progress.

Our school places particular emphasis on supporting all students and responds to different learning needs with pedagogically appropriate practices. Students with learning difficulties are supported through differentiated instruction, an individualised approach, and continuous pedagogical monitoring by class teachers. Where necessary, adaptations are made to the learning process in terms of pace, materials, and teaching methods. We also have a dedicated learning support unit and a school psychologist who works closely with teachers and parents, with the goal of identifying difficulties early. Where needed, the student receives a personalised support framework.

The school provides an organised study and creative activities programme, designed to support students’ needs and family schedules.

English is taught daily by experienced teachers, with the goal of students gradually acquiring full communicative competence. Students engage with English through a variety of activities — role plays, songs, interactive exercises, and digital educational materials — making learning experiential and enjoyable. Teaching focuses on the development of the four core skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing), adapted to students’ age and level. Our aim is for students to be ready to pursue official certifications as early as the final years of Primary school, and to develop a positive attitude towards using English in everyday communication.

Enrolments of students coming from schools abroad can take place at any point during the academic year. Required documents include an officially translated proof of attendance from the previous school, proof of permanent residence, and a birth certificate or birth registration document. Placement in the appropriate year group is determined following assessment by the school’s management. Our school takes care to ensure the smooth integration of students into the new learning environment, with particular attention to supporting their linguistic adaptation where necessary. In cases where Greek language reinforcement is needed, individualised support is provided.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​