Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1700 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
4 |
| Most common nationality |
Greek |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
95/5 |
| Native English and Greek speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English and Greek |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German |
| Max. number of students per class |
28 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Student Personal device (1:1 computing), Smart boards, Virtual assistant |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes - Greek Orthodox |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
They are excused - Not obliged to participate |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Any of the following: Greek National Diploma, International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Diploma, International A Levels, IGCSE, BTEC Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice |
| Results in these examinations |
98% admited in higher education in Greece or abroad most at their school of their first choice. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on Grade |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
In-class Parallel tutoring, Psychological support |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through numerous activities and participation in clubs and competitions. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Knowledge, skills and psychological assesment |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
May of the previous year given that there aer available spots |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
08:30 am |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Some |
| Uniform required |
Yes for Kindergarten and Primary School. No for Junior & Senior High |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Math club, Model United Nations, coding, robotics, arts, theatre, virtual youth entrepreneurship, debate club, journalism, statistics, Sports Teams, Theatre, Music |
| Sports activities included |
Enhanced Physical Education periods within the standard morning program including swimming lessons in the private pool. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Canteens, theatre, library, labs, Restaurant, Chill-out areas |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor heated swimming pool, field track, tennis court, 5x5 soccer field, playground, indoor sports arena, sports, center. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
At Doukas School, students can prepare both for the Panhellenic Exams, ensuring access to Greek Universities, as well as for the examinations of Educational Institutions abroad. Through a wide range of options that adapt to the profile and desires of each student, studies in Higher Education become a reality! Preparation for International Baccalaureate, International A-Level and BTEC Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice, can start from the 1st Grade of Senior High School. The certifications are awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization and Pearson. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
At Doukas, every day is a step towards excellence, creativity and innovation. With many years of presence and contribution to Greek education, Doukas focuses on the needs of each child and formulate a multifaceted educational program to offer its students a School that is more Creative, More Pleasant, More Useful and More Effective. |