Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
660 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Most common nationality |
American |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
1:1.7 (local for international) |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Most |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English Language Support (ELS) |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek, French, Spanish, German, Arabic, Chinese |
| Max. number of students per class |
15 |
| Average number of students per class |
13 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ISA in an IB World School and encourages students to use technology in their learning. Computers are available in IT labs and Libraries to serve students in grades 1-12 for instruction, research on the Internet and preparation of school work. Additionally, the Primary School students in grades 4 – 6 have been introduced to the iPad Apple program 1:1, as an extension to their classroom learning. Computers in the labs have recently been replaced with new technology and Clever Boards™ have been incorporated into classroom teaching as steps forward in ISA's continuing effort to become a true “21st century school.” |
| 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? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
ISA is an international IB World School and promotes cultural diversity. ISA celebrates the cultures and traditions of all students. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma |
| Results in these examinations |
Highest IB Diploma points awarded to a candidate in 2025 was 43. The class average for 2025 was 34 |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
ISA uses the "less homework" policy |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30minutes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Learning Support Center |
| Learning support offered |
The Learning Center involves a team of special educators, educational psychologists, and counseling psychologists who work together with mainstream teachers and administrators in order to support the social and academic growth of students with learning differences. The program serves a culturally and linguistically diverse population with students that have been diagnosed with learning differences. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment and interview |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
All new students must take placement tests in English and Mathematics prior to entrance as part of the admissions process.
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| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:20am |
| School finish time |
3:30pm |
| Supervised care before/after school |
ISA Early Years (Nursery, JuniorPreKG and PreKG) provide after school care |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes, as an additional service |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
After School Activities run every day from 3:30pm-4:30pm. it is subject to change every term |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, Theater, IT Labs, Science Labs, Music rooms, ART rooms |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose courts, soccer field, indoor gymnasium |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
ISA is the only IB World School in Athens, offering all three IB Programmes (PYP, MYP, IBDP) in English. ISA offers an academically challenging, socially engaged and culturally rich education. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
ISA is an academic community comprised of students, faculty, and parents united in a philosophy which is dedicated to fostering in all of its students a love of learning, self-discipline and self-knowledge. The community upholds the belief that what a school chooses to teach is reflected in its regard for its human relationships, in its appreciation of cultural diversity and the manner in which it interacts with all of its members. The community is proud of its “sense of family” and the friendships and camaraderie that it inspires. |