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About us St. Catherine’s British School stands as a prominent international institution in Athens, established in 1956 on the premises of the British Embassy. As a non-profit establishment dedicated to British educational standards, St. Catherine’s merges high academic aspirations with a robust focus on character development, personal growth, and global citizenship, accommodating students from Nursery at the age of three through the IB programme up to Year 13. The school benefits from a vibrant community of parents and alumni whose enduring ties to St. Catherine’s enhance the educational experience and foster a sense of belonging across all generations, from age three to 103. With a diverse student body representing over 60 nationalities, the school delivers a comprehensive education based on the British National Curriculum, IGCSE, and the IB Diploma Programme. Recognized as one of the premier IB schools in Europe, St. Catherine’s achieved the top position among IB schools in Greece in 2025, with graduates advancing to some of the world’s leading universities, including Harvard, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, UCL, Yale, Stanford, Brown, Columbia, the University of Pennsylvania, McGill, Bocconi, IE, École Polytechnique, and many others. In addition to its academic rigor, St. Catherine’s fosters an environment where students explore their passions, develop leadership skills, and engage in meaningful experiences both inside and outside the classroom. The school offers a variety of co-curricular activities, including the performing arts, competitive sports, Model United Nations, inspiring global educational trips, as well as community service and social impact initiatives, encouraging students to broaden their perspectives and make positive contributions to society. Whether advocating for vital causes, launching student-led initiatives, attending international conferences, or supporting communities across Greece, St. Catherine’s encourages its students to utilize their talents with curiosity, integrity, compassion, and commitment. Equipped with a modern campus and specialized facilities, along with a faculty that includes highly qualified educators and experienced IB examiners, St. Catherine’s is dedicated to providing an education that prepares students not only for higher education but for life beyond. With a mission centered on empowering students to understand, care, and foster a better future, the school ensures that every child has the chance to excel academically, socially, and personally within a dynamic and closely-knit community. ISI Inspection in March 2023 In March 2023, St. Catherine’s underwent an inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate and received the highest rating of “excellent” across all categories: • The quality of pupils’ achievements and their learning, attitudes, and skills • The contribution of curricular and extra-curricular provisions (including beneficial community links) • The effectiveness of teaching • The spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development of pupils • The welfare, health, and safety arrangements • The quality of governance • The effectiveness of leadership and management • The quality of relationships with parents, carers, and guardians Academic Programme and Accreditation The school is organized into six stages, in accordance with legal requirements for England and Wales. These stages include: • Foundation Stage - Nursery and Reception (ages 3 – 5 years) • Key Stage One - Years 1 and 2 (ages 5 – 7 years) • Key Stage Two - Years 3 – 6 (ages 7 – 11 years) • Key Stage Three - Years 7 – 9 (ages 11 – 14 years) • Key Stage Four - Years 10 and 11 (ages 14 – 16 years) culminating in (I)GCSE examinations. • International Baccalaureate - Years 12 and 13 (ages 16 – 18 years) culminating in the IB Diploma qualification. The curriculum closely aligns with the National Curriculum of England and Wales for students aged 5 to 16, covering core subjects such as English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, Physical Education, and one of four Modern Languages. Additionally, a variety of creative and humanities subjects are offered across different Key Stages. In the final two years, all students have the opportunity to pursue the full IB Diploma, with a selection of subjects available from the six Diploma subject groups. St. Catherine’s is recognized as an HMC school, an Executive Member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS), and an IBO World School (number 1370). The school undergoes inspections by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) every three years. Community Located within its own grounds in northern Athens, close to the upscale suburb of Kifisia, St. Catherine’s expanded into a new Upper School building adjacent to the Lower School in 2020. The school boasts excellent teaching, sporting, and recreational facilities, including a large outdoor swimming pool and two libraries. Currently, the school is a Microsoft ‘Incubator School’ equipped with the latest technology. The student population consists of a balanced mix of long-term local (Greek) pupils and expatriate students from around the globe. Due to its academic reputation, St. Catherine’s is the preferred choice for many local and expatriate families seeking a British education in an international setting. Parents come from diverse professional backgrounds and are deeply involved with the school through the PTSA (Parents and Teachers Support Association) and numerous other parent-student initiatives. Additionally, we have introduced our Community Digital Space "StCatsConnect", which keeps our community connected at the heart of our vision. St. Catherine’s actively incorporates the rich cultural heritage of Greece into its curriculum, with each class exploring various aspects of Greek history or culture, often enhanced by educational excursions. Extracurricular Activities St. Catherine's encourages its students to engage in a wide array of clubs and societies offered during lunch hours and after school. The school nurtures interests in arts, sciences, and sports. Participation in sports competitions is common, both with other schools within Greece and internationally. Throughout the year, debating, oration, and drama competitions take place at both national and international levels. Drama, dance, and music opportunities are accessible to all students, who can learn a variety of musical instruments and prepare for graded music examinations. The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts offers examinations in speech and drama for St. Catherine’s pupils. A notable feature of the school is its International Award / Duke of Edinburgh scheme, which effectively connects to the CAS component of the IB diploma. Regular overseas trips are integral to school life, alongside explorations of Greece’s history and geography. Inter-house activities and the elected School Council enable student participation in school improvement initiatives at all levels. Service Opportunities Service opportunities align closely with our social responsibility programme, providing students the chance to give back whenever possible. Senior students can engage in service projects both locally and internationally, particularly through the IB CAS Programme. Examples of local initiatives include beach clean-ups, language instruction at local refugee centers, and a sea turtle rescue scheme. Additionally, some students have participated in international projects in developing nations. University Support St. Catherine’s offers comprehensive college counseling and career guidance from specialists experienced in US and UK admissions processes. In addition to the IGCSE and IB programmes, the school provides SAT preparation from September to January each academic year. Annual events include university visits, guest speakers, and a careers and universities fair that invites alumni to connect with senior students, creating memorable moments for both teachers and alumni. St. Catherine’s has been ranked 4th in Europe and 54th globally in the 2025 Top IB Schools published by Education Advisers on IB-schools.com. This achievement underscores our status as the highest-ranked IB school in Greece and positions our institution among the top-performing IB schools worldwide. (I)GCSE Results 2025 • 94% of subject grades passed with A*- C & 9-4 • 59% of subject grades passed with A*/A & 9-7 IB Results 2025 • 99% of candidates passed the IB Diploma. (IBO World 2025: 81.26%) • The average Diploma score was 37 points. (IBO World 2025: 30.58) • 37% of the cohort achieved more than 40 points. (IBO World 2025: 4.68%)