Eligibility for Admission

ACS Athens considers for admission those students who fall into one of the following categories:

1. The American community of Athens:

   • U.S. Government employees;

   • U.S. business and industry;

   • Non-Profit organizations affiliated with or supported by U.S. Institutions;

   • Other American citizens.

2. Members of the Diplomatic Corps in Greece (third-country)

3. Foreign businesses and industries operating in Greece

4. Greek nationals returning from abroad

5. Students transferring from local national or international schools.

Admission application guidelines can be found in detail at the Office of Enrollment Management. Student candidates should familiarize themselves with the admissions procedures before submitting an application.

Entry to ACS Athens is determined through a competitive application process, that includes evaluation of previous academic records, student profile (as described in ACS Athens-provided recommendation forms filled by faculty members of the previous school), and the results of Admission testing in Mathematics and English conducted by ACS Athens. Elementary school applicants may also be interviewed by ACS Athens faculty. 

The ACS Athens Academy provides learning and study support for students who need it through the Math & English Studios, the After School learning support programs and the ACS Athens Optimal Learning Program. Please refer to the procedures regarding admission for students who may need to access such services.