International School of Athens

ISA Seal Founded: 1972 Accreditations: Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Programs: IB, College Prep, Saturday English School, Internet Distance Learning, Adult Language Programs Locations: Athens, Larissa, President: Basile Daskalakis Director: Constantine Dardoufas Faculty: 42 Student Enrollment: 378 Student/Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Certifications: Multimedia ECDL School Colors: Burgundy, Yellow, Blue and White Sports: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Cross Country Official Website: ISA Facebook: ISA Organization Larissa Campus Site: ISL Melina’s: Kindergarten

The International School of Athens (ISA) is an International Baccalaureate (IB) School. ISA, formerly TASIS, is a privately held school located in Kifissia, a suburb of Athens, Greece.[1]

Education

ISA serves students from Nursery to 18. Its Melima campuses serve the needs of toddlers and preschoolers.[2] The main campus develops the academic careers of students from 1st – 12th grades offering the IB Diploma and College Preparatory programs[3] to its high school students.

Philosophy

The ISA philosophy outlines a triangular academic support and cooperation system of student, family and school.

Language Development

Both the international English community and the Greek community are served at ISA: Weekday programs focus on college and university-bound development, while weekend school focuses on English language development.
In addition to English, ISA provides Arabic and Mandarin Chinese language classes to adult learners.[4]

Travel

ISA provides students with an opportunity to take part in sports travel to cities like Thessaloniki and throughout Europe to countries like Spain and Switzerland for senior trips and "ski week".There was also a trip in Bulgaria,Bansko.

Accessibility

ISA is accessible from the thoroughfares of Kifissias Avenue and Charilaou Trikoupi. Via train, Kifissia is situated at the northern end of Athens’ Green Line. The school is within walking distance from the town center of Kifissia.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.isa.edu.gr/
  2. ↑ http://www.ekathimerini.com/4dcgi/_w_articles_wsite6_1_26/03/2013_489960
  3. ↑ http://www.isa.edu.gr/ib-programme
  4. ↑ http://www.ibo.org/school/001208/


Coordinates: 38°4′35.5″N 23°49′19.18″E / 38.076528°N 23.8219944°E / 38.076528; 23.8219944

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