Philippine School in Greece

Philippine School in Greece (PSG), formerly the Katipunan Philippine Cultural Academy-Philippine School (KAPHILCA-PSG)[1] is a Philippine international school in Vyronas, Attica, Greece;[2] it was previously in Ambelokipi, Athens. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) supervises the school, which operates under the Cultural Section of the Philippine embassy in Athens.[3] It is Europe's sole Philippine international school.[4]

History

It was established on 9 September 1997 and on 29 June 1999,[2] it was accredited by the Philippine Department of Education.[5] It was established after a visit of Fidel V. Ramos, former President of the Philippines to Athens in June 1997.[3]

As of 2010 about 185 students are enrolled.[2]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Katipunan Philippine Cultural Academy-Philippine School in Greece announcement." Embassy of the Philippines in Greece. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Philippine School in Greece." Commission on Filipinos Overseas. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. "15 Thimaton Polemou, Kareas Vyronas, Athens, Greece 16233 Athens, Greece"
  3. 1 2 "KAPHILCA or Katipunan Philippines Cultural Academy." Embassy of the Philippines in Athens. Copyrighted 2007. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. "KAPHILCA is located at No. 64 Pontou Street, Ambelokipi, Athens. "
  4. ↑ "PSG-Kaphilca Surges Ahead for 2009-10 ." Official Website of the Website of Former Ambassador Rigoberto Tiglao. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.
  5. ↑ "Filipino Schools Around The World." Illustrado Magazine. 27 August 2015. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.

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