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National Exams 2025 – Results

The students of Pierce, both from the 12th grade of the General Lyceum and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP), worked methodically and with dedication, prepared thoroughly and saw their efforts rewarded. We wish our Graduates that their aspirations for admission to their top-choice schools, which match their interests, both in Greece and abroad, become a reality.

We congratulate our Graduates on their efforts and achievements. We also extend our congratulations to their Parents and Teachers who, throughout the six years of their studies at Pierce, prepared, supported, and guided our students systematically and comprehensively through this significant challenge. They helped manage exam-related stress and upheld the school’s long tradition of excellence.

A. General Lyceum – National Exams

For yet another year, the 12th-grade students of Pierce – The American College of Greece took a major step toward admission to the country's top educational institutions. Through their hard work, focus, and discipline, they have upheld the tradition of excellence that sets our School apart in the National Examinations.

27% of our students achieved an Excellent Grade Point Average (above 18), a rate nearly three times the national average (11.1%), thereby securing their place in highly competitive programs!

Pierce students achieved outstanding scores:

Modern Greek Language: Nearly five times more students achieved top marks compared to the national average, with 4.1% of Pierce students scoring “Excellent” versus just 0.9% nationwide.
Mathematics (Economics & Social Sciences Track): Four times higher rate of top performers compared to the national average (9.1% at Pierce vs. 2.1% nationally).
Physics: Three times higher rate of top performers compared to the national average (29.9% at Pierce vs. 9.4% nationally).
Latin: Three times higher rate of top performers compared to the national average (65.8% at Pierce vs. 21.9% nationally).
Mathematics (Science Track), Chemistry (Health Studies), and Computer Science: More than 40% of Pierce students scored above 18/20.
History: 44.7% of Pierce students excelled, compared to 13% nationally.
Economics: 54.5% of Pierce students scored “Excellent,” a rate almost double the national average (29.3%).

A full breakdown of student performance in the National Examinations can be found here.

Following the announcement of results, Pierce – The American College of Greece proudly celebrates the remarkable accomplishments of its graduates in the National Examinations. While the numbers are impressive, behind every score is a young person with dreams, determination, and strong values — and a dedicated educational community that supported them at every step. With careful preparation and expert guidance, our students have achieved their academic goals and secured admission to some of the most competitive and prestigious university programs!

We warmly congratulate the 6 students who ranked among the very top nationwide in their chosen fields of study:

Lilian Giokari – 1st in Pharmacy, University of Athens
Athanasia Seidi – 2nd in Business Administration and Technology, Athens University of Economics
Ilia Bogiatzi – 7th in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Myrto Loukeri – 10 in Electrical and Computer Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Christina Anna Panagou – 12th in Mechanical Engineering, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
Konstantinos Tzenakis – 14th in Dentistry, University of Athens

A. Sciences

50 graduates earned admission to top Polytechnic schools across the country, including 20 students accepted into the prestigious National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) — one of Greece’s most demanding and historic academic institutions. Among them:

11 students in Electrical & Computer Engineering programs, including 4 at NTUA (with two students achieving 7th and 10th place nationwide), 1 at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), and 4 at the University of Patras.
3 students in Mechanical Engineering at NTUA (including the student ranked 12th nationwide) and 5 in Mechanical & Aeronautics Engineering at the University of Patras.
7 students in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering, 3 of whom are at NTUA.
7 students in Chemical Engineering, 3 of whom are at NTUA.
7 students in Civil Engineering, 3 of whom are at NTUA.
3 students in Architecture.
3 students in the School of Applied Mathematics and Physical Sciences at NTUA.

B. Health Sciences

7 students in Medical Schools.
2 students in Pharmacy Schools (including our student ranked 1st nationwide).
1 student in Dentistry (ranked 14th nationwide).

C. Humanities

15 Pierce students earned admission to Law Schools: 7 at the University of Athens, 5 at the University of Thessaloniki, and 3 at the University of Komotini. This achievement continues Pierce’s long-standing tradition of excellence, critical thinking, and social awareness.

D. Economics & Computer Science

7 students admitted to the highly competitive Department of Management Science and Technology, the highest-ranking department in its field (with our student ranked 2nd nationwide).
38 students admitted to top programs in Business Administration, Public Administration, Marketing, and Communication.
4 students admitted to leading Computer Science programs.

Notably, 60% of our successful candidates will study at universities located in Athens and Piraeus.

Every university admission is a major victory for our students, a validation of the unwavering support of their parents, and a testament to our dedicated educators who believed in each student’s potential. Together, they created the conditions for progress, personal growth, and success.

This year’s achievements are not just statistics — they prove that Pierce is not simply a school; it is a community of learning, inspiration, and values.

Warm congratulations to all our students, their families, and our dedicated teachers!

B. Studies Abroad (General Lyceum and IBDP)

In the 2024–25 academic year, 95 students from the 12th grade and IB2 applied and were accepted into over 350 university programs worldwide. Below is a selection of universities that were among their top choices:

United States of America: Boston University, Brandeis University, Brown University, Colgate University, Fashion Institute of Technology, Fordham University, Franklin & Marshall College, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Harvey Mudd College, Illinois Institute of Technology, Mount Holyoke College, New Jersey Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Parsons School of Design, Pomona College, Purdue University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, School of Visual Arts, Siena College, Stevens Institute of Technology, SUNY Binghamton, Temple University, University of Delaware, University of Maryland, University of Massachusetts-Amherst, University of Miami, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities, University of Rochester, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Washington University of St. Louis, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI).
United Kingdom: Imperial College London, University College London (UCL), London School of Economics (LSE), University of Manchester, University of Warwick, King’s College London, The University of Edinburgh, University of St Andrews, University of Southampton, University of Bath, University of Bristol, University of Glasgow, City University of London, Queen Mary University of London, University of Strathclyde, University of York, Durham University, Lancaster University.
France: ESCP, EDHEC, ESMOD-École supérieure des arts et techniques de la mode, EM Strasbourg, LISAA School of Art and Design.
Italy: Bocconi University, Humanitas University, Luiss Guido Carli University, Marangoni Institute.
Netherlands: University of Amsterdam, TU/e Eindhoven, Erasmus Rotterdam, Maastricht University, Leiden University, University of Groningen, Utrecht University, University College Maastricht, Twente University.
Spain: IE University, ESADE, Universidad Europea.
Switzerland: EHL – École hôtelière de Lausanne, Les Roches, Glion.
Belgium: KU Leuven.
Canada: University of Toronto, York University.
Cyprus: European University

C. Pierce IB DP 2025

Click the link to view the successes of our Pierce IB DP graduates.

D. Studies at Deree – The American College of Greece

26% of the 2025 graduates chose to continue their studies at Deree, making use of the 50% tuition scholarship offered to all Pierce graduates — with 15% enrolling directly and 11% in Parallel Studies programs (combined with the public university in which they were admitted).

These outstanding results reaffirm Pierce’s leadership in education: our students worked methodically, parents supported their efforts, and teachers prepared them thoroughly and comprehensively.

Excellence and distinction are the rewards of hard work — and they fill both the faculty and the School’s administration with pride for our students’ achievements!

We wish all our graduates a successful and dynamic start to the new academic year, and every success in their future endeavors!