FAQ – Useful Information
All A’ Gymnasium students of the 2023-24 school year will attend classes at our East Campus, the new premises of Pierce – The American College of Grece in Spata (Zinonos St., 19 004 Spata)
What are the steps to admission into Pierce? How can you apply for a scholarship? All of your questions regarding Pierce are answered here.
If you have further questions, we are at your disposal to provide any information or clarification you need!
Office of New Students Admissions, Ms. Christina Laskari, tel. 211 107 6800, ext. 4161
Email: [email protected]
What is the admissions process for Pierce?
Candidates for Α’ Gymnasium are examined in English, Modern Greek and Mathematics in a written test in order to be admitted to the school. You can find further information on the examination syllabus and past exam papers here.
In case of availability, students may be admitted into B’ and C’ Gymnasium, A’ and B’ Lyceum based on their academic performance and their conduct as well as the result of the entrance examination for each respective grade.
How do I apply to take part in the entrance examinations?
You may complete the online Admissions Application here by Friday, May 12 2023.
To complete the process for your child’s participation in the written examinations, please deposit €60 (non refundable) through the National Bank of Greece.
| Bank: | National Bank Of Greece |
| Account Number: | 180/480067-22 |
| IBAN: | GR6001101800000018048006722 |
| Beneficiary: | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF GREECE |
In the “REASON FOR TRANSACTION” area, please give the first and last name of the candidate as well as the father’s name.
Please send us the payment receipt by email at the address [email protected] or by fax at 210 6009824. When sending by fax, please include a telephone contact number.
What are the opportunities for scholarships?
There are four types of scholarships at Pierce:
1. Academic Scholarships: apply to candidates for A’ Gymnasium & A’ Lyceum and are awarded based on the students’ scores on their entrance examination. Further information on the exam syllabus and past test papers can be found here.
2. Athletic Distinction Scholarships: apply to Gymnasium – Lyceum students. Further information can be found here.
3. Music scholarships: apply to Gymnasium – Lyceum students. Further information can be found here.
4. Other scholarships and financial assistance programs: apply to Gymnasium – Lyceum students and are awarded based on income and other criteria. Further information on specific scholarships can be found here.
Find out more about financial assistance programs here.
When do entrance examinations take place and when are the results announced?
The examinations will take place as follows:
A Gymnasium entrance examination (in English, Modern Greek & Mathematics)
Sunday, May 14 2023 (10:00 – 13:30)
B, C Gymnasium and A, B Lyceum entrance examination (in English, Modern Greek & Mathematics)
Saturday, May 13 2023 (10:00 – 13:30)
Results are announced within 10 days of the examination date.
Please note that scores on entrance examinations of all class levels are not announced. Submission of an objection to the results is not possible.
What are the tuition fees and how is payment made?
Information on the school’s tuition fees, school bus costs and payment methods can be found here.
Online payment is also possible here.