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London event honoring the College's Centennial
As part of the ongoing celebratory events for the Centennial of Athens College, on Monday, May 12, 2025, an event was held in London to support the College's Endowment Fund, its continuous educational and pedagogical work, and the Scholarship Program. Alumni, friends, and supporters of the College gathered in the British capital to share their thoughts and visions at the dawn of the School's second century.
The event was honored by the presence of His Excellency Mr. Ioannis Tsaousis, Ambassador of Greece to the United Kingdom, and Ms. Maira Myrogianni, Secretary General for Greeks Abroad and Public Diplomacy.
Ms. Maya Zafeiropoulou '04, who coordinated the event in London, welcomed the guests.
Mr. Alexis Phylactopoulos '65, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mr. George Antoniadis '80, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, and Professor Spiros N. Pollalis, President of Athens College, delivered addresses. The Chairmen of the two Boards then cut a special cake in celebration of the School's 100th birthday.
Internationally acclaimed fashion designer Ms. Mary Katrantzou '00 spoke about the skills she acquired at the College, which gave her the confidence to pursue her dreams.
The speeches were followed by a discussion titled "Education, Innovation & Opportunity: Shaping Career Pathways", coordinated by Costantza Sbokou-Konstantakopoulou, Head of Endeavor Greece and PHĀEA.
Fellow participants in the discussion were:
- Giorgos Chatzigeorgiou, President and Co-founder, ZOE
- Yiannis Kiachopoulos, CEO and Co-founder, Causaly
- Ioannis Martinos '95, CEO and Founder, The Signal Group
The event concluded with Ms. Alexandra Tsavliris '98, who spoke about her family's ties to the College, dating back to when her father, Nikolaos Tsavliris '66, was a boarder, and continuing today with her own children studying at the College. She called on all present to support the College, so it may remain a hub of excellence for generations to come.
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Message from the President
Spiros N. Pollalis
Athens College President
"Throughout its 100 years, the School has stayed true to its tradition, continuing to implement educational innovations that have contributed to its multifaceted impact on education and society."
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100 Years Athens College History
1925 Founding of Athens College
On August 13, the Association known as "Hellenic-American Educational Foundation" is established and its statute is approved for the founding of an all-boys school.
1925 First Students
The first 15 students outside the rented building on Androu street, in the center of Athens.
1925 Scholarship Fund
The Scholarship Fund is created. Its founders and first donors are Stephanos Delta and his wife Penelope, daughter of Emmanuel Benakis.
1925 Boarding School
The Boarding School is launched at the same time as the School. In the 1960s, it houses more than 230 boarders annually.
1927 Benaki Hall
The School's landmark building is inaugurated in Psychico. Its west wing will be completed in 1948.
1929 Founding Law
The Athens College Founding Law is passed, allowing deviation from State Programs and the introduction of innovative elements from schools abroad.
Seven-year Program
The new pioneering seven-year program is introduced in High School. The program will be abolished in 2000.
"A" Association
The "A" Association is established for the School's elite athletes.
1949 Community Outreach Program
The Student Community raises funds for the reconstruction of schools after the war. More than 20 destroyed buildings will be built all over Greece.
1962 Academy of Athens Award
The Athens College Student Community is awarded by the Academy of Athens on its national social outreach program.
1963 Teaching Fellows
The Teaching Fellows program with young graduates from US universities is introduced.
1967 Fund Drive
The Alumni Fund Drive Association for the support of the School's Scholarship Program in established. The Parents and Alumni Parents Associations will later follow.
Co-ed School
Athens College becomes co-educational. The first 41 female students enter Grade 2 of Elementary School.
1980 Psychico College
The second school unit of the College is founded, initially only with an Elementary School, housed in Psychico.
1984 Adult Education Programs
The Adult Education Programs are launched, offering a variety of courses in different disciplines, centered on lifelong learning. The Programs are open to the greater public.
1996 International Baccalaureate
The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme is implemented in the High School level. The Middle Years Programme and Primary Years Programme will later be introduced in the lower levels.
2014 "John M. Carras" Kindergarten
The model dual language "John M. Carras" Kindergarten is established, with sections for Pre-K and Kindergarten.
2024 Extension of Founding Law
The Athens College Founding Law is extended for both Psychico College and "John M. Carras" Kindergarten.
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Διακοπή ηλεκτροδότησης - 21/6/2025
Σας ενημερώνουμε ότι το Σάββατο, 21 Ιουνίου 2025 κατά τη διάρκεια των ωρών 8:00-13:00 θα πραγματοποιηθούν περιορισμένης διάρκειας διακοπές στην ηλεκτροδότηση των εγκαταστάσεων του Κολλεγίου στο Ψυχικό λόγω των έργων που βρίσκονται σε εξέλιξη στο campus.
Οι διακοπές θα επηρεάσουν διάφορες λειτουργίες εντός του campus όπως το ασύρματο δίκτυο και τις υπηρεσίες διαδικτυακής πύλης του Κολλεγίου (web portal) για την τοπική ή απομακρυσμένη πρόσβαση των χρηστών. Κατ’ επέκταση θα επηρεαστούν και οι τηλεφωνικές επικοινωνίες του Κολλεγίου, οι οποίες λειτουργούν μέσω δικτύου (Voip).
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