Pinewood Schools of Thessaloniki

Pinewood's secondary school offers a complete american college-preparatory program in grades 6-12, including the international baccalaureate diploma program. The school is dedicated to striving for educational excellence and preparing students for challenging university study in the united states, the united kingdom or other universities abroad. As students progress through the secondary school programs, they become increasingly more knowledgeable, self-directed, responsible, and self-disciplined. Students are encouraged to excel in academic, athletic, leadership, and student governance activities while also becoming involved in all aspects of school life. The international baccalaureate (ib) diploma programme is an academically challenging and balanced two-year program of studies aimed at students in grades 11 and 12 that leads to a qualification, which is recognized by the world's leading universities. The ib has been offered at Pinewood since 1999 and is fully integrated into the school'Schools's american high school diploma program.number of students 316, number of teachers 34, number of teacher aides 2

Pinewood's early years program is a unique, caring environment where children from all over the world learn, play and grow together. Children acquire native english fluency naturally after just 3 years in our dynamic, all-english early years program. The early years program at Pinewood consists of a pre-k i (3 years old) , pre-k ii (4 years old) and kindergarten (5 years old) classes. Classes offer a full-day, developmentally-appropriate program designed for three, four, five/six-year olds in self-contained classrooms. A blend of teacher-directed activities, self-selected activities, projects and learning centers provide a variety of large group, small group and independent learning experiences. The encouragement of social, emotional, physical and academic development is provided in a supportive, active, and nurturing environment. It is tailored to meet the needs of both greek and international children, providing a rich and varied curriculum to include language development, early math skills, reading, science, social studies, music, physical education, arts and crafts.number of students 57, number of teachers 5, number of teacher aides 4

Pinewood's elementary program covers grades 1 - 5. Grades one through three provide a secure and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop as individuals. Within this environment, children are provided with an excellent foundation in the skills needed to become responsible and productive citizens. During the lower elementary grades, study skills are developed and homework is assigned daily. From grade four through grade five, students continue to refine basic skills. Emphasis is on independent study with frequent use of available resources for assignments and regular long-term projects and presentations. Students at the upper elementary level are expected to assume leadership positions and serve as role models.number of students 203, number of teachers 25, number of teacher aides 2