Pierce - The American College of Greece 6 Gravias Street, Aghia Paraskevi, Athens, 153 42, Greece +30 210 600 9800 (Ext:1060)

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School type	Co-educational Day
Status	Private
President	Edward C. Wingenbach
Language of Instruction	English, Greek
Authorised IB Programmes	IBDP
Diploma Coordinator	Dr. Emmanuel Vrontakis
Associations	IB

The Pierce Mission

The mission of Pierce is to provide holistic education to form intellectually independent, morally responsible, socially engaged global citizens. "Non ministrari sed ministrare" ("Not to be served but to serve") defines our institutional character and our aspiration for our students.

An International School

Pierce has been presented with Full Accreditation of the British Council's International School Award (ISA), as the best international school (2015–18) for its commitment to developing global citizenship in young people. International learning is embedded across curriculum and extracurricular activities, and graduates consistently achieve success at leading universities in the US and UK. Pierce – The American College of Greece is the first school in Greece with a national curriculum and American accreditation at all educational levels by the Middle States Association – Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS), since 2022.

Why Pierce-IB is Unique

• Small classes (5–15 students), which augment group work and learning, and facilitate interactive teaching and academic collaboration.
• Additional Class Sessions: Students benefit from additional sessions, reducing the need for private tutoring.
• Balanced schedule: Classes run from 08:30–15:30, with fewer courses than the Greek curriculum, leaving time for study in the computer lab or library.
• Highly qualified faculty: All teachers hold advanced degrees (either an MSc or an MA, and 55% holding PhDs). The IBO verification team was most impressed by the academic qualifications, the passion and the commitment of the school staff: "Staff should consider becoming IB DP examiners and engaging in other means of involvement directly and individually with the IB organization."
• Shared resources: Students benefit from facilities across The American College of Greece, including the ACG Art Gallery – a distinctive educational venue for students and faculty based on the academic program of Visual Arts, and The ACG Simulated Trading Room – a state-of-the-art deal room built to offer our students a real-world trading experience.
• Rich extracurriculars: With over 50 clubs, contests, and international programs such as Model United Nations, Harvard Model Congress Europe, and summer schools at Delaware and Phillips Exeter.

Pierce IB Learner Profile

The IB learner profile is an integral element in the IB student-centered educational philosophy, embodying the IB mission and encapsulating its long-term vision for international education and learning.

IB learners strive to be:

• Inquirers: Curious, independent, and skilled in research.
• Knowledgeable: Exploring global issues across disciplines.
• Thinkers: Applying critical and creative skills to solve complex problems ethically.
• Communicators: Expressing ideas confidently in multiple languages and modes.
• Principled: Acting with integrity, fairness, and responsibility.
• Open-minded: Respecting diverse cultures and perspectives.
• Caring: Showing empathy, compassion, and commitment to service.
• Risk-takers: Courageous in exploring new ideas and defending beliefs.
• Balanced: Valuing intellectual, physical, and emotional well-being.
• Reflective: Assessing strengths and limitations to support growth.