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Anatolia Elementary

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IBDP Faculty

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Greek 

Dr. Ivi Kazantzi
BA, Italian Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
MA, Comparative Literary Theory, Warwick University, UK,
Ph.D., School of Philosophy, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

Mr. Angelos Klonaris
BA, Modern Greek Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
MA, Comparative Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

Ms. Kyriaki Kostanaki
BA, Greek Philology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Sciences of education and lifelong Learning, ICT in education, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki

Greek History

Ms. Alexandra Andreadou
BA, Greek Philology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Educational Sciences: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Implementation in Education and Lifelong Learning, University of Macedonia, Thessaloniki

English 

Dr. Emily Bakola
BA (HONS) English/Cinema & Cultural Studies, Stony Brook University, New York,
MA Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies, Stony Brook University, New York,
Ph.D. Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies (Film Studies), Stony Brook University, New York

 

Dr. Ourania Chatsiou
BA (Hons), English and American Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Romantic and Sentimental Literature, University of York, UK
Ph.D., English Literature, Swansea University, Wales

 

Ms. Eva Chatzipappidou
BA, English Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, King's College London, UK 

 

Ms. Fiona Cornes
BA (HONS), English / Theatre Arts with Film & Video Studies, University of Exeter,
MA, Contemporary Theatre Practice, University of Lancaster

 

Mr. Andrew Harrison
BSc, Education, Kent State University

 

Mr. Christopher Yates
BA, English Language and Literature, University of Oxford

French

Ms. Aline Tavlaridou
BA, French Studies, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, French Linguistics, Université Charles-De-Gaulle LILLE III, France
MA in Language Didactics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

German

Ms. Christina Rouka
BA, German Language and Literature, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Didactics of German as a foreign language, Hellenic Open University

Spanish 

Ms. Marta Rodríguez Cabana
Ba, Classic Philology, University of Santiago de Compostela
Ba, Hispanic Philology, UNED.
Ma, Language Science and Hispanic Linguistics, UNED

 

Ms. Irma Ispirian
BA, English Studies, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid
MA, Bilingual Translation, Spanish and English, University of Westminster, UK
MPhil, Spanish Language and General Linguistics, National Open University of Spain

Economics

Mr. Antonis Dimitriadis
BSc (Hons), Economics, University of Warwick
MSc (Hons), Risk Management & Financial Engineering, Imperial College, London

 

Ms. Anna Billi - Petmeza
BSc, Economics and Business Economics, University of Southampton,
MBA, in Marketing, City University, London

 

Mr. Dimitris Tsoukalis
BA Economics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

History

Ms. Vasiliki Charalambous
BA, History and Archaeology, University of Cyprus
MA, History, Grenoble Alpes University, France
Certified Tourist Guide, Greek Ministry of Tourism

Global Politics

Dr. Tina Mavrikos
BA, Politics, New York University New York, USA
MA, Political Theory, The New School for Social Research, NY, USA
Ph.D. Political Sociology, The University of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Psychology 

Dr. Lorena Georgiadou
BSc (Hons), Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Postgraduate Certificate, Counselling Skills, COSCA
MSc, Counselling Studies, UoE
PhD, Counselling and Psychotherapy, UoE
Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education, Associate Fellow, The Higher Education Academy
Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy, Personal Development and Training, University of Aberdeen. BACP accredited course.

Business & Management

Ms. Athina Lionta
BSc. Business Administration, University of Macedonia,
MBA in Investment Management, Pace University, New York

 

Ms. Katerina Neroulia
BSc, International & European Economic & Political Studies, University of Macedonia,Thessaloniki
MSc, Operations Management, University of Manchester, UK 

 

Ms. Kleopatra Tzachili
BSc. Financial Sciences, University of Macedonia
MSc. Investment Management, City University, London, UK

Environmental Systems & Societies

Dr. Irene Michailidou
BS, Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
PhD, Anatomy, University College London

 

Mr. Diamantis Sotiriou
BSc, Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Biotechnology - Molecular Diagnostics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Biology

 

Ms. Frances Ellwood
BSc, Biochemistry, University of Bristol, UK
Postgraduate Certificate in Education- Secondary Science, University of the West of England, UK

 

Dr. Irene Michailidou (see above)

 

Dr. Sophia Vassilikioti
BS, Biology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
PhD, Clinical Pharmacology, Cambridge University

 

Mr. Diamantis Sotiriou (see above)

Chemistry 

Dr. Eleni Antonakou
BS, Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
MS, Biotechnology, University of West England, Bristol
Ph.D., Chemistry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

Ms. Frances Ellwood (see above)

Physics

Mr. Periklis Chatzistavridis
BA, Double Major in Physics & German, Grinnell College

 

Dr. Maria Karaveli
BSc, Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Medical Physics, University of Surrey, UK
Ph.D., Medical Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Computer Science 

Mr. Christos Foutsitzis
BSc. Computer Science, University of Liverpool
MSc. Interactive Multimedia, John Moores University of Liverpool

 

Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis
BEng., Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK
MSc., Automatic Control and Systems Engineering, University of Sheffield, UK
Ph.D., Electrical and Computer Engineering, Democritus University of Thrace, Greece

Mathematics 

Mr. Georgios Charalampidis
BSc, Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Management and Organization of Educational Units, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki

 

Dr. Magdalini Flari
BS, Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc., Theoretical Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Ph.D., School of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Sheffield, UK

 

Dr. Stamatios Katsikas
BSc (Hons), Physics (with specialization in Theoretical Physics), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Applied Mathematics, Imperial College
MSc, Mathematical Finance, Queen Mary University of London
PhD, Interdisciplinary Mathematics & Complexity Science, University of Warwick

 

Ms. Konstantina Koutsogianni
BSc, Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Didactics and Methodology of Mathematics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

 

Ms. Erasmia Papadopoulou
BSc Mathematics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc in Applied Informatics, University of Macedonia
MSc in Mathematics, Specialization in Mathematics Education, Hellenic Open University

 

Mr. Georgios Papakostas
BSc, Mathematics, University of Ioannina

Dance

Ms. Christina Pagidou
BSc, Economics and Political Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
BA, Dance, Higher Vocational School Andromachi Kafantari

Music

Ms. Effie Ratsou
BA Music, Middlesex University, London
MA Music Education, Middlesex University London
ΒΑ (ΜΑ integrated) Music Composition, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
PhD in Film Music Composition, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Visual Arts 

Ms. Christine Douris
BEd in Secondary Art/Design, University of South Australia

 

Ms. Konstantina Kapanidou
BA, Fine Arts, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Fine Arts, University of East London, UK

Theatre

Mr. Evangelos Manitakis
Diploma in Acting, Drama School National Theatre of Northern Greece (ΚΘΒΕ),
BA (Hon) Theatre Studies, University of Lancaster,
MA, Contemporary Theatre Practice, University of Lancaster

Theory of Knowledge (TOK)

Dr. Tina Mavrikos Adamou (see above)

 

Ms. Fiona Cornes (see above)

 

Dr. Ivi Kazantzi (see above)

 

Dr. Konstantinos Konstantinidis (see above)

 

Ms. Katerina Neroulia (see above)

 

Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis
BSc, Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Physics of Materials, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

 

Mr. Christopher Yates (see above)

Physical Education

Ms. Aikaterini Zanna
BSc, Physical Education and Sport Science, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, Sports Tourism, Event Management and Recreation, Democritus University of Thrace
MSc, Functional Injury Management of Athletes and Trainees, Democritus University of Thrace

Learning Support

Ms. Alexandra Valtzidou
BA, Psychology, University of Queensland, Australia
BA, Educational and Social Policy, Major in Special Education, University of Macedonia
MSc, Special Education, Training and Rehabilitation, Major in Special Education and Training, University of Macedonia
PGCert, Health Science, Queensland University of Technology, Australia

Psychological Support

Ms. Maria Akritidou
BA, Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki,
MS, School Psychology, California State University at San Jose

 

Ms. Evi Tsirogiannidou
BSc, Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MSc, School Psychology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
MA, Continuing Education, Educational & Social Policy Department,
University of Macedonia
EFTA accredited Systemic and Family Therapist

 

Mr. Kyriakos Velemis
BSc, Psychology, Manchester Metropolitan University, UK
MSc, Health Psychology, University of Bath, UK

IBDP Principal

Ms. Anna Billi-Petmeza (see above)

IBDP Associate Principal

Mr. Dimitrios Terzidis (see above)

IBDP Deputy Principal

Dr. Emily Bakola (see above)

CAS Coordinator

Ms. Christina Pagidou (see above)

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How to apply

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The Anatolia & Pinewood IB Diploma program accepts applications for the 2026-27 school year from December 1st, 2025 until April 24th, 2026. Applications submitted after the deadline will be considered based on space availability in the program and individual subjects. Students who apply to the IB Diploma program are interviewed during the application period by a teacher / advisor, and may be asked to sit a diagnostic/placement exam in English and/or Mathematics.

Please visit our IBDP Regulations & Policies page for information regarding the school's Admissions Policy.

Students who apply to the IB Diploma program are interviewed during the application period by a teacher / advisor and should arrange a face-to-face appointment through the link below.

BOOK A FACE-TO-FACE APPOINTMENT

The appointment should be attended by the student and one (or both) of his/her parents. In case you cannot attend a face-to-face meeting, please contact us so that we can arrange an online meeting. 

How to complete the IBDP application form

The deadline for the submission of applications to the IBDP is April 24th, 2026. Should you have any questions, please call the IBDP office at +30 2310 398296 between 9:00-13:00.

PARENT PORTAL - APPLICATION FORM 

  1. Navigate to the parent portal link above using one of the most popular browsers, such as Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Safari, Microsoft Edge (the application does not work with MS Internet Explorer)
  2. Sign in using the Sign in option entering your account information

> If you have already an Anatolia parent account, please provide your account details. If you do not remember your password, click on Forgot My Password and set the email where you will receive an email with instructions.
> If you do not have an Anatolia parent account, click the Create an account link on the homepage to set some details for the account to be created. After setting the details, you will receive an email with instructions about setting the password. Once you have set the system password, you can log in to the application as described in the point above.
Please note: The account must be created using a parent's email, not by the prospective student.

  1. After you successfully sign in, select APPLICATIONS from the top application menu.
  2. On the Applications page, click the New application button, and on the new page with the available applications, click the (+) icon at the center or at the bottom right of the application with title IB Enrollment Application, and then follow the steps.
  3. In the first step of the application, select your child from the list for which you want to apply for an IB program, if he/she is already an Anatolia student. In that case, the application details will be automatically filled in from the back office application. If the candidate is not already an Anatolia student, you need to specify the details of the candidate as requested in the application.
  4. Navigate to the next step either by clicking the Next button at the bottom of each page or simply by clicking the left side of the page in the next step. At each step of the application, all the required fields of the application must be completed in order to move to the next step, otherwise you cannot move to the next step.
  5. After completing the application, you can save it by clicking the Save button at the bottom of the page in the last step, and before submitting the necessary supporting documents. After you save the application, you can edit or submit it permanently by pressing the Submit button at the bottom of the page in step 5 or by pressing the corresponding button at the left of the page with the various steps.
  6. In step 5 - Attachments, you have to upload all the required supporting documents, either at the time you first created the application or at a different time, but always pressing the Save button each time you add an attachment in order to save your changes.
  7. Saved applications will appear at the home page when you press the APPLICATIONS button in the main top application menu. To edit or view an application, simply tap in the central frame of the application, then a new page will appear with all the details of the application either in edit mode (temporarily saved) or in preview mode (finally submitted).
  8. After the IB application is finally submitted, the second part of the application is automatically created, in order for you to select the subjects you wish to enroll in, according to the program regulations. To save the subjects, click the Save button from the Subject Registration form.
  9. Once you have completed the Subject Registration, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page to complete the application process.

For more information contact the IBDP office at:

Telephone: +30 2310 398 296
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Curriculum

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The IB Diploma Programme educational model is represented with a circular design, emphasising its holistic and integrated nature. The model is built around the learner profile, a set of attributes that schools aim to develop in pupils using student-centered, independent approaches to teaching and learning. All Diploma candidates are expected to fulfill three core and interlinked requirements: to follow classes on Theory of Knowledge, to complete a research paper known as the Extended Essay and to demonstrate engagement with Creativity-Action-Service. Moving outwards the model shows six areas of knowledge: students must choose to study one subject from each one of these areas, three at Higher Level (240 tuition hours) and another three at Standard Level (150 tuition hours). The model is enclosed by international mindedness, a central principle of the IBDP philosophy."

IB pr fall 2012 2Diploma candidates are required to select one subject from each of the six groups. At least three have to be taken at higher level (a minimum of 240 teaching hours) and the others at standard level (min. 150 hours). To obtain an IB diploma a student must also fulfil the three core requirements: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay and CAS.

List of subjects offered at Anatolia & Pinewood IBDP

Group 1: Language & Literature

For most Anatolia & Pinewood students it is English or Greek. Other languages may also be offered to students with a different mother tongue. In this case Anatolia & Pinewood appoint and supervise an external instructor who teaches the course on a private basis (charged extra). If no suitable instructor is available, a student may take this subject as a Self-taught candidate.

Group 2: Language Acquisition

All Diploma candidates have to take a second modern language at a level, which, depending on their previous exposure to that language, may be either at level A as above, if they are highly competent, or B, if they have some previous experience in the language, or ab initio for beginners.

Group 3: Individuals and Societies

Group 4: Experimental Sciences

Group 5: Mathematics

Group 6: Arts and Electives

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Why the Anatolia & Pinewood IBDP

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As core values, Anatolia and Pinewood aspire to cultivate in our students the intrinsic drive and essential qualities required to evolve into principled and responsible global citizens. Moreover, our shared mission is to nurture them as active, critical thinkers, and open-minded lifelong learners.

Founded in 1886, Anatolia has long been considered one of the most distinguished educational institutions in Greece. Simultaneously, Pinewood, established in 1950, has successfully served the international community in northern Greece for three-quarters of a century. Authorized to offer the IBDP since 1997 and 1999, respectively, each school has extensive experience in IBDP program delivery, expert support for academic and university counseling, and current initiatives to promote student wellbeing. 

Our Shared Vision

At the heart of our collaboration is the shared commitment to fostering an academically challenging international learning environment through one unified IB Diploma Program for students, faculty, and administration spanning Grades 11-12. This represents a milestone in educational innovation, bringing together the rich legacies and diverse strengths of both schools. By combining the resources and expertise into the Anatolia-Pinewood IBDP, we have created a unique academic ecosystem that creates a number of advantages for students.

Distinct Advantages

International Composition: The Anatolia-Pinewood IBDP enriches the student body with a mosaic of cultures and prepares students for success in an interconnected, global world. 

Separate SL and HL Classes

Recognizing the importance of personalized attention, our schedule is built around separate Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL) classes in numerous subjects. This approach allows for tailored instruction to address the specific needs of each level.

Expanded Subject Offerings

In our unified program, a broader range of subjects is offered, providing students with additional course options to align with their academic interests. This also includes more secure offerings for traditionally low enrollment courses. 

Small Class Sizes

A maximum of 15 students per class ensures that appropriate teaching and learning strategies can be effectively developed. 

In addition to the advantages of our unified IBDP, we maintain excellence through the educational characteristics for which Anatolia and Pinewood have always been known.

Enduring Excellence

Scholarships

The school’s scholarship program (approx $100,000 for DP students) ensures that worthy Greek and international students, regardless of financial circumstance, may enroll in the Anatolia & Pinewood IBDP, either as day students or in our long-standing boarding school. 

Highly Qualified Faculty

IBDP faculty, Greek and international, have substantial IBDP teaching experience within the program. Through regular participation in IB workshops, each faculty member is dedicated to staying current with educational research. Many faculty members serve as IB external examiners or in various capacities, including some who have earned university awards for outstanding teaching.

Expert University Advising for a diverse range of destinations

Anatolia & Pinewood university advisors guide students to connect the dots between their academic interests and extracurricular profile, finding common ground between each student’s personal purpose and vision. Their methods are strategic, enabling students to independently identify which institutions are a good fit for them academically, personally and financially. The advisors maintain a student-centered advising approach, instilling a confidence in students to make the best decisions for their futures. The school’s placement lists, including the financial aid awarded to Anatolia & Pinewood graduates demonstrates the expertise and success of the advising process.

Exceptional Campus Facilities

Situated on a picturesque 45-acre campus, stunning natural surroundings are enjoyed in all directions. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities designed specifically for the IBDP, a student residence hall, two modern libraries, well-equipped science and computing laboratories, two theatres, communal spaces for dining and socializing, and a multi use gymnasium.

Extracurricular Program

Our extracurricular program allows Anatolia-Pinewood IBDP students to make new friends, become members of the Anatolia-Pinewood community, and discover or develop their talents through an impressive range of activities. 

​The Anatolia-Pinewood IBDP represents a shared vision and commitment to providing a transformative educational experience​ for our students.​ Join us in shaping the next generation of principled, responsible global citizens and lifelong learners. 

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STEM at Anatolia College

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Our programs focus on what has been missing in Greek education - vanguard lab research as well as actively exploring major concepts, ideas, and theories that address life’s big questions –and how we are practically addressing these issues.

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