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About the Association of Friends of Anatolia College

The Association of Friends of Anatolia College (AFAC) was founded in 1985. It is a nonprofit association founded in the public interest which, through the organization of social, cultural and educational events and through efforts to secure donations and sponsorships, seeks to provide moral and financial support for Anatolia College and contributes both to the continuation of the school's educational and social offerings, and to the growth of its scholarship funds.

Its members - parents, teachers or just friends - have generously offered their valuable time and financial support for the past 38 years by working together in order to materialize the Association's goals. All members are united by their love for Anatolia College and its high ideals and by their belief in the value of the educational work that is accomplished on the campus of nonprofit educational institution.

The current Board of the Association is comprised of:

To join or to contribute to The Association of Friends of Anatolia College, please contact:

Ms. Marina Charitopoulou
Event Planning & Digital Communications Officer
Institutional Advancement
Anatolia College
P.O. Box 21021
555 35 Pylea, Greece
T: 2310 398-220
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Fill in the membership application form here.

We encourage all alumni to become contributing members of the following associations in Thessaloniki and Athens:

The school’s scholarship program ensures that worthy Greek and international students, regardless of financial circumstance, may enrol in the Anatolia & Pinewood IBDP, either as day students or in our long-standing boarding school.

How could I apply for an IBDP scholarship?

When applying for entry to the IBDP, you simply declare your wish to participate in the IBDP scholarship exam by completing the corresponding section of the application. In the space provided, you should choose the type of scholarship that you wish to compete for and, if required, submit additional documents. Applying for an IBDP scholarship assumes that the student is able to participate in the scholarship exam in person. The scholarship exam is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

Who is eligible to apply for an IBDP scholarship

Students who have demonstrated excellent academic performance in grades 9 and 10, satisfying one of the criteria listed below, are eligible to apply for a scholarship:

• An average grade of “A” (90% or above) or equivalent, in an international school
• An IB MYP average of 6 (out of 7) or above in an international school
• An average of 18.5 or above in the 3rd form of Greek Gymnasio (9th grade), 18.1 and above in the first semester in the 1st form of Greek Lykeio (10th grade)

There may be some additional criteria regarding financial income, depending on the category they wish to be considered within (see below).

Anatolia students already on scholarship who meet the scholarship conditions DO NOT need to take part in the IBDP scholarship exams, because their scholarship percentage will automatically be transferred to the IB. They just need to inform the Scholarship and Enrollment Coordinator of their intention to continue their studies in the IBDP.

Students whose tuition is paid by a third party are eligible to take part in the exam and receive an honorary scholarship without tuition reduction.

Students who are currently attending either Anatolia or Pinewood as full pay students are only eligible for the merit-based scholarships.

What does the IBDP scholarship exam procedure involve?

The procedure involves an initial stage comprised of a written exam in both English (one-hour essay) and Mathematics (see here the prior learning requirements for the Mathematics examination). Those who achieve the best scores proceed to an interview with the Scholarship Committee. After the completion of this second stage, the Committee decides upon and announces the scholarships awarded, taking into consideration:

• The student’s grades in 9^th grade (3^rd form of Greek Gymnasio) and 10^th grade (1^st form of Greek Lykeio)
• The student’s scores in the IBDP scholarship exams
• The student’s interests, motivation and other traits of her/his personality as portrayed during the interview
• Financial criteria (for scholarships of 25% and above)
• The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to visit the place of residence of candidates applying for a scholarship from 75% up to 100%

Students who succeed in the above mentioned stages, as well as their guardians, are asked to accept or turn down the scholarship within a few days after the announcement of the results.

The procedure is the same for all categories of scholarships.

What kinds of scholarships do we offer?

Two kinds of scholarships are offered:

a) Scholarships that cover from 25% up to 100% of the annual tuition fees of the Program and are dependent upon both financial and academic criteria. More specifically:

• Students with an annual family income that does not exceed a total of 26,000 euros may be awarded a scholarship that covers 100% of the tuition fees.
• Students with an annual family income that does not exceed a total of 36,000 euros may be awarded a scholarship up to 75% of the tuition fees.
• Students with an annual family income that does not exceed a total of 60,000 euros may be awarded a scholarship that covers from 25% to 50% of the tuition fees.

The Scholarship Committee reserves the right to visit the place of residence of candidates applying for a scholarship from 75% up to 100%.

Those who are interested in applying for scholarship under this category must submit, along with the necessary entrance-application documents, the following:

• Copies of the “Ekatharistiko” (receipt of tax declarations submitted) issued by the Ministry of Finance for the tax declarations of the past two years, as well as a copy of the most recent property declaration (E9).
• A letter from the parent/guardian of the candidate justifying the family’s financial situation and difficulties in covering the tuition fees and stating the amount of scholarship needed to allow the student’s attendance on the IB program.

b) Scholarships that cover the amount of 10% of the annual tuition fees of the Program and are not based on any financial need. These scholarships serve as an acknowledgement of the student’s academic achievements and abilities. Those who are interested in being considered for this award should simply state it on their entrance application to the Program. They do not need to submit any further documents.

When do I have to apply?

Candidates must submit the necessary documents along with their application for enrolment to the program before the deadline, which is May 2nd, 2025.

Scholarships are awarded initially for one year. They are renewed at the end of the first academic year only if the student has maintained the required grade average (36/42) and the financial status of the family has not changed.

The 2025 scholarship examination is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10th, 2025.

For more information you may contact the IBDP Office at: 2310 398296.

The International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) is a two-year program that corresponds to the 11th and 12th grade Lykeion and prepares students for entry to the best universities all over the world. Students are able to enter the IB program upon completion of the 10th grade (1st grade Lykeion). The IB Diploma is also fully equivalent to the Greek high school diploma (Law 2327, 1995).

Welcome to Anatolia, a welcoming, inclusive and vibrant international learning community!

Anatolia is a private nonprofit American educational institution. It is in many respects a remarkable and unique institution with a history extending over 130 years. Its integrated educational community features:

• An elementary school (Pre-K to Grade 6)
• A Greek high school offering extensive instruction in English
• An International Baccalaureate world school in which all instruction is conducted in English
• Pinewood American International School, which offers primary and secondary education (from pre-K to grade 12) in an exclusively English-speaking environment
• A US-accredited and EU-validated college – called ACT (The American College of Thessaloniki) – offering Bachelor’s and Master's degrees in a variety of fields
• A Lifelong Learning Center at ACT that provides new knowledge and skills to graduates and professionals
• The Center for Talented Youth, in collaboration with Johns Hopkins University
• A bilingual program for young learners

All of these divisions, centers and programs are offered among others on our beautiful forty-five acre campus on the road to the scenic suburb of Panorama above the metropolis of Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city.

Anatolia has been in existence since 1886. It has faced every type of adversity, endured three wars, been forced to change location three times, including a move from Asia Minor to Greece in 1924. The school has overcome all of these setbacks to emerge as a strong and vibrant international center of learning preparing young men and women for the challenges of the 21st century. Anatolia is currently the home to approximately 4500 students. It not only provides to students a strong foundation for the academic and professional world but also prepares them for global citizenship.

Together with the Board of Trustees, the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Anatolia, I take great pride in welcoming you to our academic community, and I invite you to learn more about the ways and means through which you might also become a part of the Anatolia legacy.

Dr. Panos Vlachos
President

Anatolia College is an integrated academic community committed to developing students’ talents through innovative educational approaches and open inquiry within a culture of academic excellence. We instill a heightened sense of social responsibility, in an environment that nurtures the ethical, creative and physical development of young people.

We aim to be the school of choice irrespective of financial circumstance and strive to instill in our students the drive to excel in their personal, professional and social attainment.

We aspire for all Anatolia students:

• to immerse themselves in a culture of educational excellence, focused on innovation, creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and the development of talents.
• to develop personal integrity, intellectual vitality, discipline and respect for themselves and others.
• to engage energetically and cooperatively in the life of the school as well as society, valuing the rich diversity of belief and experience.

We strive to:

• instill in all students the desire to seek understanding of themselves and the larger world through open inquiry and critical thinking.
• engage and develop talented, well-trained and passionate faculty committed to educational excellence.
• impact society by building valued partnerships through the engagement of the wider community by sharing best practices and promoting social responsible actions and initiatives.
• create a school environment in which all stakeholders (management, teaching and administrative staff, parents, alumni) share a common mission and operate in an open environment based on clear rules, mutual respect and cooperation.
• foster lasting bonds among faculty, staff, and students, which encourage a culture of integrity, self-reliance, and collegiality and instill a sense of responsibility for each other and for the broader world.
• create a learning environment that maximizes human potential, cultivates civic awareness, instills respect for the environment and promotes health, while enhancing the understanding among the peoples of Greece and the United States in a safe and secure
  campus.
• provide to the maximum possible number of promising students the opportunity of becoming part of the Anatolia community, irrespective of their financial ability thus attracting students from diverse economic and cultural backgrounds creating a community
  rich in diversity.
• demonstrate a consistent balance of operational efficiency and educational effectiveness thus securing the financial strength of the organization by being a role model of sound management in a not-for-profit context.

Since its founding in 1886, the name of Anatolia has been synonymous with educational innovation and achievement. Located in Thessaloniki, Greece since 1924, Anatolia College is a private, non-profit, international learning community imbued with the best ideals of Greek and American education. As one of the leading few institutions that offer quality education from pre-K all the way to graduate studies, Anatolia prepares eager learners from all over the world for the challenges of professional life and beyond, through its various academic divisions.

More specifically, Anatolia College comprises:

• Anatolia Elementary School, serving primary education from Pre-K to grade 6.
• Anatolia High School, which consists of two Middle and two High Schools, alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) that prepares students for university studies worldwide.
• Pinewood American International School, which serves as a bridge with the international community and offers primary and secondary education (from pre-K to grade 12) in an exclusively English-speaking environment.
• ACT, its US-NECHE accredited and EU validated tertiary division, an institution of higher learning offering Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in a variety of fields, alongside an Entrepreneurship Hub and a Lifelong Learning Center.
• CTΥ Greece (Center for Talented Youth), which provides enhanced educational opportunities to bright students from Greece and the Southeastern European region, and is the result of the strategic partnership of Anatolia College, the Stavros Niarchos Foundation and Johns Hopkins University.

Our modern, well-equipped buildings sit on an expansive campus, where we provide high caliber instruction.

As an integrated academic community, we are committed to developing students’ talents through innovative educational approaches and open inquiry within a culture of academic excellence. We instill a heightened sense of social responsibility, in an environment that nurtures ethical, creative and physical development.

Anatolia College Board of Trustees

The Board of Anatolia College utilizes a committee structure to undertake its work. Board committees provide an organizational platform to deal with specific issues that require specialized areas of expertise. Committee charters outline the duties, responsibilities and expectations of the committee. Committees of the board are expected to be accountable for making timely reports to the full board.

Standing Committees 2023-2024