Founded in 1167, the University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking world and the second-oldest surviving higher education institution in the world.
The University of Cambridge is one of the oldest higher education institutions in the UK. Its predecessor was an association of scholars founded in 1209, making it the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world.
These two prestigious universities attract a large number of overseas applicants every year, but their admission rates are not high.
Taking applicants from mainland China as an example, between 2015 and 2017, mainland China had the highest number of international applicants to Oxford. Over these three years, the total number of applicants from the mainland was 2,644, with 267 receiving final admission, an acceptance rate of only 10%.
Statistics on regions with the highest number of Oxford applicants from 2015–2017
Looking at the admission situation at the University of Cambridge, in 2017, the number of applicants from mainland China was 702, with 162 receiving offers and 120 being finally admitted, an acceptance rate of only 17.1%.
Statistics on major countries of origin for Cambridge applicants in 2017
It is evident that for students from mainland China, the competition to enter Oxford and Cambridge is extremely intense.
In fact, there is a way to "avoid intense competition" when applying to Oxford and Cambridge, and that is to attend an overseas international school.
This is because many overseas international schools not only teach entirely in English but also maintain strong cooperative relationships with numerous universities in Europe and the United States. Some international schools even tailor their instruction entirely according to university admission models.
In these respects, many international schools in Greece are outstanding.
As the birthplace of Western civilization, Greece is one of the countries that established an education system early on. Many internationally renowned schools have established branches in Greece, teaching entirely according to the standards of their UK and US parent schools. Degrees from Greece are internationally recognized, and after graduating from a Greek high school, students can apply to all higher education institutions in the European Union and the United States.
Here are 5 recommended international schools in Greece.
1. International School of Athens
The school includes kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school departments. It is the only school in Greece that adopts the highest standard American PYP, MYP, and IB curricula from primary to high school. It is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in the USA.
The school has excellent cooperative relationships with universities in Europe and the United States. It has career and college counselors who serve graduating students year-round. Through organizing group discussions, the school helps students understand themselves and consciously choose suitable universities and careers. Parents and students can make appointments with counselors at any time. The admission rate of the school's graduates to European and American universities has consistently ranked among the best in Greece.
The school also has a language testing center, where students can complete language tests without leaving the campus. In addition, the school organizes various interest groups and extracurricular clubs to cultivate students' comprehensive and diverse interests and improve their overall quality. The school has received positive reviews in successive inspections by the British Independent Schools Inspectorate.
2. American Community Schools Athens
ACS was founded in 1945. Its predecessor was the British Army School, dedicated to educating the children of British soldiers stationed in Greece before the end of World War II. It was officially renamed the American Community Schools of Athens in 1954. As the school's history shows, it has been following American-style education for over 60 years.
Of course, ACS not only has advanced hardware but also many unique features in terms of software. ACS is a school registered in the United States and recognized by the Greek Ministry of Education. In addition to US and Greek high school diplomas, it also holds the IB International Baccalaureate and AP certificates.
The IB diploma is recognized by almost all universities that teach in English. In the 1970s, ACS was the only school in Greece to offer the IB curriculum. AP courses are US university elective courses. After completing the courses and achieving appropriate scores, students can be exempted from corresponding credits after entering university, which not only saves time but also tuition fees. ACS graduates widely enter prestigious universities in the UK, North America, and around the world. A university matriculation rate of over 90% is the best proof of the school's teaching quality.
3. Campion School
The school includes kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school, and also enjoys a good reputation in the UK. Students in grades 7-9 receive a full British-style education. Students in grade 9 and above are taught according to the admission standards of Oxford and Cambridge. Students in grade 11 need to study undergraduate preparatory courses and take British university entrance exams. It is currently the best private school in Greece.
4. St. Lawrence College
Established in 1980, it is a training base for world-class universities in the UK, the US, and elsewhere. The school is located in the Koropi area of southern Athens, near the highway, with convenient transportation. The school covers an area of nearly 70,000 square meters, surrounded by mountains, with a beautiful, quiet, and peaceful environment, making it an excellent place for learning. The school has first-class facilities, including modern technology laboratories, private libraries, computer rooms, a 400-seat open-air theater, all-weather tennis courts, a standard swimming pool, and a multi-functional sports hall that other private schools cannot match.
The school's teaching includes kindergarten, primary, and middle school. According to official data from the school, students from 52 countries are studying there, of which 38% are Greek, 15% are British, 8% are other British nationals, and 2.7% are Korean. In addition, there are students from Russia, Italy, Australia, and other countries. Data shows that more and more Chinese students are coming to the school to study.
In the past three years, a total of 672 graduates have entered universities in the UK, such as the University of Cambridge, the University of Warwick, and Imperial College London; in addition, 371 people have entered US universities for further studies; the remaining students have gone to other European countries, Australia, and schools in other countries.
5. St. Catherine‘s British School
Founded in 1956, St. Catherine's School initially served the children of British and Commonwealth nationals. It is a famous chain of British international schools and a member of the Council of British International Schools (COBIS). The school is a non-profit organization.
It is the largest international school in Greece, with more than 1,100 students from 54 countries. The school has kindergarten, primary, middle, and high school. The last two years of high school use the IB curriculum. Students start choosing a foreign language (Greek or French) from the second grade. The school has complete facilities, including sports venues, theaters, several laboratories, a swimming pool, a football field, and a basketball court. All students are required to wear school uniforms. The school has received positive reviews in successive inspections by the British Independent Schools Inspectorate. The school has good cooperation with European and American universities; the admission rate of graduates to European and American universities ranks among the best in Greece.
By simply giving your child an overseas identity, they can easily pass through international schools and enter European and American universities such as Cambridge and Oxford.
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