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International Education in GreeceVIEWS FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

Pierce – The American College ofGreece is an American-modeledGreek Gymnasium and Lyceum withan educational history of 142 years.It has a long tradition in offering ho-listic education that helps studentsdevelop into responsible, active, andcreative global citizens.

This very same mission is instilledin the philosophy of the IB DiplomaProgram (IB DP), a rigorous curricu-lum offered to students of the 11thand 12th high school grades whowish to follow an international uni-

versity path. Therefore, it’s only fairto say that the IB Diploma Programhas found its home at Pierce, as thetwo share a common vision of edu-cation that places the student in thecenter of the educational processand offers the skills and values need-ed to thrive in a globalized world.

Pierce IB DP: From Pierce stu-dents to accomplished world cit-izens. A unique student-centeredteaching experience. The philosophyof the Pierce IB DP focuses on chal-lenging the students’ mind through

an enriching educational experiencefree from the ineffective and coun-terproductive grade competitionthat usually leads to private tutoring.The small-size class model (10-15 stu-dents) augments group work andlearning while also providing thespace for personalized supervision.The students are also supportedthrough study sessions at Pierce li-brary during school hours.

A combination of highly qual-ified teachers and an exceptionalenvironment. The IB Diploma Pro-gram is a “bridge” between highschool and university life, aiming toprepare students for a smooth tran-sition to an international academicenvironment. For this reason, thePierce IB DP is staffed by highly qual-ified and trained teachers with ex-tensive experience both in the diplo-ma program and in the academicworld, as professors and researchers.Additionally, the wealth of academicresources available at The AmericanCollege of Greece is exceptional. Itsstate-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technology, plus one of Eu-rope’s largest university libraries,add extra value to this already ad-vanced educational experience.

A vibrant school community.Pierce IB DP is integrated with cam-pus life and follows the regular highschool program, giving students thefreedom to participate in all schoolcommunity activities, choosingfrom more than 52 clubs, and inter-national programs such as HarvardModel Congress Europe, GlobalYoung Leaders Conference andModel United Nations. As a result,the feeling of belonging to a caringeducational family is strengthenedand the students are allowed tobuild long-lasting relationships, to

advance their social skills, and tolearn how to act as members of abroader community.

Always in line with the Piercemotto “To serve, not to be served”,The American College of Greece willoffer promising students of the IBDP five scholarships for the academ-

ic year 2017-18. The entrance exam-inations for 10th-grade studentswho wish to attend the Pierce IB DPwill take place on Saturday, May 13,2017 at 10:00 a.m. For more infor-mation on the program curriculum,the scholarships and the financialassistance programs, as well as key

dates, you can visit www.pierce.gr.Learn more about Pierce and the

IB DP on the informational sessionDiscover Pierce Day, March 19, 11:00a.m., and get to know the Pierce IBDP professors in person.

www.pierce.gr

Pierce: The Gymnasium and Lyceum of the American College of GreeceA meeting of two worlds: The IB Diploma Program finds its home at Pierce

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Today, more than ever, societyhas developed expectations forinstantaneous gratification indaily life for just about every-thing. Young people seem con-fused about what principles andvalues to adhere to, being un-clear about the boundaries be-tween their personal interestsand well being and those of theircommunities. Kindness, selfless-

ness and humility are sometimesconsidered characteristics of aweak person whereas being dif-ficult, selfish and aggressive areconsidered elements of a strongand successful person. Today’sethical and leadership crisisworldwide brings about a worldfull of conflicts, wars and vio-lence.

It is therefore the distinct re-sponsibility of academic institu-tions, especially the leading ones,to inspire significance and pre-pare young people not only to be-come successful professionalsbut also to develop principles andvalues in order to become mem-bers of a global society and servehumanity, with their actionsguided by ethos.

Significant institutions arethose which, in addition to ful-filling their mission, vision andgoals are committed to and con-tinuously engaged in servingtheir community, country, re-gion and the world.

Engaging all constituencies ofan institution in a collective,long-term commitment to serv-ing humanity has many mani-festations. These include provid-ing relief to less fortunate or lessprivileged human beings, pro-tecting the environment and car-ing for animals.

The faculty and academic lead-ers of a significant institutionhave a fundamental role in de-veloping leaders with ethos.They must be an example to theirstudents, inspiring them to de-velop their authentic leadershipidentity, which is directly af-fected by the educational expe-riences they gain within the in-stitution. Therefore, a leadermust be the source of kindness,ethos, authenticity, intelligence,creativity, wisdom and happi-ness.

Significant institutions fosterthe culture of their communityserving humanity by building onthe following three pillars:

1st Acquiring skills and knowl-edge by formal learning withinthe classroom and through a ho-listic curriculum

2nd Adopting principles andvalues encouraging everyone touse them as a moral compass intheir daily life

3rd Inspiring the assumptionof responsibilities and account-abilities beginning with one’shome, academic institution andthe community

Academic Institutions aremolding the minds, souls andspirit of students in order to servehumanity. Over the past decade,believing that it is possible totransform the world and aspiringto contribute towards creating amore sustainable, humanitarianplanet, ACS Athens has beenbuilding the foundations forserving humanity. Holistic edu-cation has included educationalexperiences that raise awarenessand empower students to under-stand today’s global issues, en-couraging empathy, and equip-ping students with the skills nec-essary for behaving responsibly,taking action in thoughtful andethical ways. Developing socialinterest, civic engagement andcommitment becomes an inte-gral way of life.

From a school wide Wellnessprogram which fosters an envi-ronment of safety and inclusionand embraces diversity, to ma-terializing the right and accessto education for ALL children,serving humanity is a reality atACS Athens.

A current example of suchcommitment can be seen in theACS Athens student-led program

“Youth to Youth – Educate ALLChildren.” This program edu-cates all students on the migrantcrisis and expands to communityinvolvement in an initiativewhich prepares unaccompaniedrefugee children to be reinte-grated in the educational envi-ronment and to society in gen-eral. The “Y2Y” program beganin the spring of 2016 with 15 un-accompanied refugee childrenwho were welcomed into theACS Athens community in a spe-cial immersion program. Today,four of these children are totallyintegrated in the ACS Athenscommunity, through a scholar-ship program. In collaborationwith the HOME Project Οrgani-zation (hοmeproject.org), ACSAthens is introducing new groupsof unaccompanied refugee chil-dren into this program during the2016-17 academic year.

Empowered to transform theworld as architects of their ownlearning, students and educatorscontinue to build upon their com-mitment to serving humanity,exemplified in the following proj-ects which have taken place overthe years:

Youth Optimizing LeadershipOpportunities (YOLO): Each stu-dent’s reflection on local orglobal issues on “how the worldwould be if…,” providedgrounds for taking action suchas distributing bags full of gro-ceries to the Klimaka shelter forthe homeless.

Village Project: Ongoing since2007, the program takes stu-dents to visit the rural village ofZacharo in the Peloponnese andoffer their services helping thelocal needs.

Food for a Friend Project: Stu-dents raise funds and cook mealsfor 50 people in collaboration withthe Aghia Paraskevi Church.

Street Beat Project: In supportof an effort of the Mayor of Halan-dri, students distribute food tohomeless persons on Saturdays.

You-4-Kenya Book Drive: Stu-dents collected over 200 booksand sent them to the MakariosOrphanage in Nieri, Kenya, in-tended for abandoned childrensuffering from AIDS.

Football Against Racism in Eu-rope (FARE): Students partici-pated in this tournament to raiseawareness of all kinds of racism.

Annual visit to Pyrgos Retire-ment Home: An ongoing projectwhere, in addition to donatingfood from a schoolwide fooddrive, students spend qualitytime with senior citizens.

Therapeftirion Lehainon - IBclass retreat: Each year, IB stu-dents visit this institution for thementally challenged and spendtime with the patients, helpingto brighten their days, while as-sisting with errands and otherneeds such as painting the build-ing walls.

Song and Dance Show: Stu-dents, faculty and staff membersproduce and perform in a showopen to the community where theentrance fee is a bag of groceries.All bags collected are donated tothe discounted social grocerystores of Aghia Paraskevi.

Tyros Water Project: In 2006,as the culmination of a semes-ter-long project focused on build-ing integrity, learning humilityand nurturing empathy, 9thgrade students organized abeach cleaning in the village ofTyros, Arcadia, on “World Envi-ronment Day”.

Israeli-Palestinian Project: In2010, students traveled to Israeland the West Bank in order tofilm a short documentary on theIsraeli-Palestinian struggle, fol-lowing a semester-long researchproject on the issue.

In these challenging timeswhere self-centered mindsetsexpect quick gratification, andempathy is weakened, signif-icant educational institutionsshould be the catalyst for trans-forming the educational expe-rience of their learners and en-gaging them in serving hu-manity. It is more importantthan ever that we prepare ourstudents to navigate their lifeship in the ocean of future un-certainties.


Serving Humanity: The mission of Significant Educational Institutions

By Dr. Stefanos Gialamas, ACS Athens President

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With a comprehensive Preschool throughGrade 12 academic program and interna-tional focus, Pinewood – The American In-ternational School of Thessaloniki enrolsa student body of 300+ students from ap-proximately 40 different countries.

Through its mission, Pinewood aims tooffer students a progressive, personalizedAmerican international education centeredon academic excellence in each student’sjourney towards self-actualization. This isachieved in an environment that empha-sizes ethical values, service and appreciationof local Greek culture. As a whole, our richinternational school climate makes Pine-wood a truly vibrant place to study!

The Early YearsAges 3+

As the forerunner in pre-school educa-tion, Pinewood’s Early Years Program is aunique, caring environment where childrenfrom all over the world learn, play andgrow together. Children acquire native En-glish fluency naturally after just 3 years inour dynamic, all-English Early Years Pro-gram.

Elementary SchoolGrades 1 – 5

The lower elementary (Grades 1 – 3)provides a secure and stimulating envi-ronment where children are encouragedto develop as individuals. Here, childrenare provided with an excellent foundationin the skills needed to become responsible,productive citizens. In the upper elementary(Grades 4 and 5), students continue torefine their 21st century skills set and areencouraged to take an active role as pro-blem-solvers, creators of knowledge andcaring citizens.

Secondary SchoolGrades 6 – 12

The Middle School program (Grade 6 –8) at Pinewood provides a smooth transitionfrom elementary education to the increasedacademic intensity and the expectationsof secondary school. Students in the HighSchool (Grades 9 – 12) select their courses

at the end of each year, working closelywith their teachers in order to develop uni-que schedules which align with their futuregoals.

The IB Diploma ProgramGrades 11 & 12

The Pinewood International Baccalau-reate (IB) Diploma Program focuses oneach student as a whole person, creatingconfident, independent learners. Our glo-bally-minded graduates have greater aca-demic opportunity; IB students are muchmore likely to earn places at top universitiesthan entrants holding other qualifications.

[email protected]

+30 2310 301 221

Pinewood does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, nationaland ethnic origin in the administrationof its educational policies, admission po-licies, scholarship and loan programs,and athletic and other school admini-stered programs.

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Top International Studies in Thessaloniki Through its International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme (IBDP), AnatoliaCollege prepares students for entry tothe best universities all over the world.With a degree from ACT, (American Col-lege of Thessaloniki), the tertiary divi-sion of Anatolia College, students areprepared to enter the global workforce.

Founded in 1886, Anatolia College isconsidered the premier internationallyoriented American educational institu-tion in Southeastern Europe.

Authorized to offer the IBDP since1997, the school has long experienceboth in programme delivery and in sup-port structures such as university or ac-ademic counseling. Through its IBDP,entirely taught in English and open to11th and 12th graders from all schoolsand nationalities, Anatolia College pre-pares students for entry to the best uni-versities all over the world.

Τhe International BaccalaureateDiploma Program (IBDP) is an increas-ingly popular international qualifica-tion: it comprises a two-year course, en-tirely taught in English, for 16-19 year-olds in 11th and 12th grades. The IBDPis an academically challenging, rigor-ously assessed and balanced programof education, incorporating successfulteaching strategies from various aca-demic programs and designed to pre-pare students for effective participationin a rapidly evolving and increasinglyglobal society. Its flexibility allows foradaptation to the diverse needs and per-sonal interests of each student.

Why IBDP at Anatolia College?

The school’s IBDP Scholarship Pro-gram (94,212 euros in 2015-2016) en-sures that worthy students, regardlessof financial circumstance, may enroll atAnatolia. Along with the majority ofGreek students, Anatolia’s IBDP has

hosted boarding school students fromseveral countries including US, China,Albania, and Bulgaria. Anatolia IBDPgraduates have been accepted at topranking universities around the world,including: Harvard, Princeton, Yale,MIT, Stanford, Brown and others in theU.S.A. Cambridge, LSE,UCL, ImperialCollege, Warwick, Edinburgh in GreatBritain, Bocconi and La Sapienza in Italyas well as universities in countries likeSwitzerland, Holland, Germany, Canadaand Australia.

The Anatolia IBDP students have se-cured significant scholarships from USuniversities; the average scholarship se-cured per student for 2016 graduatesper year was $35,233. In the past 12years (2004-2016), 358 Anatolia students(of which 280 Anatolia IBDP students)applied for financial aid to US universi-ties and received a total of $34,205,160.

Why at ACT?

ACT (American College of Thessaloni-ki) is fully accredited in the United Statesby the New England Association ofSchools and Colleges (NEASC) throughits Commission on Institutions of HigherEducation and its undergraduate pro-grams are also validated by the BritishOpen University, providing students withEU recognition. ACT has also been grant-ed a license by the Greek government tooperate as a private post-secondary ed-

ucational institution (“College”).With a degree from ACT, students are

prepared to enter the global workforceby pursuing one of our Bachelor's in Busi-ness (with 4 concentrations), ComputerScience, Business Computing, Interna-tional Relations and English (with 2 con-centrations). Moreover, the college offersa Master of Science (MS) in Hospitalityand Tourism Management and a Masterin Business Administration (MBA) withconcentrations in Banking & Finance, En-trepreneurship, Management, and Mar-keting in the Digital Era.

ACT also offers 2+2 educational pro-

grams with renowned educational insti-tutions in Switzerland and the U.S.,where students may begin their studiesat ACT and then transfer to a collaborat-ing partner school to complete theirstudies. Partnered with more than 40US colleges and universities, ACT is amember of the Association of AmericanColleges and Universities.

The student body is international,with full-time students from all parts ofGreece, the Balkan region, greater Europeand the US. Our visiting students, whoparticipate in a variety of study abroadprograms, primarily join us from US in-

stitutions. Since 1997, when the StudyAbroad Program began, more than 3000students have studied at ACT, making theAmerican College of Thessaloniki themost popular academic destination inGreece for American students.

ACT has a longstanding dedicationto quality education and a social commit-ment to serving the community. Coursesare taught by seasoned professionalswith exceptional academic credentialswhile the emphasis on experiential learn-ing and the low faculty- to- student ratioallow for a hands-on, individualized ex-perience while studying at ACT. Exten-

sive need and merit-based financial aidprograms are also offered.

InfoAnatolia College

Kennedy 60,Pylaia, Thessaloniki

Tel. +30 2310 398 200, 2310 398 296www.anatolia.edu.gr

ACT -American College of Thessaloniki

Sevenidi 17Pylaia, Thessaloniki

Tel.+ 2310 398 398www.act.edu

Anatolia Scholarship exam for IB Diploma applicants:

Saturday May 6th 2017 http://www.anatolia.edu.gr/IBDP

Αnatolia College is the onlyschool in Northern Greece offering boarding facilities for IB Diploma students.

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The American Farm School, the oldestAmerican-founded educational insti-tution in Greece, was established tonurture minds that feed the world. Atrue living laboratory for hands-on ed-ucation and applied research, AFS wasone of the first two institutions world-wide to host Fulbright Scholars (1948)and currently hosts one of the only twoUSDA research project laboratories inEurope. In 1996, our higher educationdivision, Perrotis College of Agriculture,Environment, & Life Sciences, was estab-lished. Research focused, our cutting-edge labs are the heart of a rich educa-tional center changing lives.

Recognized as national leaders inAdult Education, we annually host morethan 700 adults in courses such as cheese-making, wine-making, olive-oil tasting,beekeeping, snail-farming, and urban-gardening (and our high school and col-lege Study Abroad students often jointhese exciting options), providing uniqueopportunities for those wishing to furthertheir education or pursue a new career.Located in the northern port of Thessa-loniki (a lively city bustling with 100,000students), we are a short distance frommany of the exciting and diverse high-lights of Greece - including pristine beach-es, fascinating Byzantine churches, Aris-totle’s birthplace, and Mt. Olympus.

Programs for College StudentsPerrotis College

Perrotis College offers B.Sc. degreesin Agro-Environmental Systems Manage-

ment, Food Science and Technology, In-ternational Business and AlternativeTourism Management. As of September2017 it will also offer M.Sc. degrees inMarketing for the Agro-Food Sector, NewFood Product & Business Development,Plant Seed & Propagation Material Pro-duction Management, Sustainable Agro-Environmental Systems Management,and Livestock Science & Production Man-agement. To learn more:

www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr

Study AbroadStudy Abroad students at Perrotis Col-

lege enjoy a hands-on STEM experiencefound nowhere else in Greece. Stu-dents undertake practical trainingin environmental science,agribusiness, natural resourcemanagement, agricultural pro-duction, food science and technol-ogy, and agro-tourism. StudyAbroad options offer students op-portunities such as a full semesterimmersion with Greek class-mates, summer or winter-term in-ternships, or a faculty-led groupfrom their home institution. Wework with university faculty-led

groups to find the right balance betweenacademic rigor, experiential learning,and mea ningful avenues to experiencethe culture, natural beauty, and historicalsignificance of Greece. We assist facultyleaders and their institutions in arrang-ing teaching programs, student orienta-tion, excursions, recreational activities(including sailing the Aegean and hikingon Mt. Olympus), as well as providing ad-ditional university-credit courses, serv-ice-learning projects, and research orwork internships. To learn more: www.perrotiscollege.edu.gr/study-abroad/

Programs for High School StudentsGreek Summer

Greek Summer is a 4-week servicelearning and cultural immersion pro-gram, with 15-17-year- olds participatingin an impactful service learning activityin a historically, culturally, and environ-

mentally rich setting. This exciting pro-gram combines service learning with anintroduction to Greek language, culture,and current events – from the impor-tance of food and agriculture in the localeconomy to social issues related torefugees, peace, and conflict resolution.Participants gain a spherical view of theGreek experience, broaden their life per-spectives, and expand their world hori-zons. Participants spend one week onour campus’ educational farm, twoweeks in a traditional Greek village work-ing on a service project, and a final weekexploring Greece, including Athens, sail-ing the Aegean and climbing Mt. Olym-pus! To learn more:

http://www.afs.edu.gr/greeksummer/

Examined LifeExamined Life is a 3-week residential

summer experience for high school jun-iors and seniors with an interest in lab-oratory research and the world of sci-ence. The program is for students whowant to challenge themselves in the lifesciences, hone laboratory skills, or delveinto specialized research topics. AFS Ex-amined Life was created to provide in-quisitive students with hands-on ex-perience in the sciences - participantswill be equipped with the necessaryskills, knowledge, and experience ofactual research scholars, promotingconfidence to succeed on their own orin a team. Through teamwork andskill-based seminars, participants gainessential skills needed for successfulresearch – from writing and develop-ing a research paper, to presenting re-search to audiences of peers, profes-sionals, and the community (at the endof the program, participants presenttheir projects in a research symposiumsetting). Our dedicated and experi-enced teaching staff advise each par-ticipant individually throughout thewhole process, encouraging youngscientists find their voice!

To learn more: http://www.afs.edu.gr/examined-life/



Why Study the IB Diploma at Ionios School?At Ionios School we strongly believe thatlife in the 21st century will require stu-dents to be internationally-minded andto have well-developed critical thinkingskills. With this in mind, we have devel-oped an IB Diploma programme thatpromotes the aims and objectives of theIB philosophy, and helps students de-velop the characteristics of the IB Learn-er Profile.We have highly-qualified teachers, all ofwhom have attended IB training work-shops so as to teach on the Diploma pro-gramme. They are an international, ac-ademic team, many of whom, apart frombeing experienced in IB teachers, are alsoIB examiners. Above all, they were se-lected for their ability to present complexideas in a simple and straightforwardmanner and because they are all com-mitted to the IB philosophy. Several ofour teachers bring experience from theworkplace into the classroom, thus en-riching students’ life skills.All classes are taught in English with the

exception of Greek, French and German.Classes are small and there is no need toresort to external support. Every studenthas their own Personal Tutor (AcademicConsultant) who assists them in theirprogress and personal development. Theteachers are all dedicated professionalswho give extra time to students that re-quire additional help. Students arehelped to make informed decisionsabout university applications with thesupport and the advice of the UniversityPlacement Officer.At Ionios School we make sure that all stu-dents develop a strong international per-spective because we have worked hard tomake sure that this is an area that is em-phasized throughout the programme, par-ticularly an appreciation of other culturesand points of view. This is done in a varietyof ways, including participating in Model

United Nations and Model European Par-liament conferences. As well as this Inter-national perspective, students will learnabout their own culture(s) and developtheir knowledge and understanding oftheir own language in much greater depth.CAS (Creativity, Action, Service) at Ioniosenables students to be active in the widercommunity and become part of an inter-national network of like-minded educatorsand students. Theory of Knowledge (TOK)courses encourages students to think crit-ically about all aspects of the course aswell as the real world.Ionios School brings the future of learningto Secondary Education, with the innova-tive preparation programme for the IBDiploma. We support the entry of studentsto the IB Diploma through our Pre–IB Pro-gramme which helps them make the tran-sition to the IB.

IONIOS SCHOOLThe American Farm School

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The American College of Greece: three pillars of education, a world of possibilities

The American College of Greece (ACG) isthe oldest and largest American educa-tional institution in Europe, and has beenrecognized as Greece’s premier College,throughout its 142-year history. ACG ishome to 52,000 alumni and comprisesthree autonomous divisions: Pierce (se-condary education), Deree (undergraduateand graduate studies) and Alba GraduateBusiness School.

Pierce – The American College of Greecewas founded in Smyrna, Asia Minor, in1875 as a school for girls. Its motto “Nonministrari sed ministrare” (To serve, notto be served) has reflected the school’sinnovative philosophy to offer qualityeducational services and to serve societyby providing students with transformative,holistic education. Situated in Aghia Pa-raskevi, the school boasts cutting-edgelabs, smart classrooms, and state-of-the-art sports facilities.

Pierce combines the Greek secondary

educational curriculum with advancedteaching of English. Officially verified asan IB World School, it offers the Interna-tional Baccalaureate Diploma Programto students of the B’ and C’ Class Lyceumas of September 2016. Thanks to its intel-lectually and emotionally nourishing en-vironment, Pierce helps them grow intoaccomplished global citizens.

Aiming to provide equal access to kno-wledge to as many children as possible,Pierce offers €1 million in – merit- andneed-based – music, artistic and athleticscholarships. Each year a high rate of gra-duates are admitted to top schools of Greekpublic universities and to prestigious uni-versities abroad.

www.pierce.gr

Next on ACG’s educational ladder isDeree – The American College of Greecein Aghia Paraskevi. It is an educationalenvironment featuring innovative tech-nology, athletic facilities, theaters, an

art gallery, and one of Europe’s largestprivate university libraries.

Its degrees are accredited by the NewEngland Association of Schools and Colleges(NEASC) and validated by the Open Uni-versity, UK. Entering students can choosefrom a range of 27 bachelor’s degree pro-grams from its three schools: the Schoolof Business, the School of Liberal Arts andSciences, and the Frances Rich School ofFine and Performing Arts.

The School of Graduate and ProfessionalEducation offers graduate programs inPsychology, Communication and TESOL,leading to MA and MS degrees.

On top of that, Deree is known for itsunique academic and professional oppor-tunities:

•internships with world leading com-panies in Greece and abroad

•opportunities to attend prestigiousuniversities (Cornell, Stanford, Emory, etc.)through its Study Abroad program

•funding of parallel studies at Deree

for Greek university students by The StavrosNiarchos Foundation Scholarship Program

•€3,500,000 for the year 2016-17, inscholarships and financial aid programs.A true gateway to the world, Deree offersan overall exciting, intercultural learningexperience.

www.acg.edu

Alba Graduate Business School is an orga-nization operating under the auspices ofthe business community. It strives for ex-cellence, quality and innovation in researchand teaching. It also offers a wide range ofscholarships and financial aid. Alba is ac-credited by the New England Associationof Schools and Colleges, the most prestigiousaccrediting organization in the United States.Its MBA programs are all accredited fromthe Association of MBAs and both its MScin Finance and MSc in Strategic HRM pro-grams are EPAS* accredited. Overall, Albaoffers 14 Postgraduate Programs in the areasof Business, Management, Shipping, Finance,

HR, Tourism, Entrepreneurship and Law.Alba’s international outlook is reflected

in its faculty as well as in its strategic allianceswith leading business schools worldwide.The Faculty consists of resident scholars andscholars from international business schoolswith extensive experience in teaching, rese-arch and consulting. On top of that Alba isone of the leaders of high-quality executiveeducation in South-East Europe, meetingthe needs of several large corporate clients.

Alba’s placement records are unmatchedin Greece; at the same time its graduatesare leaders in a broad range of organizationsworldwide. The Alba Hub for Entreprene-urship and Development supports studentsand alumni entrepreneurs through exclu-sive services, and works closely with theGreek entrepreneurial ecosystem to cele-brate all forms of enterprising.

www.alba.edu.gr

* EFMD Programme Accreditation System

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International Education in CyprusVIEWS FROM THE INSTITUTIONS

1.165 new places in the graduate programs

The University of Cyprus (UCY)offers for the academic year2017/2018, more than 100 graduateprograms at the Master and Doc-toral level in a wide range of sub-jects.

Why Choose the University of Cyprus?

•Ranked 55th best young univer-sity by the Times Higher EducationWorld University Rankings

•Excels in teaching and research.•Numbers high quality faculty

members and administrative staff.•Grows steadily its powerful col-

lection with high quality students,who carry impressive list of acco-lades, proudly join its alumni familyand advance knowledge in variousareas.

•Offers innovative, advanced andrecognized educational programs.

•Ensures graduate students enterinto a community of support, guid-ance and fun, having a balanced ex-perience throughout their studies.

•Has state-of-the-art infrastruc-ture and a dynamically growingCampus.

•Takes pride in its graduates’high employability.

According to a recent researchof UCY, the majority of graduates(76.1%) is currently employed withfull employment status in a workplace relevant to the discipline oftheir studies. They are employedin international companies and or-ganizations, while they excelabroad as academics and re-searchers in universities.

Graduate programs are current-ly taught in Greek and Turkish (de-partment of Turkish and MiddleEastern Studies), while a signifi-cant number of programmes arealso offered in English (e.g., Eco-nomic Analysis, Financial Econom-ics, MBA, Field Archaeology onLand and Under the Sea, EuropeanStudies). The programs of the De-partments of English Studies,French and European Studies andTurkish and Middle Eastern Stud-

ies are taught in the native lan-guage of their respective disci-pline. UCY offers also programs inlanguages other than Greek andTurkish, subject to the approval ofthe Senate (UCY Law amendmentapproved by the House of Repre-sentatives).

It should be noted that the PhDThesis can be submitted in English.

Despite its brief history, UCY hasmanaged to become the leading re-search and educational institutionin Cyprus, and one of the most re-spected institutions in the Mediter-ranean area, having awarded more

than 494 PhD titles and 5.053 Mas-ter degrees.

For the academic year 2017/2018(September 2017 intake), UCY hasannounced 941 new places in theMaster degree programs and 224in the PhD programs. The last datefor the submission of an applica-

tion is March, 31st, 2017. All appli-cations are submitted online at:http://applications.ucy.ac.cy/post-graduate_appl

Tuition fees for both the Masterand the Doctoral programs are verycompetitive.

In addition, the Institution offers

a number of scholarships based onthe academic achievements of stu-dents and their financial need.More information regarding the graduateplaces and the admission requirements: Graduate School: tel. + 357 22894044,

http://www.ucy.ac.cy/graduateschool/en/

GRADUATE STUDIES AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CYPRUS

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