St.Catherine's British School in Athens, Greece

About our school

Our History

Founded in 1956 as the school of the British Embassy, St. Catherine’s has grown from its diplomatic roots into one of Greece’s most sought-after schools, welcoming both expatriate and local families who seek an exceptional education for their children.
1956
The Beginning of St. Catherine’s British School
1956

St. Caterine’s opens at number 2 Loukianiou in the grounds of the Residence for the British Ambassador, Sir Charles Peake and his wife Lady Catherine Peake, after whom the school is named.

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1962
St. Catherine’s moves to Psychiko
1962

St. Catherine’s moves to former Japanese Embassy in Psychico.

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1971
Construction starts in Lykovrisi
1971

St Catherine’s starts to construct current buildings in Lykovrisi.

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Sept, 1973
St. Catherine’s opens in Lykovrisi
Sept, 1973

St. Catherine’s moves into the new Lykovrisi.

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Sept, 2000
St. Catherine’s expands 
into Upper School
Sept, 2000

Upper School opens with its first ever cohorts of Year 9 and Year 10 students. School unveils new teaching block included the multipurpose hall opened by Education Minister Petros Efthymiou.

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Sept, 2002
St. Catherine’s begins offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
Sept, 2002

We receive accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organisation and start teaching the IB Diploma that September.

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June, 2004
St. Catherine’s and the 
2004 Athens Olympics
June, 2004

During the 2004 Athens Olympic Games the school acts as hospitality centre  for the GB team’s families. The school is honoured to welcome both Prime Minister Tony Blair and HRH Princess Anne.

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May, 2010
Honouring Ms. Christine Warren Tutte
May, 2010

Ms Christine Warrren Tutte, a former long-serving Headmistress, returns to open a new building named in her honour.

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May, 2015
Hosting COBIS
May, 2015

The School hosted two major COBIS (Council of British International Schools) events: an international teaching and learning conference and the COBIS Games, held in the Olympic Stadium.

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Nov, 2017
Celebrating 60 years 
of St. Catherine’s
Nov, 2017


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Aug, 2019
The final stages of construction of our new Upper School
Aug, 2019


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Aug, 2020
The new Upper School welcomes students back after COVID-19 pandemic
Aug, 2020


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Sept, 2020
Original St. Catherine’s campus in Lykovrisi reconfigured for younger students
Sept, 2020

In 2020, the site that had housed St. Catherine’s since 1973 was reconfigured as the Lower School, welcoming children as young as three and continuing a cherished tradition of first steps that has shaped generations. 

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Nov, 2025
St. Catherine's Ranked #1 IB School in Greece and #4 in Europe
Nov, 2025

St. Catherine’s recognised as the #1 IB school in Greece and #4 in continental Europe by Education Advisers, reflecting our commitment to academic excellence and personal growth.

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