Pierce College

  Greece

Rural Areas

Term: Throughout the year 

Description: The comprehensive and intensive curriculum of Pierce College exceeds the Analytical Program authorized by the government. English is the compulsory first foreign language, with increasing hours of teaching depending on the level. English is a compulsory subject for the College and is taught more hours per week than those mandated by the curriculum of the Ministry of Education and Religion. The College's highly trained teachers implement the most advanced curriculum and use the audiovisual method in their teaching. Students are divided into small groups according to their level of knowledge. Courses in foreign languages other than English, like French and German, are also part of the curriculum. As in the teaching of English, in the teaching of French and German students are divided into groups according to their level of knowledge. The Language Lab and Media Center contribute considerably to more effective teaching and a smoother learning of foreign languages. Beginning in 1993-94 computer science courses became mandatory in all grades of the Gymnasium, and since 1998-99 they have been offered in the Lyceum as well. The school program is supplemented by educational trips, which allow students to venture out from the confines of the classroom and to have first-hand contact with art (museums, archeological sites, galleries), economy and finance (factories, businesses), the media (newspapers, magazines, television stations), and political institutions (parliament, court houses). Contact with nature and a deeper realization of its role and importance - undoubtedly a primary goal of education and crucial in the development of the young person - is served sufficiently with the combination of theoretical study and onsite research provided by environmental trips.

Highlights: Additional classes in foreign language instruction

At the end of the school day, additional classes in foreign languages (English, French and German) are offered at Pierce.

French: By special agreement with the Institut Francais d'Athenes (French Institute of Athens), the College has been an "Ecole patronnee" and teachers from the Institute teach French at the College. Classes include those equivalent to the Institute's and, depending on their years of study and level of proficiency, students can attend exam preparation classes for: DELF 1 (combines A1-2-3-4), DELF 2 (combines A5-6), DALF (combines B1-2-3-4).

German For students who wish to prepare for the Zertifikat Deutsch, Zentrale-MitteIstufen-Prufung, of the Goethe Institute, evening classes are offered.

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

The American College of Greece's Mission Statement: To serve the community by providing the resources of the College to individuals and organizations in order to meet their lifelong learning and professional needs and strive to improve the quality of life in the community, thus advancing the mission of the College.