Geitonas School IBDP
Welcome Note
We would like to welcome you to the IBDP of Geitonas School. Our department has offered top class international education since 1995. Our mission as educators is not limited to the achievement of high academic results but extends to the fostering of well-balanced, open-minded citizens of the world. The IB Diploma Programme aims at guiding students to effectively analyze and critically arrive at informed conclusions about the world. The IB accomplishes this by exploring language and literature, individuals and societies, a second language, mathematics, the sciences and the arts in an organized manner so as to create scholars equipped to take their places as citizens in the 21st century global community.
Join us on this journey!
We would like to welcome you to the IBDP of Geitonas School. Our department has offered top class international education since 1995. Our mission as educators is not limited to the achievement of high academic results but extends to the fostering of well-balanced, open-minded citizens of the world. The IB Diploma Programme aims at guiding students to effectively analyze and critically arrive at informed conclusions about the world. The IB accomplishes this by exploring language and literature, individuals and societies, a second language, mathematics, the sciences and the arts in an organized manner so as to create scholars equipped to take their places as citizens in the 21st century global community.
Join us on this journey!
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Dr Ilias Liakatas
IBDP Coordinator Dr Ilias Liakatas is the IBDP Coordinator. He holds a BSc in Physics from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Master of Arts in Education (MA) from the University College London (UCL), Institute of Education, and a PhD in natural sciences from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, Switzerland. He also holds the International Teacher Certificate (ITC) awarded by the European Council of International Schools and the IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research awarded by the International Baccalaureate Organization. He has been teaching Chemistry and Physics on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 2002 and is an IB examiner for Chemistry. |
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Dr Dimitra Louka
Deputy IBDP Coordinator Dr Dimitra Louka is the Deputy Coordinator of the IBDP at Geitonas School. She holds a BSc, an MPhil in Philology from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a PhD in Modern Greek Literature from the Ottoman, Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies Department at the University of Birmingham. She has been teaching Modern Greek Literature on the IBDP of Geitonas School since 1996 and Modern Greek Language and Literature since 2011. She is also an IB examiner for Modern Greek Language and Literature. |
IBDP beyond the classroom
1. Personal advising
Students have a personal advisor who helps them adjust to the programme’s special requirements.
2. Parents counselling
Regular meetings between the parents and the department’s psychologist are held to inform, guide and create a link between students, parents and teachers.
3. Pre-IB
Twice a week, students of A’ Lykeiou of Geitonas School attend preparation courses in mathematics and essential terminology for all subjects.
4. Summer courses
For two weeks in June, prospective IBDP students attend a summer program to improve core IB skills. DP1 students attend a mid-IB summer program for an intense revision on subjects of their choice.
5. Educational excursions
International mindedness, a core principle of the IB, is promoted through excursions abroad where students visit other IB schools and European Union institutions.
6. Science competitions
The IBDP students participate in international science competitions like the European Union Science Olympiad (EUSO) and the Zero Robotics programming challenge organized by the MIT and NASA.
7. Theatrical performances
As part of the Modern Greek courses, IBDP students, teachers and parents attend selected theatrical performances and have follow-up discussions.
8. Forensics
The aim of forensics is to help students express themselves effectively in English. Students as part of the school’s forensics team participate in national and international competitions.
9. MUN (Model United Nations)
MUN is an educational simulation of the institutions of the United Nations. Students as part of the school’s MUN team participate in MUN conferences in Greece and at Harvard University in Boston, USA.
10. EYP (European Youth Parliament)
EYP is an educational simulation of the procedures of the European Parliament. IBDP students as part of the school’s EYP team attend educational simulations of the procedures of the European Parliament.
11. UNESCO
Each year, in the context of Unesco’s principles, a conference takes place in order to instill the values of Unesco to the students. IBDP students as part of the school’s Unesco team participate in such conferences.
12. Bioethics
Every week, students participate in a two-hour session where bioethical issues are analyzed through discussion and research.
Geitonas School IB Diploma Results May 2020
University placements of the IBDP May 2020 cohort
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UNIVERSITY
University of Warwick IE University, Spain University of East Anglia University of Southampton University of Toronto University of Southampton University of East Anglia University of Manchester University of Southampton University of Manchester Brno University University of Sheffield University of Surrey Bournemouth University Newcastle University Anglia Ruskin University University of Nicosia University of Southampton University of Kent Anglia Ruskin University Kingston University Royal Holloway, University of London University of the West of England Bristol University of Surrey University of Sheffield University of Surrey Aberystwyth University University of Sterling IE University, Spain University of Bristol, West of England University of Reading University of Westminster University of Glasgow European University, Cyprus University of East Anglia University of Reading University of Southampton University of Southampton University of Warwick |
COURSE
International Management (incl. a year abroad) Law History & International Relations Maritime Law Architectural Studies Computer Science Business Management with a year in Industry Economics Business Management with placement Biotechnology Veterinary Medicine Chemistry International Hospitality and Tourism Computer Animation Art and Design Architecture and Urban Planning Biomedical Science Medicine Electrical & Electronic Engineering Architecture Sport & Exercise Science Aviation Operations with Commercial Pilot Psychology Business & Management International Business Management Chemistry with a year in Industry Aerospace Engineering Biology with Foundation year Applied Biology Sciences Business Administration Business Management Computer Science Biomedical Sciences Environmental Science & Sustainability Dentistry Law Biomedical Sciences with pro experience Electronic Engineering Economics Management |
Higher Education Counselling Department
Our Higher Education Counselling Department aims at guiding and supporting our students in the choice of further studies taking into consideration their personalities and academic abilities. It also helps them to complete and submit university applications to many countries including Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Our experienced educators and psychologists hold individual sessions with students in which they discuss their needs, concerns and preferences throughout the two years of the IB programme. A number of events are organized every year to inform students about the courses and the entry requirements of universities in different countries as well as the career options they lead to, so that they can carefully plan their Higher Education path.
Our Higher Education Counselling Department aims at guiding and supporting our students in the choice of further studies taking into consideration their personalities and academic abilities. It also helps them to complete and submit university applications to many countries including Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Our experienced educators and psychologists hold individual sessions with students in which they discuss their needs, concerns and preferences throughout the two years of the IB programme. A number of events are organized every year to inform students about the courses and the entry requirements of universities in different countries as well as the career options they lead to, so that they can carefully plan their Higher Education path.
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Dimitris Notaras Dimitris Notaras holds a BSc in Biology, a MSc in Biochemistry & Clinical Chemistry and he is currently doing a PhD in Sociology of Education. He is author of several high school biology textbooks. He has been teaching Biology in the secondary school since 1996, has been Coordinator of the Science & Technology Department, Secondary School, since 2000 and has been Higher Education Counselor since 2007. His current position is Deputy Head of Senior High School. |
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Kiki Petridi Kiki Petridi holds a BA in English Language & Literature, National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, an MA in Applied Linguistics, University of Reading, England, a Teacher Training Certificate, International House, London and is a certified UK university agent (British Council certification). She has been teaching English in the secondary school of Geitonas School since 1995 and she has been the Coordinator of the English Department, High school, as well as a Higher Education Counselor since 2013. |
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Maria Plaka Maria Plaka holds a BA in French Language and Literature from the University of Athens and an M.A. in Teaching French as a foreign language from the Hellenic Open University. She teaches French B and French ab initio at the IBDP of Geitonas School, is the Assistant CAS Coordinator, and university counselor for studies in European universities. She is specialized in Teaching Engineering, Learner Autonomy and Self Directed Language Learning. |
Administration
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Joanna Rapti Administrative Assistant |
