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 in the IBDP of Geitonas School since 2002 and is an IB examiner for Chemistry. |
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Mrs. Elisabeth Neiada
Assistant IBDP Coordinator Elisabeth Neiada is the Assistant IBDP Coordinator in the IBDP of Geitonas school. She holds a BA in European Studies and French from the University of Reading, UK and an MA in International Education from New York University, USA. She is currently a PhD candidate in Education at the University of Bath, UK. She has taught the IB programme (PYP and MYP) and other international curricula for eight years in international schools in London, Paris and New York. She is certified by the IBO and is an IBDP graduate herself. |
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 in 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 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 2022
University placements of the IBDP May 2022 cohort
Higher Education Counselling Department
Our Higher Education Counselling Department guides and supports students in their choice of studies, considering their personalities and academic abilities. It also helps students complete and submit University Applications to countries abroad, for example Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Our experienced educators and psychologists have individual support sessions with students, in which they discuss their needs, concerns and preferences during the IBDP. The Higher Education Counselling Department organises several events and presentations every year, to inform students about Higher Education and support them in choosing the University and career path of their choice.
Our Higher Education Counselling Department guides and supports students in their choice of studies, considering their personalities and academic abilities. It also helps students complete and submit University Applications to countries abroad, for example Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Germany and Switzerland. Our experienced educators and psychologists have individual support sessions with students, in which they discuss their needs, concerns and preferences during the IBDP. The Higher Education Counselling Department organises several events and presentations every year, to inform students about Higher Education and support them in choosing the University and career path of their choice.
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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 in the IBDP of Geitonas School, and is the 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 |
