Day 25 - Vocational Visit (Becky)

This morning I was taken to Pinewood, The American International School of Thessaloniki by Rtn Nikos Margaropoulos. There I was welcomed by the school Director, Dr. Peter Nanos who gave a detailed description of his school, background and where his school fits into the Greek education system. I was given a guided tour of the school, spending time in several classes (age 3 to 12), talking with children from many different countries. It was wonderful to see teachers so committed to meeting the needs of children with different languages, using a range of teaching methods to deliver a creative curriculum. I was impressed by the children’s ability to speak English as a second or third language and the progress made by each child. I met with several teachers and discussed the differences between private International Schools and state education. It is clear that both types of education have benefits within the Greek education system.