Pinewood Schools Of Thessaloniki Greece

Pinewood's elementary program covers grades 1 - 5. Grades one through three provide a secure and stimulating environment where children are encouraged to develop as individuals. Within this environment, children are provided with an excellent foundation in the skills needed to become responsible and productive citizens. During the lower elementary grades, study skills are developed and homework is assigned daily. From grade four through grade five, students continue to refine basic skills. Emphasis is on independent study with frequent use of available resources for assignments and regular long-term projects and presentations. Students at the upper elementary level are expected to assume leadership positions and serve as role models. Number of students 203, number of teachers 25, number of teacher aides 2

Pinewood's early years program is a unique, caring environment where children from all over the world learn, play and grow together. Children acquire native english fluency naturally after just 3 years in our dynamic, all-english early years program. The early years program at pinewood consists of pre-kindergarten (4 years old) and kindergarten (5 years old) classes. Classes offer a full-day, developmentally-appropriate program designed for four, five/six-year olds in self-contained classrooms. A blend of teacher-directed activities, self-selected activities, projects and learning centers provide a variety of large group, small group and independent learning experiences. The encouragement of social, emotional, physical and academic development is provided in a supportive, active, and nurturing environment. It is tailored to meet the needs of both greek and international children, providing a rich and varied curriculum to include language development, early math skills, reading, science, social studies, music, physical education, arts and crafts.number of students 57, number of teachers 5, number of teacher aides 4