Every student is distinct
DES is the first bilingual school in Greece to combine the internationally recognized International Baccalaureate Programme, which aims to prepare students to become active participants in a lifelong learning journey, with the “Theory of Multiple Intelligences”. At DES every student is distinct, every student loves to learn. Knowledge, skills, talents discovery of solutions are some of the most essential characteristics of our students, the future citizens of the world.
Dr. Billie Konstantara founded four very successful schools, where she applies the most innovative educational methods and theories. The innovative programme that she created follows the objectives of the analytical programme of studies but achieves them
through differentiated teaching, which adapts the teaching method to the talent of the student, the way in which the student learns best, and consistently detects their learning readiness.
The primary objective of the school’s educational programme aims at achieving harmony between the cognitive and the emotional elements of every human being. This is why it is based on the “Theory of Multiple Intelligences” and emotional aptitude, through an excellently structured and scientifically documented approach. Furthermore, all subjects are considered as primary subjects. Language courses and mathematics are taught with the same emphasis as sports, music, art, literature, and STEM courses!
Multiculturalism in Practice
The Primary Years Programme (PYP) offers students a dynamic and engaging learning experience where inquiry, content-based and experiential learning reinforce transdisciplinary skills across subject areas such as Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, Arts and Personal, Social and Physical Education (PSPE). Within this framework, children explore ideas through meaningful connections, guided by transdisciplinary themes that link their learning to the wider world. This approach fosters curiosity, creativity, independence, and social-emotional growth while encouraging multiple languages and valuing each child’s unique identity.
The Middle Years Programme (MYP) builds on the foundations of the PYP by offering an advanced and balanced curriculum across eight subject groups, including Language and Literature, Language Acquisition, Individuals and Societies, Sciences, Mathematics, Arts, Design, and Physical and Health Education. Students are assessed through clearly defined criteria in each subject. In the final year (Year 10), the Personal Project gives each student the opportunity to pursue an area of personal interest in depth, applying their skills to design, research, and present a significant independent project. The MYP prepares students for future academic challenges while strengthening their sense of identity, responsibility, and international-mindedness.
