In 1945 as the "British Army School", in 1949 was renamed to "Anglo-American School", and since 1954 it is known as the American Community Schools of Athens (ACS Athens).

Located at the Northern Athens suburb of Chalandri (5 km from the center of Athens) on the foothills of Hymettus mountain.

President of the Schools, apppointed by 18-member Board of Trustees

• Office of the President, Public Affairs, Outreach, Special Projects
• Academics, Center for Student Success
• Services and Employee Development (K-12)
• Enrollment Management, Communications & Technolog, Alumni Affairs
• Athletics, Theater Operations, After School Programs
• Finance, Operations & Facilities

• 100 Educators and Professionals
• 86% with Master's Degrees
• 14% with Doctoral Degrees
• 130 published articles in academic journals, books & the press
• Student-to-teacher ratio 9:1

As of October 2022:

• Elementary School: 393
• Middle School: 313
• Academy: 420

• 60 Nationalities, non-boarding students
• 23% American, 43% Greek, 34% other

• ACS Athens is commended by the MSA to possess a modern, student-centered approach. ACS Athens has received its seal of approval until 2029.
• Accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization
• Authorized by the College Board to offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses

• Executive Student Council
• NHS
• Honor Code
• Model United Nations
• UNESCO
• Forensics
• High School Publications
• Community Service
• Academic Clubs
• Media Club
• Math / Language / Geography Bowls
• Science Fairs, etc.

• American Diploma (MSA accredited)
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBO accredited)
• ACS Athens Honors Diploma

• Parent Workshops
• Parent Evenings
• Student Achievement Recognition
• Academic/Personal Counseling & Advising Services
• Career & Academic Orientation sessions
• Student Counseling & College Placement Guidance
• Student Buddy Mentoring Program
• Advisory Curriculum 6-12
• Health Center
• Internships
• Registrar

The Optimal Learning Program (OLP) offers learning support and testing accommodations to students with documented mild learning differences.

• Masterclasses
• Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
• i²Flex
• The Theater at ACS Athens
• College & Academic Collaborations
• Special Projects & Innovative Programs

• Writing/Research Studio
• Math/Science Studio
• Media Studio
• Incubator
• Innovation Lab
• Literacy/Sabbagh Library
• Testing & Prep
• Literacy Festival
• Summer Scholars Program
• Math Competitions
• Diving Deeper Program
• After School Makeup Tests
• Interns
• Permanent Substitutes

• Masterclasses
• Educational & Diagnostic Testing Center
• i²Flex
• The Theater at ACS Athens
• College & Academic Collaborations
• Special Projects & Innovative Programs

• Recreational After School Sports
• Learning Enhancement Programs
• Evening Sports Academies

• Varsity Teams: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
• Jr. Varsity Teams: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball
• High School Teams: Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Swimming
• Middle School Teams: Cross Country, Track and Field, Tennis, Swimming

• ISAA (International Schools Athletic Association)

• 95% - 100% of students are accepted in U.S., British and other Universities and Colleges around the world
• $1.3 million in college scholarships awarded to Class of 2022