Vocational High School
The Vocational School students benefit from an unparalleled practical training program in Agriculture, Food Science and Environmental Studies that offers a stimulating learning experience.
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Educational Program
Loyal to the School’s “Learn by Doing” approach to education, we continue to place emphasis on educating our students through practical experience. Respect, protection, and sustainability of the environment are our driving principles, transferred to our students from experts with exceptional knowledge and passion for environmental education.
The additional experiential learning “Practical Training” program offered by the Vocational High School is a unique program in Greece. This type of education is offered only at the American Farm School and is compulsory for all students in the Vocational High School. Upon completion of their studies students are awarded a relevant certificate.
The purpose of the additional experiential education is to enrich the morning educational program with practical, hands-on experience. This is accomplished through work in small groups on the Educational Farm and in the School’s practical facilities, including those used for food technology, plant production, farm machinery and farm maintenance, olive grove, vegetable gardens, gardens, greenhouses, poultry unit, dairy farm, and more. The Vocational High School also offers a comprehensive STEM program, mainly for first-year students, and encourages the participation in entrepreneurship projects.
Special emphasis is placed on learning the English language. Students participate in small groups, where they are supported according to their level of English and improve their skills. Additionally, students who wish to study at universities in the United States and meet the academic requirements, can participate in the “Study USA” program. They follow a comprehensive curriculum that includes a core course and a series of other courses in English.
Scholarship Program
The American Farm School offers an extensive Scholarship Program as part of its mission to provide education and guidance to young people who wish to broaden their educational horizons, cultivate their talents, and develop into useful citizens, regardless of their families’ financial or social background.
The American Farm School has supported the academic development and professional training of thousands of young people since its establishment and continues to actively provide financial support to deserving candidates who meet the necessary requirements.
Scholarships and Financial Aid are awarded based on the evaluation of application files, which include academic and personal details of the candidates, as well as the financial and social data of the family. They are granted until graduation, provided that the conditions for awarding the scholarships remain in place and the scholarship recipients demonstrate excellent behavior.
For more information, please contact the Admissions Department: 2310 492 758 & 848, admissions@afs.edu.gr.
Student & Residential Life
In addition to a full academic program, students have many opportunities to participate in extra-curricular and athletic activities on campus. Clubs include Robotics, Entrepreneurship, Debate, PeaceJam, Cinema Club, AstroClub, Model United Nations, and many more. We also have soccer, basketball and volleyball teams. The American Farm School participates in various organized athletic tournaments and organized competitions. Clubs and activities are designed to create a well-rounded, holistic educational experience for all students, both residential and day students. We encourage all students to participate in these opportunities.
All students have the opportunity to participate in exchange programs and travel to Europe and America. These programs provide a great opportunity for students to broaden their horizons, gain new experiences and knowledge, and improve their English language skills.
The Charles and Ann House Residence Hall consists of 60 rooms and houses students from all over Greece in double, triple and quadruple rooms.
Living in the residence halls and participating in extracurricular activities are important features of the American Farm School life. Diversity within the student body from all areas of Greece is a key component of the AFS experience. Through exposure to different socio-economic, cultural and educational backgrounds, students build new friendships, expand their social horizons, and increase their understanding of themselves and others.
The Student Services staff is a team of trained professionals who oversee the students’ daily program, residence hall supervision, dining facilities, and student life activities. We also have a full-time doctor and a certified nurse, who is also a trained Student Life staff member. If necessary, students are escorted to Thermi’s Health Center or a local hospital. Additionally, we have a School psychologist on our student support team who facilitates learning and promotes the cognitive, social, and personal development of all students, as well as their psychological well-being. Students can meet individually with the School psychologist to manage stress/anxiety, social problems, self-esteem, or resolve conflicts.
Services
A complex support network encourages our students to challenge themselves, take initiatives and try new things in an effort to develop future leaders. The School offers numerous extracurricular activities and academic support services.
Learning Support
The office for learning support (Arcadia program) supports students with learning difficulties through the use of alternative strategies and teaching methods. Specially trained teachers are available to support students with their specific needs in all subject areas.
Advisors
All students are assigned an advisor, whom they meet with on a regular basis. The advisor provides guidance, assists in the adjustment to expectations of the High School and problem solving, and monitors the student’s progress through the course of their studies.
Psychological Support
The High School works closely with a child psychologist to address the specific needs of teenagers, particularly those who live on campus, including stress management, time management, separation anxiety, etc. Meetings with the psychologist take place on a weekly basis.
Healthcare Support
A doctor’s office is located on campus and a GP is on call 24 hours a day, offering immediate medical assistance to students when required. Students are escorted to a local hospital for medical emergencies.
Students are transported to and from the School in the AFS school buses. Experienced drivers and attendants are responsible for the safe and timely transfer of the students to and from the Vocational High School throughout the school year.
The bus routes are studied carefully and are always designed to provide the best possible service, while ensuring the safe transportation of our students.
The American Farm School places a premium on the security of our students, staff and families. Security guards are stationed at all the entrances and exit points in order to ensure the safety of our students.
The security of the campus, including staff, students, resident students and visitors, is ensured by the Campus Security Office. The department’s personnel conduct patrols throughout the day covering all areas within the School and those surrounding the premises.
In the same vein, the Vocational High School adheres to regulations that ensure the safe transportation of our students, within or outside the school, during the school program, and during outings and field trips.
Facilities
Explore our facilities
Vocational High School students learn in the “Pantelis Panteliadis High School”, a building inaugurated in 2023 in memory of AFS Alumnus Pantelis Panteliadis (Class of 1954), funded by his family.
The broader area of the American Farm School spans over 170 acres and includes the Educational Farm, as well as football fields, volleyball, tennis, and basketball courts.