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The American College of Greece (ACG) is a private, independent, non-profit educational organization founded in 1875, and the oldest and largest American-accredited educational institution in Europe. Today, ACG comprises three divisions: Pierce (primary, secondary education, and IB), Deree (undergraduate and graduate programs), and Alba Graduate Business School.
Pierce is the Pre-K, K & Elementary School, and Gymnasium & Lyceum of ACG. It combines the Greek secondary educational curriculum with advanced teaching of English, while it also offers the IB Diploma Program to students of the B’ and C’ Lyceum classes. The mission of Pierce is to provide a holistic education to form intellectually independent, morally responsible, socially engaged global citizens. The motto “Non ministrari sed ministrare” (“Not to be served but to serve”) defines the School’s institutional character and aspiration for its students. Pierce is the first school in Greece to follow the national curriculum and possess an American accreditation by MSA.
Deree is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and has a degree validation agreement with the Open University of the United Kingdom (OU). It offers 38 innovative undergraduate programs in Business, the Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the Fine and Performing Arts, and 9 graduate programs in Communication, Psychology, TESOL, and Data Science.
Alba is the Business School of The American College of Greece. Since its establishment in 1992, it has maintained its tradition of academic excellence and close ties with the business world. Its longstanding “Business unusual” motto reflects Alba’s philosophy of educating executives and seasoned professionals alike to become futureproof, agile, and resilient leaders. Alba offers 13 master’s degree programs in the areas of Business, Management, Shipping, Finance, HR, Tourism, Entrepreneurship, and Law. All Alba programs are accredited by NECHE; MBA programs are AMBA-accredited while the MSc in Finance and the MSc in SHRM are EFMD-accredited.
In view of its 150th anniversary in 2025, ACG has launched the ACG 150 Strategic Plan “Futureproof Greece”. Looking to advance ACG’s legacy of educational excellence and address some of the most critical challenges and opportunities in Greece, the Plan leverages the College’s programs, collaborations, and partnerships to contribute to the country’s challenge of growing an economy, cultivate a sustainable, adaptive, healthy and resilient society, and promote Hellenic culture.
Faithful to its mission of providing equal access to high-quality education, ACG supports its students through a robust scholarship and financial aid program exceeding €8 million for 2022-23.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Human activity undeniably impacts nature and climate with devastating consequences on the planet and all its inhabitants. As a leading educational institution, Τhe American College of Greece (ACG) recognizes the environmental, economic, and social benefits of resource efficiency and commits to educate, inspire and empower its students, as well as faculty, staff, parents, alumni, trustees, and business partners, to develop a sustainability culture on campus, collaborating with the local community in promoting sustainability best practices.
Following US best practices and as also reflected in its President’s 2025 vision, The American College of Greece is gradually developing an ever-growing number of sustainability best practices. ACG is committed to systematically addressing issues from sustainability focus in academic programs and research and reducing its carbon footprint while improving its energy efficiency, to enhancing its social impact and increasing transparency and accountability in its daily operations.
For all its relevant activity, ACG has been awarded the STARS Gold Rating, in recognition of its best practices in five categories: Academics, Engagement, Operations, Planning & Administration and Innovation & Leadership. ACG is the only academic institution in Greece to have received a distinction by the US AASHE – an internationally acclaimed association. Through its membership in the UN Global Compact, the UN Academic Impact and the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), ACG has committed to always operate in support of the UN SDGs – and most importantly, Goal No 4: Quality Education.
At ACG we place a strong emphasis on providing our students – the leaders of tomorrow – with the knowledge, values, and experiences needed to navigate this everchanging environment while acting as engaged and responsible citizens and professionals, in order to help create a more socially, economically and environmentally sustainable world.
