Philippine School in Greece explained

Philippine School in Greece (PSG), formerly the Katipunan Philippine Cultural Academy-Philippine School (KAPHILCA-PSG)^[1] is a Philippine international school in Vyronas, Attica, Greece;^[2] it was previously in Ambelokipi, Athens. The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) supervises the school, which operates under the Cultural Section of the Philippine embassy in Athens.^[3] It is Europe's sole Philippine international school.^[4]

History

It was established on September 9, 1997, and on June 29, 1999,^[2] it was accredited by the Philippine Department of Education.^[5] It was established after a visit of Fidel V. Ramos, former President of the Philippines to Athens in June 1997.^[3]

As of 2010, about 185 students are enrolled.^[2]

See also

• Greece–Philippines relations

Notes and References

1. "Katipunan Philippine Cultural Academy-Philippine School in Greece announcement." Embassy of the Philippines in Greece. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.
2. "Philippine School in Greece." Commission on Filipinos Overseas. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. "15 Thimaton Polemou, Kareas Vyronas, Athens, Greece 16233 Athens, Greece"
3. "KAPHILCA or Katipunan Philippines Cultural Academy ." Embassy of the Philippines in Athens. Copyrighted 2007. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. "KAPHILCA is located at No. 64 Pontou Street, Ambelokipi, Athens. "
4. "PSG-Kaphilca Surges Ahead for 2009-10 ." Official Website of the Website of Former Ambassador Rigoberto Tiglao. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.
5. "Filipino Schools Around The World." Illustrado Magazine. August 27, 2015. Retrieved on September 24, 2015.