International Mindedness

international mindend -ness:

In the face of today’s social, political and environmental challenges, it is crucial to help our young people understand the positive role they can play as global citizens, and to develop the skills needed to thrive in a complex world.

Our institution is built on the four pillars of innovation, excellence, accessibility and citizenship, and Anatolia education certainly delivers in all these areas. But preparing our youth to lead meaningful and productive lives also requires that we help them appreciate who they are in relation to the wider international community.

By embracing international mindedness as a guiding principle, the Anatolia College community can help to define the path towards a more democratic and healthy society. Our focus on internationalization takes place within the framework of both formal and non-formal education.

We accomplish this through a series of strategic initiatives, programs and hubs, including: the Middle Years Program, the IB Diploma Program, the inclusion of Pinewood School, the influx of American study abroad students at ACT - the American College of Thessaloniki, the tertiary division of Anatolia College, coursework and professional development via the Lifelong Learning initiative, and the wellness and other offerings that are and will be developed at the new Center for Educational Excellence.

All levels of Anatolia College are involved in a number of initiatives that support Thessaloniki as it develops into a more vibrant and successful regional hub, and becomes a talent-pool for international activities in business, cultural, and political spheres. This is especially relevant for ACT, which has long been a destination for high-achieving students and post-graduates from 49 foreign and neighboring countries like Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Serbia, Romania, and Albania, fostering a welcoming yet rigorous academic environment while promoting diversity among Greeks and other ethnicities. Anatolia College is committed to supporting the needs arising from an increased presence of US and other foreign nationals who will be living and working here (through joint corporate programs in training and development), access to our libraries and events, and access to education for non-Greek students via IB Diploma Program, Pinewood and ACT.

We look forward to the opportunities for our students as well, recognizing that the resources and investments brought to our city will provide fresh perspectives and an emphasis on innovative thinking, reinforcing our institution’s core tenets and our role as an educational bridge to foreign institutions.