Athens College was founded in 1925 by enlightened Greeks, led by Emmanuel Benakis and Stephanos Delta with the contribution of prominent Americans, such as Edward Capps, Bert Hodge Hill, Charles Howland, etc. Athens College belongs to the non-profit association "Hellenic-American Educational Foundation" and is a Greek private school, whose founding charter distinguishes it from other Greek schools.

For almost a century, it stands as a beacon of primary and secondary educational excellence, incorporating best global educational practices of Greece and beyond. The premier education provided is enriched with a program of diverse extracurricular and social outreach activities.