1960s -

The language schools thrive under the management of Sophia Stamatopoulou as more and more students are learning English and graduating with certificates. The students take part in national school parades as well as in numerous excursions around the country which will be remembered by all.

Outstanding educators grace the language schools with their inspirational teaching, like Mr Giorgos Economides, who, after working closely for 25 years with Sophia Stamatopoulou, went on to become Principal of the Hellenic-French School of Athens. Another memorable educator who left her own unique mark on the schools was Ms Kate Skordoulis who is remembered by hundreds of students for her passion for teaching and her generous love and care for her students. In the 1960s for about 5 academic years, another highly-acclaimed teacher joined the teaching staff, Mr Sotirios Tsitsonis, who then went to have a brilliant academic career at the English Literature Department of the University of Athens, Dean since 1973 of the Department of American History and Literature, also translating seminal works of the arts in Greek, such as the book Ancient Greek History by Donald Kagan. Another notable teacher who taught in the schools directed by Sophia Stamatopoulou was Mr Peter Myrian, who would later become the Director of Indianapolis University in Athens, one of the first private colleges of the country. Finally, Mr Panigirakis, who was a member of staff for many years, is a teacher who will be remembered by hundreds of his students for his patience and reassuring presence in the classroom.