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The Koios Fund will support Hellenic language and cultural education at Coeus International School (CIS). The Fund will provide scholarships for students to enroll in the school's Greek-English dual-language, International Baccalaureate-based Programmes from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Fund will also provide support for the acquisition of curriculum materials and related resources for the preservation and study of Hellenic culture, language and history. As part of a unit of study on ancient civilizations, CIS organizes a 10-day study tour in Greece. The tour includes Athens, Marathon, Cape Sounion, Thermopylae, Delphi, Olympia, Sparta, Mystras, Nafplio and Corinth. The Koios Fund could provide scholarships for students to participate in the study tour.
The mission of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA) is to promote Hellenism, education, philanthropy, civic responsibility, and family and individual excellence. An important component of AHEPA's mission is to create an awareness of the principles of Hellenism to society. These principles include a commitment to humanity, freedom, and democracy. The preservation and promotion of these ideals is where AHEPA has, and always will be, deeply committed.
AHEPA's commitment to education has been well documented throughout its history. Over $4 million is endowed at the local, district and national levels toward the use of scholarships and a half-million dollars is awarded annually. Thousands of young men and women have benefited as recipients of AHEPA scholarships at these various levels. The most famous recipient, perhaps, is ABC News' Host of This Week George Stephanopoulos.
The Coeus mission is to educate young people to develop intellectual capacity and creativity, cultivate emotional intelligence and healthy relationships, achieve academic excellence and proficiency in world languages, value cultural diversity, and acquire peacemaking skills. CIS offers a unique dual-language, international education in English and the choice of Arabic, French, Greek, Mandarin or Spanish for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The school's curriculum, based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organisation's Primary, Middle and Diploma Years Programmes, is inquiry-based and transdisciplinary. An IB Candidate School, CIS also offers innovative programs such as Olympism-based athletics, a Professionals-in-Residence Program, Hellenic programs, peace studies and international study tours.
CIS students in the Greek-English program develop fluency in Greek language and culture through the school’s unique immersion program. CIS also teaches the principles of Hellenism to all Coeus students. Classical studies are an integral part of the curriculum for upper school students. The school’s highly qualified, experienced and talented Greek teachers provide an excellent education in Greek language and culture.
Founded by Dr. J. Daniel Hollinger, CIS offers a unique educational opportunity for young people in the Washington metropolitan area. Exceptionally talented and experienced faculty members, with a proven track record in developing and implementing highly successful dual-language, International Baccalaureate Programmes, engage students in meaningful and relevant learning. Coeus students excel academically and socially, become proficient in two or more world languages, and acquire knowledge and skills to be global citizens. Through inquiry-based, interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teaching and learning, Coeus students transcend the confining boundaries of disciplines, languages, classrooms and cultural stereotypes to think, create, research, analyze, read and write above and beyond traditional expectations.
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