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. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. "15 Thimaton Polemou, Kareas Vyronas, Athens, Greece 16233 Athens, Greece" it was previously in Ambelokipi, Athens. The

(CFO) supervises the school, which operates under the Cultural Section of the Philippine embassy in Athens.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. " It is Europe's sole Philippine international school.

History

It was established on September 9, 1997, and on June 29, 1999, it was accredited by the Philippine Department of Education.Filipino Schools Around The World
" '' Illustrado Magazine''. August 27, 2015. Retrieved on September 24, 2015. It was established after a visit of

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, former

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to Athens in June 1997. As of 2010, about 185 students are enrolled.

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