Academic System
In 1990, North College initiated a policy of approaching the British Educational System in order to comply with the European standards of education. This policy included close contacts and co-operation with British educational institutions.
In 1990s, the College moved rapidly towards a European educational philosophy, in view of the European Unification. In this context, North College Thessaloniki adopted the British educational system.
In 1995, North College changed its nine-trimester-mode of studies into eight-semester-mode.
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