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| Number of students |
We are currently in the enrollment process, the total number is as yet undetermined. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Currently eight different nationalities. |
| Most common nationality |
Greek |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
40% Greeks, 60% international students |
| Max. number of students per class |
14 students per classroom in the Early Years, 16 students for the Primary Years |
| Average number of students per class |
We expect our classes to be full |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Every class has an assistant teacher. Either the lead teacher or the asst. teacher will be fluent in greek to assist new students as they begin their journey. |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes. |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer in-class support for Early Year students and intensive ESL lessons for Primary School School. No English language proficiency is necessary to enroll at Verita under the age of 6 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Several languages are offered in Primary School and dependent upon enrollment. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use technology as a tool for creativity and not for consumption. It is important that our children are competent in technology in order to be successful in the 21st-century business world. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we do have the ability for virtual learning and it will be used regularly as part of our international education programs through interactions with other global students and schools. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
For our Early Years and Primary School students, we have home learning vs. homework, which is no more than 1 hr. a week. Older students practice the skills they learned at school as homework. i.e, if they learn about healthy bodies, students help make dinner by choosing ingredients that promote health. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
For younger students, it is no more than 1 hr. a week. As they progress to Secondary School, homework is project-based and dependent on students' choice of studies or the depth of knowledge they required to complete their projects. |
| Uniform required |
No |
| Waiting list |
Not currently |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Parent Interviews for the early years. Student interviews for older students. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Beginning in year 4 students will participate in the International School Assessments (ISA's), then in Secondary school the Edexcel IGCSE, and to graduate the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are an all-inclusive global school that accepts and encourages all nationalities, races, cultures, and beliefs. |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
Social-emotional development. On-site child psychologist. Skills-based educators. Support teachers if necessary |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through Inquiry-Based Learning which provides a self-directed learning experience for gifted, talented kids. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 drop off. 9:00 school starts. |
| School finish time |
12:30 for half-day. 3:30 for full-day students. We also offer after-school enrichment programs from 4:00-5:00. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We offer a number of enrichment programs including languages, arts & crafts, drama, athletics, music, dance, science lab, creative play. Programs are dependent on the number of students who enroll. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
Athletic activities are offered for both Early Years and Primary School students. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Academic mastery. Social-emotional ethical excellence. Compassionate Global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Inquiry-based learning, social-emotional ethical learning. Creative, compassionate care in a supportive environment. |