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| Number of students |
There are currently 270 students attending Verita School from Nursery to Year 6. We will add Year 7 & 8 classes for the 2023-2024 academic year. |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
There are currently 23 different nationalities attending the school |
| Most common nationality |
We are a diverse school with a multitude of nationalities. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
20% local students & 80% international students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
All our teachers are either native English speakers or have perfect English language mastery |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes, we offer in-class ELL support for our Early Year students and an intensive ELL program (both in-class and pull-outs) for Primary School students. English language proficiency is not a requirement to enroll at Verita International School. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
The Greek language is required of all students, as well as a second language that is offered for Secondary students. |
| Max. number of students per class |
16 students per classroom in the Early Years, and 18 students for the Primary Years. All classes have a second teacher or T.A. |
| Average number of students per class |
16-18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Every class has an assistant teacher. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
We use technology as a tool for creativity. It is important that our children are competent in technology to succeed in the 21st-century business world, and also understand it's safe and responsible usage. |
| 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 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 a diverse, all-inclusive international school that accepts and encourages all nationalities, races, cultures, and beliefs. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Students will participate in IGCSE's, and graduate with either the A-Level exams or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
For our Early Years and Primary School students, we have home projects vs homework, which is no more than 1 hr. a week. Older students practice the skills they learned at school as homework, which usually includes projects |
| 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. |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Verita is an inclusive, diverse school which integrates students into the classroom. We are a school that has a designated Social Emotion Learning department and Special Education Needs department, and director |
| 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 and Individualized learning programs, Verita provides a self-directed learning experience for gifted, talented or exceptional kids. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Parent Interviews for the early years. Student interviews for older students. |
| Waiting list |
Yes, it depends on the Year group a student is applying to attend. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
We have no deadline. Classes close once they reach capacity. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:30 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 3:45-4:45. |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
Yes. |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. We offer three healthy, freshly made meals a day by our in-school chef, including a vegetarian choice and non-use of preservatives, artificial ingredients or sugars. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes. Vegetarian and cultural necessary foods |
| Uniform required |
No |
| 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. |
| Sports activities included |
Athletic activities are offered for both Early Years and Primary School students. |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, science lab, social-emotional lab, multi-purpose spaces, art room, music room, language lab. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multi-purpose sports field, multiple outdoor spaces, soccer and basketball. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We cultivate academic mastery, social-emotional ethical wisdom, and compassionate global citizens. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Inquiry-based learning, social-emotional ethical learning. Individualized learning plans and innovative problem-solving. |