Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
Golden Oak currently has 200 students and this number grows year by year as they grow in size annually |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
As an international school, there are at least 10 different nationalities represented at the school |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
The international students outnumber the local students and the main language of communication is English amongst all students |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek |
| Max. number of students per class |
N/A |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Golden Oak supports book learning as opposed to the use of ipads for learning. Golden Oak offers STEM lessons and Computer Programming courses |
| 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, only when needed |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Golden Oak follows the Cambridge International Curriculum, including IGCSE an A'LEVEL examinations |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Twice a week homework is assigned (three times a week Golden Oak offers homework club to alleviate the pressure from parents) |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Maximum 30 minutes per time |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Learning support offered |
Personal learning support assistants can accompany children to school that may require any personalized support and differentiated work can be given to students who need it |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A personal meeting with the school principal is always required for each child before enrollment to assess the needs of each entrant |
| Waiting list |
Golden Oak is currently expanding its facilities to accommodate additional students for the future |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
N/A |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if there is a spot available |
| School start time |
7.30-8.30 am is the drop off time |
| School finish time |
3.30 pm for the Primary School and 5.30 pm for the Pre-School/Kindergarten (Primary students can stay until 5.30 pm upon request). |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes - we are introducing the bus system for September 2025 |
| School provided lunches |
Yes. The only meat served in the menu is chicken, which caters for all ethnicities. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Vegetarian/Vegan options are available. |
| Uniform required |
Not yet. But there is a future plan to introduce a comfortable sporty uniform. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Sports (martial arts, football, basketball, volleyball, yoga, olympic sports)
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| Sports activities included |
Gymnastics, athletics, yoga, football, basketball, volleyball |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Internal teams/competitions |
| Facilities at the school |
In the new primary school building that is under construction, there will be a library, science lab, music room, art room, sensory room. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
In the new primary school facilities that are under construction, there will be a football field and a basketball/volleyball court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Golden Oak Private School is a family-orientated and inclusive school environment; while the school sets high academic targets for its most able students, there is allowance made for students that are struggling in any way. Kinesthetic learning lays at the heart of the school's approach to the high-level Cambridge International Curriculum, which encourages the curiosity of the students in subjects like Science. The teachers apply multiple teaching styles and support the children on their academic journey in a loving way, as this is the type of environment children thrive best in. The biggest philosophy of the school is that happy learners turn into life-long learners and this is the central aim of the school: to create a passion for learning that will last the children a life-time. There is also a strong focus on personal and social development and student mental wellbeing, specifically in the early years, as this enables students to become self-confident, sociable and empathetic little future leaders. Teamwork is also promoted between parents and teachers for the general wellbeing and academic success of each child. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Multiple teaching styles are used in the classroom to appeal to all of the different learning styles the students may have - kinesthetic learning lays at the heart of the applied teaching styles. Montessori teaching philosophies are also used in terms of building student independence, self-awareness, personal-social development, respect of nature, and also in giving students the time they need to adapt to the targets set by the Cambridge Curriculum (as some learners may need a little more time than others in order to meet the same targets. Patience and good parent communication builds the necessary teamwork that is required to help each student thrive to the best of his/her abilities. |