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Number of students |
30 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
9 |
Most common nationality |
French, Dutch, English, Angolan, Portuguese, Chinese, American, Brazilian, Middle East |
Ratio of local students to international students |
1 to 5 |
Max. number of students per class |
3 |
Average number of students per class |
1 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Portuguese, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Interactive Boards, Smart TVs, Projectors, Online Tutorials, Laptops, Mobile phones |
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) |
Over 10 years of experience in online tuition. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
3 hours |
Uniform required |
No |
Waiting list |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
When you come to Greene’s, the College Principal will meet you for an initial interview and assessment to discuss your interests and goals and confirm your selection of A level subjects. Subject assessments may be set up to determine the degree of support you will need. The College Principal will then assign you to a Personal Tutor who will be your academic mentor throughout your course. Our Personal Tutors are responsible for providing you with strategic guidance with your studies, monitoring your academic progress through weekly meetings, helping you to develop your independent study skills and ensuring your general welfare |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no deadline. The tutorial method allows you to start whenever you want. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. They will start whenever they want. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE and A Levels (we are a Cambridge and Edexcel Exam Centre) |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
NA |
School bus service available |
No |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
The tutorial method allows all students to have an individualized program no matter what kind of special needs they might have.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
The tutorial method allows all students to have an individualized program. That means that all gifted, able and talented students can achieve their full potential at Greene's. Some students can even finish their studies earlier than expected.
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Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
School start time |
9am |
School finish time |
4pm |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award |
School provided lunches |
No |
Sports activities included |
NA |
Sports facilities at the school |
NA |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded by Edward Greene in 1967, Greene’s is Oxford’s oldest tutorial college and has seen approximately 15,000 international students pass through its doors. Our individualised programmes are rooted in the tutorial system, a method of learning synonymous with the University of Oxford. We have remained true to this educational philosophy for decades, which allows us to design courses of individual tuition for all students, regardless of their background. In 2017, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Greene’s opened a sister College in Portugal and became the first educational institution to bring the tutorial system to the country. Whether face-to-face, online or blended, students all over the world can benefit from the highest-quality tuition, which has always been the hallmark of a Greene’s Oxford education. |
Teaching approach of the school |
Our Tutorial Method of learning comprises the principle of treating you as an individual and cultivating your confidence, critical thinking, ability to work with others, effective oral and written communication and independent learning skills. In today’s world, information is more freely available and accessible than ever before and we believe that our method, which focuses on the processing of concepts, ideas and knowledge through discussion, is more relevant than ever. Learning is not only about memorising, practising, and examinations. It is also about the ability to reason, debate, and think independently – all attributes that need to be developed for future
Often at school you are taught in a group then given homework to practise and consolidate what you have learnt. In a tutorial environment you will first study independently by reading, problem
“Teaching, learning and assessment are excellent and consistently high quality. Tutorials have a coherent structure and are used very effectively to meet individual needs; consequently, students learn well
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