American Academy Limassol vs Golden Oak Private School

	A American Academy Limassol Limassol, Cyprus	G Golden Oak Private School Limassol, Cyprus
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €5,250 - 9,750	Fees / year €6,050 - 8,300
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 11 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 300	Pupils 180
Typical class size	Typical class size 8	Typical class size 13
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1986	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Limassol, Cyprus. Secondary School: 24 Despinas Pattichi Street, Limassol 3071; Primary School: 7 Lefkas Street, Limassol 3070. The school operates a private education model serving nursery through secondary education on multiple sites in Limassol.	Location Golden Oak Private School Limassol is located in Agios Athanasios, Limassol, Cyprus. The address is 30 Nikis Ave, Agios Athanasios, Limassol. The campus enjoys a green setting with views of the Mediterranean. The school is Cyprus-licensed and registered Cambridge International School, following the Cambridge International Curriculum.
Stages	Stages Preschool & Kindergarten; Primary School (ages 5-11); Secondary School (11-18); Boarding School (11-18); Greek School (11-18); Athletic School; Learning Support Center	Stages Early Years (Kindergarten & Preschool), Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (planned for 2029)
School type	School type Private school in Cyprus offering education from kindergarten through secondary, following the English National Curriculum.	School type Private English-medium school following the Cambridge International Curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has a Learning Support Center.	Additional learning support Learning Support
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cyprus	Country affiliation Cyprus
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Kindergarten & Preschool operate 7:30–16:30; Primary School operates 7:30–15:30 with Extended Day until 17:30
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Yes. The School Bus system offers safe and reliable daily transport to and from the Golden Oak campus.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - New students: Application and registration fee of EUR 500. - Returning (existing) students: Registration fee EUR 250 plus a deposit of EUR 400 (the deposit is credited toward tuition). The school may release an existing students place if registration is not completed by May 1. Tuition fees (Academic year 2026/2027) — per term and per year (3 terms per year) - Kindergarten & Pre-reception: EUR 1,750 per term / EUR 5,250 per year. - Reception: EUR 1,850 per term / EUR 5,550 per year. - Primary Year 1 & 2: EUR 2,190 per term / EUR 6,570 per year. - Primary Year 3 & 4: EUR 2,266 per term / EUR 6,798 per year. - Primary Year 5 & 6: EUR 2,320 per term / EUR 6,960 per year. - Secondary Class 1: EUR 2,410 per term / EUR 7,230 per year. - Secondary Class 2: EUR 2,640 per term / EUR 7,920 per year. - Secondary Class 3: EUR 2,850 per term / EUR 8,550 per year. - Secondary Class 4 & 5: EUR 3,050 per term / EUR 9,150 per year. - Secondary Class 6 & 7: EUR 3,250 per term / EUR 9,750 per year. Boarding fees and package - Full boarding package (includes tuition, accommodation, meals, transport to/from the airport, clubs and extracurricular activities, immigration arrangements, and medical insurance): - Classes 1, 2, 3 & 4 (boarding): EUR 27,500 per year. - Classes 5, 6 & 7 (boarding): EUR 30,000 per year. - Boarding accommodation is offered for the full academic year including holidays if the student remains in Cyprus; rooming, meals (three times daily), laundry and 24-hour supervision are included as part of the boarding package. Additional and optional fees - Afternoon care / internal clubs: additional charges apply for after-school care (standard day and after-care hours described; services are charged separately and paid in advance). For students who stay in the afternoon and/or eat lunch periodically there is an occasional fee of EUR 20 per child per day (with three days notice). - Subject-specific additional annual charges (examples shown by year group): Class 4/5: EUR 75 per year for each additional subject; Class 6/7: EUR 100 per year for each additional subject. Transport and lunch are charged separately and are administered by the accounts office. - Miscellaneous purchases (charged in addition to tuition) include: school uniforms, books, student photographs, yearbooks and certain excursions. For example, a basic sports kit item listed for primary (jersey, pants and t-shirt) is EUR 15. - International examination fees (for external exam centres) vary by subject, level and candidate and are payable directly to the examination centres. Billing schedule and payment terms - All school services are payable in advance on a yearly or termly basis. - Standard instalment plan (three instalments): due 1 September, 1 December and 1 March. - Annual payment: a 3% tuition discount is applied if tuition and all fees are settled in full by the schools set deadline. (Advance-payment discounts apply to tuition only.) - Monthly payment plan: a monthly plan (10 payments from August to May) is available; payments may be made by standing order or credit/debit card and a commission fee applies for the monthly plan (EUR 50). Monthly agreements must be arranged through the accounts office. Refund and withdrawal policy - Tuition fees, pre-payments, deposits and registration fees are not refundable and are non-transferable under any circumstances. A full-term written notice must be given to the principal to withdraw a pupil during the academic year. If written notice is not provided, the school may charge for the following academic term or request payment for the entire academic year. School records and transcripts may be withheld until all balances are paid in full. A specific administrative withdrawal charge may also apply after enrolment in some circumstances. Fee payment methods and administration - Families may pay by annual lump sum, three-instalment plan, or the monthly payment plan; monthly payments may be processed by standing order or by credit/debit card (monthly-plan commission applies). Payment arrangements and exact billing (for transport, lunch and other optional services) are administered by the accounts office. Notes on timing and small-cost items - Transport and prepaid-lunch pricing are quoted and administered by the accounts office; occasional lunch is charged at EUR 20 per day (with three days notice). Subject-specific and extracurricular charges are billed separately.	Fee details Application and registration fees - Annual registration fee: EUR 600 for new students; EUR 500 for continuing students. - Deposit: a deposit is required at registration. For Kindergarten/Pre‑School the deposit equals one month's tuition; for Primary students the deposit is EUR 1,000. The deposit is applied to the final invoice of the academic year (Term 3). Tuition fees (annual and per-term) - Kindergarten (Age 3): EUR 6,050 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,016.67. - Pre‑School / Pre‑Reception (Ages 4–5): EUR 6,600 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,200.00. - Reception: EUR 6,600 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,200.00. - Grade 1: EUR 7,100 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,366.67. - Grade 2: EUR 7,300 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,433.33. - Grade 3: EUR 7,500 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,500.00. - Grade 4: EUR 7,700 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,566.67. - Grade 5: EUR 8,000 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,666.67. - Grade 6: EUR 8,300 per year — termly instalment EUR 2,766.67. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is charged in three termly instalments; invoices are issued in advance of each instalment and are pre‑paid. Term invoices occur in the months indicated in the school billing schedule (examples: August, December, March). Tuition invoices are emailed to parents approximately one week before their due date. - All tuition and other school fees are payable in full by the invoice due dates. Failure to pay on time may result in suspension of enrolment or withholding of academic records. Parents remain financially liable for the full year regardless of absence or early departure. Boarding - No boarding provision applies. The school operates as a day school with published operating hours for Kindergarten/Pre‑School and Primary. Other costs and optional fees - Deposit (already stated): one month's tuition for Kindergarten/Pre‑School or EUR 1,000 for Primary; deducted from the final invoice (Term 3). - School trips: typically EUR 40 per trip (2–3 trips per year). - Hot lunch: approximately EUR 120–130 per month (parents choose whether to opt in). - Extended day / After‑school care: EUR 150–200 per month (extended hours options listed; exact fee depends on chosen hours). The after‑school sports club is noted at EUR 150 for 1 hour and EUR 200 for 2 hours in handbook examples. - Specialist clubs: EUR 30–80 per month per club (depending on the club). - Additional monthly charge applies for Primary students who remain at school until 16:30. Specialist lessons, clubs, trips and hot lunch are charged separately. Refunds and cancellations - All registration fees, deposits and tuition payments are non‑refundable. Fees already paid are not refundable in the event of withdrawal, early departure, cancellation, suspension or expulsion. The deposit is used only as described (deducted from the final invoice) and is not refundable for other reasons. Fee payment options and receipts - Accepted payment methods: cash, bank transfer, or JCC (card processing). Tuition invoices and receipts are issued by email following payment. - Bank transfer details (provided for bank payments in school documents): SWIFT BCYPCY2N and IBAN CY89002001950000357037300271 (use the school's invoicing instructions when making transfers). Discounts and sibling policy - A sibling discount of 3% applies for siblings enrolled concurrently; no other discounts are offered. (End of fee overview.)
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The American Academy Limassol follows a British curriculum taught in English and uses a modified English National Curriculum. In Secondary School, students study for GCSE/IGCSE and GCE AS/A-Level examinations and may also complete the Apolytirion; the school is an approved examination centre for GCSE/IGCSE and GCE AS/A2 Level examinations. Key Stage 3 (Years 7–9) provides the core curriculum including English, environmental science, Greek/Greek as a foreign language, mathematics, science, history, ICT, music, personal and social education, physical education, and art and drama. Key Stage 4 (Years 10–11) prepares for the International GCSE/GCSE with English, mathematics, PE and Greek/Greek as a foreign language compulsory and a broad range of optional subjects. Key Stage 5 (Years 12–13) enables AS/A2 levels and the Apolytirion across three tracks: A-Level Intensive, Apolytirion, and Combined. The school supports progression to universities worldwide, including the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, Canada, Cyprus and Greece, and offers the Duke of Edinburgh International Award as part of extra-curricular activities.	Curriculum details Cambridge Primary is the Cambridge Curriculum Golden Oak follows, beginning in Reception and continuing through Primary. The language of learning is English. Cambridge stages at Golden Oak are Reception and Primary. Cambridge Primary builds strong foundations in English, Mathematics and Science, alongside a wider Golden Oak curriculum that supports creativity, movement and wellbeing. Beyond the core, Greek language, history, geography, art, music, physical education and mindfulness are taught. Golden Oak provides formal assessments and reports twice a year to track progress and next steps.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio low student-teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes and personalised guidance support academic, social and emotional development.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Entry to leading universities worldwide, including the United Kingdom, Europe, the USA, Australia, Canada, Cyprus and Greece.	Higher education progression Progression goes from Early Years through Primary to IGCSE and A-Levels. This pathway supports university admissions worldwide. Universities internationally recognize Cambridge qualifications.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Schedule a visit. Visiting our schools provides a 30-minute information session followed by a 30-minute tour. Visits are scheduled Monday–Friday, 9:00 am to 14:00 pm. To schedule a tour, complete the registration form on the site or contact Admissions and Recruitment Office at +357 25 337054. 2. Prepare. Admissions decisions are made by the principal of each school. The admissions office coordinates the process and sets minimum enrollment requirements, application deadlines and additional requirements. Prospective students should prepare entrance exams in Mathematics and English (complimentary lessons are provided), an entry interview with the Headmaster, and keep on hand documents including two passport photographs, original birth certificate, copies of the student's passport/ID, copies of parent's passport/ID, attested copies of G.C.S.E /G.C.E. / IELTS / TOEFL, last school report, and health certificate for Early Years. 3. Apply. When ready to apply, you will find all relevant information relating to the application. Applications are subject to deadlines and availability. If you prefer, you may call +357 25 337054 to discuss sending an application electronically. 4. For international applicants; Upon acceptance. International applicants require a visa, and the team handles visa particulars to ensure issuance. Upon acceptance, the Student and Parents Handbook will be provided to ensure a smooth transition to school life.	Admissions Admissions: Golden Oak offers an online application. Complete the application; the team is on hand for guidance. Before you begin, provide your child's details and preferred entry year, and the parent/guardian contact information, plus copies of the child's birth certificate and passport. The application consists of five sections and can be saved and continued later. For assistance call (+357) 99 309749. Application processing requires supporting documents: Completed Application Form; Child's Birth Certificate; Two recent passport-sized photographs; Custody Paper/Legal Document (for single parents where only one parent can sign); Parent/Guardian Passport (copy) for one or both parents; Previous School Reports (if requested); Medical or Educational Diagnosis Report (if applicable); Health Certificate; Transfer Letter (for students coming from another school); IEP or Support Plan (if applicable). The Parent/Guardian Declaration confirms that the documents must be submitted and that missing documents may delay or invalidate the application. Financial Obligations: Annual Registration Fee €600 for new students and €500 for continuing students; a deposit for new students equal to one month's tuition for Kindergarten/Pre-School or €1000 for Primary students; Tuition Fees: Kindergarten €550 per month; Pre-Reception €600 per month; Reception €600 per month; Grade 1 €7100 annually (paid in 3 termly installments); Grade 2 €7300 annually (paid in 3 termly installments); Grade 3 €7500 annually (paid in 3 termly installments); Grade 4 €7700 annually (paid in 3 termly installments). Optional Additional Costs: School Trips €40 per trip (2-3 times per year); Hot lunch €100-130 per month; Extended Day Until 5.30 pm €150-€200 per month; Specialist Clubs €30-€80 per month per club. Non-Refundable Fees: All amounts paid are non-refundable. Operating Months/Hours: Kindergarten & Pre-School 7.30–16.30 (September–July); Primary School 7.30–15.30 (September–June).
Scholarships	Scholarships Students are tested in English and Mathematics and academic scholarships are awarded as follows: 1st Place – 25% of the annual tuition. The 25% Class Achievement Scholarship is awarded to a single top-student in each class of Secondary School for the following academic year and is valid for one academic year; the top student is determined by the principal and his team. All students who participate in a national sports team are eligible for the ATHLETE scholarship. Eligibility should be confirmed with the Principal.	Scholarships —
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