Golden Oak Private School vs Pascal Education Lemesos

	G Golden Oak Private School Limassol, Cyprus	P Pascal Education Lemesos Limassol, Cyprus
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €6,050 - 8,300	Fees / year €8,050 - 13,300
Age range	Age range 3 - 11 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 180	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 13	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2002
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	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.	Location The Lemesos Main Campus is located at 2, Grammaton Street 3112 Agia Fyla, Lemesos. The Lemesos City Centre Campus is located at 40, Omirou Street 3095, Lemesos.
Stages	Stages Early Years (Kindergarten & Preschool), Primary School (Years 1–6), Secondary School (planned for 2029)	Stages Lemesos Main Campus offers Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (ages 3-18). Lemesos City Centre Campus offers Kindergarten and Primary (ages 3-12).
School type	School type Private English-medium school following the Cambridge International Curriculum	School type Private international school; English-medium across both Lemesos campuses; Cambridge Primary Curriculum at the Main Campus; International Primary Curriculum at the City Centre Campus; IB Diploma Programme available at the Secondary level.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Learning Support	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cyprus	Country affiliation Cyprus
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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	School day structure All Day School is optional for Secondary students in Years 1-3; two additional teaching periods after lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; in Lemesos, All Day School includes eight periods across four subjects.
Bus service details	Bus service details Yes. The School Bus system offers safe and reliable daily transport to and from the Golden Oak campus.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	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.)	Fee details Application / Registration & Reservation fees - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 per annum. - Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 per family per annum (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Reservation Fee for continuing pupils to hold a place for the upcoming year: EUR 1,000 (this amount is deducted from the total registration payment at the time of registration). Parents/guardians of continuing pupils must reserve places by the deadline indicated by the school. Tuition fees (annual) — PASCAL Lemesos (listed by year group) - Main Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 6: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). (See the school's published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6.) - City Centre Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965. - Year 5: EUR 8,965. - Year 6: EUR 8,965. - Secondary School — Lemesos (annual tuition): - Year 1 (UK Year 7): EUR 11,200. - Year 2: EUR 11,200. - Year 3: EUR 11,200. - Year 4: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 5 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5 IB). - Year 6: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). - Year 6 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6 IB). (See the published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6 and the IB years.) Payment schedule and instalments - Initial payment at registration: see the "On Registration" totals above (Kindergarten/Primary EUR 3,000; Secondary EUR 3,500). The initial payment comprises the Registration Fee, Parents/Guardians subscription and a deposit toward annual tuition. - Balance of the annual tuition fees is payable in six equal instalments across September–February. Some optional services use different instalment schedules as noted below. - Specific instalment schedules shown in published fees: optional extended day (typically 2 instalments: Sep & Jan), lunch and breakfast (typically 5 instalments: Oct–Feb), IB/administration or certain activity fees (varied instalment patterns shown in the published fee lists). Optional and additional fees (examples and annual charges) - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 p.a.; Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 p.a. (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Optional Extended Day Programme (Homework Support / Afternoon Activities / Clubs): typical total package EUR 3,200 p.a.; individual components for Primary (example): Homework Support EUR 1,000; Afternoon Activities EUR 900; Afternoon Clubs EUR 1,300. For Secondary the optional extended-day components list academic/homework support EUR 1,125 p.a., afternoon sessions EUR 1,300–1,400 p.a. (fees and session structure shown in the published lists). - Optional Lunch (five days per week): EUR 950 p.a. (Kindergarten/Primary City/Main Campus) or EUR 1,080 p.a. (Secondary); instalment schedules noted in published lists. Optional Breakfast (five days per week): EUR 630 p.a. - Excursions (compulsory): Primary EUR 125 per annum (one instalment: Sep.); Secondary EUR 50 per annum (one instalment: Sep.). Excursions fee covers transportation and entrance where listed; other related costs may be charged separately. - GL Assessment (compulsory for specified years): NGRT EUR 15 p.a.; PASS EUR 8 p.a.; CAT4 (Year 3 Secondary) EUR 30 p.a. (charged as indicated). - Lab fees / consumables for Years 4–6 (Secondary): EUR 105 p.a. per subject for Chemistry/Biology/Physics/Art where applicable. IB DP School Administration Fee (Years 5 IB & 6 IB): EUR 400 p.a. Athletic Section Fee (for athletes): EUR 800 p.a. - The cost of school uniform, books (except those provided free by the Cyprus Ministry of Education where applicable), school transport and participation in some extra-curricular competitions/conferences are not included in the published tuition/fee schedules and are charged separately. The published fee sheets indicate these items are payable in addition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the Lemesos campus fee schedules. The school's fee sections for Lemesos include Main Campus (Kindergarten & Primary), City Centre (Kindergarten & Primary) and Secondary — no dedicated boarding fees are shown for Lemesos. (Boarding is listed elsewhere for other campuses.) Refunds, non‑refundability and fee obligations - Reservation Fee, Registration Fee, Tuition Fees, Parents/Guardians Association subscription, GL Assessment and Excursions are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the published fee information; these amounts act as a deposit guaranteeing a pupil's attendance for at least one academic year. Parents/guardians remain liable for the full year's fees even if a pupil leaves during the academic year; no refund is payable for fees already paid. The published rules also state the school may withdraw scholarships, discounts or prizes if fees are not paid on time. - Tuition and other fees are reviewed annually; any increase on Tuition Fees and the Registration Fee has a stated cap (published cap percentages are shown in the fee documents). Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: debit/credit card, JCC Smart, wire transfer (bank transfer), monthly instalments by debit/credit card or standing order. The published fee sheets instruct parents to clearly state pupil name and class on transfers and note transfer costs are borne by the sender. Cash payments above EUR 10,000 per family per academic year cannot be accepted in accordance with local legislation. - Example bank details shown for transfers to PASCAL Education (Cyprus) Limited – Limassol (EUR): IBAN CY64 0020 0195 0000 3570 1899 5560; SWIFT/BIC BCYPCY2N. For City account details and corporate account details the published fee sheets provide the specific account numbers and IBANs to be used. Parents should follow the account instruction printed on the fee schedule when making transfers. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discount: a published sibling discount of EUR 500 is applied to the tuition fees of each of the older children. The Parents/Guardians subscription is charged per family (EUR 50) with an additional EUR 20 for each sibling.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	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.	Curriculum details PASCAL Lemesos serves students aged 3-18 across Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary. Kindergarten offers Early Years Learning; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Secondary offers Apolytirion, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The six-year Secondary program provides a pathway to top universities worldwide; the Lemesos campus offers the broadest range of academic pathways in Cyprus.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Small classes and personalised guidance support academic, social and emotional development.	Student teacher ratio —
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Higher education progression	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.	Higher education progression Graduates from the six-year Secondary program progress to top universities worldwide. The breadth of qualifications supports entry to leading tertiary institutions.
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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 —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	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).	Admissions 1. Enquiry. We welcome students from ages 3 to 18 at our schools in Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos. If you're considering one of our schools for your child, please fill out our enquiry form to learn more. The enquiry initiates the admissions process and helps identify the appropriate pathway for Kindergarten & Primary or English Secondary Day & Boarding School. The enquiry starts the flow of information you will receive about the next steps. 2. Enrolment explanation and visit scheduling. After you submit an enquiry, the admissions team will contact you by phone or email to explain the enrolment process and to schedule a visit. This contact ensures you understand what to expect and which pathway best fits your child's education stage. The information shared guides you toward the next step in the process. 3. Visit or interview. Kindergarten and Primary applicants are invited to visit the school for a pupil trial day or an interview with a member of the school leadership team. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, you and your child will meet with a member of the school leadership team. The visit or meeting provides an opportunity to experience the school environment and to ask questions. 4. Assessment or offer. For Kindergarten and Primary, successful applicants will receive an offer. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, your child will take either an entrance examination or a diagnostic/placement test, and the school will make an offer based on the results. Enrolment follows the offer through completing the registration process. 5. Enrolment and boarding specifics. If you accept the offer, enrolment is completed by finishing the registration process. For Boarding applicants, additional support is provided for the visa application process.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships for students are provided through the Morfosis FUNraising fund (managed by FUNraising). The foundation has offered scholarships to students, including reporting that in the 2021/2022 school year it awarded over €40,000 in scholarships to 26 students.
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