Golden Oak’s published 2026/27 standard hours are 07:30–16:30 for Kindergarten and Preschool, and 07:30–15:30 for Primary. The newer school documents also describe optional paid provision until 17:30.
For working parents comparing kindergarten and preschool hours in Limassol, that distinction matters. Check the time covered by tuition, the arrangements for a later collection and the calendar for your child’s stage before planning your working week.
Golden Oak school hours for 2026/27
The following summary is based on the 2026/27 financial document and the operating-hours section of the Parent Handbook.
| Programme | Standard operating hours | Academic-year months |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten and Preschool | 07:30–16:30 | September–July |
| Primary | 07:30–15:30 | September–June |
| Optional extended provision | Until 17:30 | Confirm the booking for your child |
The handbook describes the later provision as an after-school sports club, with published monthly prices of €150 for one hour or €200 for two hours. Confirm the applicable arrangement, place and charge with the school before relying on a 17:30 collection.
When comparing closing times, check whether they refer to the standard day or the optional extension. Record the arrangement you would book, the collection time and the full cost together.
Opening time and lesson start time are different
The handbook gives an arrival window of 07:30–08:30 and states that the daily programme begins at 08:30. Include the handover in your morning plan, along with parking and the onward journey to work.
During a visit, ask where children are received and what to do if you are delayed. It is useful to know the correct contact route before an unexpected late arrival, rather than trying to resolve it at a closed gate.
For collection, the handbook lists specific windows for each stage. Confirm which applies to your booking and how the school authorises another adult to collect your child. If a parent’s working hours change from day to day, explain that when enquiring.
Plan a full day around your child’s routine
“Full-day kindergarten” describes the length of attendance, but it does not explain how the hours are used. Ask about the balance of classroom activity, outdoor time, meals and rest for the particular age group.
For a younger child starting school, the initial attendance pattern may also differ from the eventual full day. Discuss settling-in arrangements early enough to allow some flexibility at work. Golden Oak’s handbook describes a gradual adaptation process for new three-year-olds.
When looking at the Kindergarten and Preschool programme, connect the learning information with the practical timetable. Ask what your child would experience before and after the core classroom activities.
Check meals and extended care separately
The financial document lists hot lunch and extended care as additional services. Ask when lunch is served for your child’s class, how it is ordered and what arrangements apply if you provide food instead.
For extended provision, confirm the activity, supervision, collection point and cancellation arrangements. Also ask whether a specialist club takes place within the standard day or later, and whether it has a separate charge.
Our current financial document sets out the published prices. A programme-specific quotation will help you combine tuition and the services you actually need.
Allow for different calendars and sibling finish times
Kindergarten and Preschool run through July, while the Primary academic year finishes in June. Summer provision is a separate planning question. Check the current school calendar and parent resources for holidays, early closures and summer information.
If you have a child in each stage, do not assume their standard finish times match. For example, a plan to collect both children at 16:30 would extend beyond the published Primary standard day. Ask which booking is needed for the older child and whether the arrangement is available.
Keep a backup collection plan for days when work or travel overruns. Share authorised collection details through the school’s process and make sure the person collecting knows the correct time and location.
A working parent’s final checklist
- Confirm the normal arrival window and the start of the programme.
- Record the standard finish time for each child’s class.
- Arrange any extended provision and confirm its monthly cost.
- Check meals, transport and club bookings individually.
- Add holidays, early closures and the end of the academic year to your calendar.
- Agree a backup collection arrangement.
Questions parents often ask
Does Kindergarten finish at 16:30 or 17:30
The newer 2026/27 documents distinguish a standard finish of 16:30 from optional paid provision to 17:30. Confirm your child’s actual booking with the school.
Are Primary hours the same as Preschool hours
No. The published standard Primary day ends at 15:30, one hour before Kindergarten and Preschool. Their academic-year months also differ.
Does a long school day mean every activity is included
No. The published financial information lists several optional services separately. Ask for the timetable and quotation together so you can see what your chosen arrangement includes.
Discuss a timetable that works for your family
Contact Golden Oak admissions with your child’s stage and the arrival and collection times you need. The team can explain the appropriate programme and the arrangements to confirm.
