Special Educational Needs
Inclusive Learning Support in Limassol
At Golden Oak Private School, we offer a dedicated Special Education Needs (SEN) department in Cyprus for families who require additional support.
This optional service provides an inclusive and caring environment where students with diverse learning needs can thrive.
Our team creates personalised learning plans, offers small-group support, and adapts lessons to each child’s strengths and challenges.
With a focus on academic, social, and emotional growth, we help students build confidence, independence, and a positive approach to learning, while remaining fully integrated within the wider school community.
Special Education Program in Cyprus
Walking the Journey Together
At Golden Oak, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish.
We understand the challenges and hopes parents face when raising a child with special needs and we’re here to walk this journey with you.
Our Special Education Program is more than just a curriculum; it’s a supportive community where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.
As an inclusive private school, Golden Oak offers one of the leading special education programs in Limassol, the first of its kind in Cyprus, designed to provide personalised learning within a caring mainstream environment.
Our Special Education Team
Golden Oak’s in-house Special Education Team works in close partnership with the Key Centre for Social and Emotional Health in Limassol, ensuring every child’s needs are met to the highest standard.
Our qualified professionals use evidence-based instructional methods, including differentiated instruction and multi-sensory teaching, to provide the best possible learning experience.
We are an inclusive school community that celebrates differences and empowers all students to reach their full potential, academically, socially, and emotionally.
How Our Inclusive Program Works
Our approach focuses on individualised learning plans, personalised instruction, and collaboration with parents and specialists to ensure that every child receives a quality education and the opportunity to grow confidently. Optional one-to-one learning support assistants are welcome in our classrooms.
Our Team provides:
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Individualised learning plans (IEPs) developed with parents and therapists
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Daily Support by in-house specialists, where needed
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Continuous progress monitoring by our school psychologist
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Open communication between home and school to ensure consistent support
This model creates a nurturing, family-like environment where every student feels understood, supported, loved and motivated to learn.
Key Areas of Learning in the Special Education Program
Our program focuses on the key areas of growth that help children build confidence, independence, and academic skills.
Understanding the World
Children explore science, nature and the environment through exciting discoveries, hands-on experiences and guided exploration of their surroundings.
Communication & Language
We help children develop strong speaking, listening and understanding skills through engaging stories, interactive discussions and expressive playtime.
Literacy & Development
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Early reading and writing are taught through phonics, storytelling and creative activities that strengthen vocabulary, comprehension and confidence in language use.
Numeracy & Mathematics
Children build confidence with numbers through games, counting, shapes and puzzles that encourage problem-solving, logical thinking and a strong foundation in mathematics.
Creative Arts & Imagination
Through art, music and drama, children express their ideas freely and explore their imagination in a learning environment that inspires creativity and self-expression.
Physical Growth & Development
Through active play and movement, children improve balance, coordination and motor skills, building confidence and healthy habits for lifelong development.
Personal & Social Growth
We encourage confidence, empathy and teamwork through play and collaboration, helping children build friendships, independence and self-awareness.
Active & Critical Learning
Children learn to stay curious, think independently and explore ideas creatively, developing focus, reasoning and problem-solving through guided discovery and play.