Silver Oaks is a chain of three schools located in Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Vizag. The Hyderabad branch is 15 years old and is considered one of the best schools in the city in terms of infrastructure and pedagogy. The school follows a blended curriculum that includes activity, experience, and play to help children grasp concepts better. The main standout of the school is how it creates a friendly and homely atmosphere for its children to learn and grow. Let’s learn more about this excellent school:

Its stunning campus is in Bachupally

Located in Miyapur, the 4-acre campus is divided into blocks. The surroundings are green and serene, and the school is quite accessible. To make the commute easy, the school also provides a bus transport facility.

It is an IB and CBSE-affiliated school

Silver Oaks International School has been an IB World School for 10 years and offers the IB Primary Years Program. It is also affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and students from Grade VI follow the CBSE curriculum.

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It has state-of-the-art infrastructure

The entire campus is built to facilitate quality education, play, and activity simultaneously. With large classrooms, playgrounds, and activity rooms, the school is a great place for children. There are two blocks: one for primary students (from PP1 to grade VI) and one for senior students (Grade VII to XII).

Classrooms

At Silver Oaks International School, the classrooms are called Home Rooms. This is because they create a homely atmosphere in each class based on the grade and the subject. Each class consists of around 25 students. Every classroom in the school is technologically-equipped and has an audio system and a computer.

Laboratories

The school has science, math, and 5 computer labs along with ICT and Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL). They are all equipped according to the curriculum being followed.

Libraries

Along with a large, common library, each class has a library of its own. Kids bring their own books and stack the class libraries themselves.

Research center

The research center in Silver Oaks International School is one of its USPs. Established around 5 years ago, it brings out the scientist in each child.

Multi-purpose hall and conference hall

For events, workshops, and seminars, the school uses its fully-furnished multi-purpose hall and conference hall.

Playgrounds

The huge playground in the school accommodates all major sports. It has 2 tennis courts, 3 basketball courts, and 3 badminton courts along with a swimming pool and a skating rink. The school has a separate play area for primary students. The Silver Oaks Academy for Sports and Intensive Learning is another standout feature. The academy conducts several academic and sports programs for children who showcase talent in different fields. The academy aims at grooming kids to become professionals in their fields of interest.

Co-curricular activities

Silver Oaks International School firmly believes that co-curricular activities play a very important role in holistic development. The school has facilities for art & craft, music, street choir, dance, and more.

Transport

The school provides 54 buses that ply across the city. The buses are safe and child-friendly.

Clinic

The primary block has a clinic and medical staff to provide first aid as and when required.

Academics at Silver Oaks is unique and inclusive

Silver Oaks International School has classes from PP1 to grade 12. The IB curriculum is followed until grade 6 and CBSE curriculum is followed thereafter. The school abides by all the guidelines set by IB and CBSE to ensure wholesome learning. Here are a few highlights of education at Silver Oaks:

1. The pedagogy is unique and depends on the subject and class. For example, science lessons involve practice and experience while social science is taught through project-based learning.
2. The school believes in all-inclusive education and has a special educator who helps children with learning disabilities. It also refers children to professionals in the city in case the disability is beyond the capabilities of the special educator. The school has 350 gifted children by far. It is the first school to be recognized for the same by National Institute of Advanced Studies.
3. Personality and professional development for teachers: 40 teachers have certification from Harvard School of Education and 180 teachers are working towards being facilitators. 8 teachers are certified counsellors. The school conducts plenty of workshops to train teachers and help them become better at the art of teaching.
4. The school also has special programs such as ASSET, Olympiads, and EduSports to cater to all-round development.

Achievements of the school

1. Ranked among the top 50 schools in India (2018-19)
2. Tagged as an Exemplary IB World School (2016)
3. In 2012, it was the best-performing school in the city in the CBSE board examinations