Silver Oaks International School - Bachupally Campus, Hyderabad

Silver Oaks International Schools is a group of Indian educational institutions established in April 2002. The chain of schools opened its first campus at Bachupally, Hyderabad, and currently operates five campuses in Hyderabad, Bangalore and Visakhapatnam.[3] Its tagline is 'character first, competence next,' and its processes and values claim to be largely drawn from the freedom fighter era in India's history.

Silver Oaks International Schools
Address
Bachupally, Miyapur

Hyderabad
,
Telangana

India
Coordinates17°32′32.78″N 78°21′50.33″E
Information
TypeInternational school
MottoWhere the mind is without fear and head is held high
EstablishedApril, 2002
DirectorDhanunjaya Vallabhaneni [1]
PrincipalSeetha Murty[2]
Staff400+
Faculty400+
GenderCo-educational
Number of students1+
International studentsYes
Average class size25
Student to teacher ratio11:1
Classes offeredGrade PP1 (LKG) to 12
LanguageEnglish
Hours in school day7
Classrooms120+
Campuses4
CampusUrban
SportsTennis, basketball, football, swimming, skating, badminton, cricket, etc.
AffiliationsCentral Board of Secondary Education, International Baccalaureate
Websitewww.silveroaks.co.in/home/hyderabad/

The courses and curricula offered differ from campus to campus; the CBSE and IB curricula are offered across all campuses. The school has many competitor schools in Hyderabad including Oakridge International School, Chirec International School etc.

Curriculum

PP1 to Grade 6 - PYP

The IB Primary Years Program (PYP) is a theme / research-based learning methodology for children aged 3 – 12.[4]

Grade 7 to Grade 12 - CBSE
Students of ISAP

CBSE provides instruction in health and physical education, life skills, values education, art education, work education and other co-scholastic areas. [5] The school is also an exam centre for CBSE Grade 10 & 12 board examinations and also NEET.


Facilities

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Sports Facilities
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Skating
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Badminton

Labs
  • Chemistry Lab
  • Physics Lab
  • Biology Lab
  • Atal Tinkering Lab

Uniform / dress Code

The school has a uniform dress code for all students which involves a black pinstriped bottom matched with a white shirt with silver oaks logo. The students also wear a red windcheater when its windy or cold. Senior School students also have an additional grey waistcoat as a part of their uniform. The school recommends black running shoes and parents are free to purchase the brand of their choice. From 2019 the school introduced sports dress which involves a grey quickdry T-shirt with a black track pant.

Acorns of Silver Oaks with Principal

Other Campuses in the group
Campus City State Founding Year Principal
Bachupally Hyderabad Telangana 2002 Seetha Murty[7]
Sarjapur Rd Bangalore Karnataka Shailaja Vittaldev
Visakhapatnam Visakhapatnam Andhra pradesh 2017 Sunitha Yernagula[8]
Whitefield Bangalore Karnataka 2019 Shobna Dhamija
Upcoming Hyderabad Telangana Upcoming Rachana Sharma

Programmes offered at other campuses
Campus CBSE IB - PYP

(Grade PP1–6)

 IB - MYP

(Grade 7-10)

 IB - DP

(Grade 11-12)

Hyderabad ✔

Grade 1 - 12

 ✔
Sarjapur Rd., Bangalore ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Whitefield, Bangalore In Process Candidate School
Visakhapatnam ✔

Grade 1 - 10

 ✔

[9]

Controversies


In 2017, Silver Oaks was accused of ignoring that its minor students attending a three-day event conducted in Bangalore, which had been organized by a student, were served alcohol, the money for event was from a website page, Indian Diplomatic Summit, and invited members from school and members from various social media group. The cost of the event was approximately 1.80 lakhs.[10]

References
  1. "Leadership Team | Silver Oaks Intl Schools - Hyd, BLR, Vizag".
  2. "Schools in Hyderabad: CBSE & IB Board Bachupally | Silver Oaks".
  3. "Best cbse and ib international schools | Hyd | Bangalore | Visakhapatnam". Silver Oaks Intl School. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  4. "Primary Years Programme (PYP)".
  5. "CBSE Secondary School Curriculum" (PDF). CBSE Secondary School Curriculum Handbook. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  6. "Best IB & CBSE School | Silver Oaks Intl School | Hyderabad". Silver Oaks Intl School hyderabad campus.
  7. "Best cbse and ib international schools in Hyderabad | Bangalore | Vizag". Silver Oaks Intl School. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  8. "Best CBSE and IB international school in Visakhapatnam | Hyd | Bangalore". Silver Oaks Intl School. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  9. "Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)". Silver Oaks Intl School. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  10. "3-day party, 52 minors, flowing booze: Chandini death exposes dark underbelly of social media | Hyderabad News - Times of India". The Times of India.
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