FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Xenion Junior School authorised by the Ministry of Education?
Absolutely. Xenion Junior is fully licensed and recognised by the Ministry of Education and the opening ceremony was conducted by the Minister of Education in 2014. Highly qualified, experienced teachers are employed, many of whom have remained at the school since its opening. The school has rigorous safeguarding procedures in place.
What are the entry requirements?
We currently have a limit of 22 children per class, so it is important to contact the school with your child’s details to ensure that they are placed in the correct year group and that there is a place available.
A basic level of English is desirable.
Please contact the school at 23811080 for an application pack.
Is there an entrance examination for Xenion Junior School?
We request that children being placed into Years 3-6 take entrance examinations in Mathematics, English (and Greek) if this is their native language. An informal discussion forms the entry assessment for younger children who will be entering into Pre-school 1 and 2 and years 1 and 2 to find out their interests and to gauge their level of understanding.
Can I enrol my child in a year group other than Pre-school or Year 1?
Yes of course! Children are placed in year groups according to their age and/or entry examinations (where applicable), with Preschool beginning at 4 years from September 1st. Please contact the school to confirm age requirements for other year groups. We also accept children throughout the year.
How long is the school day?
The school playground is fully supervised from 7.45am. Lessons start at 7.50 am and end at 14.15 pm. There are also after school clubs provided every day for years 1-6 which begin at 14.15 and finish at 15.00 pm.
What about children with special needs?
What if my child does not speak any Greek?
We are a bilingual school where lessons are taught in both Greek and English. English and Greek lessons are also taught separately to help support the student’s linguistic development.
What is included in the curriculum?
We have a wide variety of subjects taught within our curriculum with a focus placed on English, Mathematics, Greek, Science, Geography , History, Physical Education, Information Communication Technology, Drama, Art, Music, Hygiene, Personal and Social Education (HPSE) and Design and Technology are all taught on a weekly basis.
Are you associated with any other schools?
Xenion Junior School is part of Xenion Education (The Xenion Family) and therefore children have a natural progression from the Junior School to the High school. Additional support lessons may also be provided through Xenion Institute.
Will my child have to sit National Tests?
No
What is the maximum class size at Xenion Junior?
We currently have a limit of 24 students per class.
What happens if my child is sick or injured?
We have several members of staff trained in Paediatric first aid. If a child requires specialist treatment, parents will be contacted, and the child will be taken to the family’s doctor or to a nearby hospital facility.
Where is the Xenion Junior School uniform sold?
The uniform is available to buy on the school site in our Uniform Shop.
Will my child be ready to go straight into any secondary school after finishing at Xenion Junior?
At Xenion Junior we ensure that children leave our school as independent learners with a positive work ethic. Children develop life skills which will allow them to progress into secondary education with confidence.
How do you manage the transition from Junior School to secondary school?
Children spend an orientation day at Xenion High School. During this time, they become familiar with the site, teachers, lessons and structure of the day. In addition, High School facilities are regularly used by Junior School children for Clubs, Sports Days and other events.