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We are Silveroaks

5 Campuses | 7,000 families | One trust

Our Founding Philosophy

The world keeps getting smarter, but not wiser. Everywhere we look, we see brilliance without compassion, success without purpose, and knowledge without conscience. Even progress, deprived of principle, becomes perilous. That’s because when ambition loses its anchor in values, the world grows clever but not wise. So the challenge is not to teach more, but to teach meaningfully.
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Founded with the mission to create icons of personal and social change, Silver Oaks was envisioned as a school that puts ‘Character First & Competence Next’. We believe that real education is about learning to ask the right questions. Our founders saw education not as a race to the top, but as a journey towards self-awareness, integrity, and responsibility. Through every subject taught and every act of service performed, our learners discover the truth that - knowledge only has meaning when it uplifts others.
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Over the last 25 years, this vision has grown into an ecosystem. An ecosystem where our inspired learners grow into global citizens who think deeply, act ethically, and lead consciously. An ecosystem where Character gives direction, and Competence gives strength.

Today at Silver Oaks, we have an unshakeable belief in a student’s capacity to enjoy learning, to act rationally, and to grow when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers. By immersing students in a challenging curriculum, surrounding them with passionate faculty and using an inside-out approach, we create an environment that enables them to become their best authentic selves.

“True education shapes character before it fills the mind.”

Hear from our founders on what makes Silver Oaks more than just a school.
Hear our story
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Our Story of Growth

SILVER OAKS WAS FOUNDED IN 2005 by high-spirited leadership, who understood their responsibility to provide the best possible education for the young minds of the city.
25 Years later, we are proud to have sustained that vision and to continue that important legacy, embracing the challenges and joys of becoming global citizens & learners for life.
Apr 2002
A Humble Beginning

Our story began in April 2002 as Visakha Central School — a small school with a big dream: to make learning meaningful and character-driven.

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Apr 2005
The Birth of Silver Oaks

Reborn as Silver Oaks – The School of Hyderabad, our first campus took shape, earning the affectionate title Mighty Oaks.

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Dec 2006
Recognized by CBSE

A proud moment as Silver Oaks received CBSE affiliation, strengthening our academic foundation.

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Dec 2010
Becoming an IB World School

Our philosophy of inquiry found a global home with official recognition as an IB World School.

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Dec 2012
Advancing Research in Learning

We established the Centre for Research & Design in Cognitive Learning to continually refine how children think, question, and grow.

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May 2013
Branching Out to Bangalore

Our roots spread south to Sarjapur, Bangalore, welcoming new acorns into the Silver Oaks family.

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JAN 2017
Welcoming Oakbay, Visakhapatnam

The Rushikonda campus in Visakhapatnam opened its doors, bringing Silver Oaks’ philosophy of inspired learning to the coast.

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Aug 2017
Collaboration with NIAS

A proud partnership with the National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) enhanced science and advanced learning programs across campuses.

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Nov 2018
Second Campus in Bangalore

A new campus blossomed in Goravigere, Bangalore, expanding opportunities for inquiry-led education in the region.

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Nov 2021
Welcoming Oakdale, Hyderabad

Our third Hyderabad campus opened in Wadakpally, strengthening our growing community of curious and compassionate learners.

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Feb 2023
The IB Continuum Journey

Our Bowrampet campus (Oakwinds) became the first IB Continuum School, offering all three IB programmes under one roof.

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Mar 2023
Strategic Partnership in Bangalore

Our Sarjapur and Whitefield campuses entered a strategic partnership with One World International Schools, joining hands to enrich global learning experiences.

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Mar 2024
New Horizons in Visakhapatnam

Our Kommadi campus (Oakhills) opened — a second home for acorns in Visakhapatnam and a new chapter in our 25-year journey of growing learners with purpose.

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The School House

This framework is our oak : it's our way of binding inquiry, values, academics & service into one living model.
Vision

To groom young people who will “Live for a Purpose, Learn to Apply, Lead with Determination and Leave a Timeless Legacy”

Vision

To groom young people who will “Live for a Purpose, Learn to Apply, Lead with Determination and Leave a Timeless Legacy”

Mission

To integrate in teaching and learning, the goals for conservation and social justice.
To develop civic virtues and emotional skills that can empower our acorns to be icons of personal and social change who will play leading roles in the transition to a sustainable future.

Community Service Through

Me & My Country
We Grow Together
A Civic & Social Responsibility Initiative of the School

Value Generation Through

Mantras of Mahatma
Sustainable Policies & Practices of the School

Leadership through 8 habits of highly effective people

Be Proactive

Put first things first

Begin with the end in mind

Think win win

Seek first to understand and then to be understood

Synergize

Sharpen your saw

Find your voice

Foundation through learner profile

Inquirer

Knowledgeable

Thinker

Communicator

Open minded

Principled

Caring

Risk taker

Balanced

Reflective

MOTTO

Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high

Culture

Speak softly and pleasantly

Smile always

Be positive and progressive

Feel good, look good and do good

Have and show confidence

Inside-out approach

Character & Competence

Meet Our Leaders

Behind each of our classrooms is the visionary leadership of our founders who bring decade long experience and commitment to creating competent global citizens.
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Dhanunjaya V

Managing Director

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Dr. Seetha Murty

Director Education

From Acorns to Oaks
growing learners who change the world

At Silver Oaks, education goes beyond lessons and grades — it’s about shaping curious minds and compassionate hearts. If you believe learning should build both competence and character, we’d love to welcome your family into ours.

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