Useful Info
Education in Cyprus
Education in Cyprus offers both a state-sponsored education system and prestigious private (international) institutions offering tuition in Greek, English, Russian, French, Italian, Armenian and Arabic and providing specialized courses leading mainly to entrance to British and American universities or to professional qualifications.
Both are open and accessible to foreigners, and parents usually choose one or the other according to their expectations surrounding cost, language and curriculum.
Education in Cyprus is mandatory for all children aged twelve and younger, and is separated into primary school, gymnasium and lyceum (secondary school is composed of the latter two levels).
Cypriot educational institutions attract foreign students from all over the world, making the island a major educational centre in the region.
State schools in Cyprus
Though the teaching language of state schools in Cyprus is Greek and the curriculum uniquely Pancyprian, parents from a number of different nationalities opt to send their kids, especially those of a young age, to these local houses of learning.
Some parents find the primary drawback to sending their children to state schools in Cyprus is the language barrier. Younger kids have the ability to adapt quickly, but older kids and parents, themselves, often struggle to succeed and communicate appropriately.
That said, those with long-term aspirations of island life generally find it’s advantageous to provide children the opportunity to assimilate into Cypriot culture sooner, rather than later.
There is no fee for foreign children to attend state schools in Cyprus.
Private schools in Cyprus
Some foreigners living in Cyprus, specifically those of English language skills, prefer to send their children to private or international schools. The most obvious benefits for kids attending these institutions is that they will most likely be surrounded by others foreign children who speak English, and they’ll find a greater offering of extra-curricular activities to take part in.
Private schools are present in all of the country’s larger cities (Nicosia, Limassol and Larnaca), but the curriculum taught and the standard upheld in each of the institutions varies tremendously; so foreigners may want to decide on their school of choice before settling permanently.
Private schools in Cyprus are reasonable, with tuition ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 Euro per year depending on the age of the child and the requirements of the school. Parents should also anticipate supplementary costs like registration and enrolment fees, books, uniforms and even school bus expenses.
Education System of Cyprus:
Nicosia | ||
The English School (Secondary) Tel: +357 22 799300 | The Junior School (Pre-Reception, Junior,Senior) Tel.: +357 22 664855 | The Grammar School Tel.: +357 22 621744 |
The Grammar Junior School Tel.: +357 22 695695 | American Academy (High School) Tel.: +357 22 664266 | American Academy Junior School Nicosia (Primary) Tel: +357 22 662886 |
Investment Migration American International School Tel.: +357 22 316345 | Highgate Primary School Tel.: +357 22 780527 | Horizon Community School Tel.: +357 22 774665 |
A.G.B.U. Melkonian Educational Institute (Secondary) | The Falcon School Tel.: +357 22 496271 | Pascal English School Tel.: +357 22 590900 |
G C School Of Careers Tel.: +357 22 464400 | Investment Migration American International School Tel.: +357 22 316345 | Ecole Francaise Arthur Rimbaud Tel.: +357 22 665318 |
Terra Santa Tel: +357 22421100 | New Hope (Private Special school) (Primary) Tel: +357 22 494820 |
Limassol | ||
Logos School of English Education (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) Tel.: +357 25 336061 | Foley’s Grammar & Junior School (Pre-primary, primary, Secondary) Tel.: +357 25 582191 | American Academy (Private) Limassol (Early Years Department, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten) Tel: +357 25 381340 |
American Academy Limassol (Primary)Tel.: +357 25 382782 | American Academy Limassol (Secondary) Tel.: +357 25 337054 | The Heritage Private School (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) Tel.: +357 25 362224 |
Silverline Private School (Kindergarten, Primary, Senior) Tel.: +357 25 716361 | St. Mary’s School (Greek & English) (Primary) Tel.: +357 25 878398 |
Paphos | ||
International School of Paphos (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary) Tel: +357 26 821700 | American Academy Paphos Tel.: +357 26 939495 | Aspire Private British School (Primary school) Tel.: +357 26 623606 |
Higher Education:
At present, public and private universities operate in Cyprus.
Government policy as regards to higher education aims to fulfill the local needs for higher education and to establish Cyprus as a regional educational and research centre, a hub for international scholars and students alike. The higher education system in Cyprus is shaped by the European Higher Education Area as outlined by the Bologna Process. Higher Education in Cyprus consists of the public and private institutions of Higher Education at University and non-University level.
Public Universities | ||
The University of Cyprus Tel.: +357 22 894000 | The Cyprus University of Technology Tel.: +357 25 00 2500 | The Open University of Cyprus Tel.: +357 22 411600 |
Neapolis University – Cyprus Tel.: +357 26843300 | UClan Cyprus University Tel.: +357 24 694000 |