Education in Cyprus

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:

The Education system in Cyprus consists of the following stages:

Nicosia

  

The English School (Secondary)

Tel:  +357 22 799300

www.englishschool.ac.cy

info@englishschool.ac.cy

The Junior School (Pre-Reception, Junior,Senior)

Tel.:  +357 22 664855

www.thejuniorschool.com

contact@thejuniorschool.com

The Grammar School

Tel.:  +357 22 621744

www.grammarschool.ac.cy

info@grammarschool.ac.cy

The Grammar Junior School

Tel.: +357 22 695695

www.grammarschool.ac.cy

info@grammarschool.ac.cy

American Academy

(High School)

Tel.:  +357 22 664266

www.aacademynicosia.ac.cy

aacademy@spidernet.com.cy

American Academy Junior School Nicosia (Primary)

Tel: +357 22 662886

www.aacademynicosia.ac.cy

aacademy@spidernet.com.cy

Investment Migration

American International School

Tel.: +357 22 316345

www.aisc.ac.cy

aisc@aisc.ac.cy

Highgate Primary School

Tel.:  +357 22 780527

www.highgateschool

info@highgateschool

Horizon Community School

Tel.:  +357 22 774665

A.G.B.U. Melkonian Educational Institute (Secondary)

www.melkonian.ac.cy

agbumei@melkonian.ac.cy

The Falcon School

Tel.:  +357 22 496271

falconsc@spidernet.com.cy

Pascal English School

Tel.:  +357 22 590900

www.pascal.ac.cy

info@pascal.ac.cy

G C School Of Careers

Tel.:  +357 22 464400

www.gcsc.ac.cy

info@gcsc.ac.cy

Investment Migration

American International School

Tel.:  +357 22 316345

www.aisc.ac.cy

aisc@aisc.ac.cy

Ecole Francaise Arthur Rimbaud

Tel.:  +357 22 665318

Terra Santa

Tel: +357 22421100

www.terrasantacollegecyprus.org

terrasantacollege@cytanet.com.cy

New Hope (Private Special school) (Primary)

Tel: +357 22 494820

www.newhope.com

info@newhope.com.cy

 

Limassol

  

Logos School of English Education (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary)

Tel.:  +357 25 336061

www.logos.ac.cy

pr@logos.ac.cy

Foley’s Grammar & Junior School (Pre-primary, primary, Secondary)

Tel.:  +357 25 582191

www.foleysschool.com

foley@spidernet.com.cy

American Academy (Private) Limassol (Early Years Department, Pre-Kindergarten, Kindergarten)

Tel:  +357 25 381340

www.americanacademy.ac.cy

info@americanacademy.ac.cy

American Academy Limassol (Primary)Tel.:  +357 25 382782

www.americanacademy.ac.cy

info@americanacademy.ac.cy

American Academy Limassol (Secondary)

Tel.:  +357 25 337054

www.americanacademy.ac.cy

info@americanacademy.ac.cy

The Heritage Private School (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary)

Tel.:  +357 25 362224

www.heritageschool.ac.cy

heritage@cytanet.com.cy

Silverline Private School (Kindergarten, Primary, Senior)

Tel.: +357 25 716361

www.silverlineschool.com

admin@silverlineschool.com

St. Mary’s School (Greek & English) (Primary)

Tel.: +357 25 878398

 

Paphos

  

International School of Paphos (Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary)

Tel: +357 26 821700

info@isop-ed.org

American Academy Paphos

Tel.: +357 26 939495

www.americanacademy.ac.cy

Aspire Private British School (Primary school)

Tel.: +357 26 623606

www.aspirecoe.com info@aspirecoe.com

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

www.ucy.ac.cy

The Cyprus University of Technology

Tel.:  +357 25 00 2500

www.cut.ac.cy

The Open University of Cyprus

Tel.:  +357 22 411600

www.ouc.ac.cy

Neapolis University – Cyprus

Tel.:  +357 26843300

www.nup.ac.cy

UClan Cyprus University

Tel.:  +357 24 694000

www.uclancyprus.ac.cy/en/

 

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