State education in Cyprus

Education is free and compulsory for children between the ages of 5 and 16.

Children can start school at three in state preschools. At the age of six, children must attend primary school. From 12 to 18 years old, children attend secondary school (although they can leave school at 16).

Each town that has more than 15 school-age children will have a school or a neighboring town will have a school that can serve both communities.

Knowledge of the Greek language is essential if you want your child to attend the public school system.

Fee-paying private preschool, elementary, and high school schools are also available. These are regulated by the Ministry of Education and Culture, but the operation of the school is in charge of religious groups or foreign entities.

There are also international schools in the larger cities that are the best option for older children, as education will be based on the UK curriculum and will be taught in English.

Over 60% of all high school graduates attend college.

Higher education is free for Cypriot citizens. You may have to pay as a foreign student, especially if you have lived in Cyprus for less than 3 years. The embassy will help with more details.

The educational system is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education and Culture. They manage appointments, promotions, disciplinary matters and regulate the curriculum.

Private English schools in Cyprus

There are 17 private English schools in Cyprus:-

american academy

Private school in Limassol following the English National Curriculum. From 2 years to university entrance with a full range of subjects at GCSE, ‘O’ level, ‘A’ and ‘A/S’ level. Preparation for the TOEFL and entrance to the best universities. Telephone: 7777 2277 Fax: 25 387 488

American Academy of Larnaca

Private English-speaking international school in Larnaca on Gregori Afxentiou Avenue. Elementary and secondary schools. Non-profit school where students take internationally recognized exams. Telephone: 24 815 400 Fax: 24 651 046

American Academy of Nicosia

Private English speaking Christian school. Ages range from pre-reception to university entrance preparation for IGCSE, A Level and LCCI exams. Located in Nicosia at 3A Michael Parides Street. The director is Dr. Joe Worsham. Telephone: 22 664 266 Fax: 22 669 290

Foley Elementary and Secondary School

Private, independent, co-educational British day school providing education in English for students aged 4 to 18 or 19 (A levels and university entrance). Licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education. At Calle Homero 40, Lemesos 3095. Telephone: 25 582 191 Fax: 25 584 119

GC Racing School

Nicosia-based private English-speaking international school located at 96 Stadiou Street. Internationally recognized exams. Telephone: 22 464 400 Fax: 22 356 468

highgate school

Private English-speaking nursery, primary and secondary school located at 25 Heroes Avenue, Nicosia. Pupils take IGCSE exams and there are many extracurricular activities on offer.

Tel: 22 780 527 (primary) or 22 781 818 (secondary) Fax: 22 773 474

Paphos International School

Private English-speaking international school located in Paphos at 100 Aristotelous Savva Avenue. This school attends all levels of Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary Education.

Telephone: 26 821 700 Fax: 26 942 541

King Richard School

English school for the children of service personnel located in Dhekelia Garrison near Larnaca. Private paying students are also accepted subject to availability of places and security clearance. Following the UK National Curriculum. Phone: 24 744 776 Fax: 24 744 188

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Provide private individual tuition in a supportive environment with a crèche and boarding facilities if required. GCSE ‘O’ and ‘A’ levels are offered with an Oxford recognized examination center at 33/35 Aegialusa Street in Limassol. Telephone: 25 336 061 Fax: 25 335 578

Papantoniou Institute

Institute of foreign languages ​​specialized in teaching school-age students and preparing them for university entrance. There are other courses available for adults who wish to learn Greek. Two locations, one in Larnaca and one in Nicosia. Telephone: 22 330 391

paschal english school

Private English school with offices in Nicosia, Larnaca and Limassol. It functions as a 6-year (not 7-year) English secondary school. Entrance exams in English and Mathematics. Priority given to students with high scores. Internationally recognized qualifications. Tel: 22 590 270 (Nicosia) 25 333 310 (Limassol) 24 813 Fax: 22 590 214 (Nicosia) 25 339 335 (Limassol) 24 534

Episkopi of the school of Saint John

School mainly for personal service children in Cyprus, but also admits some English-speaking students subject to security clearance. Fees are paid for children not in service.

Telephone: 25 963 888 Fax: 25 963 708

The American International School

A private, co-educational day school for primary, “middle school” and secondary (or high school) education. The curriculum meets the requirements for MSA and IBO (International Baccalaureate) accreditation. At 11 Kassos Street, Nicosia. Telephone: 22 316 345 Fax: 22 316 549

Nicosia English School

Private English secondary school based on the outskirts of Nicosia. Internationally recognized exams. Admission is by exam. Telephone: 22 799 300 Fax: 22 799 301

Nicosia Secondary School

Private English-speaking international school located in Nicosia on Anthoupolis Highway. Secondary school only, with entrance by exam. The exams taken are internationally recognized O and A Levels. Telephone: 22 695 695 Fax: 22 623 044

The heritage private school

Private English-speaking international school in Limassol at 15 General Makriyannis Street. Kindergartens, Primary and Secondary within the system. Students take internationally recognized exams and are taught under the English National Curriculum. Tel: 25 367 018 (Primary) or 25 362 224 (Secondary and Fax: 25 359 977

Nicosia Secondary School

Private English-speaking school in Nicosia, covering the ages of pre-reception, infant and juvenile (from three and a half years to twelve and a half years). Following the British National Curriculum. Telephone: 22 664 855 Fax: 22 666 993