English Schools in Cyprus

State Education in Cyprusrecognised exams. Tel: 22 464 400 Fax: 22 356 468
Education is free and compulsory for children betweenHighgate School
the ages of 5 and 16.Private English speaking nursery, primary and
Children may start school at three at state pre-schools.secondary school located at 25 Heroes Avenue,
At the age of six, children must attend primary schools.Nicosia. Pupils take IGCSE examinations and there are
From 12 to 18 years old children attend secondarymany extracurricular activities on offer.
school (although they can leave school at 16).Tel: 22 780 527 (primary) or 22 781 818 (secondary)
Every village that contains more than 15 school ageFax: 22 773 474
children will have a school or a neighbouring village willInternational School Of Paphos
have a school that will be able to provide for bothPrivate English speaking international school located in
communities.Paphos at 100 Aristotelous Savva Avenue.
A knowledge of the Greek language is essential if youKindergarten, Primary and Secondary schools are all
wish your child to attend the state school system.catered for in this school.
There are also private fee paying pre-school, primaryTel: 26 821 700 Fax: 26 942 541
and secondary schools available. These are regulatedKing Richard School
by the Ministry of Education and Culture but the runningEnglish school for the children of service personnel
of the school is carried out by either religious groups orlocated in Dhekelia Garrison near Larnaca. Also accept
foreign bodies.fee paying private students subject to availability of
There are also International schools in the larger citiesplaces and security clearance. Following UK National
which are the best option for older children as theCurriculum.l Tel: 24 744 776 Fax: 24 744 188
education will be based on the UK curriculum andLogos School of English Education
taught in English.Providing private individual teaching in a caring
Over 60% of all secondary school leavers attendenvironment with a nursery and boarding facilities if
university.required. GCSE 'O' and 'A' levels offered with an
Higher education is free for Cypriot nationals. You mayOxford recognised examination centre at 33/35
have to pay as an overseas student especially if youAegialousa Street in Limassol. Tel: 25 336 061 Fax: 25
have lived in Cyprus for less than 3 years. The335 578
embassy will help with more details.Papantoniou Institute
The education system falls under the jurisdiction of theForeign language institute specialising in teaching school
Ministry of Education and Culture. They manageage students and preparation for university entrance.
appointments, promotions, disciplinary matters andOther courses are available for adults wishing to learn
regulate the curriculum.Greek. Two locations, one in Larnaca and one in
Private English Schools in CyprusNicosia. Tel: 22 330 391
There are 17 private English Schools in Cyprus:-Pascal English School
American AcademyEnglish private school with sites in Nicosia, Larnaca and
Private school in Limassol following the English NationalLimassol. Run as a 6 year English secondary school
Curriculum. Ages from 2 to University entrance with full(not 7 year). Entrance exams in English and Maths.
range of subjects at GCSE, 'O' Level, 'A' and 'A/S'Priority given to high scoring students. Internationally
Level. Preparation for TOEFL and entry to toprecognised qualifications. Tel: 22 590 270 (Nicosia) 25
universities. Tel: 7777 2277 Fax: 25 387 488333 310 (Limassol) 24 813 Fax: 22 590 214 (Nicosia) 25
American Academy Larnaca339 335 (Limassol) 24 534
English speaking private international school in LarnacaSt. John's School Episkopi
at Gregori Afxentiou Avenue. Primary and secondarySchool mainly for the children of service personnel in
schools. Non profit making school where pupils takeCyprus, but also admitting some English speaking pupils
internationally recognised exams. Tel: 24 815 400 Fax:subject to security clearance. Fees are payable for
24 651 046non service children.
American Academy NicosiaTel: 25 963 888 Fax: 25 963 708
Private, English speaking Christian school. Ages rangeThe American International School
from pre-reception through to university entranceA private, co-educational, day school for primary,
preparation for IGCSE, A Level and LCCI exams."Middle School" and secondary (or upper school)
Located in Nicosia at 3A Michael Parides Street.education. The curriculum fulfils requirements for MSA
Principal is Dr Joe Worsham. Tel: 22 664 266 Fax: 22accreditation and the IBO (International Baccalaureate).
669 290At 11 Kassos Street, Nicosia. Tel: 22 316 345 Fax: 22
Foley's Grammar & Junior School316 549
Private, independent and co-educational BritishThe English School Nicosia
day-school providing English-language education forEnglish private secondary school based just outside
learners age 4 to 18 or 19 (A levels and universityNicosia. Internationally recognised exams. Entrance is
entrance). Licensed by the Cyprus Ministry ofby examinations. Tel: 22 799 300 Fax: 22 799 301
Education. At 40 Homer Street, 3095 Lemesos. Tel: 25The Grammar School Nicosia
582 191 Fax: 25 584 119English speaking private international school located in
G C School of CareersNicosia at Anthoupolis Highway. Secondary school
Nicosia based English speaking private internationalonly, with entrance by examination. Exams taken are
school located at 96 Stadiou Street. Internationallyinternationally recognised O and A Levels.