EDUCATING CYPRUS
A GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE GREEK CYPRIOT EDUCATION SYSTEM
Compulsory Attendance: The education system in Cyprus is centrally managed by the MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, SPORT & YOUTH. Public education is free and compulsory from the ages of 5 to 15. Children are usually separated by age into primary schools, also known as gymnasiums, and then lower secondary schools, also known as Lyceums. Technical schools, which focus on promoting general education and providing equality of opportunity for all students, usually form the rest of the secondary educational route. The curriculum that they follow is built on core academic subjects. Higher education is offered in public and private institutions, which both operate at the university level. These are also known as Panepistimia.
Special Needs: Special educational needs is provided within mainstream schooling.
Public and Private: Private schools and universities operate alongside the public system, but charge fees for tuition.
Language of Instruction: Greek is the primary language used in public schools, while private schools often use English as their primary language.
CYPRIOT UNIVERSITIES HIT THE TOP RANKS
A STRENGTHENED GLOBAL POSITION
Although the overall education system in Cyprus is highly regarded throughout the world, it is the higher education sector that has made considerable progress in recent years. This has helped to lay a solid foundation for both domestic and international students wanting to pursue further education in Cyprus. Cyprus has, because of this, strengthened its position on the global educational map.
TEACHING A WHOLE RANGE OF SUBJECTS
Universities and colleges in Cyprus constantly strive to offer a high level of teaching quality. This includes research performance, knowledge transfer, and innovation. These include several colleges and universities, teaching a whole range of subjects. Public and private higher education institutions offer the highest level of quality tutelage across the island.
CYPRIOT UNIVERSITIES HIT THE TOP RANKS
The most notable educational institutions on the island are the University of Nicosia, the Cyprus University of Technology, and the European University of Cyprus.
THE UNIVERSITY OF NICOSIA
THE CYPRUS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
