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
A WELL-DEVELOPED NETWORK OF PRIVATE & INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS
A PRIVATE EDUCATION IN CYPRUS
Cyprus has a well-developed network of private and international schools that primarily follow the British National Curriculum, the International Baccalaureate, or American curricula throughout each academic year. Although English is used as the main language, some Greek language studies are also held to meet the CYPRUS MINISTRY OF EDUCATION guidelines.
Private Schools by District
Nicosia
American International School in Cyprus (AISC): Coeducational, college-preparatory American curriculum serving local and international families.
The English School: Historic, selective secondary school offering a rigorous English-medium academic track.
The G.C. School of Careers: Nursery through secondary education with a strong academic reputation.
Larnaca
American Academy Larnaca: A non-profit private school offering pre-school through university entrance preparation.
Paphos
The International School of Paphos: A co-educational private kindergarten, primary, and secondary school and boarding school offering an enhanced English National Curriculum, IGCSEs, A-Levels, and the Apolytirion.
Lumio Private School: A not-for-profit international school featuring Cambridge primary and International Baccalaureate secondary programs.
Limassol
The Heritage Private School: Large English-medium IGCSE and A-Level school located in the village of Palodia.
The Island Private School of Limassol: Focuses on IB and Waldorf-inspired STEAM programs.
Foley’s School: Long-established British curriculum school for ages 3 to 18.
