Cyprus Education

Schools in Paphos

The standard of Cyprus education is outstanding with teaching facilities commencing with kindergarten, through to further education colleges and Universities, so please do not let the education system be a major concern if you are considering living in Cyprus.

The majority of people that move to Paphos place their children in the International School of Paphos. It is possible to place your child into a Cypriot State School depending on their age and information can be obtained from the Cyprus Education Department.

The school caters for:
Kindergarten and infants: Years 1 and 2
Junior Department: Years 3 to 6
Secondary Department: Years 7 to 13

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
All pupils are required to sit tests in English, Mathematics and Science, according to their age level, upon entry to the School. These tests are designed to give the School an accurate assessment of a child's capabilities and to determine what level of attainment has been reached, assisting in the direction and planning of any necessary corrective action with their Cyprus education.

TEACHING
a) The teaching medium is English and the School caters for the needs of children from Kindergarten to Sixth Form offering subjects at Ordinary and Advanced Level G.C.E. and at General Certificate of Secondary Education Level. The School is mindful of the English National Curriculum, but has a more flexible and individual approach to all curriculum and wider Cyprus education matters. School commences at 07:40 for all ages and the school day ends at 12:55 for Juniors and 14:05 for seniors. However, from 14:05 activities such as societies, clubs and Private Institute lessons then begin.

b) The Private Institute.
The Institute provides tuition in English Language, Economics, History, and Human Biology. There is the facility to offer additional subjects, particularly mathematics, Greek, French and other Sciences. Russian too, is a probability to enhance Cyprus education.

TEACHING STAFF
The teachers are carefully selected, not only for academic expertise but for personal qualities and experience.

CURRICULUM AND EXAMINATIONS
Within the Infant and Junior departments, through to year 6, basic skills in oracy, numeracy and literacy are paramount. Good handwriting and spelling are taught and attainment in all areas is closely monitored. In addition, pupils undertaking a Cyprus education at this school study Science, the Humanities, Greek, Art and Design, Drama, Information Technology, Music, and Physical Education.

In Years 7, 8, and 9. A broad Curriculum consisting of Mathematics, English Language and Literature, the Humanities, Greek, French, and German, the Sciences, Computing, Music, and Physical Education is pursued.

In Years 10 and 11. The Core Curriculum of Mathematics, English Language and Science and more specialised Options are taken mainly to Ordinary Level G.C.E., but subjects at I.G.C.S.E. are also available.

Advanced level G.C.E. subjects are studied in years 12 and 13. Subjects available depend on demand, but the School has the capacity to offer Pure Mathematics, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, German, Modern Greek, History, Economics, English Literature and Art and Design.

FURTHER INFORMATION
For additional Information regarding Cyprus education within this school, a copy of the prospectus, and application forms please contact the Headmistress as follows:
The International School Of Paphos
P.O.Box 2018, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel: 357 26 821700
Email: info@isop-ed.org
International School of Paphos

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Kypros Dancing School - Paphos dance school situated at 103 Arch. Makarios III Avenue. Tel: 26 271 966

Curium Equestrian Centre - Dressage, riding lessons, show jumping or hacking. Located on Curium Beach. Tel: 99 564 232 or 99 767 218

Ellie's Speak Easy - Teacher of Greek and English, with lessons conducted in either. Group or individual lessons available. Greek is taught with an emphasis on the Cypriot side of the language. Tel: 26 911 063 or 99 604 681

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FURTHER EDUCATION IN CYPRUS

Faculties:-

Faculty of Humanities - Department of English Studies/Department of French Studies and Modern Languages/Department of Turkish Studies and Middle Eastern Studies/Language Centre.
Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences - Department of Biological Sciences/Department of Chemistry/Department of Computer Science/Department of Mathematics and Statistics/Department of Physics.
Faculty of Social Sciences and Education - Department of Education/Department of Social and Political Sciences/Department of Law/Department of Psychology.
Faculty of Economics and Management - Department of Economics/Department of Public and Business Administration/Economics Research Centre/HERMES Center of Excellence on Computational Finance & Economics.
Faculty of Engineering - Department of Architecture/Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering/Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering/Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering.
Faculty of Letters - Department of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies/Department of Classics and Philosophy/Department of History and Archaeology/Archaelogical Research Unit.

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KES College
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