Schooling in Cyprus

The education system in Cyprus is of a high standard and accessible to all residents. Cyprus offers a wide range of schools from pre-school kindergarten (1-6 years), infant schools (6-12 years), junior schools (12-18 years), colleges (16-18 years) and universities (18+).

The Cypriot government wishes to ensure that children from other EU countries continue their education whilst they are in Cyprus. Children with other native languages receive special lessons in their language, along with intensive tuition in Greek to facilitate their gradual integration into state school. In addition teachers receive training to enable them to respond adequately to the teaching of pupils from other language backgrounds.

A number of private schools (Greek, English, French, and Russian-language) are also available. Higher education is available through 6th form colleges and recognised English language institutions. If either parent is of Cypriot nationality, schooling for their children is compulsory until Year 9, or age 15. However, most pupils stay on until the age of 18 to gain a high-school diploma, a necessary prerequisite for a university application or job. Attendance at all Greek schools is free of charge; however there is a fairly rigid curriculum. Pre-school educationBoth state schools teaching in the Greek language and private schools teaching in other languages offer pre-school education for children aged from 3 to 5 years. Attendance is currently voluntary, however legislation to make at least one year of pre-school education compulsory is anticipated. Attendance at a private nursery school costs from (EUR 120 to EUR 260) per month. There are also private and state "baby nurseries" for children up to 3 years of age.

In Paphos the Little Acorns Pre-School Nursery is a well run and popular day nursery. Run by UK qualified staff and open from 8 till 5, they have provision for 20 children who can attend morning or afternoon sessions or both. Parents are welcome to visit whenever they wish and there are free "settling in" sessions to make sure your child is going to be happy there. Prices include meals and snacks.

Best Beaches in Cyprus.

Blue Flag Jury awarded the Blue Flag to the following 49 beaches :
Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi A’ & B’ & C’, Protaras, Nisia Lombardi [Paralimni], Konnos Bay, Kermia, Ammos tou Kambouri, Glyki Nero, Pantachou, Loukkos tou Manti, Katsarka, Pernera, Vathia Gonia, Nissi, Nissi Bay, Lanta, Macronissos and Agia Thekla [Agia Napa], Yannathes [Voroklini], Phinikoudes, Kastella and Mckenzie [Larnaka], Kalymnos beach - CTO [Pentakomo], Aoratoi [Pyrgos], Municipal Beach Pareklisias [Pareklisia], Santa Barbara, Loures, Vouppa, Aphrodite, Onisilos, Armonia and Castella [Agios Tychon], Akti Olympion [Lemesos], Pissouri beach [Pissouri], Municipal beach – CTO [Geroskipou], Pachyammos, Vrysoudia A & B, Alykes, Municipal Baths and Faros [Pafos], Laourou and Coral Beach [Pegeia], Municipal beach, Dasoudi beach - CTO [Polis Chrysochous].