Schools and universities in Cyprus for non-residents

The preschool education system in Cyprus offers a variety of options for parents who are looking for an optimal environment for their children. In kindergartens in Cyprus, the main focus is on creating an atmosphere that is as close to a family environment as possible. Here children communicate with each other and with teachers based on the principles of respect, safety and taking into account the individual characteristics of each child.

There are three types of preschool institutions in the country:

State kindergartens are managed by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth. The state subsidizes the construction and repair of buildings, salaries for teachers and the purchase of teaching materials. Parents of children under 4 years 8 months pay a monthly fee, which depends on the decision of the government and the average family income. This makes the fee affordable for everyone, and the lower the earnings, the less you need to pay for kindergarten.

Community kindergartens arise when there are not enough places in public kindergartens in a particular area. They can be created by various public organizations, parent associations or by decision of local authorities. These kindergartens are registered by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth, and are managed by local authorities or parents' associations, which assume all funding.

• Private kindergartens, in turn, belong to a specific owner in the form of a legal or natural person. All expenses in such kindergartens are paid by parents, and the cost of a child’s stay here is usually higher than in state kindergartens. However, private institutions provide additional services and benefits, which makes them attractive to parents.

• Firstly, the admission age in such institutions is usually lower than in public ones.
• Secondly, parents have the freedom to choose the location of a private kindergarten. It is not necessary to choose an institution in your area of residence; you can choose one closer to work or in another convenient location.
• And finally, enrollment in private kindergartens is possible throughout the year, while public institutions are accepted only in January, and the results of admission are known only after a few months.
• Another advantage of private kindergartens is the opportunity to study foreign languages. In such kindergartens, children are taught in English, and sometimes they even offer instruction in other foreign languages. This may be particularly attractive to parents who want their children to gain additional language skills from an early age.

• Thus, the preschool education system in Cyprus offers a variety of options for parents, taking into account their preferences and capabilities. State, community and private kindergartens provide a variety of services and have their own characteristics, allowing each family to choose the most suitable option for their child.
• Prices for private kindergarten services in Cyprus start from €150 per month for a half-day stay until 13:00. Additional costs include a registration fee of approximately €100. In many institutions you need to pay 20 for health insurance. Sometimes kindergartens charge a security deposit if the child is removed from the kindergarten before the end of the year.

In addition to public and free schools, there are also private secondary schools in Cyprus. Among them are institutions with American, English and even Russian training programs. Studying in such schools will cost an average of 10,000-15,000 USD per year.

There are many educational institutions in Cyprus that may be suitable for foreigners, depending on their individual needs and preferences. Some of the more popular options include:

• Greek schools are Greek-medium schools that may be suitable for pupils with Greek roots.
• British schools are schools that use the British model of education and may be suitable for students with English as their first language.
• International Schools are schools with an international focus and may be suitable for foreigners who are looking for an international experience and a multilingual education.

The cost of secondary education for foreigners in Cyprus may vary depending on the type of school and curricula. On average, the cost of education in a Greek school can range from 3,000 to 8,000 euros per year.

In a British school - from 5,000 to 15,000 euros, and in an international school - from 10,000 to 30,000 euros.

• American International School of Cyprus (Nicosia)
• The American College (Nicosia)
• American Academy Nicosia (Nicosia)
• St. John's School (Episkopi)
• American Academy Larnaca (Larnaca)
• Pascal School (Lemesos)

• Heritage Private School (Limassol)
• Silverline Private School (Limassol)
• American Academy (Limassol)
• International School of Paphos (Paphos)
• TLC Private School & Institute (Paphos)

Students of Cypriot universities have the opportunity to completely customize the learning process for themselves: about 70% of the subjects during the year the student chooses independently. It is not necessary to know Greek for admission: universities offer many programs in English.

The ratio of the number of programs in English and Greek is different in each university.

Public Universities in Cyprus

• Cyprus University
• Open University of Cyprus
• Cyprus Technological University

Public universities have more undergraduate programs in Greek: foreign students can study here by passing the entrance language exam.

Private universities offer education entirely in English. English proficiency at IELTS 5.5 is often sufficient.

Private universities in Cyprus

• Frederick University
• European University of Cyprus
• University of Nicosia
• Neapolis University - Cyprus
• University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) - Cyprus