The English School, Cyprus

Focus

A traditional and academic culture

Day fees

$9,300

Pupils

1,117

Ages

11–18

Academics

76.5 per cent of IGCSE results are 7–9 grades.

67.3 per cent of A-Level results are A* or A grades.

Spear’s Review

Established in 1900, The English School, Cyprus, is a day school popular among Cypriot families. Its ethos of inspiring excellence and motivating the youth of Cyprus has contributed to its reputation as the country’s leading educational institution. 

‘We provide an inspiring, challenging and innovative curriculum that is typified by criticism, creativity, challenge, compassion and contemplation’, the school says of the approach it takes towards its pupils. 

The school offers a British curriculum with students sitting for IGCSE and A-Level examinations. Many students continue their education at leading universities in the UK and North America. This includes Russell Group and Ivy League colleges. 

Head teacher

Stuart Walker joined The English School as headmaster in mid-2023. He previously served as executive principal at RDFZ King’s College School in Hangzhou, China; head of school at GEMS World Academy in Dubai; and principal at Garden International School in Malaysia.

Accessibility

Nicosia International Airport; 20 minutes

Location

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