Compare International Schools in Nicosia, Cyprus

Located in the heart of Nicosia, with campuses in Nicosia and Limassol, Ecole Franco-Chypriote (formerly Ecole Française Arthur Rimbaud) delivers the French curriculum from Nursery to High School. It is a school affiliated with AEFE, accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the Cypriot Ministry of Youth, Sports and Education. From Nursery onward, instruction is delivered in French and Greek, with English introduced in primary; by the end of Key Stage 2 students are fluent in French, Greek and English. In Grade 10, an English European Section opens, and the school is working toward the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). Pupils sit the Diplôme National du Brevet in Year 10 and the Baccalauréat in Years 12–13, with pass rates reported. CDI library hosts over 4,000 books. Extracurriculars include choir, orchestra, theatre, and clubs such as High School Newspaper and Bracelet Club; AEFE links enable mobility and participation in network programs.

The English School, Nicosia is an independent private day school in Cyprus delivering the British Curriculum (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE) for ages 11–18. Founded in 1900 and co‑educational since 1962, the school sits on a 10‑acre campus in Nicosia with a historic Main Building (1938), a Sports Centre added in 1990, and a Science Building (2004) that houses science and ICT laboratories, a Library Resource Centre and a Lecture Theatre. It follows the English National Curriculum: Years 1–3 provide a broad foundation across English, Greek/Turkish, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, ICT, Drama, Art, Music, a Modern European Language, PSHCE, and weekly Games; Years 4–5 start the IGCSE with core subjects plus electives; Years 6–7 pursue A‑levels. The TLC supports teaching and learning; the school is inclusive of students with SEND and those who are gifted. Facilities include 22 departments, 75+ clubs, a refurbished Athletics Track (2022), a redesigned football pitch, two outdoor basketball courts, and a well‑equipped gym. Notable features include MedMUN, Be the Change with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and ECO Warriors, and a 125‑year history celebrated in 2025.

Located at 1 Nikos Ierides Street in Strovolos, The Falcon School is a private, international day school in Nicosia, Cyprus, serving girls and boys aged 4 to 18. The language of instruction is English, with Modern Greek and other languages taught as part of the curriculum. The school offers a broad international pathway, including IB World School status with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge programmes: IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, providing continuity from early years through pre-university study. The school was founded in 1976 and remains a long-established option for expatriate and local families seeking international qualifications. Facilities support languages, the sciences, the arts and music, as well as a wide range of sports, with spaces designed to foster an active, inquiring learning environment. The Falcon School emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration and lifelong learning within a supportive community. It serves a diverse student body.

American International School in Cyprus is a private, coeducational college-preparatory school in central Nicosia serving students aged 3 to 18. The school follows an American curriculum aligned to CCSS and NGSS in elementary years, AERO social studies standards, and Virginia SOL standards, with the final two high school years offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus covers 10,000 square meters and houses a library with 14,000 volumes, a computer lab, and a Lego/Computing Robotics classroom, plus a theatre/assembly hall, art studios, two music rooms, and a 125-seat cafeteria. Outdoor facilities include a netted futsal pitch, tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, a swimming pool, and a covered physical education area. AISC is accredited by MSA, the IB, the Council of International Schools, and the Cyprus Ministry of Education. Programs include Innovator student newspaper, a school counselor for university applications, Greek language programming, and arts, language and service clubs for students.

The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia, Cyprus is a private, not-for-profit all-through school educating learners aged 3 to 19. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stages 1 and 2; the Senior School continues with Key Stages 3–5 and prepares students for IGCSEs, A Levels and the Apolytirion. From September 2025 the school is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. The school operates on two campuses—Junior in Nicosia and Senior in Latsia—and offers facilities including libraries of about 26,000 and 4,500 books, science laboratories, drama and music spaces, and a pool and sports complex. The Senior School Sports School, launched in 2022, blends sport with academics holistically. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School (since 2018) and maintains a not-for-profit governance structure with a parent-elected Board; it has Independent Schools Inspectorate accreditation.

The Grammar School Nicosia is a day school in Cyprus that also serves as a GCE examination centre. It offers a seven-year curriculum culminating in the Apolytirion alongside Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations. The Lower School builds core skills across Art, English, Geography, Greek, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Knowledge and Science, with compulsory Modern Greek for students with Greek Cypriot heritage and an embedded STEM programme. Upper School delivers IGCSE, AS and A Level courses, with English, Mathematics, Modern Greek and Physical Education mandatory in Class 4 and a broad range of IGCSE electives. The campus features classrooms with whiteboards, science laboratories, and facilities, including the Innovation Centre (Study Area, Innovation Lab and Robotics Lab) that supports robotics and 3D printing. The school offers extracurricular activities, such as the GS Robotics Academy, Debate Club and Erasmus+ programmes, and runs an IT Academy with Microsoft partnerships.

The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia, Cyprus is a private, not-for-profit all-through school educating learners aged 3 to 19. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stages 1 and 2; the Senior School continues with Key Stages 3–5 and prepares students for IGCSEs, A Levels and the Apolytirion. From September 2025 the school is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. The school operates on two campuses—Junior in Nicosia and Senior in Latsia—and offers facilities including libraries of about 26,000 and 4,500 books, science laboratories, drama and music spaces, and a pool and sports complex. The Senior School Sports School, launched in 2022, blends sport with academics holistically. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School (since 2018) and maintains a not-for-profit governance structure with a parent-elected Board; it has Independent Schools Inspectorate accreditation.

The G C School of Careers is a long‑standing private English secondary school in Strovolos, Cyprus, established in 1973. It offers a Pearson Edexcel IGCSE programme with progression to A‑levels in Forms 6–7 and the School Apolytirion diploma, recognised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, foreign academic institutions and local employers. In Lower School (Forms 1–3), students study English Language, Modern Greek, Mathematics, History, General Science, Geography, ICT, Art & Design, Music, Religious Studies, Physical Education and French (Forms 2–3). Non‑native Greek speakers undertake Modern Greek for Beginners. Forms 4–5 include seven IGCSE subjects with English First Language and Mathematics compulsory, plus options such as Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Literature, French, Geography, History and Physics. Forms 6–7 require four A‑levels from a broad list. The campus features laboratories, five Computer Labs, a library, an Auditorium, Art & Design rooms and a sports complex, plus The GCS Mathematics School and The GCS Sports School. The school is an Edexcel and ECDL training centre and offers extensive co‑curriculars.

The American Academy Nicosia is a private English-language school on a single campus in Ayios Andreas, serving ages 3 to 18. It provides Pre-School, Primary and Secondary education and follows the English National Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The school is certified by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture and accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA); it also grants the Cypriot Apolytirion certificate on completion of secondary education. In Primary, Literacy uses the Oxford International Primary Literacy Curriculum and Maths uses Power Maths by Pearson. Greek is taught with foreign languages including French, Spanish or German. History and Geography follow the English National Curriculum and include Cyprus history and geography. STEAM is integrated with ICT and Music; Developing Experts supports science learning across Key Stages 1 and 2. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, an ICT lab, a secure garden and a sports field. Extended Day Programme, Pastoral Care, Mentoring Programme, and a four-house system support well-being and leadership in a multinational environment.

Highgate Private School follows the British Curriculum, delivering a robust education that prepares students for progression across regional and international contexts. Across all departments, emotional literacy and health education are integrated to support wellbeing alongside academic achievement. A cross-curricular STEAM approach blends Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics, ensuring students apply ideas in practical projects and investigations. In addition, the curriculum emphasizes Financial Literacy and Creative and Critical Thinking to build confident, future-ready learners. Food Science Technology and Environmental Studies are embedded throughout the programme, supporting practical understanding of sustainable living and healthy food systems. The school partners with Buckingham University to offer IPGCE teacher training, aligning teaching practice with established professional standards. Languages taught include English, Greek, French and Spanish, enabling diverse communication and cultural understanding from early years onward. This combination fosters rigorous study, practical skill development, and a global perspective for every student. It supports lifelong learning.

PASCAL English School Lefkosia is a private international day and boarding school in Cyprus that serves learners from age 3 to 18. The Lefkosia campus delivers Cambridge Primary in the early years, alongside a STEAM approach and multilingual learning that supports fluency in English, Greek, and other languages. In the secondary years, students follow a choice of pathways including IGCSEs, GCE AS/A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with the Apolytirion awarded at graduation. The campus features a dedicated Space Centre and modern facilities, including 28 interactive classrooms, STEM and computer labs, a library, and a new Primary block. The school operates a day and boarding model and hosts a robust house system, extensive extracurriculars, volunteering, and leadership opportunities such as the Duke of Edinburgh Award and European Youth Parliament. The environment emphasizes a family atmosphere with involvement from parents and a commitment to study paths.

Education Group Olympion is a private, co-educational school in Palio Metochi, Nicosia, Cyprus, serving students aged 6 to 18 with a Bespoke Curriculum. The Primary program provides enhanced instruction hours in Greek and English, with English taught from Grade 1 to support Cambridge international certificates without after-school tutoring. The Secondary program prepares students for internationally recognized examinations and for admission to Cypriot, Greek, and international universities. Founded in 2003, Olympion expanded to include a Primary School in 2024 and joined Globeducate that year, linking the school to an international network. The school emphasizes a human-centered approach with small class sizes and a six-year schooling path. Facilities include a library, Music Room, Art Room, Robotics Room, Astronomy Room, Audiovisual rooms, and a Radio Studio, plus STEAM labs and laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Sports facilities include a football pitch, running track, basketball and volleyball court, padel, tennis, and futsal. Globeducate activities extend learning with outdoor programs, artistic performances, and EUROSCOLA trips.