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Education

Cyprus has a solid international school network, particularly in Limassol and Nicosia. English-medium schools follow British, American, or IB curricula and are priced from €5,000 to €20,000+ per year.

€5,000–€20,000/yr

International School Fees

British/IB/American curricula; Limassol and Nicosia

English-medium

University of Nicosia

Largest private English-language university in EU; strong medicine, law, business

Greek only

Public School Language

Free but Greek-medium; not suitable for most expat children

€7,000–€12,000/yr

University Tuition

UNIC and other private universities; med school is higher

Overview

Cyprus has a solid international school network, particularly in Limassol and Nicosia. English-medium schools follow British, American, or IB curricula and are priced from €5,000 to €20,000+ per year. The University of Nicosia (UNIC) is the largest private English-language university in the EU. Public schools are Greek-language only — international families almost always use private schools.

Key Takeaways

  • Nicosia: The English School (founded 1900, highly competitive), Pascal English School, American Academy Nicosia, Logos Multilingual Private School
  • University of Nicosia (UNIC): Largest private English-language university in the EU; ~12,000 students; strong in medicine, law, business, engineering; annual tuition €7,000–€12,000 (non-medical), €22,000+ (medicine)
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International Schools

Cyprus has a well-developed international school sector serving the large expat and diplomatic community. Most schools teach in English and follow British, American, or IB programmes. Quality is generally high — several schools have UK Ofsted or equivalent accreditation.

  • Nicosia: The English School (founded 1900, highly competitive), Pascal English School, American Academy Nicosia, Logos Multilingual Private School
  • Limassol: Grammar School, Foley's, Lord Byron School (British curriculum), Odysseia International School
  • Paphos: Paphos Grammar School (British curriculum), Paphos American Academy
  • Fees range: €5,000–€12,000/year for most mainstream international schools; elite schools (Grammar, English School) can reach €15,000–€20,000/year
  • Languages: Most schools are English-medium; Greek is taught as a subject; French and other languages offered in some schools
  • School meals and transport: Usually available at additional cost (€800–€1,500/year)
  • Waiting lists: Popular schools in Limassol and Nicosia fill quickly — apply as early as possible, ideally a year before the intended start date
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Higher Education in Cyprus

Cyprus has four private universities and one public university (University of Cyprus, Greek-medium). For English-language higher education, the University of Nicosia (UNIC) and European University Cyprus (EUC) are the main options. UNIC has a particular reputation for its medical school and law faculty.

  • University of Nicosia (UNIC): Largest private English-language university in the EU; ~12,000 students; strong in medicine, law, business, engineering; annual tuition €7,000–€12,000 (non-medical), €22,000+ (medicine)
  • European University Cyprus (EUC): English and Greek programmes; business, health sciences, arts
  • UCLan Cyprus (Limassol): Branch campus of the University of Central Lancashire (UK); British degree awarded; popular for nursing and business
  • Frederick University (Nicosia and Limassol): Affordable English-medium programmes; engineering, architecture, arts
  • Distance learning: Many expats study remotely with UK Open University or similar while based in Cyprus — no specific restrictions
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