The British system and the International Baccalaureate in Limassol, Paphos and Larnaca. Ages, academic track, tuition and the key features of each school.
Compare the academic track and entry age first, then the budget, the school’s location and the daily logistics.
The widest choice: the classic British system, the full IB Continuum and bilingual adaptation.
A wide range of programmes and several campuses. Suits families who want to keep the choice between the British and the IB track open.
Kindergarten and Primary: Cambridge / English National Curriculum. Secondary: IGCSE, GCE AS & A Levels, International A Levels.A consistent academic British track with a strong focus on results and university preparation.
Cambridge Checkpoint at the end of Year 9. Entrance interview; from Year 1, English and mathematics.A full international IB track, Montessori and Waldorf in the early years, a full day until 18:00.
Montessori up to Grade 4, Waldorf up to Grade 8. More than 100 extracurricular groups.English-speaking and English–Russian streams, personal tutors, psychological and wellbeing support.
Up to 16 pupils in Primary and up to 20 in Secondary. For Grades 2–11, mathematics and English on entry.A modern IB school, a large all-through school with boarding and an intimate British setting.
A modern campus, inquiry-based learning, STEAM, project work and wellbeing.
Grades 1–5: Cambridge International Primary. Grades 6–10: IB MYP; Grades 11–12: IB DP.A large international all-through campus; boarding is available for pupils aged 11–18.
A Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel centre. University & careers guidance.An intimate British school with limited intake and a consistent path to Sixth Form.
Key Stages 1–2 for the younger years. Apolytirion and IELTS preparation are available.A British academic track, a vocational route and a choice between A Levels and the IB Diploma.
A choice between the British and the IB track, an international environment and English-language support.
An IB World School. Graduates receive the Cyprus Apolytirion.A full English-language cycle and comparatively affordable tuition.
Pre-School from 12 months. Academic and vocational tracks.A school with more than 110 years of history, a city campus and a wide choice of A Levels.
The full cycle from Early Years to Senior School. Senior School entry is assessed in English and mathematics.Tuition is indicative for the 2026/27 academic year. Terms and availability are confirmed by the school.
Subject qualifications for pupils aged 14–16 and the basis for moving up to senior school.
Specialist qualifications for ages 16–19 leading to university entry.
The International Baccalaureate’s inquiry-based programme for the primary years.
The IB’s interdisciplinary programme for pupils aged roughly 11–16.
The academic Diploma Programme or the practice-oriented Career-related Programme.
The Cypriot secondary-school leaving certificate, which can be combined with A Levels or the IB Diploma.
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