DECISION GUIDE
How to Choose the Right Private School in Cyprus
A comprehensive guide to help parents in Cyprus navigate private school selection with confidence. Covers curriculum types, costs, support systems, and more.
14 min read
•Oct 5, 2025
Georgia Konstantinou
Parent Researcher & Guide Writer
Georgia is a mother of two primary-school children and has spent years navigating the maze of private and public schools in Cyprus. She writes practical, down-to-earth guides to help other parents make calmer, more informed decisions about their children’s education.
Articles by Georgia
EXAM TIMETABLE GUIDE
Cambridge IGCSE, AS & A Level Exam Timetables in Cyprus (June 2026)
Georgia Konstantinou explains how Cambridge June 2026 exam timetables work in Cyprus, which dates matter first, and what families should confirm with schools before exam season gets real.
14 min read
•Mar 27, 2026BILINGUAL FAMILIES
Raising a Bilingual Child in Cyprus: How Schools Help or Hurt
A practical guide for families balancing Greek, English, and home languages - how private schools can support or harm bilingual development in Cyprus.
18 min read
•Nov 20, 2025LANGUAGE PLANNING
Will My Child Learn Good Greek in an English Private School in Cyprus?
A practical 2026 guide for families who want the benefits of English private education without losing strong Greek reading, writing, spelling and confidence.
15 min read
•Apr 29, 2026SCHOOL CALENDAR PLANNING
Private School Year in Cyprus: Terms, Half-Terms and Exams
A calm, month-by-month breakdown of Cyprus private school term dates, holidays, mock exams, and family planning tips from Georgia Konstantinou.
16 min read
•Dec 10, 2025SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
Cyprus School Holidays and Term Dates 2026-2027
When schools in Cyprus open and close this school year: the official public school holidays and term dates, primary and secondary side by side, and what to expect from private schools, which set their own calendars.
8 min read
•Oct 21, 2026PUBLIC VS PRIVATE
Public vs Private Schools in Cyprus: Key Differences (2026)
A breakdown of the real differences between public and private schools in Cyprus so you can match curriculum, language, timetable, costs, and support to your family in 2026.
15 min read
•Dec 18, 2025LEARNING SUPPORT GUIDE
SEN Support in Cyprus Private Schools: A Parent's Guide (2026)
Finding the right private school is already a lot. When your child has dyslexia, ADHD, autism spectrum differences, speech and language challenges, anxiety, or any learning profile that needs adjustments, the process changes. This guide helps you spot the difference between warm words and reliable support.
17 min read
•Jan 12, 2026DYSLEXIA SUPPORT GUIDE
Dyslexia Assessment in Cyprus: Signs, Reports and Exam Support
A practical 2026 guide for parents in Cyprus who are worried about reading, spelling, writing, confidence, school support or exam access arrangements.
16 min read
•Jun 19, 2026ADHD SUPPORT GUIDE
ADHD Support in Cyprus Schools: What to Ask Before You Choose
A practical 2026 guide for Cyprus parents comparing private schools, classroom support, professional input and daily routines for children with ADHD or attention difficulties.
17 min read
•Jun 25, 2026AUTISM SUPPORT GUIDE
Autism in Cyprus: Signs, Diagnosis and Support for Children
A calm 2026 guide for parents in Cyprus: early signs by age, speech delay or autism, public and private assessment, therapies, GeSY, benefits and school support.
15 min read
•Oct 21, 2026YEAR GROUP GUIDE
What School Year Will My Child Be in Cyprus? UK, US & Cyprus Year Group Guide (2026/27)
A practical 2026/27 guide for families comparing British Year groups, American Grades and the Cyprus school system before applying to a school.
15 min read
•Sep 13, 2026EARLY YEARS GUIDE
Kindergarten & Pre-Primary in Cyprus: Ages, Fees, Hours and How It Works (2026/27)
A practical guide for parents trying to understand Nursery, Kindergarten, Preschool, Pre-Primary and Reception in Cyprus before choosing an early-years setting.
16 min read
•Sep 14, 2026EARLY LANGUAGE GUIDE
Why Young Children Learn Languages So Well: The Benefits of Growing Up Multilingual in Cyprus
A practical guide to early language learning, the benefits of bilingualism, and supporting English, Greek and home languages without putting children under pressure.
17 min read
•Oct 2, 2026SUBSIDIES AND REGISTRATION
Kindergarten Fees and Subsidies in Cyprus (2026/27): Who Qualifies, How Much and How to Register
Who qualifies for the 2026/27 nursery and kindergarten fee subsidies in Cyprus, how much they pay, how to apply, how public kindergarten registration works and what to do without a public place.
14 min read
•Oct 21, 2026SUMMER PLANNING GUIDE
Summer Camps in Cyprus 2027: Day Camps, Summer Schools and Costs
Plan summer 2027 in Cyprus: the Ministry camp, free state summer schools, municipal clubs, private day camps, typical costs, safety rules and when to book.
12 min read
•Nov 5, 2026BOARDING SCHOOLS GUIDE
Boarding Schools in Cyprus: Ages, Costs, Visas and What to Ask
A practical 2026 guide for families considering boarding in Cyprus: who boards, published fees, visas and registration, guardians, safeguarding and what to ask schools.
11 min read
•Nov 5, 2026CHILD PSYCHOLOGY GUIDE
Child Psychologist in Cyprus: GeSY, Private Sessions and When to Go
A calm 2026 guide for parents in Cyprus: when to see a child psychologist, who is who, GeSY referrals and sessions, public services, consent, school refusal and private sessions.
14 min read
•Nov 5, 2026SPECIAL EDUCATION GUIDE
Special Schools and Special Units in Cyprus: A Parent's Guide
A calm 2026 guide for parents in Cyprus: the nine public special schools, special units in mainstream schools, who decides placement, your rights, transport and ages 3 to 22.
13 min read
•Nov 5, 2026