Parent Editor & Content Lead
Maria is a working mum with one foot in the classroom and one foot in real life – juggling homework, activities and school choices like every other parent. She loves turning her own research and experience into simple, friendly advice for families exploring private schools in Cyprus.
A curriculum-by-curriculum guide explaining how A-Levels, the IB Diploma, the Apolytirion and the American system work in Cyprus, and how to match each option to your child.
A practical, printable checklist to use during private school visits in Cyprus so you can look past marketing and focus on what matters for your child.
A practical walkthrough of public vs private school in Cyprus so you can match curriculum, language, timetable, cost, and support to your real life.
Maria Ioannou demystifies how private school admissions actually run in Cyprus for 2026: when to apply, which documents to prepare, how entrance exams work, and how to handle waiting lists or mid-year transfers.
Maria Ioannou explains how private school fees in Cyprus add up for 2026, from tuition and deposits to uniforms, transport, clubs, and exam entries.