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.
A practical 2026 guide for parents comparing speech-language therapy, school support, and child-development services in Cyprus.
What GeSY covers for children's speech therapy, occupational therapy and psychology in Cyprus: who refers, how many sessions, the €10 co-payment, what is not covered and how to find a provider by city.
A practical 2026 guide for parents trying to understand school concerns, educational psychology, private assessments, the District Committee process and what should happen after an assessment.
A practical 2026 guide for parents worried about handwriting, fine motor skills, coordination, sensory differences, dressing, school tasks or everyday independence.
A 2026-27 guide for parents in Cyprus: public school hours, the optional and unified all-day schools, how to apply, lunch costs, after-school centres and private schools.
A 2026-27 guide for parents in Cyprus: moving from a private to a public school or back, transfers between public schools, mid-year moves, exams and documents.
A calm 2026 guide for parents in Cyprus on dysgraphia, dyscalculia and other learning difficulties: signs, tests, assessment, school support and exam arrangements.