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International Schools in Nicosia

23 private schools in Nicosia list an international curriculum: British 21 · IB 9 · American 9 · French 2. Compare them by age group, then open a profile for fees and admissions dates.

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All international schools in Nicosia

Every active listing in Nicosia with an international curriculum, grouped by stage and sorted by name. Open a profile for fees, curriculum details and admissions dates.

British 21 · IB 9 · American 9 · French 2

Secondary schools (12)

Primary schools (11)

Which international curriculum?

The international routes offered in Nicosia, with the number of schools that list each one.

British curriculum (IGCSE and A-Levels)

Schools: 21

Follows the National Curriculum for England. Pupils usually take IGCSEs or GCSEs at 16 and A-Levels at 18, which universities in the UK and around the world accept.

British curriculum schools

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Schools: 9

Covers the Primary Years, Middle Years and Diploma programmes. The two-year IB Diploma, from age 16, combines six subjects with a core that includes the extended essay, and universities worldwide recognise it.

IB schools

American curriculum

Schools: 9

Follows US grade levels and leads to a High School Diploma. Ask whether the school offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which many US universities look for.

American curriculum schools

French curriculum (AEFE)

Schools: 2

Follows the French national programme taught in AEFE-network schools abroad and prepares pupils for French national exams such as the baccalauréat.

French-medium schools

International schools in Nicosia: common questions

How many international schools are there in Nicosia?

PrivateSchools.cy currently lists 23 international schools in Nicosia: British 21 · IB 9 · American 9 · French 2. The numbers update as schools join the directory or update their curriculum details.

What counts as an international school in Cyprus?

On PrivateSchools.cy, an international school is a private school whose profile lists an international curriculum: British (the National Curriculum for England, IGCSEs or A-Levels), the International Baccalaureate, American or French. Schools that only teach other programmes, such as the Cyprus national curriculum, are listed in the main directory.

Should we choose a British, IB, American or French school?

Start with where your child is likely to study next. British schools lead to IGCSEs and A-Levels, IB schools to the IB Diploma, American schools to a High School Diploma and French schools to the baccalauréat. Changing system is easiest before age 14, so ask each school which exams it offers for your child's year group.

Do international schools in Cyprus charge fees?

Yes. They are private schools, and fees vary by school and year group. Many profiles publish a fee schedule; compare annual fees and extras such as registration, books, uniforms and transport before you shortlist.

How do we ask a school about places?

Open the school's profile and use Request info to send your question through PrivateSchools.cy. You can also compare up to three schools side by side before you decide.

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