Pascal Education Lemesos vs The Island Private School

	P Pascal Education Lemesos Limassol, Cyprus	T The Island Private School Limassol, Cyprus
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €8,050 - 13,300	Fees / year €9,345 - 19,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme), Montessori Curriculum, Waldorf Steiner Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 850
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2002	Opened 2015
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Lemesos Main Campus is located at 2, Grammaton Street 3112 Agia Fyla, Lemesos. The Lemesos City Centre Campus is located at 40, Omirou Street 3095, Lemesos.	Location Main Campus in Palodia, Limassol at Vangeriotissas 95A, Palodia, 4549. Waldorf Kindergarten is Parekklisia, Limassol. Sunset Gardens, Limassol hosts the Boarding Campus for Grades 7–12.
Stages	Stages Lemesos Main Campus offers Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (ages 3-18). Lemesos City Centre Campus offers Kindergarten and Primary (ages 3-12).	Stages Ages 3–19 (IB Continuum: PYP, MYP, DP, CP). Pre-Primary uses Montessori and Waldorf; Primary uses Montessori, Waldorf, and IB; Secondary uses IB and Waldorf.
School type	School type Private international school; English-medium across both Lemesos campuses; Cambridge Primary Curriculum at the Main Campus; International Primary Curriculum at the City Centre Campus; IB Diploma Programme available at the Secondary level.	School type International private day school with an IB Continuum.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Dedicated learning support team provides assistance during the first and second parts of the day; ESL teachers in Primary; English language support via Language Academy; neurodiversity support available on a case-by-case basis, subject to space.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cyprus	Country affiliation Cyprus
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure All Day School is optional for Secondary students in Years 1-3; two additional teaching periods after lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; in Lemesos, All Day School includes eight periods across four subjects.	School day structure Full-day schedule from 8:00 to 18:00, with after-school programme.
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration & Reservation fees - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 per annum. - Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 per family per annum (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Reservation Fee for continuing pupils to hold a place for the upcoming year: EUR 1,000 (this amount is deducted from the total registration payment at the time of registration). Parents/guardians of continuing pupils must reserve places by the deadline indicated by the school. Tuition fees (annual) — PASCAL Lemesos (listed by year group) - Main Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 6: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). (See the school's published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6.) - City Centre Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965. - Year 5: EUR 8,965. - Year 6: EUR 8,965. - Secondary School — Lemesos (annual tuition): - Year 1 (UK Year 7): EUR 11,200. - Year 2: EUR 11,200. - Year 3: EUR 11,200. - Year 4: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 5 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5 IB). - Year 6: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). - Year 6 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6 IB). (See the published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6 and the IB years.) Payment schedule and instalments - Initial payment at registration: see the "On Registration" totals above (Kindergarten/Primary EUR 3,000; Secondary EUR 3,500). The initial payment comprises the Registration Fee, Parents/Guardians subscription and a deposit toward annual tuition. - Balance of the annual tuition fees is payable in six equal instalments across September–February. Some optional services use different instalment schedules as noted below. - Specific instalment schedules shown in published fees: optional extended day (typically 2 instalments: Sep & Jan), lunch and breakfast (typically 5 instalments: Oct–Feb), IB/administration or certain activity fees (varied instalment patterns shown in the published fee lists). Optional and additional fees (examples and annual charges) - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 p.a.; Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 p.a. (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Optional Extended Day Programme (Homework Support / Afternoon Activities / Clubs): typical total package EUR 3,200 p.a.; individual components for Primary (example): Homework Support EUR 1,000; Afternoon Activities EUR 900; Afternoon Clubs EUR 1,300. For Secondary the optional extended-day components list academic/homework support EUR 1,125 p.a., afternoon sessions EUR 1,300–1,400 p.a. (fees and session structure shown in the published lists). - Optional Lunch (five days per week): EUR 950 p.a. (Kindergarten/Primary City/Main Campus) or EUR 1,080 p.a. (Secondary); instalment schedules noted in published lists. Optional Breakfast (five days per week): EUR 630 p.a. - Excursions (compulsory): Primary EUR 125 per annum (one instalment: Sep.); Secondary EUR 50 per annum (one instalment: Sep.). Excursions fee covers transportation and entrance where listed; other related costs may be charged separately. - GL Assessment (compulsory for specified years): NGRT EUR 15 p.a.; PASS EUR 8 p.a.; CAT4 (Year 3 Secondary) EUR 30 p.a. (charged as indicated). - Lab fees / consumables for Years 4–6 (Secondary): EUR 105 p.a. per subject for Chemistry/Biology/Physics/Art where applicable. IB DP School Administration Fee (Years 5 IB & 6 IB): EUR 400 p.a. Athletic Section Fee (for athletes): EUR 800 p.a. - The cost of school uniform, books (except those provided free by the Cyprus Ministry of Education where applicable), school transport and participation in some extra-curricular competitions/conferences are not included in the published tuition/fee schedules and are charged separately. The published fee sheets indicate these items are payable in addition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the Lemesos campus fee schedules. The school's fee sections for Lemesos include Main Campus (Kindergarten & Primary), City Centre (Kindergarten & Primary) and Secondary — no dedicated boarding fees are shown for Lemesos. (Boarding is listed elsewhere for other campuses.) Refunds, non‑refundability and fee obligations - Reservation Fee, Registration Fee, Tuition Fees, Parents/Guardians Association subscription, GL Assessment and Excursions are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the published fee information; these amounts act as a deposit guaranteeing a pupil's attendance for at least one academic year. Parents/guardians remain liable for the full year's fees even if a pupil leaves during the academic year; no refund is payable for fees already paid. The published rules also state the school may withdraw scholarships, discounts or prizes if fees are not paid on time. - Tuition and other fees are reviewed annually; any increase on Tuition Fees and the Registration Fee has a stated cap (published cap percentages are shown in the fee documents). Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: debit/credit card, JCC Smart, wire transfer (bank transfer), monthly instalments by debit/credit card or standing order. The published fee sheets instruct parents to clearly state pupil name and class on transfers and note transfer costs are borne by the sender. Cash payments above EUR 10,000 per family per academic year cannot be accepted in accordance with local legislation. - Example bank details shown for transfers to PASCAL Education (Cyprus) Limited – Limassol (EUR): IBAN CY64 0020 0195 0000 3570 1899 5560; SWIFT/BIC BCYPCY2N. For City account details and corporate account details the published fee sheets provide the specific account numbers and IBANs to be used. Parents should follow the account instruction printed on the fee schedule when making transfers. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discount: a published sibling discount of EUR 500 is applied to the tuition fees of each of the older children. The Parents/Guardians subscription is charged per family (EUR 50) with an additional EUR 20 for each sibling.	Fee details Application & one‑time fees During the 2026–2027 academic year, the school will continue operating on its current campus in Palodia. As a result, all families will receive a 30% discount on tuition fees until the school relocates to the new campus. - Admission fee (one‑time): EUR 100. Payment accepted in cash at reception or by bank transfer when a place is offered. - Registration fee (one‑time): EUR 750. - Deposit (one‑time, refundable): EUR 1,500. This deposit is deducted from first‑year charges and is refundable as stated. Tuition fees by year group 3 years old IB Pre-Primary — €9,650 per year 4–5 years old IB Pre-Primary — €9,650 per year Additional fee: €50 Grades 1–5 IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) — €12,500 per year Additional fee: €75 Grades 6–8 IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) — €13,650 per year Additional fee: €100 Grade 9 IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) — €16,000 per year Additional fee: €150 Grade 9 – Entrepreneurship & Technology IB MYP Entrepreneurship & Technology and Tech Leaders of the Future (TLF)* — €19,950 per year Additional fee: €150 Grade 10 IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) — €16,000 per year Additional fee: €150 Grade 10 – Entrepreneurship & Technology IB MYP Entrepreneurship & Technology and Tech Leaders of the Future (TLF)* — €19,950 per year Additional fee: €150 Grade 11 IB Diploma Programme (DP) / IB Career-related Programme (CP) — €18,550 per year Additional fee: €200* Grade 11 – Entrepreneurship & Technology IB DP Entrepreneurship & Technology and Tech Leaders of the Future (TLF)* — €22,550 per year Additional fee: €200* Grade 12 IB Diploma Programme (DP) / IB Career Programme (CP) — €18,550 per year Additional fee: €150 Grade 12 – Entrepreneurship & Technology IB DP Entrepreneurship & Technology and Tech Leaders of the Future (TLF)* — €22,550 per year Additional fee: €150 Billing schedule & payment terms - One‑time fees (admission, registration and deposit) are payable at the offer/enrolment stage to secure a place. After assessment and offer, parents sign the enrolment contract and pay the remaining required fees. - Tuition is published on an annual basis; the school's calendar is organised by academic terms. The per‑term figures above are shown as approximations (annual ÷ 3) to reflect the term structure. - Bus service is charged extra on a term basis and routes are operated for Limassol; GPS tracking is provided for parents. Lunch is available as a monthly subscription or pay‑as‑you‑go option for Primary and Secondary students. Boarding fees ( Grades 8–12) Boarding fees are quoted by weekly/part‑week pattern and by grade group: - Grades 8–10: - Full‑time 7/7 boarding: EUR 26,400 per year. - 5/7 boarding: EUR 13,750 per year. - 4/7 boarding: EUR 9,900 per year. - 3/7 boarding: EUR 6,600 per year. - Grades 11–12: - Full‑time 7/7 boarding: EUR 28,600 per year. - 5/7 boarding: EUR 15,400 per year. - 4/7 boarding: EUR 11,550 per year. - 3/7 boarding: EUR 7,700 per year. - Boarding services include: accommodation, house parents, daily meals (breakfast & dinner), transport between residence and school, weekly laundry/cleaning, sports activities and weekly trips. Other charges & typical extras - Lunch service: monthly subscription or pay‑as‑you‑go for Primary and Secondary students; the canteen is supplied by an external provider. - Bus transport: charged extra on a term basis; four existing routes are offered for Limassol. - Uniform policy: the school's communications indicate that students are not required to wear a uniform (the School's LinkedIn post states a no‑uniform policy). - Extracurricular activities, specialist courses, exam fees, school trips, and some materials or technology charges may be added to tuition depending on participation; lunch and bus are explicitly charged as additional services. Refunds & refundable items - The enrolment deposit of EUR 1,500 is listed as refundable. Fee payment options - Bank transfer is explicitly offered for the admission fee and bank details are provided when a place is confirmed. Cash payment at reception is also accepted for the admission fee. - The school accepts cryptocurrency payments for tuition and donations via a commercial crypto payment partner (CoinsPaid).
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details PASCAL Lemesos serves students aged 3-18 across Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary. Kindergarten offers Early Years Learning; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Secondary offers Apolytirion, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The six-year Secondary program provides a pathway to top universities worldwide; the Lemesos campus offers the broadest range of academic pathways in Cyprus.	Curriculum details The school teaches an IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP, CP) for ages 3–19. Pre-Primary to Grade 8 follows Waldorf; Pre-Primary to Grade 4 follows Montessori. Upon graduation, students receive the Apolytirion (Cyprus High School Diploma) and may also receive the IB Diploma if they pass the IB examinations.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates from the six-year Secondary program progress to top universities worldwide. The breadth of qualifications supports entry to leading tertiary institutions.	Higher education progression From Grade 10, students receive a dedicated university and careers counsellor to guide them from graduation to university, help with university selection and admission, and prepare for the process; science students are guided to Olympiads for points, and arts students receive portfolio assistance.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The TLF (Technology Leaders of the Future) is a fully funded boarding scholarship programme for gifted students aged 14–16, offering 70 full scholarships for 2-, 3-, or 4-year Advanced IB study. It includes boarding at the Boarding Campus, mentorship, wellbeing support, and university preparation; top scholars may receive additional TLF scholarships to cover university expenses.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Enquiry. We welcome students from ages 3 to 18 at our schools in Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos. If you're considering one of our schools for your child, please fill out our enquiry form to learn more. The enquiry initiates the admissions process and helps identify the appropriate pathway for Kindergarten & Primary or English Secondary Day & Boarding School. The enquiry starts the flow of information you will receive about the next steps. 2. Enrolment explanation and visit scheduling. After you submit an enquiry, the admissions team will contact you by phone or email to explain the enrolment process and to schedule a visit. This contact ensures you understand what to expect and which pathway best fits your child's education stage. The information shared guides you toward the next step in the process. 3. Visit or interview. Kindergarten and Primary applicants are invited to visit the school for a pupil trial day or an interview with a member of the school leadership team. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, you and your child will meet with a member of the school leadership team. The visit or meeting provides an opportunity to experience the school environment and to ask questions. 4. Assessment or offer. For Kindergarten and Primary, successful applicants will receive an offer. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, your child will take either an entrance examination or a diagnostic/placement test, and the school will make an offer based on the results. Enrolment follows the offer through completing the registration process. 5. Enrolment and boarding specifics. If you accept the offer, enrolment is completed by finishing the registration process. For Boarding applicants, additional support is provided for the visa application process.	Admissions 1. The academic year runs from September to June. Prospective students can apply now for all programmes. Admission depends on the student's overall test and interview results as well as space availability in the chosen programme and grade. Children must be at least 3 years old by 1 September. 2. Use the Grade & Programme Calculator to determine the class your child may enter based on date of birth, and to see which programmes are available for their age. The form does not guarantee the availability of places in the selected programme. 3. Choose a programme. The Island Private School offers International Baccalaureate (IB) from ages 3 to 19, Waldorf from Kindergarten to Grade 8, and Montessori from Pre-Primary to Grade 4. 4. Admission Process: Submit an Application via Open Apply and complete the application form, then pay the non-refundable admission fee of 100 EUR. Complete the Learning Support Form on OpenApply to share any educational needs. The school will contact you by email to confirm space and provide instructions for paying the admission fee. 5. Documentation and steps: Prepare documents such as the child's birth certificate, passport or ID, parents' passports or IDs, last school report, Health Certificate (Greek or English), proof of residence, and vaccination certificate. 6. Pass the examinations: Depending on the grade, students complete CAT4 (Aptitude Test) and an English Test (Grades 3–12), followed by interviews with the Academic Team. Final admission is based on exam results and space availability. 7. Contract, enrolment and trial: Upon a successful outcome, a place is offered. Parents sign the Enrolment Form and pay tuition and any required deposits. A 5-day Trial Week is held to assess adaptation; if the child withdraws, tuition is refunded in full except for the non-refundable admission fee. 8. First day and onboarding: The academic team welcomes the child on the first day, and onboarding emails provide essential information about operations and start.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships for students are provided through the Morfosis FUNraising fund (managed by FUNraising). The foundation has offered scholarships to students, including reporting that in the 2021/2022 school year it awarded over €40,000 in scholarships to 26 students.	Scholarships TLF – Technology Leaders of the Future is a fully funded boarding scholarship programme at The Island Private School. The programme offers 70 full scholarships for students aged 14–16 who excel in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science, and who demonstrate entrepreneurial motivation and a strong portfolio. It provides a 2-, 3-, or 4-year Advanced IB programme, well-being mentors, houseparents, and comprehensive health insurance, with dormitory accommodation at the Boarding Campus in Limassol. Applications are submitted online for initial screening, followed by a math test and further assessments for shortlisted candidates, an interview with Programme Leaders, and final selection by the admissions committee. Successful scholars receive tuition, boarding, learning materials, and weekend activities, with university placement support depending on performance. Key dates include the second wave application deadline (March 22, 2026) with online tests, written exams, and scheduled oral exams, and onboarding after acceptance. Some top scholars may receive additional university scholarship support based on performance. The programme also supports university preparation, including guidance, counselling, and exam preparation. Medical coverage is provided for the duration of studies, and partial coverage or instalment plans are not offered for TLF. Some top scholars may access extra TLF funding for future university costs.
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