The American Academy Nicosia vs The Junior and Senior School - Senior
The American Academy Nicosia and The Junior and Senior School - Senior are both in Nicosia, about 7 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. The American Academy Nicosia also offers EYFS and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and The Junior and Senior School - Senior also offers IB. Published annual fees are €5,230 - 9,165 at The American Academy Nicosia and €8,200 - 9,400 at The Junior and Senior School - Senior, which puts The Junior and Senior School - Senior roughly 22% higher. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Curriculum
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
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Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1922
Opened
1944
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
The American Academy Nicosia is located at 3A Michael Parides Street, Ayios Andreas, Nicosia. It sits in the heart of Nicosia, Cyprus. The school is a private English Language school operating as a non-profit organization. It follows the English Curriculum, with local variations to provide the Cypriot Apolytirion certificate.
Location
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Stages
Stages
Pre-School & Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.
Stages
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School type
School type
Private English Language school; non-profit organization.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
The school provides an in-school counseling team that supports students' social, emotional and personal development. A Pastoral Care Team provides ongoing guidance, and a dedicated educational psychologist supports learners through psychometric assessments and tailored interventions. A mentoring programme connects senior students with younger pupils to foster personal and academic growth.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Affiliates with the United States through Middle States Association (MSA) accreditation.
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
The school operates with a Christian ethos and Christian teachings are integrated into school life.
Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
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School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
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Bus service details
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Fees
Fees
Fee details
Fee details
Published academic year - The following fee schedule is published for Academic Year 2024–2025 and is used below as the basis for all amounts, term dates and payment options referenced.
Application / Registration fees - Registration (new students): EUR 1,000 (EUR 900 of this amount is credited toward the following year's tuition). - Reservation (returning students to secure a place): EUR 300 (credited toward the following year's tuition). - Entrance exam / placement test fee: EUR 90 (note: no charge for students progressing internally from Pre-school to Primary or Primary to Secondary).
Tuition fees by year group (annual, term and monthly breakdown) - Pre-school (Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Reception) - Annual tuition: EUR 3,990 - Term breakdown: Term 1 EUR 1,550 ; Term 2 EUR 1,550 ; Term 3 EUR 890 - Alternative: 10 monthly payments of EUR 399.
- Primary (Years 1–6) - Annual tuition: EUR 5,500 - Term breakdown: Term 1 EUR 2,200 ; Term 2 EUR 2,200 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100 - Alternative: 10 monthly payments of EUR 550.
- Secondary — Gymnasium - Year 7: Annual EUR 6,000 — Term 1 EUR 2,450 ; Term 2 EUR 2,450 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 600. - Year 8: Annual EUR 6,100 — Term 1 EUR 2,500 ; Term 2 EUR 2,500 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 610. - Year 9: Annual EUR 6,500 — Term 1 EUR 2,650 ; Term 2 EUR 2,650 ; Term 3 EUR 1,200 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 650.
- Secondary — Lyceum - Year 10: Annual EUR 7,150 — Term 1 EUR 2,900 ; Term 2 EUR 2,900 ; Term 3 EUR 1,350 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 715. - Year 11: Annual EUR 7,400 — Term 1 EUR 3,000 ; Term 2 EUR 3,000 ; Term 3 EUR 1,400 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 740. - Year 12: Annual EUR 7,630 — Term 1 EUR 3,100 ; Term 2 EUR 3,100 ; Term 3 EUR 1,430 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 763. - Year 13: Annual EUR 7,850 — Term 1 EUR 3,200 ; Term 2 EUR 3,200 ; Term 3 EUR 1,450 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 785.
Term due dates and monthly schedule (as published for the stated academic year) - Term 1 due: 20.09.2024 - Term 2 due: 20.12.2024 - Term 3 due: 14.03.2025 - Option to pay by 10 equal monthly instalments (September–June) is shown in the published schedule.
Other fees and typical extra costs - Development Fund / Fee: EUR 150 (sibling discounts apply). - Educational materials, activities and visits (advance payment added to Term 1): - Pre-school (Nursery & Reception): EUR 90 - Primary (Years 1–6): EUR 135 - Secondary Gymnasium (Years 7–9): EUR 150 - Secondary Lyceum (Years 10–13): EUR 165. - Transportation (contracted bus services within Greater Nicosia): - 10 months (September–June), Morning and Afternoon: total EUR 1,000 (split example published: EUR 600 due 06.09.2024 and EUR 400 due 06.12.2024) - 10 months, Morning or Afternoon: total EUR 600 (split example: EUR 350 due 06.09.2024 and EUR 250 due 06.12.2024). - Textbooks, exercise books, external examination fees and uniform costs are charged separately and are not covered by tuition discounts. Exact textbook and uniform lists/prices are provided per student each year.
Boarding - The American Academy Nicosia is a day school; no boarding fees are published because boarding is not offered.
Discounts and incentives - Alumni children: up to 10% discount. - Pre-payment incentive: 5% discount if the total tuition is paid in full before the published early‑payment deadline shown for the year (example published: payment in full before 20.09.2024). - Sibling discounts are available; families should consult the Finance Office for the exact application.
Refund information and crediting of fees - Registration fee and reservation fee are credited toward the following year's tuition as published (registration: EUR 1,000 with EUR 900 credited; reservation: EUR 300 credited). - The published fee schedule does not set out a separate, detailed tuition‑refund timetable in the document provided; specific refund or withdrawal terms (for example conditions under which paid tuition is refunded after a student starts term) are handled under the school's finance/admissions procedures and by the school's Finance Office.
Billing schedule, payment terms and consequences - Tuition may be paid in three termly instalments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) or by 10 monthly payments as published; the published term due dates for the referenced year are shown above. A prepayment incentive is published for payment in full by the early‑payment deadline. Students with outstanding balances are not guaranteed admission to the following academic year if amounts are not cleared by the published deadline.
Fee payment options (how the school accepts payment) - Bank transfer (payments in Euros): Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank accounts are published with full IBAN and SWIFT details for payments to American Academy Nicosia Ltd. Parents must include the student's name and class year on payment slips. Example accounts as published: Bank of Cyprus IBAN CY51 0020 0123 0000 0001 0360 9200 (SWIFT BCYPCY2N) and Hellenic Bank IBAN CY71 0050 0116 0001 1601 2679 7301 (SWIFT HEBACY2N). - Card / online payments: the school publishes an online payments link (Viva Wallet) on its site for payments. Cards and electronic payments are available via the school's published payment channel and via the Finance Office arrangements. - Any bank charges are typically the payer's responsibility; payment descriptions should include the student's name and class year to ensure correct allocation.
Notes on fee application - New students joining during a term are charged pro rata for the remainder of that term; after that term the standard annual fees apply. Tuition discounts do not apply to non‑tuition fees (uniform, textbooks, transport, external examinations, development/assessment fees). The school publishes an annual cap on tuition increases (not to exceed 5% per year except in exceptional circumstances).
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Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
The school provides Pre-school, Primary and Secondary education following the English National Curriculum. It is certified by the Ministry of Education and Culture and provides students with the Cypriot Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (Apolytirion). In Primary, Literacy uses the Oxford International Primary Literacy Curriculum and Maths uses Power Maths by Pearson. A Greek Curriculum is taught and students study Greek language, with foreign languages including French, Spanish or German. History and Geography follow the English National Curriculum and include Cyprus history and geography; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is integrated with ICT and Music. Developing Experts supports science learning across Key Stages 1 and 2.
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Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
Academy students annually achieve high performance in external examinations. A comprehensive approach uses formative and summative assessment to support achievement of key skills and exam outcomes. The school's Pastoral Care and university/career guidance support prepare students for examinations and future pathways.
Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Our Pastoral Care Team provides university and career counselling. One-to-one meetings begin as early as Year 9 and continue through Year 13 to help students select optional subjects and plan university applications. Psychometric and cognitive ability tests support personalised progression planning and informed decision making.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
The American Academy Nicosia is a private English-language school offering Pre-School, Primary and Secondary education for students aged 3–19, following the National Curriculum of England. It is certified by the Ministry of Education and Culture and provides the Cypriot Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (Apolytirion). The school is non-sectarian Christian and includes Religious Studies. Admissions are handled by the Admissions Officer, Faye Avraamidou. The admissions process consists of: Pre-registration, Assessment, and Registration; Overseas applicants are supported by arranging the admissions process in the country of residence; Year 7 Entrance Exams are available with English and Maths components. Pre-registration requires completing a form on the school site; places for new students may be limited, and parents should contact the admissions office for current availability. Assessment is arranged by the admissions department and requires the child's most recent school report and any other information the Academy may request. Details by department: Pre-school & Kindergarten – Stay and Play session with a Pre-School teacher; Primary – interview and entrance tests in English and Mathematics; Secondary – interview and entrance tests in English and Mathematics, with an additional Greek examination for native Greek speakers (the Greek exam serves as a placement exam for Greek classes after English/Math tests). For Key Stage 4 & 5 there may be additional exams depending on IGCSE and A Level options. Registration occurs after assessment and interview; an acceptance letter is issued and there is a 5 working day window to register. Documentation required includes: birth certificate (in Greek or English), passport/ID copies for both parents and child, two passport photos, a recent utility bill, Health Letter and Vaccine Health Certificate (for Primary and Secondary students), completion of the registration form, completion of the contract form, copy of the latest English school report, completion of the Behavioural and SEN form, and a €1000 registration fee per child. Placement is not secured until a place is offered and step 3 of registration is completed. Overseas applicants are supported by arranging admissions in the country of residence. The address is 3A Michael Parides Street, Ayios Andreas, 1095 Nicosia. Contacts: Secondary: +357 22 664266; Primary: +357 22 053596; office: +357 22 669290. Book a tour is available through the site.
