The English School - Nicosia vs The Junior and Senior School

	T The English School - Nicosia Nicosia, Cyprus	T The Junior and Senior School Nicosia, Cyprus
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €140 - 9,200	Fees / year €8,200 - 9,400
Age range	Age range 11 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,110	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1900	Opened 1944
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Located in Strovolos, Nicosia, Cyprus. The English School sits on a 10-acre landscaped campus in the Strovolos area of the capital. The address is 0 Presidential Palace Road and Kyriacou Matsi, Strovolos 1082 Nicosia, Cyprus.	Location The Junior School is at Kyriakou Matsi Avenue, Ayioi Omoloyites, Nicosia (PO Box 23903, 1687 Nicosia, Cyprus). The Senior School is at 2 Romanou Street, Latsia, Nicosia (PO Box 25445, 2237 Nicosia, Cyprus). The two campuses are in the Nicosia area of Cyprus. A door-to-door bus service is provided by Hadjilykos & Sons Limited, with a Senior School shuttle service also available for students.
Stages	Stages Primary and secondary education. The school broadly follows the British national curriculum, with I/GCSEs at the end of Year 5 and A levels at the end of Year 7. It operates a thirteen-year primary and secondary program.	Stages Junior School for ages 3 to 12, following the National Curriculum for England for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2. Senior School for Key Stages 3 to 5, following the English National Curriculum; students are prepared for IGCSE and A Level examinations as well as the Apolytirion.
School type	School type Independent private day school	School type Private, not-for-profit school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The English School is dedicated to inclusion and provides support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).	Additional learning support The Junior and Senior School provide SEN and Inclusion support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). A SEN Coordinator is based at the Junior School and an Inclusions Manager at the Senior School, supported by Learning Support Assistants and liaison with external agencies. Admissions consider individual needs and provide appropriate adjustments in line with Cyprus and UK legislation.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cyprus; curriculum based on the United Kingdom national curriculum.	Country affiliation Cyprus
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure 07:30–14:30, Monday–Friday.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Door-to-door bus service provided by Hadjilykos & Sons Limited; Senior School shuttle bus service also available. Bus information for 2025-26 and related booking forms are provided to applicants.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fee - A non-refundable application fee of €140 is payable with the application form for mid‑programme entry. Tuition fees by year group (academic year 2025–26) All figures shown are the total annual tuition for the 2025–26 academic year and the standard payment breakdown used by the School (deposit and three term instalments). Where the School lists a separate “Newcomer” rate, that is shown alongside the standard first‑child and second‑child rates. - Form 1 (first child): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,550; 3rd term €2,650; deposit for next year €900. Due dates for these items follow the School's published schedule. - Form 1 (second child): Annual tuition €8,280. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,090; 3rd term €2,190; deposit for next year €900. - Form 2 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €3,042; 2nd term €3,042; 3rd term €2,141; deposit for next year €900. - Form 2 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,768; 2nd term €2,768; 3rd term €1,866.50; deposit for next year €900. - Form 2 (newcomers): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,550; 3rd term €2,650; deposit for next year €900. - Form 3 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €3,042; 2nd term €3,042; 3rd term €2,141; deposit for next year €900. - Form 3 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,768; 2nd term €2,768; 3rd term €1,866.50; deposit for next year €900. - Form 3 (newcomers): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,550; 3rd term €2,650; deposit for next year €900. - Form 4 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €3,042; 2nd term €3,042; 3rd term €2,141; deposit for next year €900. - Form 4 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,768; 2nd term €2,768; 3rd term €1,866.50; deposit for next year €900. - Form 4 (newcomers): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,550; 3rd term €2,650; deposit for next year €900. - Form 5 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €3,042; 2nd term €3,042; 3rd term €2,141; deposit for next year €900. - Form 5 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,768; 2nd term €2,768; 3rd term €1,866.50; deposit for next year €900. - Form 6 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €3,042; 2nd term €3,042; 3rd term €2,141; deposit for next year €900. - Form 6 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,768; 2nd term €2,768; 3rd term €1,866.50; deposit for next year €900. - Form 6 (newcomers): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,550; 3rd term €2,650; deposit for next year €900. - Form 7 (first child): Annual tuition €9,100. Payment breakdown: Deposit €875; 1st term €2,742; 2nd term €2,742; 3rd term €2,741; deposit for next year €0. - Form 7 (second child): Annual tuition €8,190. Payment breakdown: Deposit €787.50; 1st term €2,468; 2nd term €2,468; 3rd term €2,466.50; deposit for next year €0. - Form 7 (newcomers): Annual tuition €9,200. Payment breakdown: Deposit €3,000; 1st term €0; 2nd term €3,100; 3rd term €3,100; deposit for next year €0. Billing schedule and payment terms - Standard due dates for the 2025–26 schedule: deposit for the academic year is due 31 March; 1st term instalment due 30 September; 2nd term instalment due 31 December; 3rd term instalment due 31 March (the dates shown in the School's published payment schedule). A deposit for the following academic year may be collected with the third term instalment where indicated. - Deposit fees are not refundable. - Late payment penalties and related terms: a monthly late fee of €30 applies to overdue term fees; returned cheques incur a €50 charge; students with outstanding debts will not receive academic reports or other formal documents while debt remains and may be prevented from progressing to the next school year if amounts remain outstanding by 31 May. Flexible payment arrangements can be agreed in writing with the Finance Department; a fixed administration processing fee of €20 applies to such arrangements. The School does not accept cash payments. Accepted payment methods include JCC (online card payments), cheque and bank transfer to the School's accounts at Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank (IBANs provided by the School). Boarding fees - The English School operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and recurring charges - Miscellaneous, departmental and consumable charges are applied in addition to tuition. Typical items and example annual amounts (2025–26 Miscellaneous Expenses table) include pastoral/educational trips, photography, school ID reprints, school magazine & calendar, learning resources/digital subscriptions, art kit and other specific charges. Example total miscellaneous charge per year by Form (2025–26): Form 1 €290; Form 2 €175; Form 3 €210; Form 4 €170; Form 5 €205; Form 6 €195; Form 7 €275. Specific itemised charges are published in the School's tuition fees policy and booklist. - Sports School fee: €700 (where applicable). - Textbooks, workbooks and departmental booklets are charged separately; the School publishes a detailed booklist with per‑item costs (examples range from small booklets at under €1 to textbooks and departmental items that range up to €80 or more depending on subject and year). Purchases for school‑supplied booklets and departmental materials are a routine additional cost. - Uniform: a full summer/winter and sports uniform is required and must be purchased from the School's approved suppliers; items are badged and priced by the supplier. Uniform policy and supplier details are published by the School. Typical sports uniform items and school dress requirements are listed in the School's uniform regulations. Refunds and cancellations - Deposit fees are explicitly non‑refundable. Students' membership or scheme fees (for example DofE registrations) are not refundable. The School applies no automatic refunds for absence; outstanding fee positions can affect access to school documents and progression as described in the School's fees policy. Late or returned payment penalties apply as noted above. Fee payment options and banking details - Accepted methods: JCC (online card payments), cheque, and bank transfer to the School's accounts at Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank. The School does not accept cash. IBANs for the School's accounts are published for bank transfers. Flexible written payment plans are available by agreement with the Finance Department (administration fee applies). Discounts, bursaries and scholarships - Sibling discounts: second child receives a 10% reduction in tuition while both children attend the School simultaneously; third child pays 50% of tuition while all three attend simultaneously. Bursaries and scholarships are available and awarded under the School's published criteria; scholarships for high performers at entrance are offered in specified years. (Fees and policies given above follow the School's published 2025–26 tuition schedule and the School's tuition policy documents. The School publishes full itemised booklists, the detailed tuition payment schedule and the tuition policy, which include the bank account IBANs and the formal due dates for each payment instalment.)	Fee details Tuition fees — academic year 2026/27 - Early Years 2 and 3: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,000; Spring Term €2,000; Summer Term €2,000; Total €6,500. - Reception: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,433; Spring Term €2,433; Summer Term €2,434; Total €7,800. - Year 1: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,566; Spring Term €2,567; Summer Term €2,567; Total €8,200. - Year 2: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,623; Spring Term €2,623; Summer Term €2,624; Total €8,370. - Year 3: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,766; Spring Term €2,767; Summer Term €2,767; Total €8,800. - Year 4: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,783; Spring Term €2,783; Summer Term €2,784; Total €8,850. - Year 5: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,816; Spring Term €2,817; Summer Term €2,817; Total €8,950. - Year 6: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,866; Spring Term €2,867; Summer Term €2,867; Total €9,100. - Year 7: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,900; Spring Term €2,900; Summer Term €2,900; Total €9,400. - Year 8: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,900; Spring Term €2,900; Summer Term €2,900; Total €9,400. - Year 9: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,933; Spring Term €2,933; Summer Term €2,934; Total €9,500. - Years 10 and 11: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,950; Spring Term €2,950; Summer Term €2,950; Total €9,550. - Years 12 and 13: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,983; Spring Term €2,983; Summer Term €2,984; Total €9,650. IB Diploma surcharge (where applicable) - Year 12 IB surcharge: €7,700 (charged in addition to Year 12 tuition). - Year 13 IB surcharge: €7,500 (charged in addition to Year 13 tuition). - The School applies discounts on the IB surcharge for qualifying students (for example, continuation from Year 11 into Year 12). Application and one‑off fees - Application fee (one‑off, new students): €200. - Development fee (one‑off, paid at start of tuition): €800 (non‑refundable). - Voluntary Renovation fee: €600 (interest‑free loan payable in two instalments of €300; refundable on request when the student leaves). - Sports School fee (where entry criteria apply): €1,550 (covers athletes including post‑workout meal provision and three ergonomic tests per annum). - Laplet (one‑off for Years 5–10): €630; extended warranty for laplet €75. - Textbooks / e‑books (Years 7–13, per annum): estimated €150–€300. Other regular or optional charges - Administration charge for late payment: €50 per child per missed term deadline (may be applied at each term deadline; maximum €150 per academic year). - Sports School post‑workout training meals (approx.): included in the Sports School fee above as applicable. - Additional costs (trips, instrument hire, exam fees, after‑school clubs, canteen, bus fares, insurance, uniform replacements, etc.) are charged separately as required; indicative items are listed among miscellaneous charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Prepayment Fee: due by 10 February 2026 for Year 7 and by 31 March 2026 for all other year groups. - Autumn term fee: due by 12 June 2026. - Spring term fee: due by 23 October 2026. - Summer term fee: due by 17 February 2027. - Termly invoices are issued approximately 2–3 weeks before each due date. Payments should be made termly unless the full year's fees are paid in advance. Payment methods and arrangements - Cash payments are not accepted. - Accepted payment methods: bank payments / online bank transfers to the School's bank accounts; JCC Smart online payments; standing orders. - Monthly payment option: by special request, term fees may be paid in ten monthly instalments (July–April). A processing fee of €150 applies for the monthly arrangement; this fee is payable in 10 equal instalments together with the School fees. A standing order must be set up and a copy supplied to the School. Refunds and notice of departure - The Prepayment Fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable for any reason. - A full term's written notice is required to remove a student from the School. Failure to give the required notice renders parents/guardians liable for payment of the entire next term's fees. - Departing students who have settled tuition in full may be eligible for a refund based on the required notice period; any refund may be offset against outstanding charges (administration charges, after‑school club fees, afternoon activities, or other fees). - If the School implements remote (online) learning, tuition fees are not refundable for periods when learning is delivered online. - Payments received are first allocated to any administration charges and then to fees outstanding at the date of payment. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not offered and no boarding fees apply. Notes on discounts and joining mid‑year - Early‑payment discounts (if term fees are paid in full by the specified early dates) apply: typical examples are 5% for the first and second child if paid by the early deadline, smaller percentages for later payment dates; sibling discounts also apply (second child 10%, third+ child 30%) as detailed in the Fee Policy. - Students joining mid‑term before half‑term are charged the Prepayment Fee and the full term's fee; students joining after half‑term are charged the Prepayment Fee and 70% of the full term's fee.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum. Years 1–3 provide a broad foundation across English, Greek/Turkish, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, ICT, Drama, Art, Music, a Modern European Language, PSHCE, and weekly Games. Years 4–5 begin the IGCSE programme with English Language and Literature, Mathematics and Greek/Turkish as core subjects, plus five additional subjects chosen from Humanities and Science, with at least one from Humanities and Science. Years 6–7 follow A-level programmes; most students take four IAS subjects in Year 6 and three or four A-levels in Year 7, with PSHCE continuing and an updated focus on Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) in line with Cyprus law. The Teaching and Learning Community (TLC) supports teaching and learning through staff development and collaboration. The school is inclusive of students with Special Educational Needs and those identified as gifted and talented.	Curriculum details The Junior School follows the National Curriculum for England for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2, for children aged 3 to 12. The Senior School continues with a programme based on the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and prepares students for IGCSE and A Level examinations as well as the Apolytirion. The Junior & Senior School is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme from September 2025. The Senior School Sports School was introduced in 2022, offering a curriculum that combines fitness and sports skills with academics and pastoral care in Cyprus. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School since 2018, and staff use technology in the classroom to differentiate lessons. The school provides an all-through education from ages 3 to 19.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Average class sizes vary by year and subject. In Year 4, English Language and Literature averaged 23, Mathematics 26, Greek 21, Turkish 17, and Physical Education 17; in Year 7, PSHCE averaged 18.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results The school is an approved exam centre for Pearson/Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge International examinations. Exam statistics are published for A-Level, AS-Level and IGCSE. In 2024, students earned Pearson Learner Awards across 19 categories, including top honours in Cyprus and globally. Historical results include 95% of A-Level grades being A-C in 2019, 91% of IGCSE grades being A-C in 2019, 89% of IAL grades being A-C in 2024, and about 80% of graduates headed to Russell Group universities.	Exam results The school's students thrive in international as well as national examinations and competitions, achieving excellent results and receiving prestigious awards, enabling entrance to highly ranked universities and competitive courses across the UK, Europe and North America.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Year 7 receives the Apolytirion certificate; approximately 70% of students receive at least one university offer that includes the Apolytirion. The Careers and Higher Education Department provides impartial guidance and experiences to support university applications, including psychometric testing, university course search workshops, internships, and an Internship Support Programme. About 80% of graduates head to Russell Group universities.	Higher education progression Leavers move on to universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The English School is committed to supporting all learners, including those identified as gifted and talented. The Maths Enrichment Programme supports high-achieving students with national and European competitions and the Mathletes Club, which won 33 national awards in 2023–2024. A Sports Programme for elite athletes launched in 2025, and a Super-Curricular Programme encourages engagement with university lectures, competitions, and other advanced study beyond the standard curriculum.	Gifted and talented —
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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 —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
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 —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Entry into Year 1: Students who have completed their primary education may sit The English School Entrance Examination for Entry into Year 1. The exam tests Mathematics and English/Greek/Turkish, plus Non-Verbal Reasoning, with language placement considerations based on paper-based assessments. 2. How to apply for Year 1: Applications can be submitted online from 20 January to 14 February, and all required documentation must be sent by 14 February at 2:00 PM. 3. Year 1 entrance exams and key dates: Registrations open 8 January; Special Access Arrangement deadline 26 January; registrations close 2 February; Entrance Exam begins 7 February; results released 9 February; Orientation Evening 11 February; Sports programme 16–17 February; successful candidates notified 19 February; registrations close 25–27 February; a diagnostic English/Greek exam occurs on 18 March. 4. Additional language diagnostics: Greek and Turkish paper candidates take an English diagnostic test if extra English help is needed, while English-paper candidates take a Greek diagnostic test to determine language placement. 5. Open Day and visits: An Open Day occurs in October; personalised tours are offered November to January; admissions staff can arrange visits and answer questions. 6. Mid-programme entry (Year 2, 3, 4, 6): Mid-programme entry exams take place in late May or as scheduled; candidates are assessed in English, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal Reasoning and may attend a short interview with senior leaders; entry is subject to space and performance in the exam. 7. Registration and outcomes for mid-programme entries: All candidates must register to sit the Mid-Programme Entrance Exam and upload required documents; results and offers are communicated by email, with instructions to accept or decline. 8. Entry into Year 6 (A Level): Admission is based on academic achievement, subject suitability, and space within A Level subject blocks; applications for 2026–2027 are highly competitive with very few spots available. 9.	Admissions 1. Entry points and eligibility: The Junior & Senior School accepts applications for all year groups at any time of the year. Entry points by age (as of 1 September) are Early Years 2 (3 years old), Early Years 3 (4 years old), Reception (5 years old), Year 1 (6 years old), and Year 7 (11/12 years old). Deviation from these groups is considered only when transferring from another education system to ensure continuity or for particular academic reasons; written permission from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports may be required for placements outside the official guidelines. Applications may be accepted for entry at non-standard points depending on availability and the year-group admission criteria. 2. Application process: The school admits 96 children in each year group with four form groups of maximum 24; Early Years 2 has two form groups of maximum 20 and Early Years 3 has three form groups of maximum 24. Applicants must complete and return the application form with the relevant documentation and the non-refundable registration fee. Due to high demand, early submission is advisable, and families with siblings should apply by June 30th of the preceding academic year (for Early Years and Reception). In Year 7, external candidates should submit their applications at least one week before the entrance examination. 3. Assessment criteria: Early Years 2, 3 and Reception are assessed via an Autumn-term interview with an Early Years staff member, plus activities to profile attainment and aptitude, and a school report from the current school; a selection committee determines offers. Years 1–6 involve individual assessments including an interview and tests in English, Mathematics and non-verbal reasoning, plus a school report and reference. Year 7 external candidates take a computer-based entrance examination (usually held towards the end of March) comprising English Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning; the examination lasts about two hours. 4. Offers, acceptance, and terms: Offers are made in writing; the school is not obliged to state reasons for rejection or disclose examination marks. Acceptance must be confirmed within two weeks; if fees are not paid by the deadline, the offer may be withdrawn and reoffered to another applicant from the waiting list. The acceptance deposit is non-refundable; deferrals require a written request at least one month before the Autumn term. The school welcomes overseas applicants; submission of an up-to-date school report electronically is advised, with remaining documents provided upon arrival; additional assessments may be required for transfers from non-British systems. Oversubscription leads to a waiting list in order of application date, with priority given to siblings already at the School and other criteria considered as part of the assessment process. The School reserves a place for children of overseas embassy staff until May 1st of the preceding academic year if not claimed earlier. The School is inclusive of Children with Special Educational Needs/English as an Additional Language, with appropriate provisions and accommodations arranged as needed; all SEN/EAL/medical needs must be disclosed on the application form. 5. Additional notes: Applicants' SEN/EAL/medical needs must be disclosed; the School may request resources to meet needs, and if information is not disclosed and later discovered, the School may request withdrawal. Contact the Registrar for further details.
Scholarships	Scholarships The English School offers scholarships to entrants based on Entrance Examination performance: First Place receives 100% of Year 1 tuition fees; Second Place and Third Place each receive 50% of Year 1 tuition fees. No application is required for these scholarships; all candidates taking the Entrance Examinations are automatically considered. In addition, the Dr. Andreas Mavrides Distinguished Achievement Scholarship provides €5,000 annually towards tuition fees (renewable each year) and is awarded to a Year 2 student who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership; there is no separate application process. The Petros Markou Scholarship provides a 7-year bursary (no application process) to support students. Financial Aid offers bursaries for families facing economic hardship and requires an application form. These scholarships and financial aid options are detailed on the School Fees, Scholarships & Financial Aid page, including contact information for the finance team for assistance.	Scholarships Scholarships are discretionary and awarded to high achieving students as they join the Senior School in Year 7 or later; the programme recognises excellence in music, arts, sport and other extracurricular activities and social engagement through the Sursum Corda for internal candidates, as well as academic excellence through scholarships for internal and external candidates based on ranking from exams. Bursaries are means-tested financial support for eligible families, available to existing students who meet the academic standards for entry and usually awarded for a short period.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If oversubscribed, a waiting list is used in order of date of application to allocate places. Priority is given to applicants with siblings already at the School, and this prioritisation takes into account the assessment status and other criteria. The School may reserve places for overseas embassy staff until May 1 of the preceding academic year if not claimed earlier.
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