Most popular international schools in Cyprus

TLC Private School in Cyprus is a day school serving ages 3 to 18, with five licensed entities: Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, Secondary and Institute. The curriculum follows an English system, based on the National Curriculum for England from Kindergarten to Key Stage 5, and leads to IGCSE/GCSE in years 10–11 and AS/A Levels in the Sixth Form. The school also offers the Apolytirion qualification as an additional university pathway, approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture, internationally, with UCAS points attached. Primary uses Pearson iPrimary assessments; EAL support is provided as needed. The campus comprises modern, air-conditioned teaching rooms, Art Studio, a Science Laboratory, a Computer Laboratory, and a library accessible via Reading Cloud. Facilities include a swimming pool and a football academy. Extra-curriculars include sailing, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, and community activities through Friends of TLC. A University/Career Advisor supports progression to higher education overseas.

The American Academy Nicosia is a private English-language school on a single campus in Ayios Andreas, serving ages 3 to 18. It provides Pre-School, Primary and Secondary education and follows the English National Curriculum, offering Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE. The school is certified by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture and accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA); it also grants the Cypriot Apolytirion certificate on completion of secondary education. In Primary, Literacy uses the Oxford International Primary Literacy Curriculum and Maths uses Power Maths by Pearson. Greek is taught with foreign languages including French, Spanish or German. History and Geography follow the English National Curriculum and include Cyprus history and geography. STEAM is integrated with ICT and Music; Developing Experts supports science learning across Key Stages 1 and 2. Facilities include well-equipped classrooms, an ICT lab, a secure garden and a sports field. Extended Day Programme, Pastoral Care, Mentoring Programme, and a four-house system support well-being and leadership in a multinational environment.

Heritage Private School is a private English‑medium, co‑educational day school in Limassol, Cyprus, serving ages 2–18. The curriculum follows the UK National Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary, with Cambridge Checkpoints, IGCSEs, GCSEs, AS Levels and A Levels, plus Cambridge Pathway from Early Years to Advanced Level. The school is a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre and an Examination Centre, enabling internal and external Cambridge assessments. All lessons are taught in English. The campus features a Technology Centre with laboratories, an art room, a lecture theatre and a cafeteria; a Multifunction Hall with a stage and Amphitheatre; and facilities across Early Years, Primary and Secondary buildings. Sports facilities include a FIFA Star 1 football pitch, ITF‑approved 12‑layer tennis courts, and courts for basketball, netball and volleyball, plus outdoor cricket nets and a track. A broad programme of clubs and community service complements academics, including PASCH accreditation, MUN, Duke of Edinburgh and Arts, Drama and Music strands.

The English School, Nicosia is an independent private day school in Cyprus delivering the British Curriculum (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE) for ages 11–18. Founded in 1900 and co‑educational since 1962, the school sits on a 10‑acre campus in Nicosia with a historic Main Building (1938), a Sports Centre added in 1990, and a Science Building (2004) that houses science and ICT laboratories, a Library Resource Centre and a Lecture Theatre. It follows 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 start the IGCSE with core subjects plus electives; Years 6–7 pursue A‑levels. The TLC supports teaching and learning; the school is inclusive of students with SEND and those who are gifted. Facilities include 22 departments, 75+ clubs, a refurbished Athletics Track (2022), a redesigned football pitch, two outdoor basketball courts, and a well‑equipped gym. Notable features include MedMUN, Be the Change with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and ECO Warriors, and a 125‑year history celebrated in 2025.

Foley's School is a private, independent, multinational, co-educational school in Limassol, Cyprus, licensed by the Ministry of Education. The campus educates around 1,300 pupils aged 3–18 from 50 nationalities. English is the language of instruction. The curriculum broadly follows the UK National Curriculum, adapted for international pupils, and leads to external qualifications including Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge A Levels (through London Edexcel and Cambridge boards). The school also offers an Apolytirion approved by the Cypriot Ministry of Education. The Primary section moved to a campus in 2016, and the Secondary building and sports facilities were developed on the same site, giving access to a sports complex, laboratories and ICT suites. Extracurriculars span drama, music ensembles, sport and more; the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available, and Greek language study is complemented by other language options. Foley's represents a community with emphasis on practical science, sport and performing arts worldwide.