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American Academy Larnaca

Cyprus, Larnaca

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Extra-Curricular Activities

Clubs, activities, and opportunities to explore interests and passions

Academic and Intellectual

The school offers Model United Nations (MUN) Club to develop debating skills, public speaking, and awareness of current affairs, with conferences that promote understanding of other cultures. Maths Club encourages application of mathematical knowledge and critical thinking and organises participation in national competitions such as the Cyprus Math Olympiad. Digital World (Computing) Club exposes students to technology and computer science through activities like drones, 3D printing, digital photography, and programmable robots. Astronomy Club provides hands-on exploration of space sciences.

Arts and Creative

The school offers a broad Performing Arts programme with clubs such as Folklore Dance Club, Modern Dance Club, Little Voices, Voices Club, Light Orchestra Club, and ReACT (Acting and Theatre Club). Music Technology Club enables music production and technology for composition and recording. Photography and Media Club and Classical Guitar Society offer photography, media production, and classical guitar opportunities.

Cultural and Language

French Club broadens knowledge of France, the French language and culture through live interactions such as presentations, libraries, films and restaurants. German Club organises activities that immerse students in German language and culture. Seek for Greek Club teaches basic acting skills and stage expression in a Greek-language context.

Social and Hobbies

Chess Club provides opportunities to play and compete. Friendship Club offers a social space for Junior School pupils in the Junior School Afternoon Programme. Tabletop Role Playing Games, Photography and Media Club, School Radio, and other clubs provide a range of creative and social outlets.

Community and Service

Health and Ecology Club raises ecological awareness and engages in tree planting, beach cleanups, nature walks, and reforestation. First Aid, Red Cross and Blood Donors, Walking with Elena, and AAL for Paws are examples of community outreach and humanitarian activities.

Leadership and Professional

Model United Nations (MUN) Club develops leadership, public speaking, and intercultural understanding through conferences. Business Club familiarises students with applying business skills through visits to accounting firms and local businesses to inspire careers in accounting, economics, law, marketing, and business. The Extracurricular Programme supports participation in competitions and events that promote academic and professional skills.

Lifestyle and Wellbeing

Sports Club promotes physical activity and recreational fitness. Wellness and Self-care programs support students' physical and mental wellbeing. Chess Club provides cognitive and social engagement that contributes to overall wellbeing.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €4,130 - 7,470
Ages 2 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1700
Type Co-educational
Opened 1908
Bus Service No

The American Academy Larnaca is a private, co-educational school in Cyprus offering a British-style curriculum for ages 2–18. The programme integrates Cambridge IGCSE in the middle years and Cambridge A Levels in the upper years, with the Apolytirion diploma fully recognised by the Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture. From the early years, students engage in a broad, multi-disciplinary curriculum with French or German from Year 2. In Middle School (Years 4–5) they study 10 GCSE/IGCSE subjects—six compulsory and four optional; in Upper School (Years 6–7) they can take four A Levels from a broad list. A distinctive feature is the Greek School option, offering four A Levels with language support for UK, EU and US university entry, plus a Greek track for Pan-Cyprian exams. Founded in 1908, the school operates as a non-profit under the American Academy Alumni Foundation. Facilities span three campuses—Weir Hall, Memorial Hall and Centenery Building—featuring 39 classrooms, eight science laboratories, four IT laboratories, a sports centre, art and music spaces, and a library. Extracurriculars cover health and wellbeing, STEM, performing arts and community service, with clubs including Model United Nations and F1 in Schools.

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