Cyprus, Limassol
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American Academy Limassol follows a modified English National Curriculum. The school provides a wide range of subjects taught in English, including English language, mathematics, science, languages, social studies, religious studies, and the arts. Small classes foster lively discussions and encourage independent thinking and creativity in a caring environment. The curriculum leads to internal and external assessments, with GCSE, IGCSE, and GCE AS and A‑Levels, and the Apolytirion school leaving certificate approved by the Cypriot Ministry of Education and recognised by universities worldwide.
Dedicated facilities support art, music, and drama, including a state‑of‑the‑art theatre for drama and a fully functional library. The Performing & Fine Arts program provides opportunities for artistic development within the curriculum. Art, music, and drama are offered as part of the curriculum and student life.
The Greek School Programme provides a Greek-language curriculum approved by the Ministry of Education. It offers after-school study and homework support and enables participation in national exams to secure university places in Cyprus and Greece. GCSE and A‑Levels subjects are available to prepare for non‑Greek‑speaking international universities. The programme features small class numbers and increased periods of Greek, mathematics, and English, with additional computer studies and support.
The school runs the Duke of Edinburgh Award, an international leadership in action programme for learners aged fourteen to twenty‑five. The award includes volunteering, physical activity, skills development, expeditions, and, at Gold level, a residential component. The programme is open to all students, not just American Academy pupils. School life also features events such as a Science Fair and history competitions.
Volunteering is a component of the Duke of Edinburgh Award and is integral to the programme. The award promotes service to the community, physical activity, and personal development. The school highlights community involvement through events and activities, including organisations such as the International Red Cross.
The Duke of Edinburgh Award represents an international leadership in action programme available to students. Careers guidance and counselling are provided to support students in planning their future. The programme emphasises leadership, teamwork, and personal development through volunteering, physical challenges, and skills within the DoE framework.
The Athletic School offers sports such as football, tennis, dancing, swimming, and taekwondo to promote physical fitness and wellbeing. Breakfast is provided by a nutrition specialist, and lunch options are available to support daily routines. The school also provides pastoral care and careers guidance to support students' wellbeing and development.
American Academy Limassol is a private, co-educational school in Cyprus serving ages 2–18. It follows a British curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, taught in English. The school uses a modified English National Curriculum, with Key Stage 3 offering core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, Greek as a language, ICT, and arts; Key Stage 4 prepares students for International GCSE/GCSE with compulsory English, mathematics, PE, and Greek, plus optional subjects. In Key Stage 5, students may pursue AS/A2 levels or the Apolytirion across three tracks: A-Level Intensive, Apolytirion, and Combined. The campus features libraries of more than 5,000 books, three science laboratories, ICT suites, a theatre, gym, sports ground, and outdoor playgrounds with a canteen. The school is an approved GCSE/IGCSE and GCE AS/A-Level examination centre and hosts the Duke of Edinburgh Award, the Athletic School, and a Performing & Fine Arts program. A Greek language programme and robust career guidance support university progression worldwide.