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St Mary's School

Cyprus, Limassol

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The school at a glance
Fees €2,900 - 3,200
Ages Not listed
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Introduction

Saint Mary's School in Limassol, Cyprus, is a private, coeducational institution with a 101-year history. It began in 1923 as Terra Santa, run by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart, and moved to its current Georgiou Griva Digeni Street campus in 1965; in 2023 it celebrated a century. The curriculum emphasizes English, Greek, French and Italian along with Religious Studies, Mathematics, History, Sciences (Biology and Chemistry), Music, Physical Education and Computer Studies. In the High School and Lyceum streams, English, French, Greek and Italian are taught with multiple periods; Physics and Chemistry are part of Lyceum, and Sciences are integrated across grades. The eight-acre campus houses a Main Building with STEM labs, a library of over 15,000 volumes, a Video Production Studio, and the Laird Center's gym and outdoor turf field. The school runs Junior Achievement Cyprus (including HerShield), the Byzantine Music Competition, and annual charity initiatives locally.

The Essentials

Location
Limassol, Cyprus.

Stages
Primary and secondary (Gymnasio and Lykeio).

Type
Private school.

Country affiliation
Cyprus.

Religious affiliation
Catholic.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a mandatory uniform policy. Students must wear the prescribed uniform.
Fees

Annual tuition at St Mary's School ranges from EUR 2,900 to EUR 3,200 for 2026/27.

Application and registration fees

- Registration (application) fee: EUR 110, payable at the time of registration.
- Optional student insurance: EUR 10.
- Contribution to the Parents' Association: EUR 20.
- The registration fee is non‑refundable if a student withdraws.

Tuition fees (annual, per term and per month) by year group — 2026/27 academic structure

Per‑year, per‑semester (term) and per‑month amounts below are proportional breakdowns of the published annual tuition based on the school's two‑semester / 10‑month academic year.

- Gymnasium (Years 1–3): EUR 2,900 per academic year.
- Per semester (term): EUR 1,450.
- Per month (10‑month basis): EUR 290.

- Lyceum (Years 1–2): EUR 3,000 per academic year.
- Per semester (term): EUR 1,500.
- Per month (10‑month basis): EUR 300.

- Lyceum (Years 3–4): EUR 3,200 per academic year.
- Per semester (term): EUR 1,600.
- Per month (10‑month basis): EUR 320.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is charged for the 10‑month academic year (September–June).
- Tuition fees are prepaid at the beginning of each month, quarter, or year according to the family's chosen schedule.
- Payment methods accepted: JCC (card processor), bank transfer, credit card, or cash.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not provided by the school (day school with transport arrangements and school buses).

Other costs and typical additional charges

- Books and uniforms: costs vary by year group and individual requirements; families are responsible for these expenses.
- External examination fees: students who sit external exams (for example IGCSE/GCE/AL or language diplomas) will incur the relevant exam registration and examination fees.
- Optional insurance: EUR 10 (see registration section).
- Parents' Association contribution: EUR 20 (see registration section).

Refund information

- The registration fee is non‑refundable if the student withdraws.

Fee increases and adjustments

- Published tuition levels for the academic cycle are subject to annual adjustment; fees may be increased by a rate stated by the school (the school notes an adjustment range used for planning).

Summary of accepted payment methods

- Card payments (JCC), bank transfer, credit card, and cash are accepted for payment of fees and charges.
Academics

Curriculum
The school emphasizes four languages—English, Greek, French and Italian. The curriculum includes Religious Studies, English, French, Greek and Italian language study, Mathematics, History, Sciences (Biology and Chemistry), Music, Physical Education and Computer Studies. In the High School and Lyceum streams, instruction covers these subjects with a weekly distribution showing English, French, Greek and Italian receiving multiple periods; Physics and Chemistry are included in the Lyceum, and Sciences are integrated across grade levels.

Higher Education Progression
The primary goal is to enable students to continue their higher education at universities worldwide, with strong knowledge of major European languages (Greek, English, French, Italian).
Parent Experience

History
Saint Mary's School in Limassol is 101 years old and the oldest private school in the city. It was established in 1923 by the Catholic Church and run by the Franciscan Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. It began as Terra Santa in a stone building on Agios Andreas Street, and in 1965 moved to the current building near the Agios Nikolaos roundabout on Georgiou Griva Digeni Street, where it was renamed Saint Mary's School. The building was designed by architect Stavros Oikonomou and is a notable example of Cypriot modernism. The school was originally a girls' school; in 2000 it changed form, with the kindergarten and primary always coeducational, and in 2023 celebrated 100 years of history.

Community
Saint Mary's School embraces diversity as a fundamental pillar of its educational philosophy. Rooted in Franciscan values of charity, respect and dignity, the school promotes a welcoming community where students of all backgrounds, religions, cultures and abilities are valued and supported. The school promotes open dialogue, mutual understanding, and equal opportunities so every student feels supported to thrive academically, socially and spiritually. The school is located in the heart of Limassol.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Saint Mary's School sits on an eight-acre campus. The Main Building houses classrooms, a health room, science and STEM laboratories, two music rooms, a video production studio, administrative offices, the Student Success Center, conference rooms, an After School Care area, a faculty work area, and a library. The Laird Center contains a full-court gymnasium with two full-size practice courts, athletic equipment facilities, and boys' and girls' locker rooms; it also includes a three-classroom Art Studio, additional classrooms, a food servery, an 8th grade lounge, a patio and balcony, and the Board Room. St. Mary's Hall is the home for performing arts productions, assemblies, meetings, and many school, Parents' Association, and parish events. Outdoor facilities include a regulation-size turf soccer field, an outdoor covered hard court, multiple turfed recess areas, and two playgrounds with swings. The Library includes more than 15,000 volumes, student iPads, a separate classroom space, and substantial reference materials, and is home to the Video Production Studio for student media projects.

Sports Facilities
The Laird Center features a full-court gymnasium with two full-size practice courts, athletic equipment facilities, and boys' and girls' locker rooms. Outdoor facilities include a regulation-size turf soccer field, an outdoor covered hard court, and multiple turfed recess areas on the eight-acre campus.

Academic Facilities
Main Building houses classrooms, a health room, science and STEM laboratories, two music rooms, a video production studio, administrative offices, the Student Success Center, conference rooms, and the library. There are three science classrooms: one for Pre-K through 4th grade, another for 5th and 6th grades, and a fully equipped chemistry lab for 7th and 8th grades. The Library includes more than 15,000 volumes and a Video Production Studio that supports student media projects. The Student Success Center provides academic support and spaces for study and collaboration.

Extra Curricular Facilities
St. Mary's Hall hosts performing arts productions, assemblies, meetings, and other school, Parents' Association, and parish events. The Video Production Studio in the Library supports middle school media projects, including the morning news program Saints at 8. The campus facilities support a range of after-school and enrichment activities through the school's spaces and programs.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
St Mary's School engages students in the Junior Achievement Cyprus programme, with student teams forming JA companies such as HerShield. HerShield won 1st place – Company of the Year 2026 in the JA Companies Programme. The HerShield team will represent Cyprus in the European final in Riga, Latvia. The school supports innovation and experiential learning through JA Cyprus.

Arts & Creative
The school includes creative arts as part of the curriculum. Students participate in music-related activities through participation in the Byzantine Music Competition. The curriculum includes creative arts alongside physical education.

Cultural & Language
Greek and English are taught in the respective language sections; Greek, English, French, and Italian are taught across the secondary curriculum. Italian language is prepared for CELI Impatto, CELI 1, CELI 2, CELI 3, GCSE Italian, and GCE AL Italian.

Social & Hobbies
The Parents' Association supports the school and contributes to extra-curricular activities. Sports Day, Tree Feast, and Talent Day are organized as part of student life. The school also runs three school trips as part of its social and recreational program.

Community & Service
The school hosts an Annual Charity Bazaar to support community initiatives. Voluntary Blood Donation at our School is a regular activity.

Leadership & Professional
The school has a leadership focus as part of its 'Cultivating Leadership' pillar. The Junior Achievement Cyprus programme fosters entrepreneurship and experiential learning, with St Mary's students achieving notable JA success such as HerShield's recognition and company involvement.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports Day is a core part of student life, alongside competitive activities such as the Student Swimming Competition. The Byzantine Music Competition showcases music and performance as well-being-oriented pursuits.
Languages

Language Provision
The school teaches four languages—English, Greek, French and Italian—in all grades of Gymnasium and Lyceum. The Greek Primary School follows the national curriculum and English and French are taught as foreign languages. The English Primary School delivers its lessons in English and teaches Greek and French as foreign languages at a second level. English-language examinations offered include IGCSE English Language, IGCSE English Literature, and GCE AS/AL English Literature.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit registration for the Gymnasium's 1st grade by providing a primary school diploma, a certified copy of the birth certificate, and a completed Registration and Consent Form. If the student belongs to a religious minority (Maronites, Latins, Armenians) and one parent is Cypriot, copies of both parents' IDs and a baptismal certificate must be submitted. Registration fees are non-refundable if the student withdraws, and additional costs include a €110 registration fee, an optional €10 insurance fee, and a €20 contribution to the Parents' Association.
2. New students must sit written entrance exams for the Gymnasium cycle, usually held in March in coordination with the Ministry of Education (YPAN). The exams include English-speaking and Greek-speaking sections and cover Language (comprehension, grammar, essay), Mathematics, and General Knowledge, based on the first semester content of the 6th grade primary curriculum.
3. Graduates of Primary Education are enrolled in the Gymnasium cycle without exams if they have been evaluated as excellent through a final assessment, which is conducted in the classroom by the responsible teachers to determine readiness to progress to the 1st grade.
4. No new student is registered in any grade other than the 1st grade of Gymnasium; new students are admitted to the Gymnasium cycle based on the terms above and the standard progression from Primary Education.

Scholarships
Even though school fees are low, the top two second-year Lyceum students with the highest academic performance and an exemplary behavior grade (20/20) throughout the year receive a full scholarship for their third year.

Waitlist
The school maintains a waiting list due to high demand to ensure fair consideration for all interested students. To add your child's name to the waiting list please fill the Waiting List Application Form. Submission of this application does not guarantee enrollment. Admission to the school involves a more elaborated process which assesses the academic proficiency and overall suitability of the student.
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