The American Academy Nicosia

The American Academy Nicosia is located at 3A Michael Parides Street, Ayios Andreas, Nicosia. It sits in the heart of Nicosia, Cyprus. The school is a private English Language school operating as a non-profit organization. It follows the English Curriculum, with local variations to provide the Cypriot Apolytirion certificate.

Pre-School & Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary.

Private English Language school; non-profit organization.

The school provides an in-school counseling team that supports students' social, emotional and personal development. A Pastoral Care Team provides ongoing guidance, and a dedicated educational psychologist supports learners through psychometric assessments and tailored interventions. A mentoring programme connects senior students with younger pupils to foster personal and academic growth.

Affiliates with the United States through Middle States Association (MSA) accreditation.

The school operates with a Christian ethos and Christian teachings are integrated into school life.

The school provides Pre-school, Primary and Secondary education following the English National Curriculum. It is certified by the Ministry of Education and Culture and provides students with the Cypriot Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (Apolytirion). In Primary, Literacy uses the Oxford International Primary Literacy Curriculum and Maths uses Power Maths by Pearson. A Greek Curriculum is taught and students study Greek language, with foreign languages including French, Spanish or German. History and Geography follow the English National Curriculum and include Cyprus history and geography; STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) is integrated with ICT and Music. Developing Experts supports science learning across Key Stages 1 and 2.

Academy students annually achieve high performance in external examinations. A comprehensive approach uses formative and summative assessment to support achievement of key skills and exam outcomes. The school's Pastoral Care and university/career guidance support prepare students for examinations and future pathways.

Our Pastoral Care Team provides university and career counselling. One-to-one meetings begin as early as Year 9 and continue through Year 13 to help students select optional subjects and plan university applications. Psychometric and cognitive ability tests support personalised progression planning and informed decision making.

The school has a Pastoral Care Team that provides a framework of care and support for students within the multiethnic, multicultural community. They address social, emotional and personal needs to ensure every student can access learning opportunities. The team offers career counselling and guidance on university applications for senior students. Students and parents are encouraged to share concerns with Form or Subject teachers so issues can be resolved quickly and effectively by the Pastoral Care Team, maintaining a safe and supportive environment. The Mentoring Programme and the House System foster belonging and support social, intellectual, physical and personal development. Psychometric and cognitive ability tests are used to tailor growth, and an educational psychologist supports learners throughout their journey.

The Pastoral Care Team supports social and emotional wellbeing across the student body. The school provides in-school counseling and mentoring to help students manage stress, relationships and personal growth. The team coordinates with an educational psychologist to support mental wellbeing and welfare. One-to-one meetings with counselors help students plan their academic and personal paths. The House System and mentoring programme contribute to a supportive climate that fosters resilience and wellbeing. The environment is described as safe, secure and respectful, promoting wellbeing for students and staff alike.

The school maintains a safe, secure and supportive environment for all students. The Pastoral Care Team provides guidance to address concerns affecting welfare and safety. Students and parents are encouraged to share matters of concern with Form or Subject teachers so issues can be resolved quickly. The mentoring programme and House System support safeguarding by promoting belonging and peer support. Safeguarding standards are integrated with the school's pastoral framework and community engagement. An Educational Psychologist supports learner welfare as part of safeguarding.

The American Academy Nicosia is a private English-language school offering Pre-School, Primary and Secondary education for students aged 3–19, following the National Curriculum of England. It is certified by the Ministry of Education and Culture and provides the Cypriot Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education (Apolytirion). The school is non-sectarian Christian and includes Religious Studies. Admissions are handled by the Admissions Officer, Faye Avraamidou. The admissions process consists of: Pre-registration, Assessment, and Registration; Overseas applicants are supported by arranging the admissions process in the country of residence; Year 7 Entrance Exams are available with English and Maths components. Pre-registration requires completing a form on the school site; places for new students may be limited, and parents should contact the admissions office for current availability. Assessment is arranged by the admissions department and requires the child's most recent school report and any other information the Academy may request. Details by department: Pre-school & Kindergarten – Stay and Play session with a Pre-School teacher; Primary – interview and entrance tests in English and Mathematics; Secondary – interview and entrance tests in English and Mathematics, with an additional Greek examination for native Greek speakers (the Greek exam serves as a placement exam for Greek classes after English/Math tests). For Key Stage 4 & 5 there may be additional exams depending on IGCSE and A Level options. Registration occurs after assessment and interview; an acceptance letter is issued and there is a 5 working day window to register. Documentation required includes: birth certificate (in Greek or English), passport/ID copies for both parents and child, two passport photos, a recent utility bill, Health Letter and Vaccine Health Certificate (for Primary and Secondary students), completion of the registration form, completion of the contract form, copy of the latest English school report, completion of the Behavioural and SEN form, and a €1000 registration fee per child. Placement is not secured until a place is offered and step 3 of registration is completed. Overseas applicants are supported by arranging admissions in the country of residence. The address is 3A Michael Parides Street, Ayios Andreas, 1095 Nicosia. Contacts: Secondary: +357 22 664266; Primary: +357 22 053596; office: +357 22 669290. Book a tour is available through the site.