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.

Published academic year
- The following fee schedule is published for Academic Year 2024–2025 and is used below as the basis for all amounts, term dates and payment options referenced.

Application / Registration fees
- Registration (new students): EUR 1,000 (EUR 900 of this amount is credited toward the following year's tuition).
- Reservation (returning students to secure a place): EUR 300 (credited toward the following year's tuition).
- Entrance exam / placement test fee: EUR 90 (note: no charge for students progressing internally from Pre-school to Primary or Primary to Secondary).

Tuition fees by year group (annual, term and monthly breakdown)
- Pre-school (Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Reception)
- Annual tuition: EUR 3,990
- Term breakdown: Term 1 EUR 1,550 ; Term 2 EUR 1,550 ; Term 3 EUR 890
- Alternative: 10 monthly payments of EUR 399.

- Primary (Years 1–6)
- Annual tuition: EUR 5,500
- Term breakdown: Term 1 EUR 2,200 ; Term 2 EUR 2,200 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100
- Alternative: 10 monthly payments of EUR 550.

- Secondary — Gymnasium
- Year 7: Annual EUR 6,000 — Term 1 EUR 2,450 ; Term 2 EUR 2,450 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 600.
- Year 8: Annual EUR 6,100 — Term 1 EUR 2,500 ; Term 2 EUR 2,500 ; Term 3 EUR 1,100 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 610.
- Year 9: Annual EUR 6,500 — Term 1 EUR 2,650 ; Term 2 EUR 2,650 ; Term 3 EUR 1,200 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 650.

- Secondary — Lyceum
- Year 10: Annual EUR 7,150 — Term 1 EUR 2,900 ; Term 2 EUR 2,900 ; Term 3 EUR 1,350 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 715.
- Year 11: Annual EUR 7,400 — Term 1 EUR 3,000 ; Term 2 EUR 3,000 ; Term 3 EUR 1,400 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 740.
- Year 12: Annual EUR 7,630 — Term 1 EUR 3,100 ; Term 2 EUR 3,100 ; Term 3 EUR 1,430 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 763.
- Year 13: Annual EUR 7,850 — Term 1 EUR 3,200 ; Term 2 EUR 3,200 ; Term 3 EUR 1,450 ; 10 monthly payments EUR 785.

Term due dates and monthly schedule (as published for the stated academic year)
- Term 1 due: 20.09.2024
- Term 2 due: 20.12.2024
- Term 3 due: 14.03.2025
- Option to pay by 10 equal monthly instalments (September–June) is shown in the published schedule.

Other fees and typical extra costs
- Development Fund / Fee: EUR 150 (sibling discounts apply).
- Educational materials, activities and visits (advance payment added to Term 1):
- Pre-school (Nursery & Reception): EUR 90
- Primary (Years 1–6): EUR 135
- Secondary Gymnasium (Years 7–9): EUR 150
- Secondary Lyceum (Years 10–13): EUR 165.
- Transportation (contracted bus services within Greater Nicosia):
- 10 months (September–June), Morning and Afternoon: total EUR 1,000 (split example published: EUR 600 due 06.09.2024 and EUR 400 due 06.12.2024)
- 10 months, Morning or Afternoon: total EUR 600 (split example: EUR 350 due 06.09.2024 and EUR 250 due 06.12.2024).
- Textbooks, exercise books, external examination fees and uniform costs are charged separately and are not covered by tuition discounts. Exact textbook and uniform lists/prices are provided per student each year.

Boarding
- The American Academy Nicosia is a day school; no boarding fees are published because boarding is not offered.

Discounts and incentives
- Alumni children: up to 10% discount.
- Pre-payment incentive: 5% discount if the total tuition is paid in full before the published early‑payment deadline shown for the year (example published: payment in full before 20.09.2024).
- Sibling discounts are available; families should consult the Finance Office for the exact application.

Refund information and crediting of fees
- Registration fee and reservation fee are credited toward the following year's tuition as published (registration: EUR 1,000 with EUR 900 credited; reservation: EUR 300 credited).
- The published fee schedule does not set out a separate, detailed tuition‑refund timetable in the document provided; specific refund or withdrawal terms (for example conditions under which paid tuition is refunded after a student starts term) are handled under the school's finance/admissions procedures and by the school's Finance Office.

Billing schedule, payment terms and consequences
- Tuition may be paid in three termly instalments (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3) or by 10 monthly payments as published; the published term due dates for the referenced year are shown above. A prepayment incentive is published for payment in full by the early‑payment deadline. Students with outstanding balances are not guaranteed admission to the following academic year if amounts are not cleared by the published deadline.

Fee payment options (how the school accepts payment)
- Bank transfer (payments in Euros): Bank of Cyprus and Hellenic Bank accounts are published with full IBAN and SWIFT details for payments to American Academy Nicosia Ltd. Parents must include the student's name and class year on payment slips. Example accounts as published: Bank of Cyprus IBAN CY51 0020 0123 0000 0001 0360 9200 (SWIFT BCYPCY2N) and Hellenic Bank IBAN CY71 0050 0116 0001 1601 2679 7301 (SWIFT HEBACY2N).
- Card / online payments: the school publishes an online payments link (Viva Wallet) on its site for payments. Cards and electronic payments are available via the school's published payment channel and via the Finance Office arrangements.
- Any bank charges are typically the payer's responsibility; payment descriptions should include the student's name and class year to ensure correct allocation.

Notes on fee application
- New students joining during a term are charged pro rata for the remainder of that term; after that term the standard annual fees apply. Tuition discounts do not apply to non‑tuition fees (uniform, textbooks, transport, external examinations, development/assessment fees). The school publishes an annual cap on tuition increases (not to exceed 5% per year except in exceptional circumstances).