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Cyprus, Nicosia
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1. Entry into Year 1: Students who have completed their primary education may sit The English School Entrance Examination for Entry into Year 1. The exam tests Mathematics and English/Greek/Turkish, plus Non-Verbal Reasoning, with language placement considerations based on paper-based assessments. 2. How to apply for Year 1: Applications can be submitted online from 20 January to 14 February, and all required documentation must be sent by 14 February at 2:00 PM. 3. Year 1 entrance exams and key dates: Registrations open 8 January; Special Access Arrangement deadline 26 January; registrations close 2 February; Entrance Exam begins 7 February; results released 9 February; Orientation Evening 11 February; Sports programme 16–17 February; successful candidates notified 19 February; registrations close 25–27 February; a diagnostic English/Greek exam occurs on 18 March. 4. Additional language diagnostics: Greek and Turkish paper candidates take an English diagnostic test if extra English help is needed, while English-paper candidates take a Greek diagnostic test to determine language placement. 5. Open Day and visits: An Open Day occurs in October; personalised tours are offered November to January; admissions staff can arrange visits and answer questions. 6. Mid-programme entry (Year 2, 3, 4, 6): Mid-programme entry exams take place in late May or as scheduled; candidates are assessed in English, Mathematics, and Non-Verbal Reasoning and may attend a short interview with senior leaders; entry is subject to space and performance in the exam. 7. Registration and outcomes for mid-programme entries: All candidates must register to sit the Mid-Programme Entrance Exam and upload required documents; results and offers are communicated by email, with instructions to accept or decline. 8. Entry into Year 6 (A Level): Admission is based on academic achievement, subject suitability, and space within A Level subject blocks; applications for 2026–2027 are highly competitive with very few spots available. 9.
The English School offers scholarships to entrants based on Entrance Examination performance: First Place receives 100% of Year 1 tuition fees; Second Place and Third Place each receive 50% of Year 1 tuition fees. No application is required for these scholarships; all candidates taking the Entrance Examinations are automatically considered. In addition, the Dr. Andreas Mavrides Distinguished Achievement Scholarship provides €5,000 annually towards tuition fees (renewable each year) and is awarded to a Year 2 student who demonstrates academic excellence and leadership; there is no separate application process. The Petros Markou Scholarship provides a 7-year bursary (no application process) to support students. Financial Aid offers bursaries for families facing economic hardship and requires an application form. These scholarships and financial aid options are detailed on the School Fees, Scholarships & Financial Aid page, including contact information for the finance team for assistance.
The English School, Nicosia is an independent private day school in Cyprus delivering the British Curriculum (Pearson Edexcel IGCSE) for ages 11–18. Founded in 1900 and co‑educational since 1962, the school sits on a 10‑acre campus in Nicosia with a historic Main Building (1938), a Sports Centre added in 1990, and a Science Building (2004) that houses science and ICT laboratories, a Library Resource Centre and a Lecture Theatre. It follows the English National Curriculum: Years 1–3 provide a broad foundation across English, Greek/Turkish, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, ICT, Drama, Art, Music, a Modern European Language, PSHCE, and weekly Games; Years 4–5 start the IGCSE with core subjects plus electives; Years 6–7 pursue A‑levels. The TLC supports teaching and learning; the school is inclusive of students with SEND and those who are gifted. Facilities include 22 departments, 75+ clubs, a refurbished Athletics Track (2022), a redesigned football pitch, two outdoor basketball courts, and a well‑equipped gym. Notable features include MedMUN, Be the Change with the Duke of Edinburgh Award and ECO Warriors, and a 125‑year history celebrated in 2025.
