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Cyprus, Nicosia
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The English School, Nicosia, was founded in 1900 by Canon Frank Darvall Newham, starting with 12 boys in a rented house on Victoria Street. Canon Newham introduced football to Cyprus, and cricket and hockey were added in the early years. By 1911–12 the School moved to premises by the Pedieos River; the Pedieos site opened in 1912 and served until 1934 when the army took over as Wolseley Barracks. In 1962 the School merged with The English School for Girls to become a co‑educational institution, and in 1965 the English School Parents Association (ESPA) was established to foster partnership with parents. The School marks a 125‑year history in 2025.
The English School has over 1,100 students from diverse backgrounds on a 10‑acre campus. It offers 75+ extracurricular clubs and societies and participates in 15+ competitions. Be the Change initiatives, The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Chain of Change, Acts of Kindness and other community projects reflect the school's service focus. There are 66 elected Student Representatives, 40+ Chain of Change charity representatives, and 40+ ECO Warriors leading student activity and sustainability efforts. News & Events highlight activities such as Founder's Day Sports and other school‑wide events.
The English School Parents Association (ESPA) is the organized body of the parents of The English School, with 11 elected members and committees for Infrastructure, Environment & Safety; Education; PR, Social Media & Events; and Pastoral & Teachers. ESPA was established in 1965 to foster a strong partnership between parents, guardians and the School, and to support the School's academic, social and cultural objectives. The ESPA engages with the School community and participates in events and initiatives that involve parents. The School recognizes the ESPA as a key channel for parental involvement and collaboration with staff.
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.
