The Grammar School Nicosia

Located on the Anthoupolis Highway, Pano Deftera, outside the city in the Nicosia district. Address: P.O. Box 22262, 1519 Nicosia, Cyprus. The school provides an efficient bus service offering safe transportation for students.

First 3 years (Classes 1–3) provide general education, with all lessons in English except Modern Greek, French and Religious Knowledge. In Classes 4–5 students follow IGCSE courses in Mathematics, Modern Greek and English, and sit the IGCSE examinations at the end of Class 5. In Classes 6–7 students take GCE A Level courses in 3–4 subjects, with A Level Greek at the end of Class 6, AS Levels possible in electives, and the Apolytirion awarded at the end of Class 7.

Private day school and a GCE examination centre

Cyprus

The Grammar School provides an efficient bus service offering safe transportation for students.

The Grammar School offers a seven-year curriculum that leads to the School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) as well as International GCSE (IGCSE) and GCE AS and A Level examinations, and the School is a GCE examination centre. Lower School provides a broad curriculum to develop learning habits in preparation for IGCSE, with core subjects including Art, English, Geography, Greek, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Religious Knowledge and Science, plus a STEM programme. Greek/Modern Greek is compulsory for students with at least one Greek Cypriot parent. Upper School offers IGCSE, AS Level and A Level courses, with Class 4 listing English, Mathematics, Modern Greek and Physical Education as obligatory and a wide range of International GCSE electives such as Accounting, Art & Design, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, English Literature, French, German, Geography, History, Music, Physics and Spanish. Classes 6 and 7 provide AS Level and A2 Level options, and the final School Leaving Certificate is awarded to students who complete the seven-year curriculum and is recognised by the Ministry of Education and Culture, with Graduation ceremonies held annually.

The University & Careers section describes a Higher Education Advisory Team comprising the Deputy Headmistress, the Educational Counsellor and a Higher Education Advisor, who prepare students for university applications and deliver UCAS and international admissions guidance. Students have ongoing careers education, university visits and talks from admissions representatives, and mock interviews to strengthen their applications. Graduate destinations include universities in the US, Canada, the UK (including Russell Group institutions) and various European countries, with UCAS destination lists published for 2019 through 2025.

Social and emotional learning is supported by a positive, safe learning environment that enables each student to reach their potential. The school promotes personal, social, and cultural growth alongside academics. Teachers nurture students with confidence, responsibility, engagement, and critical thinking. A broad range of extracurricular activities provides opportunities to cultivate initiative, creativity, collaboration, leadership, communication, and teamwork. The curriculum and school culture emphasise respect, resilience, and responsible citizenship. A variety of clubs and activities support social development outside the classroom.

Lessons are taught in English for the first three years, with Modern Greek, French and Religious Knowledge taught as separate subjects. English remains the language of instruction across the core curriculum. In Class 4 and 5, IGCSE courses in Mathematics, Modern Greek and English are obligatory, with five additional elective subjects. In Class 6 and 7, students pursue Advanced Level (GCE) courses in three or four subjects; A Level Greek is taken at the end of Class 6 and AS Levels may be taken in electives. At the end of Class 7 they take A Level examinations, and Grammar School students also receive a School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion).

Mental wellbeing is supported through access to a School Counsellor who provides welfare support to students. The Designated Safeguarding Lead is Maria Photiades (School Counsellor), with a Deputy Safeguarding Lead assisting in the Headmaster's absence. All staff receive annual safeguarding and child protection training to recognize signs of distress and respond appropriately. The school emphasises a positive, safe learning environment and open communication with parents about wellbeing concerns. Online safety is addressed through dedicated policies, and welfare records are kept securely by the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The Grammar School Nicosia is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students. The policy designates a Designated Safeguarding Lead (Maria Photiades, School Counsellor) and a Deputy Safeguarding Lead to manage safeguarding matters. All staff have a duty to report concerns regarding student safety. Types of abuse include physical, emotional, sexual abuse, and neglect. Staff are trained to recognize signs of abuse and follow reporting procedures, including escalation to external agencies when necessary. Online safety is included, with guidelines to monitor and control online activity, and records are kept securely.

1. Admissions Policy: The Grammar School Admissions Policy applies to academically able and promising students irrespective of ethnic background, colour or religion. The policy governs admissions decisions at the School and supports a diverse and capable student body. It applies to all applicants seeking admission to the School. 2. Applications & Placement Examinations: If there are places available in Classes 2, 3 and 4, Placement Examinations are conducted at the School premises. Parents should contact the School for further details regarding the availability of places. Candidates are required to register for the Placement Examinations at the School. A completed application form, €130 application fee, a photocopy of the child's birth certificate, and a copy of the latest school report are required. Details of arrangements for the day of the examinations are provided upon registration. Placement Examinations for the Academic Year 2026-2027: Wednesday 20 May 2026 at 14:30. The last registration for Placement Examinations is Friday 15 May 2026, 1:00pm. 3. Entrance Examinations: The Grammar School's Entrance Examinations for the academic year 2026-2027 have been scheduled to take place on Monday, 9 February 2026 at 3:30pm at the School premises. The Examinations will be in Greek and Mathematics for Greek Speakers and English and Mathematics for English Speakers. The last day for registration for the Entrance Examinations is Thursday 5th February, 1:00pm. You will need a completed application form, €130 application fee, a photocopy of your child's birth certificate, and one recent passport-sized photo. Applications may be submitted at the School reception or online. Reception opening hours are Monday-Friday, 8am-3:30pm. 4. Scholarship Schemes: Scholarships are merit-based and awarded annually according to a student's academic performance and conduct. At the end of the academic year the student who has achieved the highest general average overall in their year will be awarded the 1st scholarship for the next academic year. The student who has achieved the 2nd highest general average will be awarded the 2nd scholarship for the next academic year and so on. Students must maintain a general average above 90% in order to qualify for the scholarship system. Scholarships are not transferable. Scholarships are awarded to the first ten students as follows: 1st: 100% of the tuition fees 2nd: 75% of the tuition fees 3rd: 60% of the tuition fees 4th: 50% of the tuition fees 5th: 40% of the tuition fees 6th: 30% of the tuition fees 7th: 20% of the tuition fees 8th: 20% of the tuition fees 9th: 20% of the tuition fees 10th: 20% of the tuition fees. In addition to Academic Scholarships, student-athletes who are involved in the Grammar School Sports Programmes are also eligible for scholarships ranging from 30% – 50% discounts on the tuition fees on the Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field and Swimming Programmes and up to 100% scholarships for the Football Sports Programme. Several sports scholarships are available for each of the 5 Sports Programmes. These scholarships vary depending on the number of athletes participating each year.

Scholarships are merit-based and awarded annually according to a student's academic performance and conduct. The top ten students by general average in the year receive scholarships for the next academic year: 1st—100% of the tuition fees; 2nd—75%; 3rd—60%; 4th—50%; 5th—40%; 6th—30%; 7th—20%; 8th—20%; 9th—20%; 10th—20%. Students must maintain a general average above 90% to qualify and scholarships are not transferable. In addition to Academic Scholarships, student-athletes in the Grammar School Sports Programmes may receive scholarships covering 30%–50% of tuition for Basketball, Tennis, Track and Field, and Swimming, and up to 100% for Football; several sports scholarships are available for each sport, with amounts varying by year.