Many families with school-aged children often ask us about the choice of schools available in Paphos. There are a few options and below is a brief summary of all the available schools in and around Paphos. If you have something to add please let us know so we can share it here.
There are four main private schools in the Paphos area all of which are accredited. After completing GCSE “O” and “A” levels children can receive career and educational guidance in order to choose the right University whether it is in the UK, the US, Australia or the EU. Students and teachers come from a variety of backgrounds making for a diverse, rich educational experience.
Lumio Private School offers a bespoke international curriculum for Grades 1–5, underpinned by its accreditation as a Cambridge International School. They are an authorised International Baccalaureate* (IB) school offering both the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes for Grades 6 – 12.
IB World Schools share a common philosophy—a commitment to improve the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high quality programmes of international education that share a powerful vision.**
Lumio Private School’s vision is to prepare students to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens, equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world. In partnership with their families and the local community, the school aims to create relevant learning opportunities for students, both inside and outside the classroom, that help them develop the skills and character necessary to succeed in an ever-changing technologically advanced world.
Its 6.8-hectare campus will offer state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, cutting-edge science and IT labs, and dedicated spaces for arts, sports, and extracurricular activities.
*Only schools authorised by the International Baccalaureate can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme. Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorisation will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org
**Mission Statement from the IB
The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect. To this end the organisation works with schools, governments and international organisations to develop challenging programmes of international education and rigorous assessment. These programmes encourage students across the world to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners who understand that other people, with their differences, can also be right.
In addition to English schools, some families opt for Greek schools where their children will be taught in the Greek language. In each village, there is a local Greek school that can be an option for children just starting their education. As always, I would recommend visiting each school, speaking with the teachers and also visiting the schools when school is in session to get a good feel for the school.
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