Foley's School and Pascal Education Lemesos are both in Limassol, about 6 km apart. Both schools offer British and Cambridge IGCSE programmes. Foley's School also offers Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, and Pascal Education Lemesos also offers Cambridge (Primary) and IB. Published annual fees are close, at €7,500 - 12,600 for Foley's School and €8,050 - 13,300 for Pascal Education Lemesos. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
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Foley's School
Limassol, Cyprus
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Pascal Education Lemesos
Limassol, Cyprus
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Fees / year
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Fees / year €7,500 - 12,600 | Fees / year €8,050 - 13,300 |
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Age range
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Age range 3 - 18 years | Age range 3 - 18 years |
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Type
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Type Co-educational | Type Co-educational |
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Curriculum
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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE | Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (DP) |
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Pupils
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Pupils 1,300 | Pupils — |
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Typical class size
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Typical class size — | Typical class size — |
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Instruction language
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Instruction language English | Instruction language English |
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Opened
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Opened 1970 | Opened 2002 |
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Bus service
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Bus service No | Bus service No |
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Location
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Location 2 Nikis Avenue, 4108 Limassol | Location The Lemesos Main Campus is located at 2, Grammaton Street 3112 Agia Fyla, Lemesos. The Lemesos City Centre Campus is located at 40, Omirou Street 3095, Lemesos. |
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Stages
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Stages From Pre-Reception (Early Years) to Upper Sixth; ages 3-18 | Stages Lemesos Main Campus offers Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary (ages 3-18). Lemesos City Centre Campus offers Kindergarten and Primary (ages 3-12). |
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School type
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School type Private, independent, multinational and co-ed; licensed by the Ministry of Education | School type Private international school; English-medium across both Lemesos campuses; Cambridge Primary Curriculum at the Main Campus; International Primary Curriculum at the City Centre Campus; IB Diploma Programme available at the Secondary level. |
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Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix Around 50 nationalities represented; English is the language of instruction | Pupil nationality mix — |
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Additional learning support
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Additional learning support Special Education and support provided under the Law on Education of Children with Special Needs (Private Schools Law of 2019, Article 14(5)) | Additional learning support — |
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Country affiliation
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Country affiliation — | Country affiliation Cyprus |
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Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation — | Religious affiliation — |
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School day structure
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School day structure — | School day structure All Day School is optional for Secondary students in Years 1-3; two additional teaching periods after lunch on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; in Lemesos, All Day School includes eight periods across four subjects. |
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Bus service details
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Fee details
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Fee details Application / Registration Deposit - Registration deposit: EUR 1,800, payable once on initial registration. The deposit is refunded only when written notice is given by the last weekday in February, the child completes the school year, and there are no outstanding fees. Tuition fees (termly and annual by year group) - Early Years (Pre-Reception & Reception): Termly EUR 2,500 | Annual EUR 7,500. - Primary Education: - Infants (Years 1 & 2): Termly EUR 2,800 | Annual EUR 8,400. - Juniors (Years 3, 4 & 5): Termly EUR 3,100 | Annual EUR 9,300. - Prep (Year 6): Termly EUR 3,400 | Annual EUR 10,200. - Secondary Education: - Forms 1–3 (Years 7, 8 & 9): Termly EUR 3,900 | Annual EUR 11,700. - Forms 4–U6 (Years 10–13): Termly EUR 4,200 | Annual EUR 12,600. Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency: Tuition fees are payable termly in advance for Cypriot and long-term property-owning Cyprus residents; payable annually in advance for other families. The Accounts Department decides whether a family pays termly or annually; any change must be agreed in writing. Annual invoices are payable on or before the end of the first week of September. Termly invoices are payable on or before the end of the first week of September, January and April. Tuition must be paid in full in advance within these prescribed periods. Tuition fees are not refundable or transferable under any circumstances, and the School does not accept pupils for less than one complete school year. Any proposed delay in payment must be agreed in writing in advance with the School Accounts Department. Unauthorized delay may restrict the pupil's attendance at clubs, events, trips and examinations. The School will not reduce fees if the curriculum is delivered online due to Ministry directive or force majeure. The School cannot accept cash payments over EUR 10,000 per invoice in accordance with EU Regulation and Cyprus law. Fee payment options and account details - Accepted methods: Bank transfer (preferred), cheque, cash or card payments may be made at the School Office during office hours (08:30–12:30). - Bank account details (as provided for payments): - Alpha Bank (account name Foley Schools Ltd) — listed IBANs are provided in the school payment provisions. - Bank of Cyprus (account name Foley Schools Ltd) — listed IBANs are provided in the school payment provisions. - EuroBank Cyprus (account name Foley Schools Ltd) — listed IBANs are provided in the school payment provisions. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; there are no boarding fees. The school operates as a day school. Other costs and optional fees - Uniform: Early Years EUR 260–350; Primary EUR 300–450 (indicative ranges; uniform list and regulations give itemised prices). - Textbooks and stationery: - Early Years: EUR 50–70. - Primary: Infants EUR 250–350; Juniors EUR 400–450; Prep EUR 650 (Prep includes an Art box). - Transport (school bus): EUR 90–160 per month (local bus rates). - Class photographs: EUR 7–25. - Optional/occasional items: - Crèche (where applicable): EUR 850–900 (hot meal service for crèche paid in advance per term; daily hot meal cost ~EUR 5.00–6.50). - Local trips and year-group residential trips (where applicable): typical ranges EUR 350–500 for specified trips. - Specialist clubs run by external providers (e.g. Bricks for Kidz): EUR 200–400 annually. - Notes on optional fees: Most extra-curricular activities and most school day trips are included without extra charge; fees shown for optional items are indicative and may change where external providers set prices. Refund information (summary) - Tuition fees: Not refundable or transferable under any circumstances. - Registration deposit: Refundable only if written notice is given by the last weekday in February, the pupil completes the school year, and there are no outstanding fees. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts: 10% for the second child in the same family attending at the same time, 15% for the third child and 20% for other siblings. Children of former pupils who completed their Secondary Education at Foley's are eligible for a 5% discount. | Fee details Application / Registration & Reservation fees - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 per annum. - Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 per family per annum (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Reservation Fee for continuing pupils to hold a place for the upcoming year: EUR 1,000 (this amount is deducted from the total registration payment at the time of registration). Parents/guardians of continuing pupils must reserve places by the deadline indicated by the school. Tuition fees (annual) — PASCAL Lemesos (listed by year group) - Main Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 6: EUR 8,965 and EUR 7,290 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). (See the school's published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6.) - City Centre Campus — Kindergarten & Primary (annual tuition): - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 8,050. - Reception: EUR 8,050. - Year 1: EUR 8,335. - Year 2: EUR 8,335. - Year 3: EUR 8,335. - Year 4: EUR 8,965. - Year 5: EUR 8,965. - Year 6: EUR 8,965. - Secondary School — Lemesos (annual tuition): - Year 1 (UK Year 7): EUR 11,200. - Year 2: EUR 11,200. - Year 3: EUR 11,200. - Year 4: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 4). - Year 5: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5). - Year 5 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 5 IB). - Year 6: EUR 11,800 and EUR 8,865 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6). - Year 6 IB: EUR 13,300 and EUR 12,145 (both figures appear in the published fee table for Year 6 IB). (See the published fee table for the two figures shown for Years 4–6 and the IB years.) Payment schedule and instalments - Initial payment at registration: see the "On Registration" totals above (Kindergarten/Primary EUR 3,000; Secondary EUR 3,500). The initial payment comprises the Registration Fee, Parents/Guardians subscription and a deposit toward annual tuition. - Balance of the annual tuition fees is payable in six equal instalments across September–February. Some optional services use different instalment schedules as noted below. - Specific instalment schedules shown in published fees: optional extended day (typically 2 instalments: Sep & Jan), lunch and breakfast (typically 5 instalments: Oct–Feb), IB/administration or certain activity fees (varied instalment patterns shown in the published fee lists). Optional and additional fees (examples and annual charges) - Registration Fee (compulsory): EUR 750 p.a.; Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 p.a. (plus EUR 20 per sibling). - Optional Extended Day Programme (Homework Support / Afternoon Activities / Clubs): typical total package EUR 3,200 p.a.; individual components for Primary (example): Homework Support EUR 1,000; Afternoon Activities EUR 900; Afternoon Clubs EUR 1,300. For Secondary the optional extended-day components list academic/homework support EUR 1,125 p.a., afternoon sessions EUR 1,300–1,400 p.a. (fees and session structure shown in the published lists). - Optional Lunch (five days per week): EUR 950 p.a. (Kindergarten/Primary City/Main Campus) or EUR 1,080 p.a. (Secondary); instalment schedules noted in published lists. Optional Breakfast (five days per week): EUR 630 p.a. - Excursions (compulsory): Primary EUR 125 per annum (one instalment: Sep.); Secondary EUR 50 per annum (one instalment: Sep.). Excursions fee covers transportation and entrance where listed; other related costs may be charged separately. - GL Assessment (compulsory for specified years): NGRT EUR 15 p.a.; PASS EUR 8 p.a.; CAT4 (Year 3 Secondary) EUR 30 p.a. (charged as indicated). - Lab fees / consumables for Years 4–6 (Secondary): EUR 105 p.a. per subject for Chemistry/Biology/Physics/Art where applicable. IB DP School Administration Fee (Years 5 IB & 6 IB): EUR 400 p.a. Athletic Section Fee (for athletes): EUR 800 p.a. - The cost of school uniform, books (except those provided free by the Cyprus Ministry of Education where applicable), school transport and participation in some extra-curricular competitions/conferences are not included in the published tuition/fee schedules and are charged separately. The published fee sheets indicate these items are payable in addition. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the Lemesos campus fee schedules. The school's fee sections for Lemesos include Main Campus (Kindergarten & Primary), City Centre (Kindergarten & Primary) and Secondary — no dedicated boarding fees are shown for Lemesos. (Boarding is listed elsewhere for other campuses.) Refunds, non‑refundability and fee obligations - Reservation Fee, Registration Fee, Tuition Fees, Parents/Guardians Association subscription, GL Assessment and Excursions are stated as non‑refundable and non‑transferable in the published fee information; these amounts act as a deposit guaranteeing a pupil's attendance for at least one academic year. Parents/guardians remain liable for the full year's fees even if a pupil leaves during the academic year; no refund is payable for fees already paid. The published rules also state the school may withdraw scholarships, discounts or prizes if fees are not paid on time. - Tuition and other fees are reviewed annually; any increase on Tuition Fees and the Registration Fee has a stated cap (published cap percentages are shown in the fee documents). Fee payment options and bank details - Accepted payment methods: debit/credit card, JCC Smart, wire transfer (bank transfer), monthly instalments by debit/credit card or standing order. The published fee sheets instruct parents to clearly state pupil name and class on transfers and note transfer costs are borne by the sender. Cash payments above EUR 10,000 per family per academic year cannot be accepted in accordance with local legislation. - Example bank details shown for transfers to PASCAL Education (Cyprus) Limited – Limassol (EUR): IBAN CY64 0020 0195 0000 3570 1899 5560; SWIFT/BIC BCYPCY2N. For City account details and corporate account details the published fee sheets provide the specific account numbers and IBANs to be used. Parents should follow the account instruction printed on the fee schedule when making transfers. Discounts and sibling policy - Sibling discount: a published sibling discount of EUR 500 is applied to the tuition fees of each of the older children. The Parents/Guardians subscription is charged per family (EUR 50) with an additional EUR 20 for each sibling. |
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement — | Uniform requirement — |
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Food options
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Food options — | Food options Canteen & Cafeteria; menu designed by a licensed nutritionist; meals are freshly prepared and home-cooked on campus. |
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House system
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House system — | House system House system is shared across PASCAL city campuses. |
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Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership The school is private and independent. It is licensed by the Ministry of Education. | Governance and ownership Globeducate member. |
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Curriculum details
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Curriculum details Foley's School broadly follows the UK National Curriculum, adapted for international pupils. The programme leads to external examinations, IGCSEs and A levels, with London (Edexcel) and Cambridge examination boards. The school also offers an Apolytirion approved by the Cypriot Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction and the school serves pupils from Pre-Reception to Upper Sixth with around 50 nationalities represented. | Curriculum details PASCAL Lemesos serves students aged 3-18 across Kindergarten, Primary and Secondary. Kindergarten offers Early Years Learning; Primary follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum. Secondary offers Apolytirion, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The six-year Secondary program provides a pathway to top universities worldwide; the Lemesos campus offers the broadest range of academic pathways in Cyprus. |
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Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
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Exam results The school has been highly successful in IGCSE and A Level examinations over the years. | Exam results — |
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Higher education progression
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Higher education progression The vast majority of pupils gain places at top universities in the UK, Europe, USA and Canada. | Higher education progression Graduates from the six-year Secondary program progress to top universities worldwide. The breadth of qualifications supports entry to leading tertiary institutions. |
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
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Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning The Learning Coordinator drives a social and emotional curriculum to support holistic development. The Coordinator, Mrs Cathie Timotheou, oversees pastoral care for every pupil and collaborates with teachers and parents to develop individual learning plans. She brings expertise in psychology and education to design supportive strategies and to train staff in techniques beneficial to the whole class. The curriculum includes class circle times and themes such as zones of regulation, feelings, needs, perspective taking and conflict resolution, fostering self-awareness and empathy. Select Primary pupils in their final year have the chance to train as Peer Mediators through weekly sessions. The school also provides regular online safety awareness sessions and shares online safety resources with families. | Social & emotional learning Wellbeing and social-emotional learning are integrated into PASCAL's school life. Weekly themes help pupils connect, learn, and grow socially, emotionally, and personally. The school aligns with Globeducate's wellbeing vision, fostering a welcoming community where pupils belong. |
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides Special Education and support in proportion to the provisions of the Law on Education of Children with Special Needs (Private Schools Law of 2019, Article 14.5). It is licensed by the Ministry of Education. It caters for pupils aged 3-18 and broadly follows the UK National Curriculum, adapted for international pupils. | Special educational needs (SEN) — |
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English as an additional language
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English as an additional language — | English as an additional language English is the language of instruction across Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary. The school operates as English Medium for all levels. The Kindergarten curriculum notes support for multilingual fluency, and ESL provisions are included in the study materials. |
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Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing Foley's School focuses on holistic well-being alongside academics. The Learning Coordinator provides pastoral care to every pupil and develops individual learning plans with teachers and parents. The social and emotional curriculum aims to improve self-awareness and empathy through class circle times and themes such as zones of regulation, feelings, needs, perspective taking and conflict resolution. The school offers Peer Mediator training for selected Prep pupils to support peers. Regular online safety awareness sessions educate pupils on digital safety, and families receive access to the National Online Safety platform. | Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is addressed through wellbeing initiatives, weekly themes promoting emotional health, and psychology-led workshops. World Mental Health Day has been observed to raise awareness of mental health as a fundamental right. |
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding Pastoral care is provided for every pupil through the Learning Coordinator. A triad of teacher–child–parent collaboration supports safeguarding, coordinated by the Learning Coordinator. Regular online safety awareness sessions educate pupils about digital safety. Families have access to the National Online Safety platform for guidance and resources. The school emphasizes holistic protection of children through coordinated support across home, school and staff. | Safeguarding The school has a Child Safeguarding Policy to ensure pupils are safeguarded in school and at home. The policy aims to provide a safe environment, identify vulnerable children, and take appropriate protective action. It is aligned with national and international safeguarding standards and is available as the current policy document. |
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Facilities overview
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Facilities overview Foley's School is private, independent, multinational and co-educational, licensed by the Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction. The school broadly follows the UK National Curriculum, adapted for international pupils, with external examinations including IGCSEs and A levels (London Edexcel and Cambridge). The school offers an Apolytirion approved by the Ministry of Education. Foley's is located at 2 Nikis Avenue, Limassol, and today has over 1,300 pupils aged 3–18 on a single campus with state-of-the-art facilities. The Primary section moved to brand new premises on Nikis Avenue in 2016, with the Secondary School building and top-class sports facilities developed on the site. | Facilities overview The Lemesos main campus is state-of-the-art and purpose-built for students aged 3-18. Learning spaces include interactive classrooms, dedicated STEAM labs, and new art and music studios, plus a modern library and bookshop and an indoor amphitheatre. A Space Centre anchors the campus to support STEAM education. A heated outdoor swimming pool, football pitch with running track, and courts for futsal, basketball, volleyball, and handball provide extensive sports facilities. The campus offers a broad array of academic pathways including IGCSE, GCE AS, A Level, International A Level, and the IB Diploma Programme, with the IB DP available from September 2025. |
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Sports facilities
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Sports facilities Multipurpose Pitch: top-of-the-range astroturf pitch used for football, tag rugby, softball, field hockey and cricket, with Foley's regularly competing locally, nationally and internationally. Athletic Track: a 300m all-weather tartan running track and surrounding facilities for a wide range of events. Sports Hall: large, sprung wooden floor for basketball, unihockey, futsal, volleyball, netball, table tennis, handball and fitness activities, with tennis also accommodated. Indoor Gym: sprung wooden floor, suitable for Gymnastics and dance, with an elite Girls' Gymnastic Team. Swimming Pool: a 25m pool meeting international short course specifications, used for teaching, training, galas and water polo fixtures. | Sports facilities Heated outdoor swimming pool; football pitch with running track; courts for futsal, basketball, volleyball, and handball. |
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Academic facilities
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Academic facilities ICT: There are two ICT suites, one for Primary and one for Secondary, both with networked computers so each pupil has an individual workstation and an interactive teaching panel; Coding is part of ICT taught at all levels. Science: The Primary School uses a well-resourced laboratory-style classroom, while the Secondary School has five fully equipped laboratories and a large preparation room; Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught separately at IGCSE and A Level. Primary classrooms are bright and well-resourced, with the latest interactive flatscreen panels; Early Years classrooms include carpeted areas and book corners, and there are varied, well-equipped playgrounds. The school emphasises practical and investigative work in science across both sections, with Primary achieving European CLEAPPS Science Awards. | Academic facilities Interactive classrooms and dedicated STEAM labs form core learning spaces. There are new art and music studios, a modern library and bookshop, and an indoor amphitheatre to support a wide range of subjects and activities. The Lemesos Space Centre anchors the campus and reinforces a hands-on STEAM approach. The campus offers broad academic pathways including IGCSE, GCE AS, A Level, International A Level, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with the IB DP available from September 2025. PASCAL Private Secondary School Lemesos is an IB World School offering the IB DP as of September 2025. |
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Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities The school offers a wide variety of Extracurricular Activities, with clubs spanning Drama, Music and Sport, and pupils engage in activities most afternoons. Extracurricular Clubs Offered include Primary options such as Arts and Crafts, Robotics, Chess, Drama, Greek and Spanish, and Secondary options across Athletics, Debating, Robotics, Choir, Football, Gymnastics, Table Tennis, and more. The Duke of Edinburgh's International Award is available to pupils over 14 (with supervised hiking and camping for younger pupils) and includes Expedition elements; it provides international recognition of achievements outside the classroom. The clubs also emphasize Performing Arts and Music ensembles (Choir, Guitar Orchestra, Keyboard, Music Composition, Ukulele, World Percussion) as part of the student experience. | Extra curricular facilities — |
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History
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History Foley's School was founded in 1970 by Ward and Pat Foley as Famagusta Grammar School in Famagusta. Following the 1974 invasion, the Foley family relocated to Limassol and re-established the school as Limassol Grammar and Junior School, later known locally as Foley's School. In 2016 the Primary section moved to a new, purpose-built campus in Ayios Athanasios, with the Secondary building and sports facilities following. The 2019-20 academic year marked the 50th anniversary and the reunification of the two sections on one modern campus; today the school educates around 1,300 pupils aged 3-18 on state-of-the-art premises. | History PASCAL Private School Lemesos is part of PASCAL International Education, a world-class private schools group with campuses in Lefkosia, Larnaka, and Lemesos, Cyprus. The group has over 50 years of academic excellence. The Lemesos Main Campus serves students aged 3-18, from Kindergarten to graduation from six-year Secondary Schools. The school offers multiple curricula, including Cambridge Primary and secondary pathways such as Apolytirion, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The Lemesos campus is brand-new with state-of-the-art facilities. |
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Community
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Community Foley's School is private, independent, multinational and co-ed, with around 50 nationalities represented and English as the language of instruction. The school organizes local and international trips to expose pupils to different cultures, including trips to Greece and to Mongolia/China, as well as hiking expeditions. Foley's participates in Erasmus+ projects, coordinating a KA122 short-term project and collaborating with international partners. Extracurricular programs include the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. | Community PASCAL Lemesos fosters a multicultural environment and a warm family atmosphere. The curriculum offerings include IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, supporting students' progression to universities worldwide. There is continuous investment in facilities and unrivalled STEAM opportunities across the network. PASCAL Lemesos operates two campuses in Lemesos: Main Campus and City Campus. |
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Parent teacher association
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Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual The school is private, independent, multinational and co-ed, licensed by the Ministry of Education. English is the language of instruction and around 50 nationalities are represented. It broadly follows the UK National Curriculum and offers external qualifications including IGCSEs and A levels, with an Apolytirion approved by the Cyprus Ministry of Education. | Academic & intellectual The school follows the Cambridge Primary curriculum in the Early Years. In Secondary, it offers the broadest curricula in Cyprus with options including IGCSE, GCE AS, A Level, International A Level, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, and a six-year Secondary programme in English. Space Centres on campus and wide STEAM opportunities foster innovation and a growth mindset. The House system is integrated with the extracurricular programme and supports leadership and teamwork through inter-school events. |
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Arts & creative
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Arts & creative The school offers Extracurricular Activities including Sports, Performing Arts, Duke of Edinburgh, and Clubs. These programs provide opportunities to develop talents outside the classroom. | Arts & creative Music/choir is offered in the Primary years. Secondary clubs include Drama and Debating, Make-up Artistry, Graffiti, Wood Wizards, and related creative activities, along with festive plays and talent shows. |
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Cultural & language
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Cultural & language English is the language of instruction and around 50 nationalities are represented. Greek is taught for native speakers following the Cyprus Ministry of Education curriculum, and Greek as a Second Language is available. | Cultural & language PASCAL has a multicultural environment and hosts international events such as World Poetry Day. |
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Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies The school offers clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh program as part of its extracurricular program. | Social & hobbies Kindergarten and Primary calendars include volunteering for established charities, fundraising or sports events, sports/fitness, music/choir, festive plays and talent shows, STEAM-based learning, excursions, and international events. Secondary clubs include Drama and Debating, Robotics, Aerial Skills, Self Defense, First Aid, Community Service, and more. |
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Community & service
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Community & service The school runs a Foley's School Charities Fund. | Community & service Volunteering for established charities and community service activities are part of student life. |
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Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional The Duke of Edinburgh program develops leadership and personal skills. | Leadership & professional The House system is integrated with the extracurricular programme, fostering leadership and collaboration. Participation in extracurriculars and inter-school events supports university applications. |
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and fitness activities are available as part of the extracurricular program. | Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports and fitness activities and excursions are offered, and safeguarding and pastoral care provide a secure environment supporting students' well-being. |
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Language provision
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Language provision English is the language of instruction. The Greek curriculum is offered in three forms: Greek as a First Language for fluent Greek speakers; Greek as a Second Language – Level 1 (four lessons per week); Greek as a Second Language – Level 2 (four lessons per week). In Pre-Reception half the day is in Greek and half in English; Reception, Key Stage 1 and Prep have six Greek lessons per week, and Key Stage 2 has seven Greek lessons per week. | Language provision The school teaches in English for most compulsory subjects and major electives across the three campuses. Greek is taught in Greek for native Greek speakers, and Greek as a foreign language is available for non-native Greek-speaking students. The school offers French as a compulsory subject in the early years, and major electives include German and Spanish; major elective subjects are taught in English. Religious Studies is taught in English in Lemesos and Larnaka, and there is additional English language support for Lefkosia; Russian is offered as Library Study or for Russian-speaking students in Lefkosia. |
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Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching Yes. English is the language of instruction, and there is bilingual exposure in the Early Years, with Pre-Reception taught half the day in Greek and half the day in English. The Greek curriculum is taught as a First Language for fluent Greek speakers and as a Second Language at Levels 1 and 2. | Bilingual teaching — |
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Immersion programs
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Immersion programs Greek language delivery includes bilingual exposure in the Early Years with half-day Greek and half-day English. Reception, Key Stage 1 and Prep have six Greek lessons per week, while Key Stage 2 has seven Greek lessons per week; Greek as a Second Language is offered at Level 1 (four lessons per week) and Level 2 (four lessons per week). | Immersion programs — |
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Awards
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Accreditations
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Accreditations Licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth under the Private Schools Law 2019 (Article 14(5)) — permits operation as a private international school in Cyprus. Apolytirion accreditation by the Ministry of Education — accredits the school's leaving certificate program within Cyprus. | Accreditations — |
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Admissions
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Admissions 1. Entry and eligibility: The school offers a continuous learning experience from Early Years to Sixth Form. Pupils may enter at any year group in any term, subject to availability of places. The main entry point is Pre-Reception (Early Years). 2. Application and waiting list: The Online Entrance Application form is completed to begin the process. An email confirms that the application has been placed on the Waiting List. The Waiting List generally follows an order, but priority applicants may be considered ahead of others under established criteria. 3. Evaluation and offer: The school requires an entrance interview and/or entrance assessment/exam depending on the year group entry point. The interview, assessment, or exam evaluates readiness and suitability for Foley's School. Final decisions are based on the outcomes of these evaluations as part of the admissions process. The final decision to offer a place rests solely with the school. | Admissions 1. Enquiry. We welcome students from ages 3 to 18 at our schools in Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos. If you're considering one of our schools for your child, please fill out our enquiry form to learn more. The enquiry initiates the admissions process and helps identify the appropriate pathway for Kindergarten & Primary or English Secondary Day & Boarding School. The enquiry starts the flow of information you will receive about the next steps. 2. Enrolment explanation and visit scheduling. After you submit an enquiry, the admissions team will contact you by phone or email to explain the enrolment process and to schedule a visit. This contact ensures you understand what to expect and which pathway best fits your child's education stage. The information shared guides you toward the next step in the process. 3. Visit or interview. Kindergarten and Primary applicants are invited to visit the school for a pupil trial day or an interview with a member of the school leadership team. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, you and your child will meet with a member of the school leadership team. The visit or meeting provides an opportunity to experience the school environment and to ask questions. 4. Assessment or offer. For Kindergarten and Primary, successful applicants will receive an offer. For English Secondary Day & Boarding School, your child will take either an entrance examination or a diagnostic/placement test, and the school will make an offer based on the results. Enrolment follows the offer through completing the registration process. 5. Enrolment and boarding specifics. If you accept the offer, enrolment is completed by finishing the registration process. For Boarding applicants, additional support is provided for the visa application process. |
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Scholarships
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Scholarships — | Scholarships Scholarships for students are provided through the Morfosis FUNraising fund (managed by FUNraising). The foundation has offered scholarships to students, including reporting that in the 2021/2022 school year it awarded over €40,000 in scholarships to 26 students. |
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Waitlist
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Waitlist The school maintains a Waiting List for applicants. After submitting the Online Entrance Application, the application is placed on the Waiting List via an email confirmation. The Waiting List generally follows an order, though priority applicants may be considered ahead of others under established criteria. The final admission decision rests with the school. | Waitlist — |
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