Pascal Education Lefkosia vs The Junior and Senior School

	P Pascal Education Lefkosia Nicosia, Cyprus	T The Junior and Senior School Nicosia, Cyprus
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €7,020 - 36,000	Fees / year €8,200 - 9,400
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 250	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1988	Opened 1944
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Lefkosia Campus is located at 177 Kopegchagis Street, 2306 Lefkosia (Lakatamia), Lefkosia, Cyprus. The campus is a modern, purpose-built facility with spacious classrooms, a library, and expansive outdoor grounds. The school sits within a multinational community and is accessible by private bus routes.	Location The Junior School is at Kyriakou Matsi Avenue, Ayioi Omoloyites, Nicosia (PO Box 23903, 1687 Nicosia, Cyprus). The Senior School is at 2 Romanou Street, Latsia, Nicosia (PO Box 25445, 2237 Nicosia, Cyprus). The two campuses are in the Nicosia area of Cyprus. A door-to-door bus service is provided by Hadjilykos & Sons Limited, with a Senior School shuttle service also available for students.
Stages	Stages Kindergarten and Primary School; Secondary School	Stages Junior School for ages 3 to 12, following the National Curriculum for England for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2. Senior School for Key Stages 3 to 5, following the English National Curriculum; students are prepared for IGCSE and A Level examinations as well as the Apolytirion.
School type	School type Private international day and boarding school	School type Private, not-for-profit school.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Over 40 nationalities represented.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Language support: complimentary sessions for students with little or no English; Greek language development within the Cypriot curriculum; Greek as a foreign language.	Additional learning support The Junior and Senior School provide SEN and Inclusion support for pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN/SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL). A SEN Coordinator is based at the Junior School and an Inclusions Manager at the Senior School, supported by Learning Support Assistants and liaison with external agencies. Admissions consider individual needs and provide appropriate adjustments in line with Cyprus and UK legislation.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Cyprus	Country affiliation Cyprus
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Kindergarten & Primary: School starts at 07:45 and ends at 13:05; Extended Day runs 13:35–16:00 with lunch, homework support and activities. Secondary: All Day School is offered to Years 1–3, with two additional periods after the day and external examination support.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Door-to-door transport provided by a private bus service; after-lunch transport for Extended Day and after-school arrangements; bus pick-up from home or a nearby collection point.	Bus service details Door-to-door bus service provided by Hadjilykos & Sons Limited; Senior School shuttle bus service also available. Bus information for 2025-26 and related booking forms are provided to applicants.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration and Reservation - Registration fee (compulsory): EUR 400 per pupil, payable on registration. - Parents/Guardians Association subscription (compulsory): EUR 50 per family per year (plus EUR 20 for each additional sibling). - Initial payment on registration (Primary/Kindergarten): total EUR 2,800 composed of Registration Fee EUR 400, Parents/Guardians subscription EUR 50 and EUR 2,350 credited towards annual tuition. - Initial payment on registration (Secondary/Greek School): total EUR 3,000 composed of Registration Fee EUR 400, Parents/Guardians subscription EUR 50 and EUR 2,550 credited towards annual tuition. - Reservation fee for continuing pupils to hold a place for the upcoming year: EUR 1,000 (paid by specified deadline; this amount is deducted from the registration total when registration is completed). Tuition fees — Kindergarten & Primary (annual rates and instalment breakdown) - Early Years / Pre-Reception: EUR 7,020 per year. On registration EUR 2,350 is paid towards tuition; the remaining EUR 4,670 is payable in six equal instalments (September–February) = EUR 778.33 per instalment. - Reception: EUR 7,020 per year. After the registration payment towards tuition (EUR 2,350), the remaining EUR 4,670 is payable in six equal instalments = EUR 778.33 per instalment. - Year 1: EUR 8,000 per year. After the registration payment towards tuition (EUR 2,350), the remaining EUR 5,650 is payable in six equal instalments = EUR 941.67 per instalment. - Year 2: EUR 8,000 per year. Balance after registration: EUR 5,650; six instalments = EUR 941.67 per instalment. - Year 3: EUR 8,000 per year. Balance after registration: EUR 5,650; six instalments = EUR 941.67 per instalment. - Year 4: EUR 8,600 per year (and a secondary listed rate of EUR 7,290 specifically shown for continuing and new pupils in Years 4–6). For the EUR 8,600 rate the balance after the EUR 2,350 registration credit is EUR 6,250; six instalments = EUR 1,041.67 per instalment. For the EUR 7,290 rate the balance after the EUR 2,350 registration credit is EUR 4,940; six instalments = EUR 823.33 per instalment. - Year 5: EUR 8,600 per year (alternative listed rate EUR 7,290 for continuing/new pupils). Instalment calculations follow the same method as Year 4: EUR 1,041.67 per instalment (at EUR 8,600) or EUR 823.33 per instalment (at EUR 7,290). - Year 6: EUR 8,600 per year (alternative listed rate EUR 7,290 for continuing/new pupils). Instalment calculations follow the same method as Year 4. Tuition fees — Secondary School (annual rates and instalment breakdown) - Year 1 (UK Year 7 equivalent): EUR 9,300 per year. On registration EUR 2,550 is paid towards tuition; the remaining EUR 6,750 is payable in six equal instalments (September–February) = EUR 1,125.00 per instalment. - Year 2: EUR 9,300 per year. Balance after registration: EUR 6,750; six instalments = EUR 1,125.00 per instalment. - Year 3: EUR 9,300 per year. Balance after registration: EUR 6,750; six instalments = EUR 1,125.00 per instalment. - Year 4: EUR 9,825 per year (alternate listed rate EUR 8,865 for continuing/new pupils in Years 4–6). For EUR 9,825 the balance after the EUR 2,550 registration credit is EUR 7,275; six instalments = EUR 1,212.50 per instalment. For EUR 8,865 the balance after EUR 2,550 credit is EUR 6,315; six instalments = EUR 1,052.50 per instalment. - Year 5 (non-IB): EUR 9,825 per year (alternate listed rate EUR 8,865). Instalment calculations as for Year 4. - Year 5 IB: EUR 11,485 per year (alternate listed rate EUR 10,470). For EUR 11,485 the balance after EUR 2,550 credit is EUR 8,935; six instalments = EUR 1,489.17 per instalment. For EUR 10,470 the balance after EUR 2,550 credit is EUR 7,920; six instalments = EUR 1,320.00 per instalment. - Year 6 (non-IB): EUR 9,825 per year (alternate listed rate EUR 8,865). Instalment calculations as for Year 4. - Year 6 IB: EUR 11,485 per year (alternate listed rate EUR 10,470). Instalment calculations as for Year 5 IB. Tuition fees — Ελληνική Σχολή (Greek School Lefkosia) - A' Λυκείου / B' Λυκείου / Γ' Λυκείου (Upper-Secondary years): EUR 8,865 per year. Registration arrangement mirrors Secondary School (initial payment includes EUR 2,550 towards tuition; balance payable in six equal instalments September–February). Boarding fees (Secondary boarding pupils, annual and payment schedule) - Boarding (Years 1–6, 12–18 years old): EUR 36,000 per annum (this all‑inclusive boarding rate covers tuition plus a list of boarding services—see the included items below). Payment schedule: first payment EUR 6,000 (down payment on application); second payment EUR 15,000 plus damages refundable deposit EUR 300 prior to arrival (continuing pupils have specified deadlines); third payment EUR 15,000 by 1 December. A discount of EUR 1,000 applies if full fees are paid by 30 May 2026. - 1‑bed studio boarding option: EUR 46,000 per annum (subject to availability). Payment schedule for 1‑bed: first payment EUR 6,000, second payment EUR 20,000, third payment EUR 20,000. - What the boarding fee includes (selected highlights): tuition; optional extended day programme fees and one additional major elective (Years 4–6); registration fee and Parents/Guardians subscription; lab fees/consumables for Years 4–6; IB DP school administration fee; athletic section fee; GL assessment; university guidance and application service; a starter set of uniform items; basic books and pack of notebooks; accommodation in the boarding facility (2‑bed studio standard); full‑board meals; laundry and cleaning; medical insurance (cover up to EUR 100,000 per annum) and 24‑hour GP standby; visa fees and related expenses; local transportation between school and boarding facility; clubs fees up to EUR 100; local school excursions transportation. Not included: air tickets, damage deposit (EUR 300 refundable subject to deductions), accommodation/meals/laundry during school holidays, external examination fees beyond GL Assessment, clubs fees in excess of EUR 100, optional additional lessons, university application costs, non‑compulsory activities. Other compulsory and optional charges (examples and schedules) - Parents/Guardians Association subscription: EUR 50 per family per year (see initial-registration breakdown). - Optional Extended Day Programme (Kindergarten/Primary): EUR 3,000 per year (paid in 2 instalments: September and January). The programme components are listed separately as Homework Support EUR 1,000, Afternoon Activities EUR 900 and Afternoon Clubs EUR 1,100 (parents may choose components as applicable). - Optional Extended Day Programme (Secondary): Academic/Homework Support EUR 1,125 p.a. (2 instalments: Oct. & Jan.); External Exams Support Lessons EUR 315 p.a. per subject (Sep.); Afternoon Activities EUR 1,000 p.a. (2 instalments Oct. & Jan.). - Lunch (optional, 5 days/week): Kindergarten/Primary EUR 950 p.a. (5 instalments: Oct.–Feb.); Secondary EUR 1,080 p.a. (5 instalments: Oct.–Feb.). - Breakfast (optional, Secondary, 5 days/week): EUR 630 p.a. (5 instalments: Oct.–Feb.). - Excursions (compulsory local transportation costs only): Kindergarten/Primary EUR 125 (single instalment Sep.); Secondary EUR 50 p.a. (single instalment Sep.). Excursion charges cover transportation; entrance fees or other related expenses are charged separately. - GL Assessment and standard assessment charges: NGRT EUR 15 (where applicable), PASS EUR 8 (for relevant years); CAT4 fees where specified for certain years (Secondary). Fees shown are generally charged as single instalments in September. - Lab fees/consumables (compulsory for Years 4–6 in Secondary for science/art IGCSE/A Level subjects): typically EUR 105 per subject (charged in October). - IB DP school administration fee (compulsory for IB Years 5 & 6): EUR 400 p.a. (payable in instalments as specified). - Athletic Section fee (compulsory for athletes): EUR 800 p.a. (5 instalments Oct.–Feb.). - Additional major elective (optional for Years 4–6): EUR 300 p.a. (single instalment in September). - Uniforms, textbooks (except those provided free by the Cyprus Ministry where applicable), school transport and many extracurricular costs are charged separately and are not included in the listed tuition/boarding prices. Billing schedule and payment terms (general rules) - Registration payments as described above are payable at registration. For continuing pupils reserving a place, EUR 1,000 must be received by the specified reservation deadline; this is deducted from the registration total when registration is completed. Balance of the annual tuition fees is payable in six equal instalments (September–February) unless an alternative instalment plan is specified for a particular item. Specific optional services (lunch, breakfast, extended day, IB admin fee, athletic fee) have their own instalment schedules (see itemised sections above). - Late payment or non‑payment may result in withdrawal of scholarships, discounts or the school's refusal to accept enrolment for a subsequent academic year; full outstanding fees remain payable regardless of a pupil's departure mid‑year. Certain listed items (reservation fee, registration fee, tuition fees, Parents/Guardians subscription, GL Assessment, excursions, IB admin fee, lab fees, athletic fee) are explicitly non‑refundable and non‑transferable. Refund / cancellation policy (summary) - Reservation fees, Registration Fee, Tuition Fees, Parents/Guardians subscription, GL Assessment, Excursions, IB DP School Administration Fee, Lab Fees and Athletic Section Fee are non‑refundable and non‑transferable as they represent a deposit guaranteeing a pupil's attendance for at least one academic year. If a pupil ceases to attend during the academic year, any unpaid balance remains due; fees already paid in full are not refundable. Boarding fees are stated as non‑refundable once enrolled. Damages deposit for boarding is refundable subject to deductions for damage up to the provided deposit amount. Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods: debit and credit card, JCC Smart (Cyprus card payment platform), bank (wire) transfer, monthly instalments by debit/credit card, or standing order. For boarding, payments are accepted by bank transfer, debit/credit card or JCC Smart. Bank transfer instructions (account name, account number/IBAN and SWIFT/BIC) are published for transfers; transfer charges are borne by the sender and the pupil's name and year/class should be clearly stated on transfers. Cash payments over EUR 10,000 per family per academic year cannot be accepted in accordance with local anti‑money laundering legislation. Discounts - Sibling discount: EUR 500 discount is applied to the tuition fees of each older sibling. Notes & annual review - Tuition and other fees are reviewed annually; any possible increment on tuition and the registration fee has a stated cap (as set in the school's published fee notes). Specific cap percentages are stated in the school's fee notes. Instalment schedules, deadlines and some itemised charges are applied per year group and per service as indicated above.	Fee details Tuition fees — academic year 2026/27 - Early Years 2 and 3: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,000; Spring Term €2,000; Summer Term €2,000; Total €6,500. - Reception: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,433; Spring Term €2,433; Summer Term €2,434; Total €7,800. - Year 1: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,566; Spring Term €2,567; Summer Term €2,567; Total €8,200. - Year 2: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,623; Spring Term €2,623; Summer Term €2,624; Total €8,370. - Year 3: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,766; Spring Term €2,767; Summer Term €2,767; Total €8,800. - Year 4: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,783; Spring Term €2,783; Summer Term €2,784; Total €8,850. - Year 5: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,816; Spring Term €2,817; Summer Term €2,817; Total €8,950. - Year 6: Prepayment Fee €500; Autumn Term €2,866; Spring Term €2,867; Summer Term €2,867; Total €9,100. - Year 7: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,900; Spring Term €2,900; Summer Term €2,900; Total €9,400. - Year 8: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,900; Spring Term €2,900; Summer Term €2,900; Total €9,400. - Year 9: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,933; Spring Term €2,933; Summer Term €2,934; Total €9,500. - Years 10 and 11: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,950; Spring Term €2,950; Summer Term €2,950; Total €9,550. - Years 12 and 13: Prepayment Fee €700; Autumn Term €2,983; Spring Term €2,983; Summer Term €2,984; Total €9,650. IB Diploma surcharge (where applicable) - Year 12 IB surcharge: €7,700 (charged in addition to Year 12 tuition). - Year 13 IB surcharge: €7,500 (charged in addition to Year 13 tuition). - The School applies discounts on the IB surcharge for qualifying students (for example, continuation from Year 11 into Year 12). Application and one‑off fees - Application fee (one‑off, new students): €200. - Development fee (one‑off, paid at start of tuition): €800 (non‑refundable). - Voluntary Renovation fee: €600 (interest‑free loan payable in two instalments of €300; refundable on request when the student leaves). - Sports School fee (where entry criteria apply): €1,550 (covers athletes including post‑workout meal provision and three ergonomic tests per annum). - Laplet (one‑off for Years 5–10): €630; extended warranty for laplet €75. - Textbooks / e‑books (Years 7–13, per annum): estimated €150–€300. Other regular or optional charges - Administration charge for late payment: €50 per child per missed term deadline (may be applied at each term deadline; maximum €150 per academic year). - Sports School post‑workout training meals (approx.): included in the Sports School fee above as applicable. - Additional costs (trips, instrument hire, exam fees, after‑school clubs, canteen, bus fares, insurance, uniform replacements, etc.) are charged separately as required; indicative items are listed among miscellaneous charges. Billing schedule and payment terms - Prepayment Fee: due by 10 February 2026 for Year 7 and by 31 March 2026 for all other year groups. - Autumn term fee: due by 12 June 2026. - Spring term fee: due by 23 October 2026. - Summer term fee: due by 17 February 2027. - Termly invoices are issued approximately 2–3 weeks before each due date. Payments should be made termly unless the full year's fees are paid in advance. Payment methods and arrangements - Cash payments are not accepted. - Accepted payment methods: bank payments / online bank transfers to the School's bank accounts; JCC Smart online payments; standing orders. - Monthly payment option: by special request, term fees may be paid in ten monthly instalments (July–April). A processing fee of €150 applies for the monthly arrangement; this fee is payable in 10 equal instalments together with the School fees. A standing order must be set up and a copy supplied to the School. Refunds and notice of departure - The Prepayment Fee is non‑refundable and non‑transferable for any reason. - A full term's written notice is required to remove a student from the School. Failure to give the required notice renders parents/guardians liable for payment of the entire next term's fees. - Departing students who have settled tuition in full may be eligible for a refund based on the required notice period; any refund may be offset against outstanding charges (administration charges, after‑school club fees, afternoon activities, or other fees). - If the School implements remote (online) learning, tuition fees are not refundable for periods when learning is delivered online. - Payments received are first allocated to any administration charges and then to fees outstanding at the date of payment. Boarding - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed; boarding is not offered and no boarding fees apply. Notes on discounts and joining mid‑year - Early‑payment discounts (if term fees are paid in full by the specified early dates) apply: typical examples are 5% for the first and second child if paid by the early deadline, smaller percentages for later payment dates; sibling discounts also apply (second child 10%, third+ child 30%) as detailed in the Fee Policy. - Students joining mid‑term before half‑term are charged the Prepayment Fee and the full term's fee; students joining after half‑term are charged the Prepayment Fee and 70% of the full term's fee.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Boarding Lefkosia offers 24/7 supervision in private mini studios with ensuite bathrooms, a dedicated study area, a kitchenette, and a covered balcony. Meals are provided as part of full board, and there are engaging activities during free time. The boarding houses are located about five minutes from the campus, with safety measures including CCTV, a security guard, and card access for safety.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement A school uniform is included in boarding fees.	Uniform requirement Uniform is required at The Junior & Senior School for both campuses. The Junior School uniform includes summer and winter options with grey/black bottoms and white polo shirts or dark green tops bearing the school logo, plus a P.E. kit; the Senior School uniform requires charcoal grey trousers/shorts for boys and skirts/trousers for girls, with a white polo shirt or formal shirt and the school logo; leadership roles may require a school blazer, and a Senior School blazer with white shirt and tie is not compulsory but may be required for special occasions.
Food options	Food options Delicious and nutritious meals served daily. Menus are designed by a licensed nutritionist and prepared in a HACCP- and ISO-certified kitchen. Pupils choose from two daily options, including a vegetarian dish, with unlimited access to salads and fruits; meals accommodate allergies and special dietary needs.	Food options Fresh, healthy food is available daily from the school canteens, with options including sandwiches and bakes, salads and sushi, pots with tops, savoury snacks, soups, and fresh fruit smoothies. The Kanpla app is used for ordering; EY–Year 1 orders are delivered to the classroom, while Years 2–13 orders are ready for pickup; pre-orders can be placed up to seven weeks in advance; allergy warnings can be added to accounts.
House system	House system PASCAL Lefkosia uses a House system with four Houses: Demetra, Artemis, Apollo and Poseidon. Students join a House in Year 1 and remain in it through Year 6. Each House runs at least one event per year and supports a charity; a House Coordinator oversees the system.	House system The House System has four houses: Christodoulides (green), Gayford (yellow), Kenny (blue), and Stone (red). The system fosters individual strengths within a group and coordinates House sporting and charity events, encouraging leadership and cross-age collaboration.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership PASCAL Lefkosia is part of PASCAL International Education, with campuses in Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos, and is a member of Globeducate. Leadership includes Heads of School for each campus; Lefkosia is led by Head Teacher Marios Hadjivasiliou.	Governance and ownership The Junior & Senior School is a not-for-profit organisation, run by a board of parent governors who are elected by parents.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The Lefkosia campus offers Cambridge Primary in the Primary School. The Kindergarten and Primary School use Early Years Learning with seven areas and a STEAM approach, fostering multilingual fluency. The Secondary School provides a six-year day and boarding program leading to the Apolytirion, with qualification options including IGCSE, GCE AS/A Level, International A Level, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. In Years 4-6, students prepare for IGCSEs in Year 4 and may choose GCE AS/A Level, International A Level, or the IB Diploma Programme in Years 5-6, with all pupils graduating with the Apolytirion. The language of instruction for compulsory subjects in Years 1-3 is English, with French taught as a compulsory subject and Greek language provisions for non-native speakers.	Curriculum details The Junior School follows the National Curriculum for England for the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2, for children aged 3 to 12. The Senior School continues with a programme based on the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, and prepares students for IGCSE and A Level examinations as well as the Apolytirion. The Junior & Senior School is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme from September 2025. The Senior School Sports School was introduced in 2022, offering a curriculum that combines fitness and sports skills with academics and pastoral care in Cyprus. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School since 2018, and staff use technology in the classroom to differentiate lessons. The school provides an all-through education from ages 3 to 19.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results The school's students thrive in international as well as national examinations and competitions, achieving excellent results and receiving prestigious awards, enabling entrance to highly ranked universities and competitive courses across the UK, Europe and North America.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates progress to top universities worldwide, including Russell Group universities in the United Kingdom and Ivy League universities in the United States.	Higher education progression Leavers move on to universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning PASCAL Lefkosia supports social and emotional development through a House system linked to a broad extracurricular programme and inter-school events. Kindergarten and Primary students participate in volunteering for established charities, fundraising, festive plays, STEAM activities, excursions, and international events, which foster teamwork, empathy and resilience. In Years 5 and 6, local and foreign trips help build resilience, self-confidence, and socio-emotional skills. In the Secondary School, students select three clubs from about 30 options, including fashion, charity and fundraising, European Youth Parliament, sports, photography, drama, engineering, robotics and astronomy; participation is mandatory and contributes to the Apolytirion. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is offered as an option to support personal and social development. These experiences complement academic study and help students develop leadership, collaboration and confidence.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral care is central to The Junior and Senior School, emphasising relationships, well-being and personal, spiritual and moral development. In the Junior School, class teachers are supported by classroom assistants and Year Leaders who monitor each child's progress and wellbeing. In the Senior School, a Head of Year 7 ensures a smooth transition to secondary education, with Heads of Year, Form Tutors and the School Counsellor providing ongoing support through Year 13. The pastoral team works to ensure every student achieves their full potential in a safe and nurturing environment. The school also emphasises a community ethos through its house system, wide range of activities and commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy. SEND refers to pupils with individual learning needs such as dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD who have the academic capacity to meet all curriculum and assessment requirements, but who require Special Arrangements to demonstrate achievement. The SEND policy extends to pupils affected by a temporary, long-term or permanent disability or illness and information about SEND is treated as confidential. Special Arrangements for SEND pupils are made after consideration of each case and require formal documentation from a medical or psychological service; an accompanying person may be provided for pupils with limited mobility, vetted by the School. The SEND Coordinator acts as a liaison between the Cyprus Ministry of Education, relevant district committees and private psychologists, oversees SEND records, and liaises with parents and other professionals regarding SEND pupils. Heads of Year and Form Teachers coordinate pastoral support and ensure the SEND policy is implemented.	Special educational needs (SEN) The Junior and Senior School is an equal opportunities establishment welcoming pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities or English as an Additional Language. The Junior School has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and the Senior School has an Inclusions Manager who oversee Learning Support Assistants, liaise with external agencies and provide support, advice and in-house training to staff. Admission information requests and the assessment process include provision to accommodate SEN or EAL and to ensure appropriate educational opportunities. Provision for SEN(D) and EAL aligns with Cyprus and UK legislation.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language Children with English as an Additional Language are welcomed. Booster sessions in English are provided as part of induction for pupils with prior EAL needs. The school maintains dedicated SEN and Inclusions departments to support EAL and other needs and to ensure inclusive learning, in line with Cyprus and UK frameworks.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care is coordinated by Heads of Year and Form Teachers who monitor pupils' well-being, development and conduct. A daily Form Period supports ongoing pastoral care and enables monitoring of personal, social and academic welfare. Guidance and support for studying are provided to help pupils address study skills, motivation, time management, stress, and exam preparation. PSHE (Personal, Social and Health Education) schemes of learning promote well-being, healthy relationships and resilience. The school emphasises early identification of pupils facing difficulties and works with parents and other staff to support their emotional health.	Mental wellbeing The Junior and Senior School is committed to promoting mental health and wellbeing for the whole school community. Counselling services are provided by two licensed school psychologists on both sites, and there are School Counsellor Guidelines. A Mental Health and Wellbeing policy and related policies (including Anti-Bullying, Self-Harm, Suicide prevention and others) guide practice and safeguarding of students.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The School's Child Safeguarding Policy outlines actions to safeguard pupils in school and at home. The policy is based on the International Convention on the Rights of the Child, the European Convention on the Exercise of Children's Rights, the Cyprus Commissioner for the Protection of Children's Rights Law, and aligns with UK best practice and NSPCC guidelines. The welfare of the child is at the heart of the policy, and there is an emphasis on good communication between all staff and those designated for child safeguarding and protection. All members of staff are duty bound to help ensure the wellbeing and safeguarding of all the school's pupils. Aims include helping children develop in a safe environment, identifying those who may be suffering or vulnerable and taking appropriate action to safeguard those in need. The policy is read in conjunction with other policies such as the Study Guide, Rules and Regulations 2024-25 and the Staff Handbook 2024-25, and a safeguarding policy download is available.	Safeguarding The school has safeguarding arrangements with a defined safeguarding framework, including a Deputy Headteacher Pastoral and Designated Safeguarding Lead and a dedicated safeguarding team, plus a School Counsellor to support pupils. The Pastoral Care page details the safeguarding leads and safeguarding team responsible for keeping students safe in a nurturing environment.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The Lefkosia campus has a brand new PASCAL Space Centre as the centerpiece of its STEAM focus. The Primary School is relocating to brand new premises on campus, and the Secondary School is expanding with extra classrooms featuring advanced educational technology. An amphitheatre, 28 interactive classrooms for Kindergarten and Primary, and cutting‑edge computer labs, STEAM labs, and multi‑purpose rooms are being added. Energy efficiency is supported by state‑of‑the‑art photovoltaic systems that currently supply up to 70% of the campus energy. The site also features an outdoor heated swimming pool for PE and events, a HACCP‑certified cafeteria, and a well‑stocked library.	Facilities overview The Junior School site is located on Kyriakou Matsi Avenue, Nicosia, and the Senior School site is at 2 Romanou Street, Latsia, Nicosia. The Main Building at the Junior School has 14 classrooms, and the Annex houses 24 classrooms, a large library, a staff room and a nurse's station. The Annex also includes a basement with a hall, two dedicated music rooms, offices and a fully equipped computer lab; classrooms have interactive whiteboards. The Senior School sits on landscaped grounds in Latsia with extensive sports facilities including tennis courts, a basketball, volleyball and futsal courts, an athletics track, a large swimming pool and an indoor gym. In 2019, an eight-classroom block was opened at the Senior School; the buildings also house computer suites, laboratories, a drama studio, a dance studio, music rooms, squash courts and a library, plus offices, a canteen and a nurse's station. The Senior School Library contains around 4,500 books, while the Junior School Library contains around 26,000 books.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The Lefkosia campus has an on‑site outdoor heated pool for Physical Education and sports events, including water polo and swimming competitions.	Sports facilities The Senior School facilities include tennis courts, basketball, volleyball and futsal courts, an athletics track, a large swimming pool and an indoor gym. The Junior School has sports equipment and extensive facilities including tennis courts, a running track, astro turf, basketball courts and an indoor hall. The Senior School Sports School, introduced in 2022, complements these facilities.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities The Space Centre provides a non‑traditional learning environment where meetings replace desks, with spaces for space‑themed activities, computers, robots, 3D printers, and AI technology; missions replace formal exams. There are 28 interactive classrooms for Kindergarten and Primary, plus cutting‑edge computer labs and STEAM labs. The library serves learners across ages and uses the Library of Congress Classification System to support reading and research. The Primary School is relocating on‑campus and the Secondary School is expanding with additional classrooms that feature advanced educational technology.	Academic facilities At the Junior School, the Main Building has 14 classrooms and the Annex provides 24 classrooms; the Junior School Library has around 26,000 books and a fully equipped computer lab in the Annex. The Annex includes a staff room, a nurse's station, and a basement hall, two dedicated music rooms, offices and a fully equipped computer lab. The Senior School opened eight additional classrooms in early 2019; the buildings also house computer suites, laboratories, a drama studio, a dance studio, music rooms, squash courts and a library; there are offices, a canteen and a nurse's station. The Senior School Library contains around 4,500 books.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities The Beyond the classroom program offers a wide range of extracurricular activities. Kindergarten & Primary students can engage in volunteering for charity and fundraising or sports events, festive plays and talent shows, STEAM activities, excursions, and international events. In the Secondary School (Day & Boarding), students choose from around 30 clubs, including Fashion, Charity and fundraising, European Youth Parliament, Sports (eg. swimming, football, scuba diving), Photography, Drama, Engineering, Robotics, Martial Arts, Astronomy, plus options like the Duke of Edinburgh Award. The House system supports collaboration and inter‑school events are part of the extracurricular experience.	Extra curricular facilities Afterschool Activities provide a comprehensive range of artistic, dramatic, musical and sporting activities, with after-school sessions starting after the teaching day and including chess and language clubs. The school's choirs and orchestras organise annual concerts, and there is a musical production each year alternating between Junior and Senior age groups. The Duke of Edinburgh scheme, fencing, lifesaving, public speaking, and Junior Achievement are among activities, with many more. Some activities are provided by external providers such as language clubs, dance, acting and tennis.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The Lefkosia campus is part of PASCAL International Education, a private schools group with campuses in Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos. Founded in 1978, the group provides education from Kindergarten (age 3) to graduation from six-year Secondary Schools (age 18). Lefkosia campus offers Kindergarten and Primary (ages 3-12) and Secondary (ages 12-18) with the Cambridge Primary curriculum in the early years and a broad range of secondary pathways including Apolytirion, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, International A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme. The group emphasises a warm family atmosphere and an open-door policy for students and parents, with ongoing facilities investments including a Space Centre and new facilities finishing in 2024.	History The Junior School was established by the British Council in 1944 to provide a British-style education for expatriate children and local families seeking university entry in the UK. The Senior School was founded in 2003 to extend the education into secondary education. In 2007 the Senior School moved to a separate building, and in 2016 the current premises in Latsia were acquired, with the Junior School expanding in 2015 with a new Annex. The Junior and Senior School is a not-for-profit organisation governed by a Board of Governors elected from the parent body and one non-parent, with the educational senior management team responsible for day-to-day running. It educates international and Cypriot students since 1944 and is accredited by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, with inspections in 2016 and 2019; it has been a PGCE training school with the University of Sussex since 2018.
Community	Community The Lefkosia campus fosters a warm family atmosphere and a multicultural community with over 40 nationalities represented among pupils. The Primary years follow the Cambridge Primary curriculum, and the campus features brand-new facilities (construction finishing Sep 2024) and an Extended Day Programme. It offers a friendly, welcoming environment with an open-door policy to support families and help students thrive. The school emphasises continuous investment in facilities and unites academic rigour with opportunities in STEAM through the PASCAL Space Centre.	Community The school promotes the fundamental values of democracy, respect and tolerance and fosters universal principles which enable pupils to contribute to their community and develop self-knowledge, self-esteem and self-confidence. Student voice is active in both the Junior and Senior Schools through Student Councils, with campaigns and activities such as environment and climate initiatives, energy-saving drives, and charitable collections. The Senior School Student Council is elected by year group and meets with staff weekly to support student representation. The School has a vibrant House System that encourages leadership and pupil voice, and it is an IB World School authorised to deliver the IB Diploma Programme since September 2025 and a Microsoft Showcase School since 2018.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The school has a Parents and Guardians Association. The association collaborates with pupils to organise events such as the annual school BBQ. The PTA undertook the food and beverages for the BBQ, providing items like pizza, hot dogs, crepes and souvlaki prepared on site. The event featured DJs and performances by current and former pupils and raised funds for the Cyprus Autism Association- Nicosia Intervention Center. These activities illustrate active parent involvement in the Lefkosia campus community.	Parent teacher association Parents participate through the PTA, which organises events bringing the whole school together. The Junior and Senior School PTAs have been very active over the years, promoting teamwork and parent–teacher involvement to improve the school community and student experience. The PTA supported recent enhancements such as the installation of new playground equipment. In accordance with the Private Schools Legislation of 2019, the Parent Association at the secondary school is being reconfigured and more information will soon be available on this website.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The Lefkosia Campus provides English-medium education for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary (day/boarding), with Greek-medium Secondary also available. Ages 3–18. The curriculum includes Early Years Learning, Cambridge Primary, IGCSEs, GCE A Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), Apolytirion, and Pancyprian Exams.	Academic & intellectual The Junior and Senior School is an IB World School authorised in September 2025 to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. Students thrive in international as well as national examinations and competitions, achieving excellent results and earning places at universities across the UK, Europe and North America. The Senior School follows the English National Curriculum for Key Stages 3–5 and prepares students for IGCSE, A Levels and the Apolytirion. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School, using technology to differentiate learning and engage students.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Primary School curriculum uses the Cambridge Primary framework and includes Art & Design and Music. The Kindergarten curriculum emphasises Expressive Arts and Design and uses a STEAM approach. Global Perspectives is an integral subject that develops research, collaboration, and communication skills.	Arts & creative The Junior and Senior School places art, music and drama at the heart of the curriculum. The school's choirs and orchestras organise annual concerts, and a musical production is staged each year alternating between the Junior and Senior age groups. Afterschool Activities provide a broad range of artistic and musical opportunities, alongside drama and performance, with chess and language-learning options. These opportunities enable students to perform, devise, compose and take on technical roles in theatre and concerts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Lefkosia Campus offers English-medium education for Kindergarten, Primary, and Secondary (day/boarding), with Greek-medium Secondary. Greek language education follows the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth curriculum; Greek is taught as a subject in Primary. The Kindergarten emphasises multilingual fluency and multilingual learning is a focus across early years.	Cultural & language Afterschool Activities include language learning. School trips are organised locally and abroad to broaden cultural understanding; recent destinations include New York, Barcelona, Strasbourg, Prague and Greece. The IB Diploma Programme nurtures curious, compassionate and open-minded learners and supports intercultural understanding as part of its framework.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Extracurricular activities include volunteering for an established charity, fundraising or sports events, festive plays and talent shows, STEAM-based activities, excursions, and international events such as World Poetry Day. In Years 5 and 6, students enjoy local and foreign trips and participate in inter-school events.	Social & hobbies There are extensive co-curricular opportunities after school, including chess and language learning. The school's choirs and orchestrass provide social and artistic engagement, with annual concerts and productions. A vibrant House System fosters student leadership, teamwork and social participation through House sporting events and charity activities. Senior School activities also include public speaking and other clubs to build confidence and collaboration.
Community & service	Community & service Volunteering for an established charity is part of extracurricular life, along with fundraising and sports events.	Community & service The House System coordinates charity events, fostering community involvement and social responsibility. School trips and global experiences contribute to service-minded leadership and cultural awareness. Pastoral care provides a supportive environment that helps students develop responsibility and community-minded values.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional PASCAL's House system is linked to the extracurricular offer and fosters collaboration toward common goals. Secondary students may choose three clubs from 30 options; participation is mandatory and contributes to the Apolytirion, with activities including Fashion, Charity and fundraising, European Youth Parliament, and many others. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available, offering a recognised programme of personal development. Careers counselling provides ongoing support for university applications, elective subject choices, and related opportunities, including university visits and guidance on statements and applications.	Leadership & professional The House System provides opportunities to lead and coordinate activities, fostering leadership and voice across year groups. The Duke of Edinburgh scheme is offered at the Senior School. Public speaking is part of the extracurricular programme, along with the Junior Achievement entrepreneurship programme. These activities develop leadership and professional skills.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing The community architecture fosters a warm, family atmosphere with a cooperative House system. Extracurriculars include trips for Years 5–6, inter-school events, and a broad range of clubs that promote physical activity (e.g., swimming, football, scuba diving) and other wellness-oriented pursuits.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sport is an integral and compulsory element of the curriculum, with a wide variety of sporting activities and competitive teams, many included in school fees. The timetabled Physical Education lessons are supported by a wide variety of sporting activities covered by the Afternoon Activities programme. Aspects of health related to exercise and healthy eating are covered in the Personal Social and Health Education (PSHE) curriculum at various stages during the pupils' primary and secondary education. The pastoral care emphasises relationships, wellbeing and personal, spiritual and moral development.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Core subjects include English; Greek is taught as a native language for Greek speakers and as a Foreign Language for non-Greek speakers. Additional English is provided for speakers of other languages. French and Russian are offered as elective languages (French B, French Ab Initio, Language B Ab Initio online; Russian language and literature tracks).	Language provision English is the medium of communication. The Junior School teaches all subjects in English, with Greek taught as a separate language. Greek is delivered through tracks for non-native and native speakers: Greek as Foreign Language, Intermediate Greek, Mainstream Greek and Advanced Greek. The school follows the English National Curriculum across the Junior School (Early Years Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2) and the Senior School (Key Stages 3-5) with IGCSE and A Level and Apolytirion, and is IB World School authorised since September 2025 to offer the Diploma Programme.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction for core subjects. Greek is taught as a language with distinct tracks for native Greek speakers and for non-Greek speakers, including Greek as a Foreign Language. Additional English is provided for speakers of other languages. French and Russian are offered as language options within the curriculum (French B; French Ab Initio; Russian language topics).	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards TES Awards 2025 — PASCAL Private Schools Larnaka won 1st Place at the 2025 TES Awards for Best Use of Technology (December 15, 2025). Globeducate Roll of Honour Award — Konstantinos Timinis received the Globeducate Roll of Honour Award at the 2023 graduation (June 18, 2023). Cambridge University Model United Nations Conference 2023 — Most Improved award awarded to Year 6 pupil Christian Lavett (September 17, 2023). FEE Teacher Award 2025 — Eco Coordinator attains the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE) Teacher Award (June 5, 2025). European Blue School — Seas of Change Sustainability Project makes PASCAL Lemesos Becomes a European Blue School (February 11, 2026).	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations LEGO Education Accreditation — PASCAL Private Kindergarten and Primary School Lefkosia is LEGO Education Accredited (January 8, 2026). Sustainability Certification — PASCAL campuses Lefkosia, Larnaka, and Lemesos are certified under Cyprus government's scheme for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (September 11, 2025). IB World School recognition — PASCAL Private Secondary School Lemesos is officially recognised as an IB World School (July 1, 2025). IB Diploma Programme — PASCAL Private Secondary Schools are IB World Schools offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) for over 20 years.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions The school welcomes students from ages 3 to 18 at Lefkosia, Larnaka and Lemesos campuses. The application process is simple and varies by educational stage. Kindergarten and Primary School: 1. Make an enquiry using the form. The family submits the enquiry to learn more about enrolment. The school will contact the family by phone or email to explain the enrolment process and to schedule a visit. A pupil trial day or an interview with a member of the school leadership team may be part of this stage. If the application is successful, an offer is issued. 2. Enrolment occurs by completing the registration process. Enrollment completes the process for Kindergarten and Primary admissions. The school confirms the place and outlines any next steps. 3. Start the placement by following the registration instructions. This completes the Kindergarten and Primary admissions for the school. English Secondary Day & Boarding School: 1. Make an enquiry using the form. The school will contact you to explain the enrolment process and schedule a visit. 2. You and your child will meet with a member of the school leadership team. 3. Your child will take either an entrance examination or a diagnostic/placement test. 4. The school will make an offer to your child based on the results. 5. If you accept the offer, enrol your child by completing the registration process. 6. For boarding applicants, additional support will be provided for the visa application process.	Admissions 1. Entry points and eligibility: The Junior & Senior School accepts applications for all year groups at any time of the year. Entry points by age (as of 1 September) are Early Years 2 (3 years old), Early Years 3 (4 years old), Reception (5 years old), Year 1 (6 years old), and Year 7 (11/12 years old). Deviation from these groups is considered only when transferring from another education system to ensure continuity or for particular academic reasons; written permission from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Youth and Sports may be required for placements outside the official guidelines. Applications may be accepted for entry at non-standard points depending on availability and the year-group admission criteria. 2. Application process: The school admits 96 children in each year group with four form groups of maximum 24; Early Years 2 has two form groups of maximum 20 and Early Years 3 has three form groups of maximum 24. Applicants must complete and return the application form with the relevant documentation and the non-refundable registration fee. Due to high demand, early submission is advisable, and families with siblings should apply by June 30th of the preceding academic year (for Early Years and Reception). In Year 7, external candidates should submit their applications at least one week before the entrance examination. 3. Assessment criteria: Early Years 2, 3 and Reception are assessed via an Autumn-term interview with an Early Years staff member, plus activities to profile attainment and aptitude, and a school report from the current school; a selection committee determines offers. Years 1–6 involve individual assessments including an interview and tests in English, Mathematics and non-verbal reasoning, plus a school report and reference. Year 7 external candidates take a computer-based entrance examination (usually held towards the end of March) comprising English Literacy, Quantitative Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning; the examination lasts about two hours. 4. Offers, acceptance, and terms: Offers are made in writing; the school is not obliged to state reasons for rejection or disclose examination marks. Acceptance must be confirmed within two weeks; if fees are not paid by the deadline, the offer may be withdrawn and reoffered to another applicant from the waiting list. The acceptance deposit is non-refundable; deferrals require a written request at least one month before the Autumn term. The school welcomes overseas applicants; submission of an up-to-date school report electronically is advised, with remaining documents provided upon arrival; additional assessments may be required for transfers from non-British systems. Oversubscription leads to a waiting list in order of application date, with priority given to siblings already at the School and other criteria considered as part of the assessment process. The School reserves a place for children of overseas embassy staff until May 1st of the preceding academic year if not claimed earlier. The School is inclusive of Children with Special Educational Needs/English as an Additional Language, with appropriate provisions and accommodations arranged as needed; all SEN/EAL/medical needs must be disclosed on the application form. 5. Additional notes: Applicants' SEN/EAL/medical needs must be disclosed; the School may request resources to meet needs, and if information is not disclosed and later discovered, the School may request withdrawal. Contact the Registrar for further details.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Scholarships are discretionary and awarded to high achieving students as they join the Senior School in Year 7 or later; the programme recognises excellence in music, arts, sport and other extracurricular activities and social engagement through the Sursum Corda for internal candidates, as well as academic excellence through scholarships for internal and external candidates based on ranking from exams. Bursaries are means-tested financial support for eligible families, available to existing students who meet the academic standards for entry and usually awarded for a short period.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If oversubscribed, a waiting list is used in order of date of application to allocate places. Priority is given to applicants with siblings already at the School, and this prioritisation takes into account the assessment status and other criteria. The School may reserve places for overseas embassy staff until May 1 of the preceding academic year if not claimed earlier.
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