Ecole Franco-Chypriote

Cyprus, Nicosia

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The school at a glance

Instructs in French, English, Arabic, Hebrew, German, Spanish, Italian

Fees Fees not listed

Ages 2 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 465

Type Co-educational

Opened 2000

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum French Curriculum

Taught languages French, English, German, Spanish, Arabic

Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language

Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Located in the heart of Nicosia, with campuses in Nicosia and Limassol, Ecole Franco-Chypriote (formerly Ecole Française Arthur Rimbaud) delivers the French curriculum from Nursery to High School. It is a school affiliated with AEFE, accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the Cypriot Ministry of Youth, Sports and Education. From Nursery onward, instruction is delivered in French and Greek, with English introduced in primary; by the end of Key Stage 2 students are fluent in French, Greek and English. In Grade 10, an English European Section opens, and the school is working toward the French International Baccalaureate (BFI). Pupils sit the Diplôme National du Brevet in Year 10 and the Baccalauréat in Years 12–13, with pass rates reported. CDI library hosts over 4,000 books. Extracurriculars include choir, orchestra, theatre, and clubs such as High School Newspaper and Bracelet Club; AEFE links enable mobility and participation in network programs.

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The Essentials

Location

Two campuses in Cyprus: Nicosia and Limassol. The Nicosia campus is located at 20 Konstantinou Kavafi Street, 2121 Aglantzia, Cyprus (P.O. Box 22091, 1517). The Limassol campus is located at Ptolemeon, Limassol 3041.

Stages

Nursery School; Primary; Secondary (Collège and Lycée).

Type

Private school; member of the AEFE network; Pupils follow the French curriculum from Nursery through High School; Accredited by the French Ministry of Education and the Cypriot Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Education.

Additional learning support

SEN students are a priority; dedicated staff supervise and support students with special educational needs to ensure equal opportunities.

Country affiliation

Cyprus; AEFE network member (France–Cyprus education abroad).

School day structure

School day starts at 7:55 a.m. for Nursery, Primary, and Secondary. Nursery and Primary end at 2:30 p.m. (Wednesdays at 12:00 p.m.). Secondary day starts at 7:55 a.m.; After School Care is available from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays.

Bus service

A bus service is offered; about 15% of pupils use it daily; provided by an external provider on an annual contract and organized under the school's responsibility.

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Academics

Curriculum

The school follows the French curriculum from Nursery through High School. Pupils are prepared for the Diplôme National du Brevet in Year 10 and the Baccalauréat in Years 12-13. Multilingualism is central: students are immersed in French and Greek from Nursery, start English in Primary, and by the end of Key Stage 2 speak French, Greek and English. An English European Section opens in Grade 10 (Seconde) this September, and the school is working toward implementing the French International Baccalaureate (BFI).

Student Teacher Ratio

20 pupils per staff member

Exam Results

100% success rate in the Diplôme National du Brevet; 100% pass rate in the French baccalauréat, including 87% with honors and one student awarded the jury's congratulations.

Higher Education Progression

Most graduates from the AEFE network gain admission to prestigious French Grandes Ecoles and leading international universities. The French Baccalauréat is recognized in many countries and enables studies in France and in other European countries or internationally (United States, Canada).

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Admissions

Admissions are processed online via the Eduka platform for registrations and re-registrations. Online help is accessible via the '?' symbol at the top right of the homepage. For assistance during account creation or registration, contact the school. The school follows the French curriculum from Nursery School through High School and is accredited by the French Ministry of Education and by the Cypriot Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Education. Pupils are prepared to take the Diplôme National du Brevet in Year 10 (3ème) and the Baccalauréat diploma in Year 12 and 13 (première and terminale). From Nursery onward, instruction is in French and Greek, with English introduced in Primary; by the end of Key Stage 2 pupils are fluent in French, Greek, and English.

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FAQs

What curriculum does Ecole Franco-Chypriote follow?

The school follows the French curriculum from Nursery through High School. Pupils are prepared for the Diplôme National du Brevet in Year 10 and the Baccalauréat in Years 12-13.

What age range does Ecole Franco-Chypriote serve?

The school serves students from age 2 to 18.

Is the school co-educational?

The school is described as co-educational.

How many students attend Ecole Franco-Chypriote?

The school has approximately 465 students.

Where is Ecole Franco-Chypriote located?

When was Ecole Franco-Chypriote established?

The school was established in 2000.

Who leads Ecole Franco-Chypriote?

The school is led by Eric Szarzynski.

Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?

An inclusive school approach prioritizes students with special educational needs; dedicated staff supervise and support SEN students and design personalised plans with regular follow-up to meet each student's needs.

What languages are used for instruction?

Pupils receive instruction in French and Greek from nursery onward. English is introduced in Year 2 (CP). Greek is taught via the Greek-speaking or French-speaking pathway, and in Year 8 a second foreign language (German or Spanish) is chosen.

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What extracurricular activities are available?

Outside of school hours, EFC offers a diverse range of activities including mini-tennis, choir, European language and culture education, theatre, and dance.

Is there a school bus service?

A bus service is offered; about 15% of pupils use it daily; provided by an external provider on an annual contract and organized under the school's responsibility.

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