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Lumio Private School

Cyprus, Paphos

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,500 - 13,850
Ages 6 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2024
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Spanish
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Lumio Private School is a not-for-profit licensed international school in Paphos, Cyprus, operated by Bright Era Education. The school serves learners aged 6 to 18 and currently offers Cambridge Primary and Secondary curricula alongside the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and planned DP. The school opened its Primary section in September 2024 after Phase A renovations, and the campus spans 6.8 hectares with spaces dedicated to science, IT, arts, sport and activities. Lumio's bespoke international curriculum supports personalised learning and inquiry-driven exploration, with a focus on holistic development across intellectual, emotional, social and ethical dimensions. It is pursuing IB World School authorisation for the MYP and Diploma Programme, with formal licensing by the Cyprus Ministry of Education in 2024. A diverse community representing multiple nationalities participates in cross-cultural learning. The BRIGHT values framework, including HEART, underpins community service, resilience and wellbeing within a collaborative environment. Where learners grow together.

The Essentials

Lumio Private School has instruction in English.

Location
Acheleia, Paphos, 8503, Cyprus

Stages
Grades 1–9 (2024/25)

Type
Not-for-profit international school

Pupil Nationality Mix
15 nationalities represented

Additional learning support
SEN support; Individualised Education Programme (IEP); reports such as psychology, speech and occupational therapy can be provided and translated

Country affiliation
Cyprus

School day structure
Gates open 07:45; gates close 08:10; Registration 08:00–08:15; Primary lessons 08:15–14:30; Break 09:55–10:20; Lunch 12:00–12:50; Secondary lessons 08:00–15:20; After-School Programme 14:30–18:00
Diving Deeper

House System
House system with four houses: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire. The Eco Advocates programme includes house-based activities and competitions such as Paper Recycling Days.

Governance and Ownership
Lumio Private School is a Bright Era Education project. Bright Era Education is a British privately owned non-profit organisation dedicated to creating educational opportunities for a brighter future.
Fees

Annual tuition at Lumio Private School ranges from EUR 8,500 to EUR 13,850 for 2026/27.

Application, Assessment and Enrolment Fees

- No application fee or enrolment fee is charged. Assessment fees apply as follows: Grade 1 – no assessment fee; Grade 2 – EUR 20; Grades 3–11 – EUR 50.

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27 academic year) — annual and per-term

Notes: two columns are shown below — "New Parents (2025 onwards)" and "Founding Parents (2024 onwards)". Per-term amounts are the annual fee divided by three and rounded to two decimal places.

- Grade 1 (age 6–7): New Parents EUR 8,600 per year (per term EUR 2,866.67). Founding Parents EUR 8,200 per year (per term EUR 2,733.33).
- Grade 2 (age 7–8): New Parents EUR 8,900 per year (per term EUR 2,966.67). Founding Parents EUR 8,500 per year (per term EUR 2,833.33).
- Grade 3 (age 8–9): New Parents EUR 9,500 per year (per term EUR 3,166.67). Founding Parents EUR 9,100 per year (per term EUR 3,033.33).
- Grade 4 (age 9–10): New Parents EUR 9,600 per year (per term EUR 3,200.00). Founding Parents EUR 9,200 per year (per term EUR 3,066.67).
- Grade 5 (age 10–11): New Parents EUR 9,900 per year (per term EUR 3,300.00). Founding Parents EUR 9,500 per year (per term EUR 3,166.67).
- Grade 6 (age 11–12): New Parents EUR 10,100 per year (per term EUR 3,366.67). Founding Parents EUR 9,600 per year (per term EUR 3,200.00).
- Grade 7 (age 12–13): New Parents EUR 10,600 per year (per term EUR 3,533.33). Founding Parents EUR 10,100 per year (per term EUR 3,366.67).
- Grade 8 (age 13–14): New Parents EUR 10,700 per year (per term EUR 3,566.67). Founding Parents EUR 10,150 per year (per term EUR 3,383.33).
- Grade 9 (age 14–15): New Parents EUR 10,700 per year (per term EUR 3,566.67). Founding Parents EUR 10,150 per year (per term EUR 3,383.33).
- Grade 10 (age 15–16): New Parents EUR 10,700 per year (per term EUR 3,566.67). Founding Parents EUR 10,150 per year (per term EUR 3,383.33).
- Grade 11 (age 16–17): New Parents EUR 13,850 per year (per term EUR 4,616.67). Founding Parents EUR 13,150 per year (per term EUR 4,383.33).
- Grade 12 (age 17–18): New Parents EUR 13,850 per year (per term EUR 4,616.67). Founding Parents EUR 13,150 per year (per term EUR 4,383.33).

Reservation deposit and enrolment / re-enrolment

- A reservation deposit of EUR 500 per child is payable at the time of signing/submitting the enrolment agreement (and for re-enrolment). This deposit is deducted from the third term tuition fees. Failure to provide one term's written notice of withdrawal will result in forfeiture of the EUR 500 deposit. Re-enrolment deposit deadlines are published and re-enrolment deposits must be paid by the communicated date.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school operates three financial terms. Tuition may be paid annually or term-by-term. Term payment deadlines are: Term 1 due on or before 01 August; Term 2 due on or before 01 December; Term 3 due on or before 01 April.
- If Term 1 fees are not paid by the Term 1 deadline the enrolment agreement and student's seat may be retracted. If fees remain unpaid more than two weeks after termly due dates the school may suspend student attendance and may charge an extra administrative fee (example administrative charge: EUR 300). Tuition for students joining after the start of the academic year is charged on a pro-rata basis.

Discounts

- Sibling discount on tuition only: 2nd child = 10%; 3rd child and subsequent children = 20% (discounts applied to the youngest child's tuition).
- Annual-payment discount: 3% discount on the total annual fee (after sibling discount) if full payment is received by 01 August 2026. Sibling and annual discounts may be combined.

Included in and excluded from tuition

- Included: tuition, school electronic devices (Chromebooks for Grades 4–11), subscriptions to electronic resources, exercise books (Grades 1–10), textbooks where applicable (Grades 1–10), art and science supplies, and some stationery.
- Excluded (additional costs to budget for): external examination fees and certain DP learning resources, canteen/meals, after-school programme (ASP) clubs, specialist support, external events and excursions, bus/school transport, specified stationery, and school clothing. Learning Support Tier 2 and Tier 3 carry additional charges (see Learning Support Fees).

Learning support fees and other additional mandatory charges

- Tier 1 (baseline universal learning support): no cost.
- Tier 2 (targeted SEN support): EUR 2,500 (paid by families when Tier 2 support is required).
- Tier 3 (intensive / 1:1 support): the full cost of 1:1 support is borne by the family.
- Where a student's support level changes during the year, charges will be pro‑rated and adjustments made as described in the school policy.

Boarding

- The school does not list boarding provision; there are no boarding fees applicable.

Other routine costs

- Canteen/meals, after-school clubs, transport, school clothing/uniform, external trips, and examination fees are charged separately and should be budgeted for in addition to tuition. Late-payment administrative fees are applied where applicable.

Refund and withdrawal conditions

- Parents must provide one full term's written notice of withdrawal to the Admissions department. Where one full term's notice is not provided: the EUR 500 enrolment / re-enrolment deposit is forfeited and non-refundable, and tuition fees paid in advance will not be refunded. The school will refund Term 3 tuition fees only if the withdrawal notice is made before the start of Term 2. All outstanding fees (tuition, canteen, ASP charges) must be settled prior to departure.

Fee payment options and banking details

- Accepted payment methods: credit card or direct bank transfer; direct bank transfer is the preferred method. Parents should include the child's full name as the payment reference.
- Banking details for bank transfer: NAME: Bright Era Education Ltd; BANK: Bank of Cyprus Public Company Ltd; ACCOUNT: 357039085513; IBAN: CY86 0020 0195 0000 3570 3908 5513; SWIFT: BCYPCY2N. Payment details are also available from School Reception.

Late payments and remedial actions

- If fees are not paid by the published deadlines the school may: retract the enrolment agreement and offer the place to another applicant, suspend student attendance until fees are paid, and charge an additional administrative fee (example: EUR 300). The school reserves the right to withdraw offers or places where fees remain in arrears despite reminders.
Academics

Lumio Private School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 6 to 18.

Curriculum
Primary Cambridge and IB MYP & DP curriculums; Grades 1–9 (2024/25); Bespoke International Curriculum; Personalised learning approach; developing towards a full K–12 offering with the implementation of the IB Diploma Programme.

Higher Education Progression
The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and beyond.

Gifted and Talented
STEM & Robotics programme for talented high school and first-year university students aged 15–18.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a holistic and inclusive education that supports the intellectual, emotional, social, and ethical growth of each student. The BRIGHT values—Belonging, Resilience, Innovation, Growth, Heart, and Thinking—embed social and emotional learning into school life, fostering a caring, globally minded community. The Behaviour for Learning Framework promotes positive learning behaviours through restorative conversations, fostering empathy, respect, and mutual understanding.

Mental Wellbeing
Lumio places emphasis on emotional and mental wellbeing as part of its holistic approach to education. Events such as Child Wellbeing Week highlight the focus on emotional, social, and mental health.
Parent Experience

History
Lumio Private School is a not-for-profit licensed international school in Paphos, Cyprus. It is operated by Bright Era Education, a British privately owned non-profit organization dedicated to creating educational opportunities. Lumio describes a bespoke international curriculum and is a candidate IB World School for the IB MYP and Diploma Programme. Official licensing by the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth occurred in September 2024. The school serves Grades 1–9 (2024/25) and has a diverse community representing 15 nationalities.

Community
Lumio maintains an active parent community through the Parent Association Group (PAG). The PAG held its first meeting on 13 October 2025 and met again on 23 October 2025. The PAG has planned an events calendar for the year ahead, including the Spooky Halloween Bake Sale. The bake sale raised over €1,000 to support future fundraising initiatives.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Lumio has a Parent Association Group (PAG) coordinating parent engagement. PAG representatives and committee roles exist by grade, with openings in Grade 1A, Grade 6A, and Grade 7B. Parents can apply to represent their grade by sending information to PAG@lumio.school. The PAG maintains an events calendar and organises community activities, such as bake sales. Newsletters are part of PAG communications and updates.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Lumio Private School sits on a 6.8-hectare campus in Acheleia, Paphos, designed as a purpose-built environment for 21st-century learning. The campus features modern educational facilities and dedicated spaces for sport, art and activities. The Primary School opened in September 2024 following Phase A renovations that refreshed classrooms and the internal playground. The site and grounds are planned for further upgrades to include modern classrooms, well-equipped science and IT labs, and spaces for the arts, sports and a broad range of extracurricular activities.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes dedicated spaces for sport, art and activities. A surrounding sports field and playground support outdoor physical education and games. Renovations completed under Phase A upgraded the exterior sports and play areas to enhance student use. The facilities accommodate a variety of athletic activities on campus.

Academic Facilities
The school has modern classrooms and well-equipped science and IT laboratories. Phase A renovations refreshed academic spaces to support a broad curriculum. The Primary School opened in September 2024, with learning spaces aligned to contemporary teaching methods. Dedicated spaces for the arts and other academic disciplines support cross-curricular work and project-based learning.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Many extracurricular activities are offered on campus. The dedicated spaces for sport, art and activities enable clubs, performances and community events. The school provides facilities that support after-school programs and enrichment opportunities across arts, sport and creative projects. The environment encourages student involvement beyond the classroom.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Cambridge Primary and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Diploma Programme (DP) as part of its curriculum. Lumio is pursuing authorisation as an IB World School and is a candidate for the IB MYP and Diploma Programme. The education emphasises holistic, inclusive growth across intellectual, emotional, social and ethical dimensions through inquiry-driven learning. The BRIGHT values framework supports critical thinking and problem solving as part of everyday learning.

Arts & Creative
The MYP Arts curriculum covers Drama, Music, and Visual Arts. The DP offers Visual Arts and Theatre as part of Group 6. Lumio's After-School Programme includes performing arts such as ballet, contemporary, and hip hop. The After-School Programme also features choir and general music, and a Script to Stage production group.

Cultural & Language
Language Acquisition courses are offered in German, Spanish, and Greek. In the Diploma Programme, English Language & Literature and Greek A are offered in Group 1; Group 2 provides German B and Spanish B. The MYP framework requires studying at least two languages to support intercultural understanding. The curriculum places emphasis on multilingual learning as part of its international framework.

Social & Hobbies
Lumio's After-School Programme offers activities including arts and crafts, drama, choir, and general music. Students can engage in robotics, maths, reading, chess, and strategic games. Sports options include padel, football, basketball, and netball for boys and girls. Dance options include ballet, contemporary, and hip hop, with a Study Centre for academic support.

Community & Service
Lumio is a not-for-profit school. The curriculum is described as bespoke international, with 15 nationalities represented. The BRIGHT value of HEART emphasises kindness, compassion, and community service within a respectful school community. Lumio also emphasises connections with local and global communities.

Leadership & Professional
The Head of School is Barbara Battaglino. Lumio emphasises collaboration among students, educators and families as a core practice.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Lumio provides a holistic, inclusive education that supports the intellectual, emotional, social and ethical growth of each student. The BRIGHT values highlight resilience and wellbeing. The MYP also foregrounds holistic well-being across intellectual, social, emotional and physical dimensions.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages taught include English, Greek, German, and Spanish. English language support is provided by an English as a Second Language Teacher. Greek Language Teacher and Greek Language Curriculum Lead deliver Greek instruction; German Language Teacher delivers German instruction; and Spanish Teacher delivers Spanish instruction. English language proficiency is assessed for non-native English speakers during admissions.
Admissions

Admissions
Lumio Private School is a not-for-profit, licensed international school in Paphos, Cyprus. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary with IB MYP and DP, and for the 2026–27 academic year offers Grades 1–11 (ages 6–16). Admissions are open for 2026/27. The admissions process includes booking a visit, applying online via the Admissions Portal, and undergoing assessments, after which the school may issue an offer, place you on a wait list, or decline. The school does not charge application or enrolment fees. Key steps include: book a visit to learn about the school; submit an online application with mandatory documentation; and complete assessments (see below) before an offer or wait‑list decision is made. The school's admissions materials list the required documents as: passports for parents/guardians and child, official English translations of birth certificates, up-to-date immunisation documentation translated into English, the last two years of report cards translated into English, plus any reports relating to learning needs (with translations), and, for DP/MYP, a conduct/behaviour report; the English language proficiency certificate for non‑native speakers is optional for DP. Grade 1 applicants participate in an observation plus an interview, while other grades may include on-site English assessments, language checks, CAT4 (Grades 3–5), and IDAT (Grades 6–11). Assessments take place on campus and may be followed by an interview. Offers are not guaranteed and are determined by the Admissions Committee. A deposit of €500 per child is payable at the time of signing the enrolment agreement to secure a seat; the deposit is set off against the third‑term tuition fees. Registration occurs after tuition fees are paid according to the fee schedule, with details in the Tuition Fees section. Admissions policies for 2025–26 and 2026–27 are published on the site.

Scholarships
Lumio offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme scholarship. Scholarships begin in the first year of the two-year IB Diploma Programme and cover 10%–90% of tuition fees. Up to five scholarships may be awarded per academic year. Applications for scholarships are online (paper applications are not accepted). The 2025–26 cycle is closed. For 2026–27, the process runs online from February 3–27, 2026, with English language and mathematics assessments (March 2–13, 2026), interviews (March 16–27, 2026), and final decisions (March 31, 2026). Offers are issued April 1, 2026, with acceptance and a €500 deposit due by April 3, 2026 to confirm the scholarship. Scholarships apply to tuition only, are not combinable with other discounts, and continuation into year 2 depends on meeting required academic and behavioural standards. Lumio is a candidate IB World School for the IB Diploma Programme and related requirements are noted in the scholarship policy (2026–27).

Waitlist
If an applicant is not offered a place, they may be placed on a wait list. Offers, wait lists, or declines are communicated by email after the admissions review process.
School Events
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