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The Junior and Senior School

Cyprus, Nicosia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €8,200 - 9,400
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 1944
Bus Service No
Part of
The Junior and Senior School
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The Junior and Senior School in Nicosia, Cyprus is a private, not-for-profit all-through school educating learners aged 3 to 19. The Junior School follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Key Stages 1 and 2; the Senior School continues with Key Stages 3–5 and prepares students for IGCSEs, A Levels and the Apolytirion. From September 2025 the school is an IB World School authorised to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. The school operates on two campuses—Junior in Nicosia and Senior in Latsia—and offers facilities including libraries of about 26,000 and 4,500 books, science laboratories, drama and music spaces, and a pool and sports complex. The Senior School Sports School, launched in 2022, blends sport with academics holistically. The school is a Microsoft Showcase School (since 2018) and maintains a not-for-profit governance structure with a parent-elected Board; it has Independent Schools Inspectorate accreditation.

This campus is part of The Junior and Senior School

The Essentials

The Junior and Senior School has instruction in English.

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
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.

Type
Private, not-for-profit school.

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
Cyprus

Bus service
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.
Diving Deeper

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
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
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
The Junior & Senior School is a not-for-profit organisation, run by a board of parent governors who are elected by parents.
Fees

Annual tuition at The Junior and Senior School ranges from EUR 8,200 to EUR 9,400 for 2026/27.

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.
Academics

The Junior and Senior School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
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.

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
Leavers move on to universities around the world, including the United Kingdom, Europe and North America.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
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)
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 (EAL)
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
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
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.
Parent Experience

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
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 (PTA)
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.
Facilities

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
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
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
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.
Extra-Curricular Activities

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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Languages

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.
Admissions

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 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
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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