Xenion Education

Xenion Education is located at 55, 1st April Avenue, Paralimni, 5281, Cyprus. The campus is in Paralimni on the island's eastern side. The mailing address is P.O. box 33900. Phone numbers are +357 23811080 and +357 23730438, and the email is [email protected].

Xenion operates Pre-School and Junior School for ages three to twelve, and Xenion High School for secondary education. Xenion Boarding School includes a purpose-built boarding house with full, weekly and flexible boarding options, and additional programs include The Cyprus School of English and Xenion Institute.

Private, co-educational school network comprising a Junior School, High School, Boarding School and Institute.

Pastoral Care supports students' emotional well-being and there is a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying.

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The Junior School day runs from 07:45 to 14:15, with after-school clubs from 14:15 to 15:00.

Years 1-3 provide a high standard of general education using modern teaching methods and resources. Where a subject must be taught in Greek, alternative subjects in English are offered to foreign students. Years 4-5 follow a programme of foundation subjects with eight compulsory subjects and five options; at the end of Year 5, students sit examinations in eight subjects at IGCSE level. In Years 6-7 students choose between Preparation for Cypriot/Greek Universities (taught in Greek) or Preparation for UK, EU or US Universities with three to five A Levels; for American universities TOEFL and SAT preparation is provided. The STEAME Programme interweaves Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Entrepreneurship through interdisciplinary, hands-on learning. Graduates obtain an Apolyterion, eight IGCSEs, four to six A Levels, ICT Literacy Certificate, a second foreign language certificate (German, Russian or French) and other recognitions such as international awards.

Some Xenion High School students are Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge winners; Xenion Students consistently perform at very high levels in these international exams. Examinations results are reviewed by school management and top achievers are awarded during the annual awards ceremony. Examinations results are released approximately six weeks after each session; Cambridge candidates access results via a confidential login, and Edexcel results must be collected in person at the school.

Graduates are prepared for Cypriot and Greek universities as well as UK, EU and US universities. For British universities, students study three to five A Levels (AS in Year 6 and A Levels in Year 7). For American universities, TOEFL and SAT preparation is provided in Year 7. The pathways reflect the two-track system: Greek-taught entry to local universities or an international A Level route for UK, EU and US admission.

Pastoral Care focuses on students' emotional well-being; the welfare of students is paramount. The school provides models of care, respect and cooperation to support character development. A zero-tolerance policy toward bullying ensures the learning environment is SAFE and HAPPY.

English teaching is aligned with the UK system, and linguistic improvement is a major aim of the curriculum, developed daily in both oral and written work. Teaching staff are recruited from Cyprus and the UK, are mostly bilingual, and hold qualifications such as PGCE, BEd or QTS.

The welfare of students is paramount and close attention is paid to their emotional well-being. There is a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying to maintain a SAFE and HAPPY environment.

Zero tolerance toward bullying supports safeguarding; Xenion Junior School aims to keep students SAFE and HAPPY.

Xenion High School admissions are by entrance examination. Entrance Exams for 2026 will take place on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. An Exams Guide is provided to help prospective students prepare, including sample papers. The relevant application forms can be downloaded, printed, and completed prior to exam registration. Prospective students wishing to join Xenion in other year groups should contact the school reception for further information. The Entrance Examination fee is €100. The Prospectus High School can be viewed online. Xenion Junior School admissions require assessments in Maths, English and Greek (where applicable) for the class/year, meetings with parents and students with management prior to registering. Documentation required includes a birth certificate copy, a copy of the child's ID, the child's most recent school progress report, any recent evaluations regarding medical issues or learning difficulties (if applicable), a passport photo, and photocopies of passports or IDs for both parents/guardians.

Years 1 to 7 are awarded an Academic Achievement Scholarship subject to their conduct. Entrance Exam Scholarships are awarded to the first five students admitted to Year 1 by order of academic achievement: 1st €3,000; 2nd €2,000; 3rd €1,500; 4th €1,000; 5th €1,000. Academic Performance & Conduct Scholarships award the top 3 students from each year group (Years 1-7) based on the weighted year average grade, subject to conduct: 1st €500; 2nd €400; 3rd €300. Scholarships for extra-curricular activities (non-academic) are awarded to five students admitted to Year 1 for achievements in local and international competitions, sports, music, art, volunteering, etc.: 1st €3,000; 2nd €2,000; 3rd €1,500; 4th €1,000; 5th €1,000.