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Education at International Level
Three options: Greek public (free, Greek), international private (English, €5,000-12,000/year), distance learning (German). Most CMC families choose international – especially if return to Germany possible.
Best Schools
Limassol: Heritage (IGCSE/A-Levels, €7,000-11,000). Nicosia: The English School (most prestigious, IGCSE/IB). Larnaca: American Academy (IB). Pafos: ISOP. All: English instruction, Greek usually mandatory.
This was exactly our experience: Education at International Level Three options: Greek public (free, Greek), international private (English, €5,000-12,000/year), distance learning (German). Most CMC families choose international –...
– Family from Freiburg, in Larnaca since 2023
Costs
Primary: €5,000-8,000/year. Secondary: €7,000-12,000. Plus: registration, uniform, bus, books = total €7,000-15,000/child/year. NOT tax-deductible.
How to Choose
Permanent: Greek public (free, integration). Possible return: international. Teens: IB or A-Levels for university. Visit schools before moving. Apply 6-12 months ahead (waitlists).
International Schools in Cyprus
Locations: Larnaca, Limassol, Nicosia
Topics: Education at International Level, Best Schools, Costs
CMC Practical Tip
Visit schools before moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
€5,000-12,000/year tuition + €2,000-3,000 extras = €7,000-15,000/child/year.
English School Nicosia (reputation, IB). Heritage Limassol (excellent). ISOP Pafos (smaller). Depends on city and child.
Yes – most offer EAL programs. Children learn quickly, usually fine after 6 months.
IGCSE, A-Levels, IB: internationally recognized. For German universities: via uni-assist.de.
How CMC Supports You
At CMC Certus Management Consultants, we are here for you – not only for tax and legal questions, but also for all practical topics of everyday life in Cyprus. Our team in Larnaca and Pafos knows the local conditions first-hand.
As your local contact, we handle: company formation and management, tax advisory and Non-Dom applications, ongoing bookkeeping and tax returns, support with authorities, and referrals to estate agents, lawyers, doctors and tradespeople.