Choosing a school is what most relocations actually pivot on. Cyprus has good public Greek-medium schools, strong British-curriculum private schools, and a handful of IB and American ones. Below is the practical landscape per district, with notes on commute.
Larnaca
American Academy Larnaca
~€6-9k/yrAmerican + British dual stream; mid-priced.
Limassol
The Foley's School
~€8-12k/yrBritish curriculum, IGCSE/A-Level. Waiting list — apply 12 months ahead.
Heritage Private School
~€10-14k/yrIB + British. Strong sciences.
Nicosia
American International School (AISN)
~€14-22k/yrAmerican curriculum + IB. Diplomatic + embassy families.
Falcon School
~€8-12k/yrLong-established British curriculum private; strong music programme.
Schools
Greek-medium public schools
Free + good quality. Children pick up Greek quickly under 10. After 12 the transition is harder.
Paphos
International School of Paphos (ISOP)
~€7-10k/yrBritish curriculum, large campus, school bus from most Paphos suburbs.
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