Worldway Comprehensive Report: Beyond being a tourist paradise, Cyprus serves as an excellent stepping stone for immigrants to enjoy high-quality European and American education. Cyprus adopts the Commonwealth education system, which is implemented according to high EU standards. For children currently in basic education, obtaining permanent residency allows them to enjoy high-quality public education in the EU for free. Even when attending private schools, tuition fees are equivalent to half the cost of those in Europe, the United States, or China. The combination of elite-level education and affordable fees is one of the major advantages of Cypriot schools. Furthermore, some schools have become feeder institutions for the University of Oxford or the University of Cambridge. Therefore, immigrating to Cyprus is a wise choice for those wishing to enjoy high-quality education from prestigious European and American universities.
【Cyprus University of Technology】
Cyprus has the highest proportion of the population with higher education in Europe and ranks third in the world, behind only the United States and Canada. It is also among the first batch of 10 countries announced by the Ministry of Education for study abroad, which include: the United States, Cyprus, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Greece, the Netherlands, Ireland, Malaysia, Norway, and South Africa. The University of Cyprus, the Cyprus University of Technology, and Frederick University—Cyprus are the three schools recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education as listed on its website. Among them, Frederick University is a private university.
Cyprus provides 12 years of free public compulsory education; schools are divided into public and private. In fact, due to the high standard of living locally, most Cypriot citizens choose to attend private schools. Public schools are more commonly chosen by the middle class and below. Public schools teach in Greek while also offering English, French, Greek, and Russian. Private schools teach in English; teachers must obtain a British teaching qualification to be employed. Most middle and high school teachers hold degrees from prestigious British or American universities, and most instructors and staff have received professional training in developed European countries and the United States. Many private schools are founded by British individuals, providing the most authentic English education; teaching materials are synchronized with the UK, with annual syllabi and textbooks shipped directly from the UK.
Some majors in Cyprus are not open to international students, but children with permanent residency status have a wider range of choices. At the same time, for children receiving higher education, the University of Cyprus and many universities in the UK, the US, and other countries mutually recognize credits and degrees, and transferring between schools is unrestricted. There are 25 English-language schools in Cyprus that grant internationally recognized degrees, and annual university tuition is less than half that of British or American universities. There are long-established international schools in cities such as the capital, Nicosia, and Limassol, such as the American Academy. The tuition for these international schools is much lower than that of international schools in China, at approximately 6,000 Euros per year. International schools offer international high school curricula, such as the British A-level and IB programs; these international high school qualifications are recognized by universities worldwide, allowing graduates to apply to most internationally renowned universities.
【University of Cyprus Education】
These excellent educational resources in Cyprus create favorable conditions for it to become a stepping stone to prestigious European and American universities. Most Cypriot students go on to study at British or American universities after graduation. Many local universities in Cyprus also operate joint programs with British universities, where students study in Cyprus for the first two years and in the UK for the final two years to earn a British university degree. Consequently, 80% of local young people have experience studying at British or American universities. Many graduates from the UK and the US also view the tourist destination of Cyprus as an ideal place to work, and many locals in Cyprus hold degrees from prestigious British and American institutions such as Cambridge and Caltech.
Worldway immigration experts state that to immigrate to Cyprus, applicants only need to purchase 2.5 million Euros worth of real estate to obtain a Cypriot passport, which is an EU passport, for the whole family in one step within three months. With an EU passport, you can freely settle in any of the 28 EU countries and enjoy the national treatment of those 28 countries. At that time, you may choose to live in countries such as the UK, France, Germany, or Italy. Regardless of which country you reside in, you can enjoy all the civic benefits of that country, including top-tier medical care, premium education, child allowances, pensions, business opportunities, and favorable tax systems.
Appendix: 2015 Global Livable Cities Immigration and Property Investment Promotion Conference — Europe Session
Time: January 17th (Saturday) at 14:30
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