Chinese investors choose Cyprus immigration, many of whom are attracted by the advantages of local education in Cyprus, planning for their children to leap into world-class universities. However, what is education in Cyprus really like?
Public primary and secondary schools in Cyprus primarily teach in Greek, while private schools offer instruction in English. As a former British colony and now a member of the Commonwealth, Cypriots speak fluent English. If you walk the streets of Cyprus, the shop decorations and weekly discount advertisements are all in English. The basic education in Cyprus follows the British education system, and teachers are required to obtain teaching qualifications from the UK to be employed. Most students graduate and proceed to universities in the UK and the US. According to local insights, many universities in Cyprus also collaborate with British universities, allowing students to study the first two years in Cyprus and the last two years in the UK.
After graduating from universities in the UK and the US, many students choose to return to Cyprus. Approximately 80% of local young people have experience studying at universities in the UK and the US, and many graduates from these countries view Cyprus, a tourist destination, as an ideal place to work. Therefore, most high school teachers in Cyprus hold degrees from prestigious universities in the UK and the US, and some locals are also graduates from renowned institutions such as Cambridge and Caltech.
Taking the well-known private school, American Academy Larnaca, as an example, it has a history of 100 years, with 80% of its students being local Cypriots and 20% being students from Russia and the UK. The school has several departments, including English, natural sciences, mathematics, business studies, and creative arts, with approximately 15 teachers in each department, most of whom are graduates from universities in the UK and the US. In addition to traditional subjects such as physics, biology, and chemistry, the school also offers courses in computer science, information technology, and economics. There is also a mandatory English literature course, similar to the Chinese language course in Chinese middle and high schools. For fluent English speakers in Cyprus, English literature is also offered to enhance children's literary appreciation in English. Elective courses in Greek, German, and French provide children with opportunities to learn languages, which is essential for cultivating international talent.
As a strong tourism country, the tourism department of Cypriot universities ranks among the top in the world, and courses in tourism and hospitality are offered starting from high school. With various majors to choose from, it is worth mentioning that after immigrating to Cyprus, children can enjoy free education in local public schools.
