Schooling in Cyprus

[Charley]

Can a private tutor be anyone or do they have to be qualified???? As what happens if you cant get a private school tutor placement?? It look like maybe changing to an english school when they reach a certain level is a good idea?

[Jac]

Kimonas,

Do you have any information regarding the Institute of St George?

I have children in private school in England and want to know whether I can match or nearly match what education they are receiving at the moment in England.

Kimonas, you know so much about the system I really would appreciate any recommendations you can make.

Many thanks

Jac

[kimonas]

Originally Posted by Charley

Can a private tutor be anyone or do they have to be qualified???? As what happens if you cant get a private school tutor placement?? It look like maybe changing to an english school when they reach a certain level is a good idea?

Anyone can set themselves up as a private tutor if they can persuade a parent that they are up to the job - I personally would not hire anyone unless I was convinced that they were up to date with the latest specification and curriculum requirements for the exam board my child was sitting. The British Council in Nicosia have lists of examination centres and approved tutors for various subjects.

The debate about private or state schools really boils down to what's best for the individual child (and parent) and what their future plans are regarding higher education and career.

[MIKE H]

Thanks for your help

Originally Posted by carantay

Hi Mike,
Sorry for the late reply, I don't have an email address but
I have a mobile contact number which is 00357 97792599.
you will speak to either Kari Barnes or Andy Stonach they
can give you details of the places left etc. Fees are 100euros
per week, with a total of 36weeks per year. Yes it is an
English speaking school and English curricular. Hope that
helps you a little but i would contact them asap.

[kimonas]

Originally Posted by Jac

Kimonas,

Do you have any information regarding the Institute of St George?

I have children in private school in England and want to know whether I can match or nearly match what education they are receiving at the moment in England.

Kimonas, you know so much about the system I really would appreciate any recommendations you can make.

Many thanks

Jac

I'm afraid I don't have any personal knowledge of the Institute beyond what can be gleaned from their web-pages. They do stress, I note, that they are not a school and have not therefore been approved by the Ministry of Education (although they have saught liscences etc). I get the impression that it is a very small private tutoring concern that has just started out under its own steam largely as a result of dissatisfaction with schooling provision in the area. I doubt therefore that it would be able to match the facilities and experience of a long-lived private school in England (but each school/institute has to start somewhere and I wish them well and have no doubts that they are genuinely concened about the proper education of youngsters - judging again by the content of their website). The nearest school that would match the rolling fields of Eton or Rugby and regularly sends students to Oxbridge colleges would be the English School in Nicosia, widely regarded as the best private school on the island and certainly the longest lived (and with fees, waiting lists and exclusive entrance exams to match).

I hope I have not overstepped any rules in making these comments and stress that they are my own opinions and I stand to be corrected. I make them in a genuine attempt to give an unbiased, professional opinion without prejudice.

[Jac]

Many thanks Kimonas.

Lots to think about!

Jac

[BabsM]

Originally Posted by kimonas

I hope I have not overstepped any rules in making these comments and stress that they are my own opinions and I stand to be corrected. I make them in a genuine attempt to give an unbiased, professional opinion without prejudice.

Well done! That was explained clearly.

[Veronica]

Originally Posted by kimonas

I'm afraid I don't have any personal knowledge of the Institute beyond what can be gleaned from their web-pages. They do stress, I note, that they are not a school and have not therefore been approved by the Ministry of Education (although they have saught liscences etc). I get the impression that it is a very small private tutoring concern that has just started out under its own steam largely as a result of dissatisfaction with schooling provision in the area. I doubt therefore that it would be able to match the facilities and experience of a long-lived private school in England (but each school/institute has to start somewhere and I wish them well and have no doubts that they are genuinely concened about the proper education of youngsters - judging again by the content of their website). The nearest school that would match the rolling fields of Eton or Rugby and regularly sends students to Oxbridge colleges would be the English School in Nicosia, widely regarded as the best private school on the island and certainly the longest lived (and with fees, waiting lists and exclusive entrance exams to match).

I hope I have not overstepped any rules in making these comments and stress that they are my own opinions and I stand to be corrected. I make them in a genuine attempt to give an unbiased, professional opinion without prejudice.

Kimonas your input regarding schooling is very helpful at all times.
This is the point of these forums, for those who know, to share their knowledge with those who need it. Your knowledge of the schools system is a great help to many.
Keep up the good work.

Veronica

[carolegan]

Hi everyone, things are starting to move for us now, my children are now 11 and 13 and are having their exams at ISOP in May for entrance in Sept 09 . Iwanted to know if anyone has a Son or daughter of these ages at the school and how they are finding it . My youngest daughter is 6 in April I have been told they start school properly in Cyprus at 6 and I am thinking of sending her to a state Greek primary school where she will pick up the language and make local friends does anyone have any experience of this themselves or have any recommendations towards a primary school in Peyia or Empa or indeed anywhere in the Paphos area
Thanks

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by carolegan

Hi everyone, things are starting to move for us now, my children are now 11 and 13 and are having their exams at ISOP in May for entrance in Sept 09 . Iwanted to know if anyone has a Son or daughter of these ages at the school and how they are finding it . My youngest daughter is 6 in April I have been told they start school properly in Cyprus at 6 and I am thinking of sending her to a state Greek primary school where she will pick up the language and make local friends does anyone have any experience of this themselves or have any recommendations towards a primary school in Peyia or Empa or indeed anywhere in the Paphos area
Thanks

Hi I would just like to wish you and your family all the very best of luck, my brother lives in Paphos and has done for 5 years, he is wanting me and my family to move out to. I have a son of nearly 17 years and a daughter who will be 12 years, my worry is the schooling for her because I am told the english school is expensive but also have been told the Cypriat schools are fine. It would be interesting to no how you get on

Thanks Cherie