Education in Cyprus

Education in Cyprus is overseen by the Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth.[1]

The education system is divided into pre-primary education (ages 3–6), primary education (ages 6–12), secondary education (ages 12–18) and higher education (ages 18+).[2] Full-time education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 15.[3] State-provided schooling including higher education is paid for by taxes.

There is also a parallel system of accredited independent schooling, and parents may choose to educate their children by any suitable means. Private school and university fees are not usually covered by the state.

Higher education often begins with a four-year bachelor's degree. Postgraduate degrees include master's degrees, either taught or by research, and the doctorate, a research degree that usually takes at least three years. Universities require accreditation by the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education in order to issue degrees.

  1. ^ "Education in Cyprus" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  2. ^ Ministry of Education and Culture. "Structure of the Education System of Cyprus" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2013-05-11.
  3. ^ Cyprus Ministry of Education and Culture. "The Education System of Cyprus". Archived from the original on 2015-08-14. Retrieved 2013-05-11.