Is education in Cyprus good for British children?

It can be, if the language fits the age. Under-7s often thrive in a Greek state primary. Older children usually do better at an English-medium school teaching IGCSE and A level or the IB, which also keeps a return to the UK open.

Do I need an education advisor to get a school place in Paphos?

No. Schools deal with parents directly, and our schools in Paphos guide explains the process. An advisor saves time if you're applying from the UK, have several children, need special educational support or are moving mid-year.

Is the advisor paid by the schools?

The advisors we introduce must be independent of the schools, or disclose any school commission to you in writing before you start. Ask them directly on the first call.

Can an advisor guarantee a place?

No. Schools decide admissions, and nobody honest can promise a place in a full year group. An advisor can make sure your application is complete, on time and at the right schools.

Can you help with a Greek state school?

Yes. The advisor can explain January registration, your educational region, the documents you need and how mid-year placements work through the District Education Office.

How early should we start?

Six to twelve months before you move. State-school registration for September happens in January, and private schools fill Reception and Year 7 first.

Do you give education advice yourselves?

No. Paphos Advisor researches and publishes guides and introduces you to vetted independent professionals. The advice comes from the advisor you choose.

Services · Education

Education in Cyprus, Sorted: School Search and Admissions Help for Paphos Families

Choosing a school from more than 3,000 km away is hard. We introduce you to an independent education advisor in Paphos who knows ISOP, Aspire, TLC, Lumio and the Greek state system, and who can manage applications while you're still in the UK. The introduction is free.

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The short version

Two systems: free Greek-language state schools, and four English-medium private schools in Paphos charging €3,250–€13,850 a year where fees are published (2026-27).

State schools register in January for September, at the school for your address. Private schools admit all year if there's space.

Grade 1 starts at 6 in Cyprus state schools, a year later than Year 1 in England.

We introduce you to one independent education advisor for free. They quote their own fee in writing; school fees go straight to the school.

Last verified: 27 September 2026 against school fee sheets and the Ministry of Education.

Why education in Cyprus catches UK families out

Education in Cyprus runs on two separate tracks with different rules and calendars. That's where most families trip up.

Greek state schools are free, but they register pupils in January for September, at the school for your address, and every lesson is in Greek.
English-medium private schools set their own admissions, fees and deposits. Published 2026-27 tuition in Paphos runs from €3,250 to €13,850 a year, and two schools don't publish fees at all.
Year groups don't line up. A child starts Grade 1 in a Cyprus state school only once they've turned 6, a year later than Year 1 in England.
Your permit and your school place depend on each other. A school-age child's visitor permit file asks for proof of enrolment. Our Cyprus legal services cover the permit side.

School is only one part of the move: our families guide covers permits, healthcare and areas, and all our relocation services are introductions on the same free terms. None of this is hard once you know it. It's just a lot to learn in the months before a move, on top of permits, housing and healthcare in Cyprus.

What an education advisor helps with

School shortlist

A shortlist based on your children's ages, current curriculum, support needs, budget and where you want to live.

Private school applications

Reports, forms, assessment bookings, deposits and fee contracts, tracked to a confirmed place.

State school registration

The January registration, form YPAN DDE 11, address documents and mid-year placement through the District Education Office.

Visits and virtual tours

School visits planned around your scouting trip, or video meetings with admissions teams if you can't fly out.

How the introduction works

01
Tell us about your children
Ages, current year groups, curriculum, any special educational needs, and your move date and likely area.
02
We match you
With one independent education advisor who works with British families in Paphos and isn't tied to a single school.
03
Free first call
The advisor explains your options and sends a written quote for any paid help.
04
You decide
Hire them or don't. There's no obligation, and you pay school fees directly to the school.

Do you need an education advisor?

Plenty of families apply directly. This is where an advisor usually earns their fee, and where it usually does not.

Your situation	Do it yourself	Worth using an advisor
One child, primary age, moving at the start of a school year	Usually fine: visit, apply, pay the deposit	Only if you can't visit before you move
Two or more children in different year groups	Possible, but deadlines and deposits multiply	Yes, to line up places and start dates
Child with special educational needs or an EHCP	Hard to judge support from a prospectus	Yes, to check what each school will actually provide
Teenager in Year 10–13	Risky: exam boards and syllabuses differ	Yes, to match boards or time the move
Arriving mid-year, within weeks	Call each school yourself	Yes, if you need a place fast and can't be here
Considering a Greek state school	Doable if you read Greek or have help	Yes, for registration, regions and District Education Office placements

Free introduction

Get your children's school options mapped out

Tell us ages, year groups and your move date. We match you with one independent advisor who knows every Paphos school.

Get introduced to an education advisor Download the family move checklist

Parent and child on a bench looking over a school sports field in Paphos — A school visit in Paphos.

What education support costs

The introduction costs you nothing. Paphos Advisor is paid a referral fee by the advisor if you go on to work with them, and that fee never goes on your bill. Our referral disclosure explains how it works.

The advisor sets their own fees and must give you a written quote before you commit. Many families only need a short consultation and a shortlist. Others hand over the whole application process.

School fees, deposits and assessment fees are paid straight to the school. For 2026-27, ISOP's assessment fee is €115 and its reservation deposit €1,000; Lumio charges no application fee and a €500 deposit. See our international schools comparison for full fee tables.

Education in Cyprus: the numbers that matter

English-medium private schools in Paphos

January

state-school registration for September entry

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state-school tuition, ages 4y8m to 18

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cost of our introduction to you

How we vet education advisors

We check every advisor before we introduce them. Each one on our panel must:

Be independent of the schools. No commission from a school for placing your child, or it's disclosed to you in writing up front.
Know the current Paphos schools first-hand, including 2026-27 fees and admissions terms.
Know the state system, including January registration, educational regions and District Education Office placements.
Put fees in writing before you pay anything.
Work in plain English with families who are still in the UK.

If you want more detail on what a good advisor does, read how to choose an education advisor in Paphos.

Education advisors in Paphos

Independent advisors who know the Paphos schools and the Cyprus state system, vetted for independence and written fee quotes.

Licensed and regulated

Registered with the right Cyprus body — Bar Association, ICPAC, CySEC or the Estate Agents Council.

Fluent with UK clients

They know HMRC, UK pensions and how British clients expect to be kept in the loop.

Vetted in person

I’ve worked with them or checked their work with people I trust. No paid listings.

Fees disclosed

If a partner pays a referral fee, I tell you before the introduction.

Partner profiles are shared privately, matched to your situation.

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Education support: common questions

State schools are, from 4 years 8 months to 18, textbooks included, for every child living in Cyprus. They teach in Greek. English-medium private schools in Paphos charge €3,250 to €13,850 a year where fees are published for 2026-27.

Free introduction

Get introduced to an education advisor in Paphos

Tell us your children's ages, current year groups and move date. We'll match you with one independent advisor and send you their details.

Independent of the schools
Written fee quote before you commit
Knows private and state admissions in Paphos

Founder-led. Replies within one working day.

Sources checked for this page

1.The International School of Paphos — Schedule of fees 2026-2027, Primary & Secondary (checked 27 Sep 2026)Professional
2.Lumio Private School — Tuition fees 2026-27 (checked 27 Sep 2026)Professional
3.TLC Private School, Peyia — Admissions and fees (checked 27 Sep 2026)Professional
4.Ministry of Education — Pupils' registration/transfer in public primary schoolsGovernment
5.Eurydice (European Commission) — Cyprus education system overviewGovernment
6.Migration Department — Supporting documents: visitor, dependent minorGovernment

Written by

Jason

Founder, Paphos Advisor

British founder who moved his family from the UK to Paphos in 2025. I write down what I learned doing it properly — the tax, the residency and the living-here detail — and introduce people to the specialists I’d use myself.

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