EnglishEducational Integration of Children with Migrant Backgrounds
What do you need to know?
Facilitate the integration of your children into the Cypriot education system.
If you are returning to Cyprus with your family and have children who attended school abroad, the Pedagogical Institute can help you by providing information on educational materials and integration guides, so that you have practical support for your children's smooth adjustment to school.
The Pedagogical Institute coordinates the Interdepartmental Committee for the Educational Integration of Children with Migratory Backgrounds and on its website, via the relevant icon, offers:
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Visit the Pedagogical Institute's website to download forms and materials.
Step 2:
Search:
Step 3:
For access to educational material available on the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute's Online Learning Platform, you must have a user account.
For creating a new user account, follow the instructions here
Next, to access the Online Learning Platform, click here and log in via the Central Authentication Service (CAS) of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute.
Useful links
Educational material for Greek A1–B1
What else You Should Know know
The Pedagogical Institute organises training for teachers and posts relevant material on its website. If you are a teacher returning to Cyprus, you can also benefit.
Contact information
Person in Charge: Dr Panayiotis Savva
22402327
Email: savva.p@cyearn.pi.ac.cy
General enquiries: info@cyearn.pi.ac.cy
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:00
Registration of Children in Public Kindergartens and Primary Schools in Cyprus
Do you want to enrol your child in a state school in Cyprus?
This concerns parents/guardians returning to Cyprus who wish to enrol their child in a public nursery or primary school.
What do you need to know?
Children are enrolled in public nursery and primary schools according to the educational district of their place of residence. If you do not yet have a permanent address in Cyprus, you can wait until you have settled in before starting the process. Attendance is compulsory for all children residing in Cyprus, regardless of whether they attend public or private schools, with a minimum age of 4 years and 4 months and a maximum age of 15 years.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Find your educational district
Based on your place of residence in Cyprus, you can see which school belongs to your educational district at the following link:
Educational Regions
Step 2: Complete the application
Depending on your child's age:
Step 3: Gather the supporting documentation
Please find the necessary documents listed below.
Step 4: Submit the application
Send to the relevant Provincial Education Office (see contact details below) (if it concerns a child of compulsory school age, i.e. 4 4/12 – 12 years old) or your chosen public nursery (if it concerns a child of non-compulsory age, i.e. 3 – 4 4/12 years old.
Supporting documents you will need
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
Contact information
Directorate of Primary Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
22800956 – Ms Maria Hadjipieri
View by province:
Here's what you need to know about enrolling your child in a public or private Gymnasium (Lower Secondary School) or Lyceum (Upper Secondary School)
Are you thinking of returning to Cyprus with your family?;
Here's what you need to know about enrolling your child in a public or private secondary school or high school.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Contact the District Education Office
To register in a public (Gymnasium or Lyceum, please contact the relevant District Education Office first (see contact details below). They will inform you about the procedure and provide guidance.
Step 2: Check Eligibility Requirements
Registration is accepted provided that the child's previous school (in Cyprus or abroad) is recognised by the competent authorities of the country in which it operates.
Step 3: Find out about School Programs and Hours of attendance
Step 4: If you prefer a private school
Supporting documents you will need
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
Contact information
Responsible Body
Directorate of Secondary General Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
District Education Offices
Nicosia
Kimonos and Thucydides, Acropolis
T: 22806315 |Email: dme-eparchiako-lef@schools.ac.cy
Limassol
126 Franklinou Roosevelt, KIRZIS Building
Tel: 25820883 / 25820882 | Email: dme-eparchiako-lem@schools.ac.cy
Larnaca - Famagusta
45 Eleftherias Avenue, Aradippou
Tel: 24813256 / 24813239 | Email: dme-eparchiako-laramm@schools.ac.cy
Paphos
Neofytou Nikolaidi – New Provincial Government Offices
Τ: 26804516 | Email: dme-eparchiako-paf@schools.ac.cy
Training and Education via Technical and Vocational Schools of Education and Training & the Public Schools of Higher VET – MIEEK
What do you need to know?
If you are returning to Cyprus with children aged 15–18, you can enrol them in public Technical and Vocational Schools of Education and Training (TESEK). Tuition is free and equivalent to Lyceum education (EQF level 4). Both theoretical and practical directions are offered, with specialisation in technological fields. Graduates are prepared for direct entry into the job market, as well as for admission to Higher Education.
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Contact the MTEEK Directorate for guidance on registration.
Step 2:
Choose a school and field of study – there are schools in all provinces.
Step 3:
Gather the necessary supporting documents (e.g., certificates of attendance, identity card, etc.)
Step 4:
Fill in the relevant registration form.
Step 5:
Attend Greek language classes (if necessary), through the Transitional Programme at A’ TESEК in Nicosia.
Useful to know
www.moec.gov.cy/dmteek/mtee_kladoi_eidikotites_genikes_plirofories.html
https://sch.cy/mc/49/prosanatolismoi_meta_to_gymnasio.pdf
What do you need to know?
If you are a high school graduate and wish to acquire modern knowledge and qualifications for the job market, you can enrol for free at the Public Schools of Higher VET - MIEEK. The programmes are two-year, certified and designed based on the modern needs of the job market. Upon successful completion, participants acquire a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which ensure quality, international recognition and the possibility of academic or professional advancement.
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Visit the website www.mieek.ac.cy to see the offered programmes in detail.
Step 2:
Choose the specialisation that suits you and check the entry requirements.
Step 3:
Gather the required documents and proceed with the registration application.
Step 4:
If you meet the criteria, you can apply for a student grant.
Step 5:
Get ready for practical experience in a real work environment.
Useful to know
Contact information
For Technical Schools (MTEEK):
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
22 800651 / 652
Email: circulartech@schools.ac.cy
For a Public MIEEK School:
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
T:22 800653 / 828
Email: info@mieek.ac.cy
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:30
What do you need to know?
If you are interested in studying at Public and Private Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Tertiary Education Colleges) in Cyprus, you can find information on the institutions' websites. Contact details for all Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus can be found on the website of the Directorate of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (https://www.highereducation.ac.cy/), in the «Institutes of HE» section.
If you need information about the accredited Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus and the accredited Study Programmes offered, you can visit the website of the Agency of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (DIPAE)https://www.dipae.ac.cy/index.php/el/).
For entry to Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology) get information through:
https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/
https://www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/studies/undergraduate-studies/international_students/
Material regarding the Pancyprian Examinations for entry to Undergraduate Programmes at Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology) can be found on the following websites:
Forms regarding Pancyprian Entrance Examinations: https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/entypa
Submission of Applications for Pancyprian Entrance Examinations https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/ypovoli-aitiseon
Pancyprian Examinations Entrance Guide: https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/odigos-exetaseon
Information about the Study Programmes of all Higher Education Institutions of Cyprus, can be found on the the Institutions' websites.
Contact:
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Kimonos and Thoukydidou Corner
Acropolis
1434 Nicosia
Tel.: +357 22 800616
+357 22 800617
Email dae@moec.gov.cy
1. Admission requirements for repatriated Cypriots
Repatriated Cypriots can attend Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology): a) after passing the Pancyprian Entrance Examinations (see. The Law on the Conduct of the Pancyprian Entrance Examinations to Higher and Tertiary Educational Institutions of Cyprus and Greece of 2017, as later amended), or b) under a special status («supernumerary places outside the Pancyprian Examinations procedure») (see Regulatory Administrative Act 266/2009).
https://www.cut.ac.cy/digitalAssets/75/75550_100______________________________3.7.2009.pdf).
For easy access to the above Legislation and Regulations, see.
https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/el/nomothesia
2. Recognition of foreign academic qualifications
The competent authority for the recognition of academic titles is the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Academic Titles (https://www.kysats.ac.cy/index.php/el/).
3. Financial assistance – tuition fees
Repatriated Cypriots are eligible for student welfare (student grants and student allowances), provided by the Grants and Benefits Service of the Ministry of Finance, provided they fall within the provisions of the State Student Welfare Law of 2015. (See. https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/indexes/2015_1_203.html).
In addition, based on annual decisions of the Council of Ministers, they are entitled to claim student allowances under the special status of repatriated person https://www.cm.gov.cy/cm/cm.nsf/All/A5B4A6566F301032C2258B2E00437797/$file/95.313.pdf?OpenElement).
Repatriated students with Cypriot or EU citizenship attending undergraduate programmes at Public Universities (University of Cyprus and Cyprus University of Technology) do not pay tuition fees.
4. Language proficiency requirements and registration process for Higher Education Institutions
Repatriates wishing to apply for admission to Cyprus Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) should obtain information directly from the HEIs regarding language proficiency requirements and the admission procedures for their chosen Programme of Study.
5. Housing – infrastructure
Higher Education Institutions through their Student Support Offices provide information on halls of residence and collaborations with private accommodation.
Registration Procedure (individuals who wish to attend classes) for the Adult Education Centres of Cyprus
Are you interested in registering for Greek Language courses at the Adult Education Centres of Cyprus?
This applies to adults returning to Cyprus who wish to enrol in the Adult Education Centres to attend Greek Language classes.
What do you need to know?;
Courses are offered in 25 sessions per year, once a week, with a duration of 90 minutes. Each person must complete their application form electronically, selecting the subject «Greek Language». Registration period will take place from September 1st until September 30th, 2026 Courses are expected to begin during the second fortnight October 2026.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Get informed via the Adult Education Centres website: www.moec.gov.cy/epimorfotikaOn the website, you will find the date, the time, and the Training Centres where the Greek language courses are held.
Step 2: Complete the application according to the district and the Training Centre you are interested in.
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
https://eforms.schools.ac.cy/index.php/epimorfotika
Contact information
Limassol District Office - 25877524 – epimorfotika@schools.ac.cy
Educational Centres Limassol – 25877524 – epimorfotika.lem@schools.ac.cy
Larnaca/Famagusta District Office - 24813264- epimorfotika.lar@schools.ac.cy
Paphos District Office - 26804521 – epimorfotika.paf@schools.ac.cy
Are you thinking of returning to Cyprus with your family?;
See what you need to know about enrolling your child or your spouse for free Greek language courses, through the Ministry of Education.
What do you need to know?
The SIFE offer courses for children and adults, in urban and rural areas, in all districts of free Cyprus. There are 46 State Institutes island-wide, which operate in the facilities of public schools. The courses at the SIFE usually start in September and finish in May, they are held the afternoon and are take place twice a week for 2 periods of 45 minutes each time.
Opening hours of the State institutes: 14:00 – 20:00
What you need to do to enrol for a course at the SIFE
Step 1: Find the State Institute you would like to enrol at.
Based on the area in which you reside, you can choose the SIFE you would like to enrol at. You can see all the SIFE at the following link:
https://sch.cy/mc/360/el_kratika_institouta_epimorfosis.pdf
Step 2: Contact the SIFE you wish to enrol at and confirm the availability of a class at your desired level.
Step 3: Gather the supporting documentation
To enrol for a course at the SIFE for free as a repatriate you will need:
Step 4: Complete and submit the enrolment application
The application is filled in on-site at the SIFE where the enrolment is taking place and is submitted at the same time.
What else You Should Know know
To get more information about the available courses, their opening hours and days, and the enrolment process, you can contact the SIFE you wish to enrol at or the coordinating SIFE in each district at the following phone numbers.
Nicosia: 22305029
Larnaca: 24304164
Limassol: 25305245
Paphos: 26306284
Paralimni: 23820978
For more information about the courses offered at the SIFE, tuition fees, the books taught, etc, you can visit the SIFE Service website ( http://www.moec.gov.cy/kie/).
Contact information
State Institutes for Further Education
Directorate of Secondary General Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
Telephone: 22800618
Email kie@moec.gov.cy
Educational Integration of Children with Migrant Backgrounds
What do you need to know?
Facilitate the integration of your children into the Cypriot education system.
If you are returning to Cyprus with your family and have children who attended school abroad, the Pedagogical Institute can help you by providing information on educational materials and integration guides, so that you have practical support for your children's smooth adjustment to school.
The Pedagogical Institute coordinates the Interdepartmental Committee for the Educational Integration of Children with Migratory Backgrounds and on its website, via the relevant icon, offers:
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Visit the Pedagogical Institute's website to download forms and materials.
Step 2:
Search:
Step 3:
For access to educational material available on the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute's Online Learning Platform, you must have a user account.
For creating a new user account, follow the instructions here
Next, to access the Online Learning Platform, click here and log in via the Central Authentication Service (CAS) of the Cyprus Pedagogical Institute.
Useful links
Educational material for Greek A1–B1
What else You Should Know know
The Pedagogical Institute organises training for teachers and posts relevant material on its website. If you are a teacher returning to Cyprus, you can also benefit.
Contact information
Person in Charge: Dr Panayiotis Savva
22402327
Email: savva.p@cyearn.pi.ac.cy
General enquiries: info@cyearn.pi.ac.cy
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:00
Registration of Children in Public Kindergartens and Primary Schools in Cyprus
Do you want to enrol your child in a state school in Cyprus?
This concerns parents/guardians returning to Cyprus who wish to enrol their child in a public nursery or primary school.
What do you need to know?
Children are enrolled in public nursery and primary schools according to the educational district of their place of residence. If you do not yet have a permanent address in Cyprus, you can wait until you have settled in before starting the process. Attendance is compulsory for all children residing in Cyprus, regardless of whether they attend public or private schools, with a minimum age of 4 years and 4 months and a maximum age of 15 years.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Find your educational district
Based on your place of residence in Cyprus, you can see which school belongs to your educational district at the following link:
Educational Regions
Step 2: Complete the application
Depending on your child's age:
Step 3: Gather the supporting documentation
Please find the necessary documents listed below.
Step 4: Submit the application
Send to the relevant Provincial Education Office (see contact details below) (if it concerns a child of compulsory school age, i.e. 4 4/12 – 12 years old) or your chosen public nursery (if it concerns a child of non-compulsory age, i.e. 3 – 4 4/12 years old.
Supporting documents you will need
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
Contact information
Directorate of Primary Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
22800956 – Ms Maria Hadjipieri
View by province:
Here's what you need to know about enrolling your child in a public or private Gymnasium (Lower Secondary School) or Lyceum (Upper Secondary School)
Are you thinking of returning to Cyprus with your family?;
Here's what you need to know about enrolling your child in a public or private secondary school or high school.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Contact the District Education Office
To register in a public (Gymnasium or Lyceum, please contact the relevant District Education Office first (see contact details below). They will inform you about the procedure and provide guidance.
Step 2: Check Eligibility Requirements
Registration is accepted provided that the child's previous school (in Cyprus or abroad) is recognised by the competent authorities of the country in which it operates.
Step 3: Find out about School Programs and Hours of attendance
Step 4: If you prefer a private school
Supporting documents you will need
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
Contact information
Responsible Body
Directorate of Secondary General Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
District Education Offices
Nicosia
Kimonos and Thucydides, Acropolis
T: 22806315 |Email: dme-eparchiako-lef@schools.ac.cy
Limassol
126 Franklinou Roosevelt, KIRZIS Building
Tel: 25820883 / 25820882 | Email: dme-eparchiako-lem@schools.ac.cy
Larnaca - Famagusta
45 Eleftherias Avenue, Aradippou
Tel: 24813256 / 24813239 | Email: dme-eparchiako-laramm@schools.ac.cy
Paphos
Neofytou Nikolaidi – New Provincial Government Offices
Τ: 26804516 | Email: dme-eparchiako-paf@schools.ac.cy
Training and Education via Technical and Vocational Schools of Education and Training & the Public Schools of Higher VET – MIEEK
What do you need to know?
If you are returning to Cyprus with children aged 15–18, you can enrol them in public Technical and Vocational Schools of Education and Training (TESEK). Tuition is free and equivalent to Lyceum education (EQF level 4). Both theoretical and practical directions are offered, with specialisation in technological fields. Graduates are prepared for direct entry into the job market, as well as for admission to Higher Education.
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Contact the MTEEK Directorate for guidance on registration.
Step 2:
Choose a school and field of study – there are schools in all provinces.
Step 3:
Gather the necessary supporting documents (e.g., certificates of attendance, identity card, etc.)
Step 4:
Fill in the relevant registration form.
Step 5:
Attend Greek language classes (if necessary), through the Transitional Programme at A’ TESEК in Nicosia.
Useful to know
www.moec.gov.cy/dmteek/mtee_kladoi_eidikotites_genikes_plirofories.html
https://sch.cy/mc/49/prosanatolismoi_meta_to_gymnasio.pdf
What do you need to know?
If you are a high school graduate and wish to acquire modern knowledge and qualifications for the job market, you can enrol for free at the Public Schools of Higher VET - MIEEK. The programmes are two-year, certified and designed based on the modern needs of the job market. Upon successful completion, participants acquire a total of 120 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System), which ensure quality, international recognition and the possibility of academic or professional advancement.
What do you need to do?
Step 1:
Visit the website www.mieek.ac.cy to see the offered programmes in detail.
Step 2:
Choose the specialisation that suits you and check the entry requirements.
Step 3:
Gather the required documents and proceed with the registration application.
Step 4:
If you meet the criteria, you can apply for a student grant.
Step 5:
Get ready for practical experience in a real work environment.
Useful to know
Contact information
For Technical Schools (MTEEK):
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
22 800651 / 652
Email: circulartech@schools.ac.cy
For a Public MIEEK School:
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
T:22 800653 / 828
Email: info@mieek.ac.cy
Opening hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00–14:30
What do you need to know?
If you are interested in studying at Public and Private Higher Education Institutions (Universities and Tertiary Education Colleges) in Cyprus, you can find information on the institutions' websites. Contact details for all Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus can be found on the website of the Directorate of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (https://www.highereducation.ac.cy/), in the «Institutes of HE» section.
If you need information about the accredited Higher Education Institutions in Cyprus and the accredited Study Programmes offered, you can visit the website of the Agency of Quality Assurance in Higher Education (DIPAE)https://www.dipae.ac.cy/index.php/el/).
For entry to Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology) get information through:
https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/
https://www.ucy.ac.cy/aasw/studies/undergraduate-studies/international_students/
Material regarding the Pancyprian Examinations for entry to Undergraduate Programmes at Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology) can be found on the following websites:
Forms regarding Pancyprian Entrance Examinations: https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/entypa
Submission of Applications for Pancyprian Entrance Examinations https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/ypovoli-aitiseon
Pancyprian Examinations Entrance Guide: https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/index.php/el/exetaseis/odigos-exetaseon
Information about the Study Programmes of all Higher Education Institutions of Cyprus, can be found on the the Institutions' websites.
Contact:
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Kimonos and Thoukydidou Corner
Acropolis
1434 Nicosia
Tel.: +357 22 800616
+357 22 800617
Email dae@moec.gov.cy
1. Admission requirements for repatriated Cypriots
Repatriated Cypriots can attend Public Universities (University of Cyprus, Cyprus University of Technology): a) after passing the Pancyprian Entrance Examinations (see. The Law on the Conduct of the Pancyprian Entrance Examinations to Higher and Tertiary Educational Institutions of Cyprus and Greece of 2017, as later amended), or b) under a special status («supernumerary places outside the Pancyprian Examinations procedure») (see Regulatory Administrative Act 266/2009).
https://www.cut.ac.cy/digitalAssets/75/75550_100______________________________3.7.2009.pdf).
For easy access to the above Legislation and Regulations, see.
https://panexams.moec.gov.cy/el/nomothesia
2. Recognition of foreign academic qualifications
The competent authority for the recognition of academic titles is the Cyprus Council of Recognition of Academic Titles (https://www.kysats.ac.cy/index.php/el/).
3. Financial assistance – tuition fees
Repatriated Cypriots are eligible for student welfare (student grants and student allowances), provided by the Grants and Benefits Service of the Ministry of Finance, provided they fall within the provisions of the State Student Welfare Law of 2015. (See. https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/indexes/2015_1_203.html).
In addition, based on annual decisions of the Council of Ministers, they are entitled to claim student allowances under the special status of repatriated person https://www.cm.gov.cy/cm/cm.nsf/All/A5B4A6566F301032C2258B2E00437797/$file/95.313.pdf?OpenElement).
Repatriated students with Cypriot or EU citizenship attending undergraduate programmes at Public Universities (University of Cyprus and Cyprus University of Technology) do not pay tuition fees.
4. Language proficiency requirements and registration process for Higher Education Institutions
Repatriates wishing to apply for admission to Cyprus Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) should obtain information directly from the HEIs regarding language proficiency requirements and the admission procedures for their chosen Programme of Study.
5. Housing – infrastructure
Higher Education Institutions through their Student Support Offices provide information on halls of residence and collaborations with private accommodation.
Registration Procedure (individuals who wish to attend classes) for the Adult Education Centres of Cyprus
Are you interested in registering for Greek Language courses at the Adult Education Centres of Cyprus?
This applies to adults returning to Cyprus who wish to enrol in the Adult Education Centres to attend Greek Language classes.
What do you need to know?;
Courses are offered in 25 sessions per year, once a week, with a duration of 90 minutes. Each person must complete their application form electronically, selecting the subject «Greek Language». Registration period will take place from September 1st until September 30th, 2026 Courses are expected to begin during the second fortnight October 2026.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Get informed via the Adult Education Centres website: www.moec.gov.cy/epimorfotikaOn the website, you will find the date, the time, and the Training Centres where the Greek language courses are held.
Step 2: Complete the application according to the district and the Training Centre you are interested in.
What else You Should Know know
Useful links
https://eforms.schools.ac.cy/index.php/epimorfotika
Contact information
Limassol District Office - 25877524 – epimorfotika@schools.ac.cy
Educational Centres Limassol – 25877524 – epimorfotika.lem@schools.ac.cy
Larnaca/Famagusta District Office - 24813264- epimorfotika.lar@schools.ac.cy
Paphos District Office - 26804521 – epimorfotika.paf@schools.ac.cy
Are you thinking of returning to Cyprus with your family?;
See what you need to know about enrolling your child or your spouse for free Greek language courses, through the Ministry of Education.
What do you need to know?
The SIFE offer courses for children and adults, in urban and rural areas, in all districts of free Cyprus. There are 46 State Institutes island-wide, which operate in the facilities of public schools. The courses at the SIFE usually start in September and finish in May, they are held the afternoon and are take place twice a week for 2 periods of 45 minutes each time.
Opening hours of the State institutes: 14:00 – 20:00
What you need to do to enrol for a course at the SIFE
Step 1: Find the State Institute you would like to enrol at.
Based on the area in which you reside, you can choose the SIFE you would like to enrol at. You can see all the SIFE at the following link:
https://sch.cy/mc/360/el_kratika_institouta_epimorfosis.pdf
Step 2: Contact the SIFE you wish to enrol at and confirm the availability of a class at your desired level.
Step 3: Gather the supporting documentation
To enrol for a course at the SIFE for free as a repatriate you will need:
Step 4: Complete and submit the enrolment application
The application is filled in on-site at the SIFE where the enrolment is taking place and is submitted at the same time.
What else You Should Know know
To get more information about the available courses, their opening hours and days, and the enrolment process, you can contact the SIFE you wish to enrol at or the coordinating SIFE in each district at the following phone numbers.
Nicosia: 22305029
Larnaca: 24304164
Limassol: 25305245
Paphos: 26306284
Paralimni: 23820978
For more information about the courses offered at the SIFE, tuition fees, the books taught, etc, you can visit the SIFE Service website ( http://www.moec.gov.cy/kie/).
Contact information
State Institutes for Further Education
Directorate of Secondary General Education
Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth
Kimono and Thucydidou Corner, Acropolis, 1434 Nicosia
Telephone: 22800618
Email kie@moec.gov.cy
RECOGNITION BY THE COUNCIL FOR THE RECOGNITION OF HIGHER EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS (KY.S.A.T.S.)
KYSATS is the competent authority of the Republic of Cyprus for the recognition of higher education qualifications, awarded by recognized institutions of higher education or by evaluated-accredited study programmes by the competent authorities of the country they operate or offered in.
Please note that professional issues are not under the responsibility of KYSATS. For professional matters please contact the relevant professional body/employer. If academic recognition is required, the procedure for submitting an application is as follows:
What you need to do
STEP 1
Go to the KY.S.A.T.Z. website in the category Application Process – Forms, and print out the form «Application for the recognition of degrees».
Applicants should be aware in advance of the type of recognition required (recognition of equivalence or recognition of equivalence and matching), following consultation with the relevant professional body to which they will apply for employment.
STEP 2
Fill in and sign the application form, according to the instructions.
On page 2 - point e (other information), be advised that you should mention that the application is submitted for the purpose of MINDS IN CYPRUS.
STEP 3
Please ensure you have the necessary documents (originals and copies), as listed on page 3 of the application (Supporting Documents), and also on the website, under the section Application Procedure – General Information.
https://www.kysats.ac.cy/index.php/el/diadikasia-aitisis/diadikasia-aitisis-genikes-plirofories
STEP 4
Call 22806357 to book an appointment for the submission of your application.
Applications are accepted only on Mondays and Tuesdays, between 8:30 AM and 2:00 PM.
STEP 5
KYSATS address is: 56 Strovolos Avenue, 1st Floor, P.C. 2018 Nicosia.
If the applicant is represented by a third party, a written authorization is required.
STEP 6
The fee amount is €85.43 per application and can be paid either in cash or by credit card at the end of the procedure.
STEP 7
Should additional documentation be required, the applicant will be informed relatively.
STEP 8
When the procedure finishes, the applicant will be notified officially by letter.
What else You Should Know know
It can be done in one of the following ways:
Only documents in Greek or English are accepted otherwise, translations are accepted from:
You are informed that original translations are submitted with the application.
Useful links
Contact information
The Cyprus Council for the Recognition of Higher Education Qualifications KY.S.A.T.S.
Tuition fee subsidy for private secondary schools
Are you considering returning to Cyprus and enrolling your child in a private Gymnasium or Lyceum?;
See what you need to know about the tuition fee subsidy for private secondary schools.
What do you need to know?
The Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth (MoESY) provides a tuition subsidy of €1,000 per year for every child of a repatriated Cypriot parent, who upon arrival in Cyprus immediately started attending a Private Secondary School (Gymnasium-Lyceum) approved by the MoESY, and after seven (7) consecutive years of permanent residence abroad, from a country whose language of instruction was not Greek.
What do you need to do?
Step 1: Choosing a Private School
Find the Private School in which you are interested for your child to attend from the catalogue of approved Private Secondary Schools by province, at the following link: https://sch.cy/mc/360/el_idiotika_mesi_geniki.pdf.
Step 2: Contacting a Private School
Contact the private school to obtain information about the school's policy on this issue and to obtain the application form.
Step 3: Securing a certificate
To complete the application for a tuition fee subsidy, you will need a certificate of continuous residence for seven (7) years abroad before repatriation, from the Embassy/Competent Authority of the Republic of Cyprus in the country of emigration/origin, where the language of instruction was not Greek.
Step 4: Complete and submit the enrolment application
The application is completed and submitted by the parents directly to the Private School of attendance.
What else You Should Know know
The Ministry proceeds to review the applications sent by Private Schools once a year and transfers the subsidy amount directly to the Private Schools for each student who meets the criteria. Depending on the policy followed by each Private School, the subsidy is either deducted upon the student's enrolment at the beginning of the school year or refunded to parents at the end of the school year.
Contact information
- For more information on the processing of applications sent to the Ministry of Education by private schools for tuition subsidies, please contact the competent official of the Ministry of Education:
Telephone: 22806383
Email gmalakounides@papd.mof.gov.cy
– For information on each school's policy regarding the provision of subsidies to parents, please contact the private school directly.
– To receive more information about approved Private Secondary Schools, you can contact the Private Education Office of the Ministry of Education and Culture:
Telephones: 22809512, 22809500
