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The overall aim of the School is to provide both a general and specialized education enabling students to obtain IGCSE and GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS) and Advanced Level examinations and the School’s Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion). The Grammar School is a GCE examination centre.  

The School is dedicated to promoting a variety of extra-curricular activities which include charity and community work, sports and other cultural pursuits. 

Admission Policy 

The Schools Admission Policy applies to academically able and promising students irrespective of ethnic background or religion.  Entrance Examinations are held in Spring.  The Grammar Junior School students are exempt from the Entrance Examinations.  A student must pass both subjects (Mathematics and Greek for Greek speakers and Mathematics and English for non Greek speakers).   Placement examinations are held for students wishing to enter Classes 2, 3, 4 and 6 only, provided there are vacancies.  These examinations include Mathematics and English as well as an interview. 

There are 745 students currently enrolled at our school and they are divided into 34 classes in total. 

Academic Information

For the first 3 years all students receive a general education and all lessons are conducted in English except Modern Greek, French and Religious Knowledge.  In Class 4 and 5, students follow IGCSE courses in Mathematics, Modern Greek and English which are obligatory and choose a further 5 elective subject choices.  Upon completion of Class 5 students take the IGCSE examinations.

In Class 6 and 7, students follow the Advanced Level GCE examination courses in 3 or 4 subjects of their choice. A Level Greek is taken at the end of Class 6 and students may opt to take AS Level examinations in their elective subjects. At the end of Class 7 they take A Level examinations.  Grammar School students also receive a School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) at the end of Class 7.

Grades, Ranking and Scholarships

Students are graded on a scale from 1 – 100, with a pass mark of 50.

A guide to the marking scheme used in Classes 1-5:

Grade

Grammar School Mark

A*

95+

A

90-94

B

84-89

C

78-83

D

72-77

E

66-71

U

0-65

A guide to the marking scheme used in Class 6 and 7:

AL Grade

Grammar School Mark

9

97+

8

92-96

7

87-91

6

82-86

5

76-81

4

70-75

3

65-69

2

60-64

1

55-59

U

0-54

Students are ranked within their year group.  Students who come first in their class are awarded at our Graduation Ceremony.  Students in Class 7 who have earned the highest mark in a particular subject are presented with an award for this achievement.  Awards are also given to graduating students who have contributed to club activities, blood donation and other charity activities held at school during the academic year.

Students of excellent character and academic proficiency are honoured by the School through scholarships and awards.  The Grammar School offers a total of 60 annual scholarships.

Extra-Curricular Activities

Grammar School students are encouraged to become members of different clubs so they acquire skills to prepare for university and to contribute to society. For example, students can enhance their debating skills in the Debating Club or extend their knowledge of the environment by participating in the Environment Club.  They have the opportunity to volunteer and help the local community through the Social Work Club.  The prestigious Cultural Evening event enables students to realize their potential in music, drama and dance.

European Educational Programmes

The European Educational Programmes involve various events where students have the opportunity to play the role of decision-makers and deal with a broad spectrum of issues. These issues focus on current real-life problems regarding the environment, the global economy, scientific developments, regional and global political affairs and social issues. Through these programmes, participants have the chance to meet students from other countries and develop useful skills such as research, debating, public-speaking and presentation skills. 

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award

The Duke of Edinburghs International Award is offered annually at the School. It is an exciting self-developmentprogrammewith 3 levels from Bronze through to Gold: 

  • BRONZE is for those 14 years or over. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 6 months 
  • SILVER is for those 15 years or over. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 12 months 
  • GOLD is for those 16 years or over. The minimum period of participation to gain this Award is 18 months