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LEARNING

Curriculum

Students are encouraged to make the most of their academic abilities throughout their school life.  A broad and flexible range of subjects is offered to prepare students for university entry.  Progress is closely monitored by teachers and the  sponsors of each class. There is continuous communication between teachers and parents through parent/teacher meetings.

Students are tested and graded on their academic work each semester and final examinations are held at the end of the academic year.  Parents are invited to discuss the progress of their child twice each semester; once at an interim meeting and at the end of each semester to collect their grades.

Each subject is graded on a scale of 1-100, with a passing mark of 50.  The academic year is divided into two semesters and students receive grades for each semester. The semester grades are added to the final examination grade and divided by 3 to form the final general average of the year. In non-examination subjects, the final general average is the average of the two semesters.

Final Examinations count for one third of the final general average. A minimum final examination grade of 40% is required in order to be promoted to the next class. A student is promoted to the next class when he has passed all subjects:

  • pass means that the student’s final general average is at least 50% and he has also obtained a minimum of 40% in the final examination grade in the subject
  • A student will be re-examined in September if his general average is below 50% in one or two subjects only, or if his final examination grade is below 40%
  • A student fails the class if he gets a general average below 50% in three or more subjects or if he obtains under 40% in three final examinations, or if he fails any deferred examination or re-examination in September
  • Students may only repeat a class once

Lower School

The Grammar School offers a broad curriculum in the Lower School, designed to develop students’ learning habits which will assist them at IGCSE level and beyond.

Subjects Taught
CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3
Art
English
Geography
Greek *
History
Information Technology
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religious Knowledge
Science
Athletic Programme**
STEM Programme **
Art
English
French
Geography
Greek *
History
Information Technology
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religious Knowledge
Science
Athletic Programme **
STEM Programme **
Art
English
French
Geography
Greek *
History
Information Technology
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education
Religious Knowledge
Science
Athletic Programme**
STEM Programme **

*Greek is compulsory for students who have at least one Greek Cypriot parent.

** Athletic and STEM Programmes are optional.

Upper School

The Upper School curriculum has a diverse range of subjects at IGCSE, Advanced Subsidiary and GCE Advanced Level, enabling students to create a competitive academic profile in preparation for university entry.

Subjects Taught by year 
CLASS 4 CLASS 5 CLASS 6 CLASS 7
Obligatory Subjects
English
Mathematics
Modern Greek *
Physical Education
Obligatory Subjects
English
Mathematics
Modern Greek *
Physical Education
Obligatory Subjects
Greek *
Computers **
English **
Physical Education**
Obligatory Subjects
Computers**
English**
Physical Education**
International GCSE Electives
(4 choices)Accounting
Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English Literature
French
German
Geography
History
Computer Science
Physics
Physical Education
International GCSE Electives
(Continued)Accounting
Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Economics
English Literature
French
German
Geography
History
Computer Science
Physics
Physical Education
AS Level Electives
(3 or 4 choices)Accounting
Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Politics
History
Law
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Physics
A2 Level Electives
(To continue 3 or 4) Accounting
Art & Design
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Economics
English Literature
French
Geography
German
Politics
History
Law
Mathematics
Further Mathematics
Physics
Physical Education

*Greek/Modern Greek is compulsory for students who have at least one Greek Cypriot parent.

** The Athletic Programme is optional in Class 4 and Class 5.

School Leaving Certificate

Students who successfully complete the seven-year curriculum at The Grammar School are awarded the School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) which is fully recognised by the Ministry of Education and Culture.

These certificates are presented to the graduates at the annual Graduation & Award Ceremony held at the School premises in June, by a guest of honour, the Director-General and the Headmaster.