LEARNING
Curriculum
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:
- A 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 |
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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 |
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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.