Compare International Schools in Paphos, Cyprus

TLC Private School is in Peyia, near Paphos, Cyprus. TLC Primary is at 193 St. Georges Road, Peyia, 8560 Paphos, and TLC Secondary is at The Parkland Estate, 47 St. Georges Road, Peyia, 8560, Paphos. The school is located in Agios Georgios near Paphos, on the edge of the Akamas, close to Paphos Zoo. There is a church within walking distance along the road.

Early Years (Kindergarten/Reception), Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form

Private day school

TLC+ provides services for students with additional learning needs, including individualized education plans (IEPs) and targeted support. The program is multidisciplinary and includes two Educational Psychologists; three classrooms are dedicated to learners on the autistic spectrum. TLC+ aims to promote inclusion within mainstream education.

The Primary and Secondary day runs 7:30am–3:00pm. An Extended Day Programme is available for after-school support and activities.

The school operates a dedicated transport service using a single minibus driven by a fully qualified PSV driver and regularly serviced. A private bus company offers home pick-up and drop-off services at a daily charge.

The school has a formal uniform. An online uniform shop is available to purchase items.

Lunch is provided. A lunch menu is available online.

Ian and Laura Wells became directors in 2018. They have been shareholders since 2010.

The curriculum is based on the English National Curriculum from Kindergarten through Sixth Form, with a broad and balanced programme that includes sport and the arts. The Curriculum follows the National Curriculum for England, enhanced by 21st Century learning elements, and is delivered from Key Stage 1 through Key Stage 5, leading to IGCSE/GCSE in years 10–11 and AS/A Level in the Sixth Form. Primary uses Pearson iPrimary assessments to support progression to secondary, and English language support is provided through English as an Additional Language (EAL) programmes. The Sixth Form offers AS and A Levels and the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ). The TLC School Apolytirion is awarded on leaving Year 13 and can support university applications overseas, with a University/Career Advisor to assist progression.

Classes are limited to 20 pupils; in the Sixth Form, A Level classes are no more than ten to ensure close personal tuition.

Exam results are published for Pearson/Edexcel in August: GCE (A2/AS Level) and IAL results on August 15, and IGCSE/GCSE results on August 22, with results accessible to students via the Results Plus portal.

AS and A Level study are offered in the Sixth Form, with a comprehensive subject range. A Levels are recognised worldwide and are used as entry criteria for universities in the UK, Europe and America, including Oxford and Cambridge. The TLC School Apolytirion supports university applications in Greece, Cyprus and overseas, and a University/Career Advisor assists with progression.

The school offers Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) as a project-based route, with EPQ delivered over 13–14 weeks and UCAS points attached. The A Level pathway is delivered with small classes (no more than ten) to enable close tuition and personalized study. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is available, and TLC Private Institute provides additional Anglia English as an Additional Language (EAL) courses and other externally certificated options to challenge high-achieving students.

The school emphasizes social and emotional development as a core part of learning. Personal Development Goals guide students in Thoughtfulness, Morality, Enquiry, Adaptability, Cooperation, Communication, Honesty, Respect, Encouragement, Challenge, Responsibility, Tolerance, Friendship and Independence. The community focuses on happiness, safety and security for students and staff, and will introduce International Baccalaureate Learner Profiles to support well-rounded development.

The school has a dedicated special needs department with access arrangements to support assessments and inclusive practice led by an Inclusion Coordinator. TLC+ provides inclusive education with a multidisciplinary team and Individual Education Plans to match each learner's needs and to support inclusion into mainstream education. There are specialist facilities for autism spectrum disorder, including dedicated classrooms and a sensory/playroom, with a pathway to external specialist support if required.

The curriculum uses an English-system approach to teaching. English-language programmes include Activity Programmes, Combined Activity/English Programmes and English-Only Programmes, with options for 1:1 or 2:1 English lessons.

Mental wellbeing is integrated into the school's ethos, with a focus on preparing students to be socially confident and resilient. The Personal Development Goals and the IB Learner Profile initiative contribute to students' emotional and social development within the school community.

A Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy exists alongside a Health and Safety Policy to protect students and staff. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education & Culture, reflecting formal oversight of safety and welfare standards.

1. Enquiry and initial contact. TLC's Academic Registrar supports you from the first enquiry to admission. The school is fully licensed by the Ministry of Education and Culture, Cyprus, and the curriculum is based on the English system, with a focus on preparing students socially and emotionally as well as academically. Initial inquiries can be made through the Admissions Enquiry channel. 2. Interview with parents and students. An interview ensures mutual expectations are clear. The interview helps the school understand the child's needs and discuss potential entry arrangements. The date for any required evaluation is agreed with parents. 3. Evaluation of the student. The school identifies a child's needs before a discussion about an individual entry programme. Feedback with recommendations is provided soon after the evaluation. The process may determine a tailored entry plan or indicate that the student can join with standard provisions. 4. Admission decision and spaces. Students can be admitted at any stage in the year; offers can be conditional for reasons such as the need for a skills-building programme (for example in English), attainment levels not matching peers, no space in the year group (classes are limited to 20), or specific learning needs requiring third-party referral or additional resources. Most pupils join full-time with no additional requirements. 5. Fees and securing a place. Following approval, a registration fee and a deposit are payable to secure the place. The school will purchase resources and staff to meet the child's needs, and parents complete a fee agreement which is legally binding to pay the full fee for the year (or the remainder if joining after the start of the school year). Non-payment, unless agreed by the Directors, leads to suspension of the place; suspension does not suspend the obligation for fees during the suspension period. Late payments incur 5% interest one month after the agreed date. 6. Attendance and additional educational needs. Absences impact learning, and long-term illness should be discussed with the Principal to explore potential support. Attendance and progress are monitored to support students. If parents do not disclose a previously diagnosed education difficulty, the school may ask for removal if appropriate provision cannot be made.

Waiting list. Class sizes are limited to 20; if a year group is full, a waiting list may apply.

Acheleia, Paphos, 8503, Cyprus

Grades 1–9 (2024/25)

Not-for-profit international school

15 nationalities represented

SEN support; Individualised Education Programme (IEP); reports such as psychology, speech and occupational therapy can be provided and translated

Cyprus

Gates open 07:45; gates close 08:10; Registration 08:00–08:15; Primary lessons 08:15–14:30; Break 09:55–10:20; Lunch 12:00–12:50; Secondary lessons 08:00–15:20; After-School Programme 14:30–18:00

House system with four houses: Air, Earth, Water, and Fire. The Eco Advocates programme includes house-based activities and competitions such as Paper Recycling Days.

Lumio Private School is a Bright Era Education project. Bright Era Education is a British privately owned non-profit organisation dedicated to creating educational opportunities for a brighter future.

Primary Cambridge and IB MYP & DP curriculums; Grades 1–9 (2024/25); Bespoke International Curriculum; Personalised learning approach; developing towards a full K–12 offering with the implementation of the IB Diploma Programme.

The Diploma Programme prepares students for university and beyond.

STEM & Robotics programme for talented high school and first-year university students aged 15–18.

The school provides a holistic and inclusive education that supports the intellectual, emotional, social, and ethical growth of each student. The BRIGHT values—Belonging, Resilience, Innovation, Growth, Heart, and Thinking—embed social and emotional learning into school life, fostering a caring, globally minded community. The Behaviour for Learning Framework promotes positive learning behaviours through restorative conversations, fostering empathy, respect, and mutual understanding.

Lumio places emphasis on emotional and mental wellbeing as part of its holistic approach to education. Events such as Child Wellbeing Week highlight the focus on emotional, social, and mental health.

Lumio Private School is a not-for-profit, licensed international school in Paphos, Cyprus. The curriculum combines Cambridge Primary with IB MYP and DP, and for the 2026–27 academic year offers Grades 1–11 (ages 6–16). Admissions are open for 2026/27. The admissions process includes booking a visit, applying online via the Admissions Portal, and undergoing assessments, after which the school may issue an offer, place you on a wait list, or decline. The school does not charge application or enrolment fees. Key steps include: book a visit to learn about the school; submit an online application with mandatory documentation; and complete assessments (see below) before an offer or wait‑list decision is made. The school's admissions materials list the required documents as: passports for parents/guardians and child, official English translations of birth certificates, up-to-date immunisation documentation translated into English, the last two years of report cards translated into English, plus any reports relating to learning needs (with translations), and, for DP/MYP, a conduct/behaviour report; the English language proficiency certificate for non‑native speakers is optional for DP. Grade 1 applicants participate in an observation plus an interview, while other grades may include on-site English assessments, language checks, CAT4 (Grades 3–5), and IDAT (Grades 6–11). Assessments take place on campus and may be followed by an interview. Offers are not guaranteed and are determined by the Admissions Committee. A deposit of €500 per child is payable at the time of signing the enrolment agreement to secure a seat; the deposit is set off against the third‑term tuition fees. Registration occurs after tuition fees are paid according to the fee schedule, with details in the Tuition Fees section. Admissions policies for 2025–26 and 2026–27 are published on the site.

Lumio offers an International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme scholarship. Scholarships begin in the first year of the two-year IB Diploma Programme and cover 10%–90% of tuition fees. Up to five scholarships may be awarded per academic year. Applications for scholarships are online (paper applications are not accepted). The 2025–26 cycle is closed. For 2026–27, the process runs online from February 3–27, 2026, with English language and mathematics assessments (March 2–13, 2026), interviews (March 16–27, 2026), and final decisions (March 31, 2026). Offers are issued April 1, 2026, with acceptance and a €500 deposit due by April 3, 2026 to confirm the scholarship. Scholarships apply to tuition only, are not combinable with other discounts, and continuation into year 2 depends on meeting required academic and behavioural standards. Lumio is a candidate IB World School for the IB Diploma Programme and related requirements are noted in the scholarship policy (2026–27).

If an applicant is not offered a place, they may be placed on a wait list. Offers, wait lists, or declines are communicated by email after the admissions review process.