Admission Process at The English School
At The English School, our ethos of excellence is a long-established source of pride for staff, students, and alumni. Choosing The English School is a choice for life.
Year One Entry
Entrance Exams
The 2025/2026 Entrance Exams will take place on Saturday, 22nd February 2025.
Subjects
- Greek-Cypriot Candidates: Greek, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Native English Candidates: English, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Turkish-Cypriot Candidates: Turkish, Mathematics, Non-Verbal Reasoning
All Year 1 applicants will be examined in Mathematics, English/Greek/Turkish, and Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR). Each subject will carry equal weight, and selections will be made accordingly.
Additional Language Diagnostic Tests
- Greek and Turkish Paper Candidates: Must take an English diagnostic test to determine if extra English lessons are needed.
- English Paper Candidates: Must take a Greek diagnostic test for language placement. Students without a Greek background will be placed in a beginners’ class.
Eligibility
Applicants must have completed their primary education to be eligible for Year 1 entry.
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted online from 20th January to 14th February. Ensure that all required documentation is sent by Friday, 14th February, 2:00 PM.
Scholarships
The English School offers scholarships for outstanding Year 1 entrants based on their Entrance Examination performance:
- First Place: 100% of Year 1 tuition fees
- Second Place: 50% of Year 1 tuition fees
- Third Place: 50% of Year 1 tuition fees
Mid-Programme Entry
Entrance Exams
Mid-Programme Entry Exams for Forms 2, 3, and 4 will take place on Saturday, 31st May. Candidates will be examined in:
- English
- Mathematics
- Non-Verbal Reasoning
Each subject carries equal weight, and candidates will also attend a short interview with the Headmaster and Senior Assistant Head to discuss their interests and suitability.
Additional Considerations
- Previous school reports will be reviewed to assess behavior and attitude.
- The school reserves the right to conduct further investigations if necessary.
Year 6 Entry
Candidates for Form 6 will be examined and interviewed by Heads of Department on Friday, 30th May.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 IGCSE/GCSE passes (grade B or above), with A/A grades required for chosen GCE options*.
- Satisfactory school reports and performance in an interview with the Senior Leadership Team.
Conditional Acceptance
Parents will receive written notification if their child is offered a conditional place. Final acceptance is subject to external examination results in August and availability in the requested 'A' Level (GCE) subject groups.
We wish all candidates the best of luck with their applications and look forward to welcoming new members to The English School community!
