Lawmakers approve staggered twice-yearly exams
Lawmakers on Friday approved the introduction of twice-yearly exams in high schools starting with the new school year. The bill provides for the introduction of
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Over 50,000 enrolled in tertiary education in current academic year
A little over 51,000 students were enrolled in universities and colleges in Cyprus for the 2018-2019 academic year, of which 53 per cent are foreign
Cypriot teachers assess students more often than OECD average
Cypriot teachers assess their students’ progress more often than the average rate within Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, a study revealed on
Hoteliers call for creation of a university in Ayia Napa
The Cyprus Hotel Association (CHA) has called for the immediate creation of a university in Ayia Napa. The Association said it was needed to help
UNic signs agreement on raising environmental awareness
A memorandum of understanding between the University of Nicosia, the Cyprus Centre for European and International Affairs and Terra Cypria, the Cyprus environmental protection foundation
Grandmother, 82, secures a place at UCy
One of the students who secured a place at the University of Cyprus for the coming academic year is 82, CNA reported on Wednesday. Despina
ISOP hosts European Sims User Group summit
The International School of Paphos (ISOP) hosted the first European Sims User Group summit in June. This professional training workshop was held for two days,
About 50 pct of candidates secure uni places
Around 50 per cent of high school graduates that took the entrance exams have secured places in state universities in Greece and Cyprus, it was
Rewarding students with experiences, not grades
By Andreas Economou Have you ever wondered how many students attend high school each year? What about how many of these children will make an
The official education UK clearing exhibition summer 2019
Do you dream of becoming an undergraduate or postgraduate student at a UK university this autumn but have not secured a place yet? British Council
UCLan Cyprus open and info day
UCLan Cyprus invites you to an open day & an info day in July. The open day will take place on Tuesday, July 2 at
Robotex robotics festival bigger than ever
More than 1,000 participants will take part in the largest Robotex robotics festival to be held on June 29 and 30 at the University of
Student gets to be High Commissioner for a day
A 17-year-old Cypriot student shadowed the British High Commissioner for a day after her essay on equal opportunities in education won a recent competition. Danae
Fourth Montessori accreditation for Little Gems
On Wednesday June 5 Little Gems Montessori Nicosia was awarded its fourth Montessori accreditation, and Little Gems Montessori Larnaca its second. Launched in 2008, with
Official launch of the first Cypriot youth internship programme in Washington DC
UNYSA Cyprus is delighted to announce the launch of the first ever youth internship programme in Washington DC. The programme is officially called the “Public
Connecting the arts and education
How can we make children happier and engaged in learning? The arts are the answer. Arts integration in education is based on a thoughtful and
Parents disappointed over exam results
Parents on Monday said they were disappointed by the results of the high school leaving exams with the average grade in most core subjects falling
Kids lock teachers in class, trash school, union says
PRIMARY teachers on Friday called for more measures to tackle youth delinquency after a group of schoolchildren locked two teachers in a classroom and bullied
Secondary teachers threaten to strike over exam changes
SECONDARY education teachers’ union Oelmek said they would take strike measures unless the education ministry changes its mind about four-monthly exams in high schools which
Tenth solar vehicle race takes place in Nicosia
The countdown has started as preparations for the solar vehicle race organised by the Cyprus Institute for the 10th year continue. The pioneering race, held