CONTACT INFO
TLC Primary
193 St. Georges Road, 8560 Peyia, Paphos Tel: +357 26 910226
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TLC Secondary
The Parkland Estate, 47 St. Georges Road, 8560 Peyia, Paphos
Tel: +357 26 945940
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Established: 2010
Language: English
Type: Private Pre-Primary, Primary, Secondary
Age range: 2 and six months to 18
Students: 250
Cypriot/Foreigner Ratio: 1:10
Principal/Head: David Lewis
Student/Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Governance: Private school licenced by the Ministry of Education and Culture
ADMISSIONS
Head of Admissions: Laura Wells
Admissions Policy: TLC is an inclusive school and admits both Cypriot nationals as well as international students. Admission is via application and assessment of each student’s needs in respect of English and Mathematics. The school also offers targeted English language lessons.
Scholarships: Scholarship allocations are at the discretion of the school’s directorate
Mid-term Entry: Students can be admitted at any point in the year provided a place is available in the year group
Applying from Abroad: Yes
Tuition fees: €3,000–€7,500 per annum
CURRICULUM
Type of exams: IGCSE, GCSE, AS, A Level, BTEC, Extended Project Qualification, Apolyterion plus Anglian.
Languages: All lessons are taught in English. Students also receive Greek lessons. Cypriot nationals receive tuition according to guidelines of the Ministry of Education and Culture
Sports: Sailing, Softball, Football, Basketball, Athletics, Netball, Handball, Cricket, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Swimming
Music: Keyboard, Piano and Vocal lessons, Violin, Guitar, Choir, GCE including Composition and Music Technology
EXTRACURRICULAR
Karate, Rugby, Football, Netball, Arts & Crafts, Chess, Phonics, Reading, Maths Fun Science, English and Maths Exam Clinic, Kids Meditation, Greek, Sailing Music: Keyboard, Piano and Vocal Lessons, Violin, Guitar, Choir
FACILITIES
Laboratories: Science Laboratory, Computer Suite, Art Studio
Sports facilities: Astroturf Football pitch (off site), Athletics arena (off site), Swimming pool
Bus Service: TLC has three school buses and fully qualified PSV drivers. School buses offer student collection and drop off from surrounding areas and the wider Paphos district. They also enable travel to venues easily for educational visits.
Boarding School: No
POLICIES
School hours: 08:55–14:00 (Primary); 08:55–14.20 (Secondary), Clubs: 14:00-15:00 (Primary); 14.30-15:30 (Secondary)
Exams: IGCSE and GCSE examinations in Year 11 (or earlier if capable) and GCE or IAL AS and A Level and BTEC examinations in Years 12 and 13, along with the Apolyterion in Year 13.
Uniform: Yes
Parents’ Association: Yes
Student Support: TLC Private School students benefit from being part of a small nurturing community where they are supported and challenged to meet their social, emotional and educational potential. The school embraces diversity and has a community of students with a wide range of interests, backgrounds and abilities. The school’s motto, ‘Every Child Matters’ ensures that each child’s needs are catered for. Cognitive Ability Tests are used to measure student potential and advise on the most appropriate learning environment for the child.
HISTORY
TLC Private School is in its 10th year and has emerged as one of the premier private schools on the island. Its Founders, Jill and Chris Watts, originally came to the island to retire but, having been approached by expatriate families, decided to open a small school. Ten years on, the school has gone from strength to strength with students from the age of 2.5 to 18 and with a committed staff of over 60 experienced teachers. Having begun life in Peyia, the school moved to larger premises in Ayios Georgios and, after an extensive programme of improvements, is now able to offer a broad education with excellent facilities to students from the local area.
In 2019 the Directors were successful in acquiring the Baccarat Estate on Ayios Georgios Road, now known as The Parkland Estate, which includes an imposing main house and four adjacent teaching blocks set in large grounds with lots of natural grass and shade. This exciting development will enable the school to accommodate its rapidly increasing student roll. The expansion of the school’s accommodation has included significant improvements in specialist facilities, including the establishment of faculties for languages, sciences and mathematics, sport, technology and the arts.
