Private schools prepare to challenge unfair A level grades
Private schools in Cyprus have said they are preparing to appeal at least some of their students’ A level grades which were released on Thursday,...
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AG’s office clears universities to take in private-school students
The Legal Service has cleared the decision by two state universities to invite private school graduates to apply for any remaining vacant places using the...
Teaching unions keep up the pressure over university openings for private school students
Teaching unions on Monday called for an ‘end to arbitrary actions’ by the two state universities that recently said they would invite private school graduates...
State universities’ acceptance of private school students appears legal says education minister
The decision by two state universities to invite private school graduates to apply for any remaining vacant places using the results of their international exams...
Bitter battle over students
The attorney-general, the education minister and MPs have all been dragged into the war the teaching unions unleashed this week against the two state universities...
State school teachers outraged over university move to accept private school students
Teaching unions were in uproar on Thursday over a decision allowing private school graduates to obtain a place in state universities Tepak and the University...
Parents welcome chance for private school students to attend state universities
By Gina Agapiou A group representing parents of children at private schools welcomed on Wednesday the decision by state universities to accept students who have...
Private schools on board with informing parents on total fees
By Evie Andreou THE association of private schools agrees with a provision in a proposed bill which calls for parents to be informed on the...
Bill seeks to limit tuition fee hikes by private schools
A bill on private schools which would prohibit them from raising tuition fees of pupils unless previously agreed with parents is to be sent to...
News podcast: Akel denies it is against private school students entering UCy
The Cyprus News Digest, in collaboration with the Cyprus Mail brings you an in-depth analysis of some of the latest developments in international and local...
State legal backing for UCy on admissions policy
The University of Cyprus (UCy) on Tuesday welcomed the fact that the legal services have judged as legitimate the procedures and rules of the university...
UCy rector defends autonomy on enrolment issues
THE University of Cyprus is an autonomous institution and makes its own decisions on academic affairs, rector Constantinos Christophides was quoted as saying on Friday...
Private-school students excluded from police exams
Students who graduated from private schools have been excluded from sitting the police entry exams scheduled to take place on Saturday for allegedly not speaking...
Unions lash out at university’s army intake plan
The University of Cyprus’ decision to extend spring-semester enrolment for army conscripts concluding their service this month to private-school graduates stirred up controversy at the...
Stellar Results For Cyprus Students In World Examinations
AISC 2016 cohort beats world averages on IB examinations With a top score of 42 out of a total possible score of 45 and a...
Private schools told to cut fees
Private schools have been told they must lower their tuition fees by 1.12 per cent for the 2016-2017 school year. According to an announcement by...
Minister hopes changes to uni admissions passed before House disbands
Discussion on alternative admission of private-school graduates in Cyprus’ public universities will resume next week at the House education committee, with ruling DISY having stated...
Bi-communal teen friendship group delighted with ministry support
The bi-communal Cyprus Friendship Programme (CFP), which aims at breaking down barriers between Greek and Turkish Cypriot teenagers, has been given a big boost by...
Alternative exams for private-school UCy hopefuls
The cabinet on Tuesday approved a bill for an alternative procedure that will allow private-school students to claim a place in state universities, Education Minister...
UCy private students’ row snowballs
By Andria Kades THE PLACEMENT of five students from private schools at the University of Cyprus (UCy) based on international rather than Pancyprian entrance exams...