Parents call for exams to be invalidated after ‘tragic’ results (updated)
The Pancyprian Federation of Parents’ Associations on Tuesday asked for the results of the first cycle of the twice-yearly exams held in January to be...
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Efforts underway to shake up tertiary education
Efforts are underway to change the legislation surrounding tertiary level education in Cyprus, which dates back to 1996 and no longer represents today’s world, Education...
Behaviour of teacher who leaked exam question ‘incomprehensible’ says minister (updated)
The education ministry said on Tuesday it will find an alternative solution for the 250 students who failed to take the Modern Greek exam on...
Prodromou blames MPs for loss of EU funding
Parliament’s interference in the preprimary education law have led to Cyprus losing out on €12.2 million in EU funds that were set to go towards...
Minister brands law over pre-school education unconstitutional
The law governing the change in age children start preschool was on Monday branded “unconstitutional and virtually impracticable” by Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou. He said...
Unions will be consulted over sex ed material
Unions will be consulted before the material to be taught in sex education classes is decided on, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Tuesday. His...
Christmas at its best through the eyes of children
The magic of Christmas is best conveyed through the eyes of children, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Monday after attending a Christmas carol performance...
Education ministry boosting efforts to stamp out bullying
The education ministry is strengthening its programmes to prevent violence, delinquency and bullying, Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou said on Tuesday. He was speaking at the...
Minister presents changes to high school assessments
The House education committee on Wednesday discussed a bill drafted by the education ministry that would change legislation concerning the way students are assessed at...
Minister of education accuses Akel of undermining reform
Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou on Monday accused main opposition party Akel of obstructing the government as it tries to reform education. “Ever since Akel has...
