YPAN DDE 11 form: register your child at a Cyprus public school

Who fills it in

Parents or guardians registering a child for the first time at a particular public primary school or pre-primary class. The Ministry says every child who lives in Cyprus can enrol, whatever their nationality and whether or not the parents are legal residents. A child enters grade 1 if they turn 6 before 1 September of that year.

What goes with it

Birth certificate for a child born in Cyprus; for a child born abroad, the Alien Registration Certificate (ARC) or another official document from the country of birth. Photocopies only if certified by an official
Two bills that show your home address: a refuse bill and a recent electricity bill. Tenants who cannot get a refuse bill give the lease with the electricity bill
A copy of the page of the child's health booklet or vaccination card that shows the vaccinations and the child's name
A certified copy of the child's passport, if Greek is not the child's mother tongue (Part C of the form)
Documents from the District Special Education Committee or a court order, if Part D or Part E applies to you
From September, for grade 1: a leaving certificate from a pre-primary school approved by the Ministry

Field by field

Part A — Child and parents (PART A), complete ALL data

On the form	What to write	Example
Child's name and surname	As in the child's passport or birth certificate.	ANNA EXAMPLE
Date of birth / Place of birth	Day, month, year, then the town and country of birth.	01/03/2020 / LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
Home address / Postal code	Where the child lives. It decides the school of your educational region and must match the bills you attach.	1 Example Street, Limassol / 3000
Area / Home telephone Area / Telephone No. (home)	The area or community, and a landline if you have one.	Agios Athanasios / +357 25 000000
Current or last school and class School and class s/he currently attends/has attended until now: Primary School/Pre-Primary School ... Class	Underline primary or pre-primary, then write the school and class. For a child arriving from abroad, write the school abroad.	Example Primary School, London / Year 1
School, class and school year you apply for School and class for which registration is requested during the school year ...: Primary School/Pre-Primary School ... Class	The school year (for example 2027–2028), the school of your educational region and the class.	2027–2028 / Example Primary School, Limassol / Grade 1
Father's full name, mobile, email Father's full name / Telephone No. (mobile) / Email	Full name and contact details.	JOHN EXAMPLE / +357 99 000000 / john@example.com
Father's occupation, work phone, place of work, birthplace Occupation / Telephone No. (work) / Place of work / Birthplace	Fill in what applies.	ENGINEER / +357 25 000001 / Example Ltd, Limassol / UNITED KINGDOM
Mother's full name, mobile, email Mother's full name / Telephone No. (mobile) / Email	Full name and contact details.	MARIA EXAMPLE / +357 99 000002 / maria@example.com
Mother's occupation, work phone, place of work, birthplace Occupation / Telephone No. (work) / Place of work / Birthplace	Fill in what applies.	TEACHER / — / — / GERMANY
Refugee family: yes or no, and refugee card number Refugee family: YES / NO — Refugee card number	This refers to the Cypriot refugee status. Most newcomers tick NO and leave the card number empty.	NO

Part B — Only if the child is a Cypriot citizen (PART B)

On the form	What to write	Example
Community of a Cypriot child Greek Cypriot / Turkish Cypriot / Maronite / Armenian / Latin	Tick one, only if the child holds Cypriot citizenship. Otherwise leave Part B blank.	—

Part C — Only if Greek is NOT the child's mother tongue (PART C)

On the form	What to write	Example
Child's Greek: very good, good, fair, poor Child's knowledge of the Greek language: Very good / Good / Fair / Poor	Tick honestly; the school uses it to plan support in Greek.	Poor
Passport number (attach a certified copy) Passport number (Please attach certified copy.)	The child's passport number. The form asks for a certified copy.	X0000000
Country of origin	The child's country of origin.	UNITED KINGDOM

Part D — Special needs and health (PART D)

On the form	What to write	Example
Special needs (a): approved by the DSEC for special education, speech therapy or a care assistant Child with Special Needs: a) Approved by the District Special Education Committee (DSEC) for providing: Special Education / Speech Therapy / Care Assistant	Tick only if the Cyprus District Special Education Committee has already approved support, and attach the documents.	—
(b) Under examination by the DSEC: yes or no b) Under examination by the DSEC: YES / NO	Tick YES if the committee is assessing the child now.	—
(c) Diagnosed but not referred to the DSEC c) Diagnosed but who has not been referred to the DSEC	Tick if the child has a diagnosis, for example from abroad, but no referral in Cyprus yet; attach the documents.	—
14. Anything the school should know, such as health issues? Yes or no; explain 14. Are there any particular issues relating to the child (e.g., health issues), about which the school should be informed? YES / NO — If YES, please explain further	For example allergies, asthma or medicines taken at school.	YES — nut allergy, carries an adrenaline pen

Part E — Only if the parents are divorced or separated (PART E): circle (a), (b) or (c)

On the form	What to write	Example
(a) Joint parental care, custody with one parent, no court order on the school: both parents sign (a) Parental care is exercised jointly by both parents while the custody and care of the child has been assigned to the father / mother ... not determined by a Court Order. Father's signature ... Mother's signature ...	Circle (a), underline father or mother, and both parents sign. The form says both signatures are required.	—
(b) Joint parental care, the family court decided the school (b) ... The child's attendance to a particular school has been decided by the family court (please attach the relevant Court Order)	Circle (b), underline father or mother and attach the court order.	—
(c) Sole parental care (c) Parental care of the child has been assigned exclusively to the father / mother / other person (underline as necessary and attach the relevant Court Order)	Circle (c), underline who has parental care and attach the court order.	—

Signature

On the form	What to write	Example
Name of the parent or guardian who completed the form, signature, date Name and surname of parent/guardian who completed the application / Signature / Date	The parent who fills in the form signs and dates it. The form warns that false statements lead to prosecution and cancellation of any approval.	MARIA EXAMPLE / M. Example / 12/01/2027

Common mistakes

Applying at a school outside your educational region. The Ministry says you first register at the school of your region, even if you then ask for a transfer on form YPAN DDE 33.
Missing the January registration period. After it, head teachers cannot enrol more pupils and you apply to the District Education Office.
Bills that do not match the address on the form. The school checks the address with a refuse bill and a recent electricity bill, or the lease.
Uncertified photocopies of the birth certificate or ARC. The Ministry accepts copies only if an official has certified them.
Forgetting the vaccination record. The school asks for a copy of the health booklet or vaccination card page with the child's name.
Only one parent signing in a case under Part E (a). The form says both parents must sign.

Questions

When do I register my child at a Cyprus public primary school?

In January, for the school year starting in September. The exact dates are announced in the media. Registrations are confirmed later, usually in April.

Can foreign children attend public primary school in Cyprus?

Yes. The Ministry says all children who live in Cyprus can enrol, regardless of nationality and whether the parents are legal residents. Public primary school is free and compulsory.

Which school do I apply to?

The public school of your educational region, which depends on your home address. The Ministry posts the list of regions around the end of December.

What if we arrive in Cyprus after January?

School heads cannot enrol pupils after the January period. You apply to the District Education Office, which places the child at a school with free places.

Do I need to show proof of address?

Yes. The Ministry asks for a refuse bill and a recent electricity bill, or the lease with the electricity bill if you rent. First-graders with an older sibling in grades 1–5 at the same school are accepted without proof of address.

Sources

Figures checked 28 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.

YPAN DDE 11 form: public primary and pre-primary school registration, field by field