International schools Paphos: shortlist, fees and admission
We help you shortlist schools and nurseries in Paphos, arrange visits and prepare applications.
The international schools in Paphos are four English-language private schools, in Anavargos, central Paphos, Peyia and Acheleia, teaching Cambridge, IGCSE and A Levels or the IB. We check each school, kindergarten and nursery against the Ministry of Education's lists of approved private schools, shortlist those near your home, book visits and prepare the applications. State schools take children by catchment area, and public enrolment is in January for September.
International and private schools in Paphos
| School | Curriculum | Ages | Area | Fees a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The International School of Paphos | English-language private | primary and secondary | Anavargos | On request |
| Private British School Aspire | English-language private | kindergarten, primary and secondary | Paphos (Tombs of the Kings Avenue) | On request |
| The Learning Centre (TLC) Peyia | English-language private; IGCSE and A Levels, Cambridge | kindergarten, primary and secondary | Peyia | On request |
| Lumio Private School | English-language private; Cambridge (primary), IB Middle Years and IB Diploma | primary and secondary | Acheleia | €8,600 (Grade 1) to €13,850 a year for new parents in 2026/27; no application or enrolment fee, an assessment fee of €20 (Grade 2) or €50 (Grades 3–11) |
From the schools' own sites and the Ministry of Education list; fees change every year.
Figures checked 24 October 2026. Rules change: we confirm them for your case before you act.
How it works
- 11 week
Shortlist
Curriculum, language, area.
- 22–6 weeks
Applications and visits
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Questions
How many private schools are there in Paphos?
The Ministry of Education lists 4 approved private secondary schools in Paphos district (March 2026), all teaching in English, 4 private primary schools (September 2026) and 7 private kindergartens (October 2026).
Which international schools are in Paphos?
The International School of Paphos (Anavargos), Aspire (Tombs of the Kings Avenue), The Learning Centre in Peyia and Lumio in Acheleia. TLC teaches IGCSE and A Levels; Lumio is an IB World School offering the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes.
What do Paphos private schools cost?
Lumio publishes fees of €8,600 a year for Grade 1 up to €13,850 for new parents in 2026/27, with no application fee. TLC gives fees at interview. We collect fees and check places while shortlisting.
Sources
- Ministry of Education: approved private secondary schools (list dated 5 Mar 2026), checked 23 October 2026
- Ministry of Education: approved private primary schools (list dated 4 Sep 2026), checked 23 October 2026
- Ministry of Education: approved private kindergartens (list dated 20 Oct 2026), checked 23 October 2026
- Lumio Private School: tuition fees 2026/27, checked 23 October 2026
- Ministry of Education: public primary enrolment, checked 24 October 2026
- Ministry of Education: pre-primary enrolment, checked 24 October 2026
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