The lower secondary school in Cyprus is called Gymnasium (middle school). Students begin to attend Gymnasium after they finish elementary school, at the age of 12. The Gymnasium is a three year cycle of compulsory education. When students successfully complete three years, at the age of 15, they can move on to upper secondary education (High school), which is not mandatory.
The curriculum is specialized and adapted to the spiritual development of children aged 12-15.
Subjects taught in gymnasium
Modern Greek
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Geography
History/ history of Cyprus
English
French
Computers
Arts
Music
Religion studies
Physical education/ first aid
Design and technology
Home economy
At the end of each school year, the students take exams on the following subjects:
Modern Greek
Mathematics
History
Physics/Chemistry/Biology
Enrollments in Gymnasium
For all types of enrolment in Cyprus public schools please contact the educational district offices:
Lefkosia District Education Office
Ministry of Education and Culture
Kimonos and Thoukydidou Corner
1434 Lefkosia
Telephone: 22 806315
Fax: 22 305507
Email: dme-eparchiako-lef@schools.ac.cy
The lower secondary school in Cyprus is called Gymnasium (middle school). Students begin to attend Gymnasium after they finish elementary school, at the age of 12. The Gymnasium is a three year cycle of compulsory education. When students successfully complete three years, at the age of 15, they can move on to upper secondary education (High school), which is not mandatory.
The curriculum is specialized and adapted to the spiritual development of children aged 12-15. 