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International boarding school American Academy of Cyprus is located in Limassol, one of the most cozy, developed and hospitable cities in sunny Cyprus. Specialists and teachers practice an individual approach here, so that each of the foreign students can quickly and effectively improve their personal skills and achieve excellent results. Constantly used interactive methods, gaming techniques in the lessons, to make the learning process more comfortable and quick for students, to constantly develop their communication and leadership skills, the ability to work in a team.
Each student of the American Academy of Limassol Cyprus can at any time rely on the help of a personal tutor. Also the tutor is constantly in touch with the parents, informs them about the progress and behavior, extra-class successes of the student. If necessary, students can take individual lessons from the tutor after classes.
School curricula are based on the UK's national educational programs and have been specially adapted for international students. Disclosure of the personal potential, talent and abilities of each student is the main priority in the work of the school: they are trying to educate comprehensively developed, humane individuals who are able to become successful in their work and show their best qualities. Much attention is paid to ethical education: children are taught to be polite, educated, tolerant to any person, to live in a modern humanistic world.
The summer school works for children from 3 to 19 years: all pupils are divided into groups (usually 3-11 and 11-19 years), and the whole educational and leisure program is developed taking into account their age features, opportunities, interests and preferences.
At this age, children learn through the game: so study becomes interesting, unencumbered, new knowledge is remembered easily and with pleasure. For young students, a large number of activities and leisure programs are held: arts, crafts, art, sports, excursions and walks. You can listen to fairy tales in English, take part in an interesting intellectual quiz, play a sketch and a small play.
The program is available for schoolchildren of the Academy, and for foreign students wishing to take only a summer course.
The summer school course is designed in accordance with strict British quality standards - it is an excellent opportunity to combine productive studying and an interesting, comfortable, fun holiday.
Academic classes are divided not only by age, but also by the level of the initial knowledge of each student. The intensity of the studying is 20 lessons weekly, devoted to the development of all basic skills and knowledge:
At the end of the course, students receive a corporate certificate, where their achievements and results are marked, and when passing the general examination, the City & Guilds certificate also.
In elementary, junior classes, children are taught to think: they are taught a love of self-development and study, try to make the curriculum as interesting and easy as possible so that young pupils retain their curiosity for life.
Elementary school consists of several stages:
Basic subjects of the curriculum, which children begin to study from the age of 5, are included in the following list:
At the age of 8, students begin to learn French.
In high school, students begin preparing for academic exams at the IGCSE and A-level: the first speaks of the completion of secondary education (for foreign students), and the second means the mastering of subjects at an advanced level sufficient for admission to the university.
The IGCSE program provides for examinations at the age of 16: it is humanitarian, and accurate, and natural sciences (8-10 disciplines are examined in total). Please note: as a general rule, the IGCSE certificate is not enough to enroll in a university - you will need to pass an additional preparatory program for high school students (for example, A-level).
Students study a wide range of subjects and disciplines, actively develop the skills of critical and analytical thinking, learn how to work independently and distribute their own time. Scientific and practical laboratories allow you to experiment in physics, biology, chemistry, design and technology, to develop research projects and work. In addition, students can attend vocational guidance classes, consultations on admission to universities, participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities and competitions (including in the famous competition for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize).
At the end of the course, children also receive a certificate of the American Academy School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion): it is recognized by the national Ministry of Education and is listed in all universities of the world.
The entire middle-class program consists of the following steps:
The main curriculum includes the following academic disciplines:
At the stage of senior, graduating classes (17-18 years) to receive the Apolyterion certificate, pupils can also choose the following subjects:
In high school, students begin preparing for academic exams at the IGCSE and A-level: the first speaks of the completion of secondary education (for foreign students), and the second means the mastering of subjects at an advanced level sufficient for admission to the university.
The IGCSE program provides for examinations at the age of 16: it is humanitarian, and accurate, and natural sciences (8-10 disciplines are examined in total). Please note: As a general rule, the IGCSE certificate is not enough to enroll in a university - you will need to pass an additional preparatory program for high school students (for example, A-level).
Students study a wide range of subjects and disciplines, actively develop the skills of critical and analytical thinking, learn how to work independently and distribute their own time. Scientific and practical laboratories allow you to experiment in physics, biology, chemistry, design and technology, to develop research projects and work. In addition, students can attend vocational guidance classes, consultations on admission to universities, participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities and competitions (including in the famous competition for the Duke of Edinburgh Prize).
At the end of the course, children also receive a certificate of the American Academy School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion): it is recognized by the national Ministry of Education and is listed in all universities of the world.
The entire middle-class program consists of the following steps:
The main curriculum includes the following academic disciplines:
At the GCSE level, English and foreign language and mathematics are compulsory. The following disciplines are added to optional extras:
At the stage of senior, graduating classes (17-18 years) to receive the Apolyterion certificate, pupils can also choose the following subjects:
Students at American Academy Limassol Cyprus are accommodated in residences within walking distance from the school: it takes only a short time to reach the school building, so students can come to classes or self-study, even on weekends and after major lessons, if they wish.
There is a full board (three meals a day, delicious and varied), weekly laundry and room cleaning (up to 2 people in each room). The rooms are equipped with all necessary furniture and appliances (including TV with cable access, video equipment), high-speed Internet is configured.
Teachers and educators live with their children, who look after the children around the clock, guarantee their safety and comfort.
School accommodation is organized year-round, not excluding Christmas and Easter holidays, as well as other holidays and state holidays.
The following services are included in the course price:
The following components are paid in addition:
School education usually ends at 13: 30-13: 50 - if you wish, you can book an additional stay at school (lunches, entertainment and leisure, cognitive activities, electives).
There is a system of scholarships, grants and discounts in the school, for example:
The American Academy in Cyprus encourages all future students to pre-visit the campus and thoroughly familiarize themselves with the composition of the academic programs.
The decision for each student is separately approved by the director personally after a positive evaluation by the admissions committee. Each applicant must:
The dates for applying at the school are flexible - specific deadlines depend on the number of places on the course.
Attention that for Russian students and citizens not from among the EU countries the application process will be longer (in particular because of the process of obtaining a visa) - be sure to consider this fact in order not to be late for official terms.
Entrance examinations for applicants are usually held in early March (registration is already from the beginning of February, exact dates are specified from your manager). The specific entrance tests are usually the following:
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