2. If you look from a
satellite above the
earth you will see this
picture!
3. It looks like it is in the Middle East!
Geographically speaking, this may be true. But,
its culture and history place Cyprus in Europe!
4. Nicosia with its Venetian walls (unique in
the whole world).
In the centre of
the island is the
capital city of
NICOSIA!
5. Nicosia (Lefkosia)
The capital of Cyprus
Nicosia is the
capital of Cyprus.
The population of
Nicosia is about
200000.
It is the last
divided capital in
the world.
The central square of
Nicosia
7. Livadia
The Municipality was named Livadia thanks
to the ground of the region, on which is
built.
It is a grassland, in other words a flat place
with running water and abundant vegetation
for grazing. The word "livadi – λειβάδι"
comes from the ancient greek word "limon -
λειμών".
The population of Livadia was about 7200
in 2011.
10. Main characteristics;
Pupils
4th, 5th and 6th Grade (10, 11 and 12 year olds)
9 classrooms (3 for each grade)
Approximately 193 pupils
The average teacher/pupil ratio is 20-23 pupils in
each class.
Equipment
All classrooms have at least one computer and a
video-projector unit and a interactive board nearly
in all classrooms
There are special classrooms for Art, Music, Design
and TechnologyHome Economics (Health
Education) and Computers.
11. Teachers of the school
There are 15 full time and part time
teachers (including me and three
assistant head teachers)
There are also two part-time
teachers for children with special
needs and a speech-therapist.
13. HISTORICAL MOMENTS
1960: The establishment of the Republic of
Cyprus
Greek Cypriots – Turkish Cypriots
( Separate administrations for education but both
controlled by the government)
1960: Free primary education
1964: Inter-communal problems
1972: Free secondary education
1974: Turkish invasion
1992: University of Cyprus
2004: Accession to the EU
14. Cyprus Educational System
The Cyprus Educational System is very centralized.
It is organized and administrated by the Ministry of
Education and Culture.
There is also an independent Commission, the Educational
Service Commission, appointed directly by the President
of the Republic, which is responsible for the recruitment,
placement, transfer and promotion of teachers.
Teachers can stay at one school for the maximum of 6
years.
There are about 340 schools in Cyprus with 50 000 pupils.
15. Cyprus Educational System
The Cyprus Educational System is centralized.
It is organized and administrated by the Ministry of
Education and Culture.
There is also an independent Commission, the Educational
Service Commission, appointed directly by the President
of the Republic, which is responsible for the recruitment,
placement, transfer and promotion of teachers.
Teachers can stay at one school for the maximum of 6
years.
There are about 340 schools in Cyprus with 50 000 pupils.
16. STAGES IN THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
Pre-primary
Primary
Secondary, technical
and vocational
Higher and tertiary
17. Free and Compulsory
Pre-Primary 5 years old
Primary 6-11 years ”
Secondary 12-14 years ”
Lyceum 15-17 years ”
University 18 +
a. State universities of Cyprus
b. Private universities and
colleges
Cyprus Educational System
19. PRE-PRIMARY EDUCATION
Its importance is recognised by the
Government
Since 2004, it is compulsory and free
for one year prior to attending the
primary school
Three types of pre-primary institutions:
public, community and private
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20. PRIMARY EDUCATION
Six-year free and compulsory
Teacher salaries paid by the Government
Annual grants to School Boards
Schools in every town and village with 15+
pupils
Pupil/teacher ratio 17:1
Class size: Grade 1-6: 25 pupils maximum
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21. Curriculum of the school
There is a National Curriculum, which
is compulsory for all public schools in
the island. The Curriculum is under
reform and at the beginning of next
year several changes will take place.
There are also specific aims for every
school year, set by the Department
of Primary Education.
22. Content of the Curriculum
Language (Greek)
Mathematics
Science
History
Geography
Religious Education
English (as a foreign language)
Art
Music
Physical Education
Design and Technology
Home Economics (Health Education)
23. The Educational Reform
In 2005 the Educational Reform (ER) was launched;
ER objectives;
The aim is to turn into reality the vision of a better educational
system that would meet pupils´ future needs and society's
challenges of the 21st century.
Special emphasis is given on the “democratic and humanistic
school”.
In terms of school practice knowledge is “measured” through
“skills” and “indicators” that are placed on all curriculum
subjects
Thematic working groups are preparing teacher material and
textbooks; in all working groups there is an substantive number
of active teachers involved.
Innovations; teaching EFL from kindergarten and Year 1;
transforming curriculum subjects either through new content
(Health Education) or joint subjects (i.e. Science and
Technology);
Still there is a lot of work to be done especially in the field of
teacher education.
Now we are in the process to evaluate this reform.
24. School year
The school year starts on the first
Monday of September and ends on
the last but one Friday of June.
We have Christmas Vacations (from
23rd of December – 6th of January)
We have (Greek Orthodox) Easter
Vacations for two weeks.
25. Timetable
The school week is from Monday to Friday.
A school day starts at 07:45 a.m. (teachers
must be at school from 07:30 a.m.) and ends
at 1:05 p.m.
A school day consists of 7 (40 minutes )
periods, with three breaks.
Once a week, on Wednesday, there is a 50
minutes staff meeting.
26. WE SHOULD ALWAYS HAVE IN MIND THAT
If you plan for one year,
plant rice.
If you plan for ten years,
plant trees.
If you plan for centuries,
educate people.
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