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Schools undergo digital transition

The Education Ministry has signed a €20 mln contract to provide IT support services, paving the way for the transition to digital schools. The contract was signed at the Presidential Palace on

7th September 2022

Cyprus

Schools to integrate growing number of migrant children

In the new academic year, schools will set goals and priorities to help integrate the rising number of migrant students attending class, said Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou. He said there is a

22nd July 2022

Cyprus

An education system that inspires indifference

If we believe in the Education Ministry, the school system is a breeding ground for diversity, inclusion, excellence and radical thinkers. Students are exposed to the finest teachers, modern classrooms, and a

3rd July 2022

Comment/Cyprus

All-day schools make economic sense

The concept of the all-day school is picking up momentum, with MPs suggesting this should be part of a greater reform of the education system, including a staggered timetable for primary and

8th May 2022

Cyprus/Editorial

COVID19: ‘Test to stay’ in kindergartens

The Health Ministry’s ‘test to stay’ school testing programme will be extended to include public and private kindergarten and primary education children in Cyprus as of Monday, March 21. The cabinet decided

16th March 2022

Cyprus

Ukraine conflict spills into Cyprus schools

As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine rages, it risks spilling into an unlikely arena -– classrooms and playgrounds in Cyprus, home to a sizable Russian population and a smaller Ukrainian community.

4th March 2022

Cyprus/Europe

COVID19: Test units at most schools to avoid delays

Mobile rapid test units were at most schools on Tuesday to help solve delays regarding the “test to stay” measures for COVID-19 close contacts. Following a meeting between the ministers of health

1st February 2022

Cyprus

COVID19: School test to stay policy to change

Health Minister Michalis Hadjipantelas and Education Minister Prodromos Prodromou meet teacher unions in a bid to end a row over a ‘test to stay’ policy in schools for close contacts of classmates

17th January 2022

Cyprus

COVID19: ‘Test to stay’ at schools put on ice

The Health Ministry is holding back from implementing a ‘test to stay’ policy in primary and secondary schools for close contacts of classmates who contract COVID-19, following a teacher backlash. Following a

14th January 2022

Cyprus

COVID19: Tighter testing for schools, nursing homes

Testing rules for schools and nursing homes were tightened on Wednesday, as the government ushered in additional measures to stem an Omicron powered fifth wave of infections. Next week, authorities will introduce

12th January 2022

Cyprus