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The Falcon School

Cyprus, Nicosia

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees €1,275 - 4,200
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 400
Type Co-educational
Opened 1976
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages Mandarin, French, Spanish
Strengths Languages, STEM, Sport
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Located at 1 Nikos Ierides Street in Strovolos, The Falcon School is a private, international day school in Nicosia, Cyprus, serving girls and boys aged 4 to 18. The language of instruction is English, with Modern Greek and other languages taught as part of the curriculum. The school offers a broad international pathway, including IB World School status with the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and Cambridge programmes: IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, and Cambridge A Levels, providing continuity from early years through pre-university study. The school was founded in 1976 and remains a long-established option for expatriate and local families seeking international qualifications. Facilities support languages, the sciences, the arts and music, as well as a wide range of sports, with spaces designed to foster an active, inquiring learning environment. The Falcon School emphasizes critical thinking, collaboration and lifelong learning within a supportive community. It serves a diverse student body.

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The Essentials

The Falcon School has 400 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Located in Strovolos, a suburb of Nicosia, Cyprus. The street address is 1 Nikos Ierides Street, Strovolos, Nicosia 2034. The postal address is PO Box 23640, 1685 Nicosia, Cyprus.

Stages
Ages 4 to 18; Primary and Secondary.

Type
Private international day school; co-educational.

Additional learning support
The Falcon School runs a Learning Support Centre (LSC) led by a SENCO that coordinates support for students with Special Educational Needs. Students with additional learning needs are identified and supported after formal assessment, often via an Individual Education Plan (IEP). The LSC provides direct and indirect learning interventions and may involve external specialists; the LSC does not cater for students with very severe learning or physical disabilities.

Country affiliation
Cyprus

School day structure
The school day runs from 07:30 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.

Bus service
Yes; The Falcon School operates School Buses.
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Fees

Annual tuition at The Falcon School ranges from EUR 1,275 to EUR 4,200 for 2026/27.

Application & Assessment Fees
- Entrance (assessment) fees: KG/PR EUR 50; Primary (P1–P6) EUR 100; Secondary (S1–S7) EUR 150.

Registration & Deposit
- Registration fee (one-off payable on initial registration): EUR 500. Registration fee is not refundable once paid, except at the discretion of the school upon a student's graduation and provided all monies owed have been paid in full.
- Deposit payable on initial registration: EUR 500. The deposit is refundable when a student leaves only if written notice is given by 1st April, the student completes the year and all monies owed to the school have been paid in full.

Tuition Fees (annual totals and instalments per year group)
- KG–PR: Total EUR 5,100 — instalments: EUR 2,000 (due 1 July), EUR 2,000 (due 1 November), EUR 1,100 (due 1 March).
- P1–P2: Total EUR 6,600 — instalments: EUR 2,600 (due 1 July), EUR 2,600 (due 1 November), EUR 1,400 (due 1 March).
- P3–P4: Total EUR 6,900 — instalments: EUR 2,600 (due 1 July), EUR 2,600 (due 1 November), EUR 1,700 (due 1 March).
- P5–P6: Total EUR 7,200 — instalments: EUR 2,600 (due 1 July), EUR 2,600 (due 1 November), EUR 2,000 (due 1 March).
- S1–S3: Total EUR 8,000 — instalments: EUR 3,000 (due 1 July), EUR 3,000 (due 1 November), EUR 2,000 (due 1 March).
- S4–S5: Total EUR 8,200 — instalments: EUR 3,000 (due 1 July), EUR 3,000 (due 1 November), EUR 2,200 (due 1 March).
- S6–S7: Total EUR 8,400 — instalments: EUR 3,000 (due 1 July), EUR 3,000 (due 1 November), EUR 2,400 (due 1 March).
- Note on increases: Tuition fees may be increased annually by up to 0%–5%.

Billing schedule & payment terms
- Standard instalment due dates: 1 July, 1 November and 1 March. Instalment amounts are shown above per year group.
- Interest is charged on outstanding fees as indicated on invoices. The school requires fees to be paid by the due dates and will withhold school services/records if fees are outstanding.
- Early full-payment discount: Payment of one year's school fees in full, in advance by 30 June, qualifies for a 5% discount. Companies or embassies with a minimum of 20 students who pay one year's fees in full, in advance by 30 June are offered a 10% discount.

Sibling & other discounts / scholarships
- Sibling discount when children are concurrently at the school: second child 15%; third child 25%; fourth and subsequent children 35%.
- Partial scholarship: secondary students maintaining an average of 90% throughout the year receive a 10% discount.
- Children of Falcon alumni receive a 5% discount.

Uniform & other mandatory costs
- Uniform is required. Typical uniform items and PE/swim kit are specified and may be purchased from listed suppliers (Victuar Limited; Koutalianos Sports). Prices for uniform items are charged separately by suppliers and are not included in the tuition totals above.
- Additional optional/occasional charges (for example: school trips, extracurricular activities, or summer programmes) may be invoiced separately; specific charges for trips or extras are billed as they arise. A separate summer-school deposit example (EUR 100) and payment options are used for short courses.

Boarding
- The Falcon School does not operate as a boarding school; boarding fees are not applicable.

Refunds, withdrawal notice and related conditions
- Assessment fees are non-refundable. Registration fees are generally non-refundable once paid, though the school may, at its discretion, refund the registration fee upon a student's graduation provided all monies owed have been paid in full.
- Deposit refund conditions: the registration deposit (EUR 500) is refundable only if written notice of withdrawal is received by 1 April, the student completes the year and all monies owed have been paid in full.
- Withdrawal during the school year: the school admits students for the full year; no withdrawal is accepted during the year unless one full term's notice of withdrawal is given in writing. If proper notice is not given, the fee for the next term is payable in full.
- Notification for discontinuing for the following year: students who intend to discontinue must indicate their intention by 1 April of the current year; otherwise the fee for the next term is payable in full.

Payment methods & invoicing
- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer (IBAN and SWIFT provided on school communications), cash and cheque (payable to The Falcon School). Parents are required to include the child's name on bank-transfer instructions. Specific bank account details have been provided by the school for programme and fee payments.

Notes on enforcement and records
- No student will be permitted to attend classes or receive school-related information unless all outstanding fees have been paid in full. The school reserves the right to require withdrawal of a pupil whose conduct or effort is unsatisfactory. Interest on overdue amounts will be charged as shown on invoices.
Academics

The Falcon School teaches IB (MYP), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The Falcon School is an accredited IB World School offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP). The language of instruction is English; Modern Greek and other languages are taught. The Falcon School provides continuous education for girls and boys aged 4 to 18.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications open in January. Application forms may be downloaded from the Downloads Section and must be accompanied by a copy of the birth certificate, a copy of the latest school report, a photograph and the entrance exam fee. Applications should be submitted to the school office between 8am and 12 noon, Monday to Friday. 2. Entrance examinations usually take place in March/April. Exam dates are announced via the school's website and local press in January. On examination day the child must be present by 1:45pm. Children from Greek-speaking schools sit Maths followed by a Greek paper and a short diagnostic English exercise; children from English-speaking schools sit Maths followed by an English paper. 3. All entrance examination papers are marked at the school by teachers of the relevant departments. Equal weight is given to the subjects, and an overall average is taken (the diagnostic English is not included in the average). 4. Results are released via the website soon after the exam. 5. To guarantee a place at the school, successful candidates must indicate that they will accept their place by a date specified by the Ministry of Education and pay a non-refundable reservation fee on the day of registration. Competition for places is fierce. 6. Candidates who are on the waiting list will be informed after the date of registration has closed if places are available. 7. Prospective Parents and Students are welcome to visit the School for a tour and an informal introduction to the Falcon School environment.

Scholarships
Partial scholarships for secondary students maintaining an average of 90% throughout the year provide a 10% discount.

Waitlist
The Falcon School uses a waiting list. Candidates on the waiting list will be informed after the date of registration has closed if places are available.
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