First of all, you should understand that education in Northern Cyprus is very different from what you are used to for citizens of the CIS countries. If your school is in general education. Here, after the 8th grade, there is a distribution in 2 areas: technical and humanitarian. The technical direction includes such sciences as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology. Humanities are geography, history, foreign language, etc.
Primary Education in North Cyprus
Children start going to school at the age of 5-6, and secondary education in Northern Cyprus is received at the age of 17-18. Schools are divided into two categories: public and private. Most Cypriots send their children to public schools, where instruction takes place in Turkish, and English is considered the main second language. Such a training system takes place during the first 5 years. After this period, some subjects begin to be taught in English. In order to send a child to a private school, you need to pass entrance exams. As a rule, the level of education in private schools is higher, so many take private lessons and take admission to such educational institutions very seriously. Such schools are quite expensive. From 4-5 thousand euros per year, given that it is still just a school, not a university. The English national education system is popular in various schools, which allows students to prepare for IGCSEs and AS/A levels. The Kyrenia (Girne) area is famous for several quite successful private schools. They are known for their high level of training. As well as the high percentage of admission of its graduates to British universities. Some of the best schools in this region are:
- Necat British College (NBC) – Necat British College, Alsancak, Kyrenia
- The English School of Kyrenia (ESK), Bellapais, Kyrenia
- Girne American Elementary School (GAU), Kyrenia
The cost of education in schools varies, but on average you can focus on 400-500 euros per month.
Secondary Education in North Cyprus
For older children, here are some good colleges and lyceums in Northern Cyprus:
- The American College at GAU University, Kyrenia
- Eastern Mediterranean College at EMU University, Famagusta
- Levent College, Nicosia
- Necat British College – Necat British College, Alsancak, Kyrenia District
- The English School Of Kyrenia (ESK) – English School of Kyrenia, Bellapais, Kyrenia
Despite the fact that the schools are private, they are also managed by the Ministry of Education of Northern Cyprus, which controls all educational processes. The assessment of academic performance is evaluated on a 4-point scale, or on a 100-point scale. The higher the scores, the better the student’s academic performance. Close attention of school management is always attracted by especially gifted children. For such children, additional educational programs are organized so that the child can expand the horizons of his knowledge. Educational processes are conducted in such a way as to correspond to internationally recognized levels, such as SATs, TOEFL, ICGSE and AS/A. Source: Free Internet Article prepared by: Julia Ozerce Ask your question directly to Veles experts.
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