Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
750+ |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Greek, Italian, Russian, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
15-20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smartboards |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We use Google classroom for all our online lessons |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
100% Pass rate |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, on a daily basis |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1-2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Interview and entrance exams in English and Maths |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Entry Exams in English and Maths |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:40 |
| School finish time |
13:50 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After school care: 13:45 - 18:00. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Needlework, football, basketball, swimming, yoga, robotics, art and crafts, chess, Duke of Edinburgh, dance, karate, technology, volleyball, music, tennis, yearbook, public speaking, drama |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Library, theater, science lab, computer lab, art room, music room and boarding facilities |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Football pitch, basketball court, Volleyball court |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
American Academy Limassol welcomes students from all over the world providing an environment in which our students can flourish as well as become knowledgeable, motivated students and citizens. Our aim is not only to enable our students to obtain an excellent school leaving certificate, but also to make sure that they acquire the necessary knowledge, skills and disposition to become lifelong learners and productive members of society. In addition we strive to create the best conditions for our students to be able to survive in this professional, demanding and competitive world. American Academy Limassol follows the British National Curriculum preparing students for IGCSE and A-LEVEL qualifications. Upon graduation our students, in addition to their external qualifications, also receive the American Academy School leaving certificate (Apolytirion) which is accredited by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus. Graduates of American Academy Limassol are eligible for entry to British, American, Australian, European and other overseas universities globally. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Our school offers a well balanced education, based on the English National Curriculum, modified to accommodate the needs of international students and are committed to encouraging the development of the full potential and personality of students. American Academy offers a personalised and individual approach with support mechanisms in place to cater for all learners and their respective needs. |