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General Secondary Education in Cyprus is a six-year educational program for students between the ages of 12 and 18. The Upper cycle of the Public Secondary General Education offers a three-year program for older students between the ages of 15 and 18.

It is made up of the Gymnasium (school) (Lower Secondary School), where the main concentration is a general humanistic education. Education is compulsory until the age of 15.^[1] From there students attend the Lykeio/Lyceum (Upper Secondary School), a more flexible educational system which offers various specializations depending on the inclinations, skills and interests of the students. Technical and vocational education tracks are also available.^[2]

Curriculum

Gymnasium
- Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, History, Religious studies, English language, French language, Career education, Music, and Art are taught to all Gymnasium students.
Lykeio
- In the first grade, (class A), all subjects are common core, which means that they are compulsory. These are: Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, French, Music, Art, Religious studies, and Computer science.
- In the second grade (class B), students are required to attend 19 periods of common core subjects and compulsory foreign languages. In addition, they must also select three or four stream subjects of four periods per week and either two or zero courses of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
- In the third and final grade (class C), students are required to attend 17 teaching periods of common core subjects and of compulsory foreign languages. They should also select four stream subjects of four periods per week and one subject of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
Secondary and Vocational Education
- Secondary Technical and Vocational Education is offered in two streams, a Theoretical and a Practical one. Students who have successfully completed the 3rd grade at the Gymnasium are eligible to study these programs.^[3]
  - Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English
  - Core Subjects: Religious Education, Greek Language, History and Social Studies, Introduction to Computer Studies, and Physical Education
  - Technical/Workshop Subjects, Specialization Subjects, and industrial work experience are also incorporated.^[4]
Evening classes come under Secondary Education and operate in the evening. Those who have reached age 18, or are 15 years old and evidently able to work, can register in evening classes.

Timetables

Students go to school from September 10 to May 20, Monday to Friday. The lessons start at 7:30 and finish at 13:35. During the school day there are three breaks: one at 9:00 that lasts for 15 minutes, one at 10:45 that lasts for 25 minutes, and one at 12:40 that lasts for 10 minutes. There are thirty-five 45 minute periods a week.

The [School Holidays]] are: October 1, October 28, December 23 until January 6, January 30, March 25, April 1, May 1, Good Monday – Friday after Easter Week, Holy Spirit, Green Monday, and the Summer holidays from June to September.

Certification of secondary education

Unified Lyceum: An indicative certificate (for those who successfully complete grades A and B) or a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), for those who graduate, is awarded at the end of the school year to all successful students. The School Leaving Certificate is a qualification for employment in office work.^[5]
Secondary Technical and Vocational Education: After successfully completing the program, students of TVE are awarded a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), which is recognized as equivalent to a School Leaving Certificate of a public three-grade Upper - Secondary school.

Presence of Clubs at school

The Unified Lyceum Program «Action – Creativity – Social Contribution» (A.C.S.) is organized by the school and is approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.^[6] The program is compulsory for all students and their participation is a prerequisite to a successful completion of the curriculum for each grade and for obtaining a school leaving certificate. The activities that have been organized by schools so far, are now regulated, enriched and upgraded through this program.

Uniforms

School uniforms are compulsory for all students in Cyprus.^[7] The uniform comprises grey trousers or jeans for boys and grey skirts or jeans for girls and white, black or grey t-shirts. There is also a special uniform for PE classes.

Costs

The secondary education in Cyprus is free for all students. The books are also provided to students for free.

Private lessons

Private lessons in Cyprus are very common. Almost all students prepare for external exams, usually GCE A´ and O´ Levels through private tuition, to ensure access to foreign universities, especially in the UK. A lot of students, especially in Lyceum, take private lessons for difficult subjects.^[8]

Access to University or schools of higher education

Access to Public Tertiary Institutions in Cyprus and Greece can be achieved through the National Entrance exams, while the School Leaving Certificate can ensure access to private tertiary institutions.^[9]

References

[1] ttp://www.moec.gov.cy/dme/en/gymnasium.html

[2] ttp://www.moec.gov.cy/dme/en/index.html

[3] ttp://www.moec.gov.cy/mtee/en/

[4] ttp://www.moec.gov.cy/mtee/en/pdf/tables/timetable.pdf

[5] ttp://www.justaboutcyprus.com/cyprus_education_secondary_education.html

[6] ttp://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/pdf/national_report_cy_en.pdf

[7] ttp://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html

[8] ttp://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html

[9] ttp://www.euroeducation.net/prof/cypco.htm

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-General '''Secondary Education in [[Cyprus]]''' is a six-year educational program for students between the ages of 12 and 18. The Upper cycle of the Public Secondary General Education offers a three-year program for older students between the ages of 15 and 18.
+General '''Secondary Education in [[Cyprus]]''' is a six-year [[educational program]] for [[students]] between the ages of 12 and 18. The Upper cycle of the Public Secondary General Education offers a three-year program for older [[students]] between the ages of 15 and 18.
 It is made up of the [[Gymnasium (school)]] (Lower Secondary School), where the main concentration is a general [[humanistic]] education. Education is compulsory until the age of 15.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/dme/en/gymnasium.html</ref>
-From there students attend the Lykeio/[[Lyceum]] (Upper Secondary School), a more flexible educational system which offers various specializations depending on the inclinations, skills and interests of the students. Technical and vocational education tracks are also available.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/dme/en/index.html</ref>
+From there [[students]] attend the Lykeio/[[Lyceum]] (Upper Secondary School), a more flexible [[educational system]] which offers various specializations depending on the inclinations, skills and interests of the [[students]]. Technical and vocational education tracks are also available.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/dme/en/index.html</ref>
 ==Curriculum==
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 **[[Modern Greek]], [[Ancient Greek]], [[Mathematics]], [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Biology]], [[Geography]], [[History]], [[Religious studies]], [[English language]], [[French language]], [[Career education]], [[Music]], and [[Art]] are taught to all Gymnasium students.
 * Lykeio
-** In the first grade, (class A), all subjects are common core, which means that they are compulsory. These are: Modern Greek, Ancient Greek, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English, French, Music, Art, Religious studies, and Computer Science.
+** In the first grade, (class A), all subjects are common core, which means that they are compulsory. These are: [[Modern Greek]], [[Ancient Greek]], [[Mathematics]], [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]], [[Biology]], [[English]], [[French]], [[Music]], [[Art]], [[Religious studies]], and [[Computer science]].
-** In the second grade (class B), students are required to attend 19 periods of common core subjects and compulsory foreign languages. In addition, they must also select three or four stream subjects of four periods per week and either two or zero courses of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
+** In the second grade (class B), [[students]] are required to attend 19 periods of common core [[subjects]] and compulsory [[foreign languages]]. In addition, they must also select three or four stream subjects of four periods per week and either two or zero courses of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
-** In the third and final grade (class C), students are required to attend 17 teaching periods of common core subjects and of compulsory foreign languages. They should also select four stream subjects of four periods per week and one subject of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
+** In the third and final grade (class C), [[students]] are required to attend 17 teaching periods of common core subjects and of compulsory [[foreign languages]]. They should also select four stream subjects of four periods per week and one subject of special interest or enrichment of two periods per week.
 *Secondary and Vocational Education
-**Secondary Technical and Vocational Education is offered in two streams, a Theoretical and a Practical one. Students who have successfully completed the 3rd grade at the Gymnasium are eligible to study these programs.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/mtee/en/</ref>
+**Secondary Technical and Vocational Education is offered in two streams, a Theoretical and a Practical one. [[Students]] who have successfully completed the 3rd grade at the Gymnasium are eligible to study these programs.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/mtee/en/</ref>
-***Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English
+***Compulsory Subjects: [[Mathematics]], [[Physics]], [[Chemistry]] and [[English]]
-***Core Subjects: Religious Education, Greek Language, History and Social Studies, Introduction to Computer Studies, and Physical Education
+***Core Subjects: [[Religious Education]], [[Greek Language]], [[History]] and [[Social Studies]], Introduction to [[Computer Studies]], and [[Physical Education]]
 ***Technical/Workshop Subjects, Specialization Subjects, and industrial work experience are also incorporated.<ref>http://www.moec.gov.cy/mtee/en/pdf/tables/timetable.pdf</ref>
 *Evening classes come under Secondary Education and operate in the evening. Those who have reached age 18, or are 15 years old and evidently able to work, can register in evening classes.
 ==Timetables==
-Students go to school from September 10 to May 20, Monday to Friday. The lessons start at 7:30 and finish at 13:35. During the school day there are three breaks: one at 9:00 that lasts for 15 minutes, one at 10:45 that lasts for 25 minutes, and one at 12:40 that lasts for 10 minutes. There are thirty-five 45 minute periods a week.
+[[Students]] go to [[school]] from [[September]] 10 to [[May]] 20, [[Monday]] to [[Friday]]. The lessons start at 7:30 and finish at 13:35. During the [[school]] day there are three breaks: one at 9:00 that lasts for 15 minutes, one at 10:45 that lasts for 25 minutes, and one at 12:40 that lasts for 10 minutes. There are thirty-five 45 minute periods a [[week]].
-The School Holidays are:
+The [School Holidays]] are:
-October 1, October 28, December 23 till January 6, January 30, March 25, April 1, May 1, Good Monday – Friday after Easter Week, Holy Spirit, Green Monday, and the Summer holidays from June to September.
+[[October]] 1, [[October]] 28, [[December]] 23 until [[January]] 6, [[January]] 30, [[March]] 25, [[April]] 1, [[May]] 1, Good Monday – Friday after [[Easter Week]], Holy Spirit, Green Monday, and the Summer holidays from [[June]] to [[September]].
-==Certification of secondary education==
+==Certification of [[secondary education]]==
-* Unified Lyceum: An indicative certificate (for those who successfully complete grades A and B) or a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), for those who graduate, is awarded at the end of the school year to all successful students. The School Leaving Certificate is a qualification for employment in office work.<ref>http://www.justaboutcyprus.com/cyprus_education_secondary_education.html</ref>
+* Unified Lyceum: An indicative certificate (for those who successfully complete grades A and B) or a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), for those who graduate, is awarded at the end of the [[school year]] to all successful [[students]]. The School Leaving Certificate is a qualification for [[employment]] in office work.<ref>http://www.justaboutcyprus.com/cyprus_education_secondary_education.html</ref>
-* Secondary Technical and Vocational Education: After successfully completing the program, students of TVE are awarded a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), which is recognized as equivalent to a School Leaving Certificate of a public three-grade Upper - Secondary school.
+* Secondary Technical and [[Vocational Education]]: After successfully completing the program, [[students]] of TVE are awarded a School Leaving Certificate (APOLYTERION), which is recognized as equivalent to a School Leaving Certificate of a public three-grade Upper - Secondary school.
 ==Presence of Clubs at school==
-The Unified Lyceum Program «Action – Creativity – Social Contribution» (A.C.S.) is organized by the school and is approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.<ref>http://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/pdf/national_report_cy_en.pdf</ref>
+The Unified Lyceum Program «Action – Creativity – Social Contribution» (A.C.S.) is organized by the [[school]] and is approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture.<ref>http://ec.europa.eu/citizenship/pdf/national_report_cy_en.pdf</ref>
-The program is compulsory for all students and their participation is a prerequisite to a successful completion of the curriculum for each grade and for obtaining a school leaving certificate. The activities that have been organized by schools so far, are now regulated, enriched and upgraded through this program.
+The program is compulsory for all [[students]] and their participation is a prerequisite to a successful completion of the [[curriculum]] for each grade and for obtaining a school leaving certificate. The activities that have been organized by [[schools]] so far, are now regulated, enriched and upgraded through this program.
 ==Uniforms==
-School uniforms are compulsory for all students in Cyprus.<ref>http://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html</ref>
+[[School uniforms]] are compulsory for all [[students]] in [[Cyprus]].<ref>http://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html</ref>
 The uniform comprises grey trousers or jeans for boys and grey skirts or jeans for girls and white, black or grey t-shirts.
 There is also a special uniform for PE classes.
 ==Costs==
-The secondary education in Cyprus is free for all students. The books are also provided to students for free.
+The [[secondary education]] in [[Cyprus]] is free for all students. The [[books]] are also provided to [[students]] for free.
 ==Private lessons==
-Private lessons in Cyprus are very common. Almost all students prepare for external exams, usually [[General Certificate of Education|GCE]] A´ and O´ Levels through private tuition, to ensure access to foreign universities, especially in the UK. A lot of students, especially in Lyceum, take private lessons for difficult subjects.<ref>http://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html</ref>
+Private lessons in [[Cyprus]] are very common. Almost all [[students]] prepare for external [[exams]], usually [[General Certificate of Education|GCE]] A´ and O´ Levels through private tuition, to ensure access to foreign [[universities]], especially in the [[UK]]. A lot of [[students]], especially in Lyceum, take private lessons for difficult [[subjects]].<ref>http://cyprus-life.info/cyprus_education.html</ref>
-==Access to University or schools of higher education==
+==Access to [[University]] or [[schools]] of [[higher education]]==
-Access to Public Tertiary Institutions in Cyprus and Greece can be achieved through the National Entrance exams, while the School Leaving Certificate can ensure access to private tertiary institutions.<ref>http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/cypco.htm</ref>
+Access to Public Tertiary Institutions in [[Cyprus]] and [[Greece]] can be achieved through the National Entrance exams, while the School Leaving Certificate can ensure access to private tertiary institutions.<ref>http://www.euroeducation.net/prof/cypco.htm</ref>
 ==See also==
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