The Heritage Private School

4549 Palodia, Limassol, Cyprus

Ages 2-19; Early Years, Primary, Secondary

Private English-medium co-educational day school

55 nationalities represented; over 1,400 culturally diverse students on roll.

ESL is compulsory during school hours for non-native English speakers requiring support; the school has a Special Educational Needs Coordinator and offers personalised learning support with the possibility of after‑school sessions; a counsellor is available for wellbeing support.

Cyprus

Students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. for registration at 7:50 a.m.; the School also runs a bus service from many locations around Limassol.

The School arranges a bus service from many locations around Limassol.

All lessons are taught in English. The Heritage Private School follows the United Kingdom National Curriculum across Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary. The school uses Cambridge Checkpoints, IGCSEs and GCSEs, as well as AS and A Levels, to monitor progress. The Cambridge International Pathway is offered, including Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Advanced Level. The Heritage Private School is a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre and an Examination Centre for Cambridge assessments, enabling internal and external Cambridge examinations.

Typically, all Year 13 leavers go on to study at a university in the UK or elsewhere. Extra-curricular and super-curricular opportunities are provided to enhance students' chances of entry into highly competitive degree courses.

The Gifted & Talented programme identifies high‑achieving students across all ages and subjects and provides enriching academic experiences to help them reach their maximum potential. At Key Stage 5, it includes targeted Oxbridge preparation through personalised small‑group sessions from Year 12 onwards.

The Heritage Private School emphasises personal and social development as part of its ethos. The mission is to inspire curious minds, foster excellence, and build a strong community of responsible global citizens. The school provides an environment that enhances social skills, respect and empathy within a multicultural community. There are 55 nationalities represented and the curriculum includes an international dimension to prepare students for global engagement. Students are encouraged to take an active role in the local community, with a focus on self-discipline and holistic wellbeing.

The Heritage Private School provides Special Education and support for students with SEND in accordance with the Law on Education of Children with Special Needs. The School admits SEND students only when needs are relatively minor and learning can be effectively addressed. A Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCo), Counsellor, and learning support assistants work with the student during school hours to adapt lesson plans to meet curriculum objectives, and may arrange additional after-school lessons if needed. Regular monitoring by teachers, subject coordinators, the SENCo and ESL Coordinator supports progress and personalised learning paths.

English is the language of instruction in the Early Years. ESL is compulsory during school hours for non-native English speakers requiring support, at an additional fee and based on teacher assessment. The ESL department provides language and cultural development to help students succeed in an English-speaking academic environment, supported by the broader student-support team including an ESL Coordinator.

The school views students holistically, supporting them academically, socially and emotionally. The Counsellor is part of the Student Support team and helps monitor and support wellbeing. Staff use regular formative and summative assessment with feedback to identify areas for improvement and provide pastoral support, while promoting independence, decision-making, mutual support and self-care.

Health and Safety Policy includes Child Protection provisions, with detailed procedures covering Child Protection, Internet Safety, the use of technology, and Road Safety. The Emergency Plan is submitted annually to the Ministry of Education. Policies are reviewed and revised regularly to maintain effectiveness, with a commitment to health and safety for all staff, students and visitors.

Every year The Heritage Private School admits new students in Pre-Nursery, Pre-Reception, Years 1, 7, 10-13. In all other Year Groups, available places depend on annual re-enrolment of existing students. For September 2026, the first round of admissions has been completed; families will be contacted if any places become available. The Heritage Private School is academically selective and approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture in Cyprus. Admissions Procedure: 1. Family completes Online Admissions Application. 2. Admissions will contact family to book Academic Assessment at School. 3. Academic Assessment: Early Years School (Pre-Nursery-Reception): Student and Family Interview; Lower Primary School (Years 1-3): Entrance Examinations in English and Mathematics and Interview; Upper Primary (Years 4-6): Entrance Examinations in English and Mathematics; Secondary School (Years 7-11): Entrance Examinations in English and Mathematics; Secondary School (Years 12-13): IGCSE qualifications and Student Interview. 4. A further Student and Family Interview may be requested for Years 4 to 11. 5. Admissions will contact family with the final decision on admissions. Enrolment Procedure (upon acceptance of place): 1. Family submits Application Form with all supporting documents within 7 days. 2. Application will be processed by the School. 3. A payment of registration and deposit fees should be made to secure the place. 4. Student Subject Options are finalised and submitted. 5. Books and Uniform are purchased and IT set up is completed. 6. Student is ready to commence school.

The Ancoria/Sievert Larsson Excellence Scholarships offer partial awards to top students in Years 7, 10, 12, and 13, based on Cambridge and IGCSE/GCSE results. The Heritage Private School also awards €1000 to Double Honours students in Years 7–12 who place in the top 10% of their year. Scholarship amounts are updated annually.