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Cyprus homeschool checklist
Notice and filing
- Notification: Yes, once
- What to file: Homeschooling Approval Application
- When: Before school year start
- Where: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth (MoECSY)
- How to submit: In person or mail to MoECSY
- What to include
- Medical documentation, detailed curriculum aligned with national standards, teacher qualifications
Subjects and hours
- Instruction: Must follow national curriculum; delivered by approved teachers
Records to keep
- Records: Detailed records of curriculum, assessments, and progress
Testing and assessment
- Testing: Regular assessments required to ensure progress
- Assessment: Ministry oversight with periodic reviews
Deadlines
- Homeschooling Approval Application: Before September 1 (school year start)
- Pre-Primary Age Threshold: September 1 annually
Contacts and official sources
- Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports and Youth - Private Education (www.moec.gov.cy/idiotiki_ekpaidefsi/en/infoserv_priv_ed_general_information.html)