The GRAMMAR School

‘At The Grammar School, we guide students in areas such as technology, science, arts and culture to prepare them for their chosen careers. The Grammar School’s friendly, safe environment, along with a range of cultural activities and school events, provides the foundations for an academic, student-oriented, all-round education.’ Akis Gregoriou, Director General

Environment

The school premises are located outside the city and away from the dangers and temptations which this entails. The spacious campus is designed to enhance the student experience, and modern facilities include a state-of-the-art Innovation Centre, Science, Physics, Chemistry Biology, Robotics and Computer Labs, a Cafeteria, extensive sports grounds and a swimming pool area. The school provides a bus service for the safe transportation of children to and from home.

Education / Advisors

The main objective of The Grammar School is to have a well-organised school community in which there is a mutual respect between teachers and students.  School psychologists / academic advisors offer their services to teachers and students and also undertake cases where counselling is needed.

Teachers

At The Grammar School teachers not only teach their subject, but more importantly, they interact with students and assist where possible to resolve any issues that may arise. Their role is to guide students both morally and academically.  Lessons are taught with the use of iPads, projectors and interactive boards.

Innovation

The Innovation Centre guides teachers to use technology and robotics in lessons.  Thus students are taught through the use of innovative teaching technologies and methods which develop their abilities and enhance their academic, personal, social and cultural development. They learn to collaborate through the use of technology and increase their critical thinking and leadership skills.

Technology

The Grammar School Nicosia was the first Microsoft Showcase School in Cyprus in 2014 and remains a pioneer in the use of technology as well as Robotics in the classroom through the School’s Innovation Centre.

Teacher-student-parent communication is facilitated through the use of technology.  During the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, The Grammar School was able to adapt to teaching students online through Microsoft Teams within 24 hours.

Parents also receive immediate information about the work their children have been assigned through GSNETlife.

Through its continuous effort for individual and collaborative learning, the School introduced the Bring Your Own Device 1:1 Tablet programme to align with modern digital learning practices.

STEM Programme (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) Classes 1 – 3

The Grammar School is the first school in Cyprus to incorporate STEM into its curriculum and has been implementing this since 2015.  STEM education removes the traditional barriers between the four disciplines by integrating the four subjects into one cohesive stream of teaching and learning.  The engineering component of STEM puts emphasis on the process and design and not only the solution.  This approach allows students to develop their critical thinking skills that can be applied to all facets of their work and academic lives.  STEM programmes provide students with an important advantage for admission to universities worldwide. NASA Chief Scientist Dr JL Green visited The Grammar School and joined the STEM class and informed students about the importance of the STEM programme in general. He also gave an open lecture to students and parents of the school.

Culture

The Grammar School has staged theatrical performances for decades and some of them have received awards in national competitions in Cyprus and Greece. The annual Grammar School Cultural Evening has become a strong tradition with two performances every year which are live streamed. In 2017, to celebrate the School’s 55th anniversary, The Grammar School hosted renowned Greek composer, poet, singer Dionysis Savvopoulos who performed with the students during the Cultural Evening. The School also organises other activities such as the Talent Show, the Music Festival and Literature Workshops.  This year, the Cultural Evening titled “Timeless Classics” was successfully presented at Strovolos Municipal Theatre .

Athletic Programmes

Competitive Football, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Martial Arts, Dance and Track and Field programmes for talented athletes are integrated into the regular school curriculum without affecting the high academic level of students. The basketball programme is supported by Keravnos BC, one of the elite, professional teams in Cyprus.   The Track and Field programme operates in collaboration with the Gymnastic Association Pancypria (GSP). Students of the Athletic Programme have the opportunity to enter the scholarship programme on the basis of their academic and athletic performance.

University – Higher Education Advisory Team

Students select their GCE A Levels from a wide range of courses offered, facilitating their entry into universities in the United States, Europe and the UK including those in the Russell Group and LERU. Our innovative Higher Education Advisory Team are all TImes Higher Education (THE) Accredited Counsellors and The Grammar School Nicosia is a THE Accredited Counsellor School. The Team frequently visits universities in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Spain, Italy and The Netherlands to receive the latest information about admissions procedures. Furthermore, presentations by universities such as Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Imperial College, Southampton and many other related events are hosted regularly.  Guided by the expertise of the Higher Education Advisory Team, Grammar School students apply for a broad range of courses including Medicine, Dentistry, Vet Science, Engineering, Business, Arts and Science subjects.  Post-Brexit, students have received offers from competitive universities such as Trinity College Dublin in Ireland and Leiden University in The Netherlands as well as receiving academic scholarships for the UK.  Students also receive scholarships for US universities including Harvard University and many of our athletes are awarded sports scholarships for US universities.  The Higher Education Advisory Team utilize Unifrog, a leading university and careers platform which students and parents have access to, in order to ensure that students receive up-to-date and impartial advice covering institutions from around the world. Grammar School students are well equipped for university life since they have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of educational programmes, clubs, sports and are socially active and prepared for a dynamic and successful future.

Personalised tours are offered throughout the year.

For more information you can either visit the school’s website thegrammarschool.eu, the School, or phone at 22-695695.