International School of Paphos

The International School of Paphos was founded in 1987 as a co-educational day and boarding school located in Paphos, Cyprus.

International school of Paphos (ISOP)
Location
100 Aristotelous Savva Avenue, Anavargos, Paphos

Cyprus
Information
TypePrivate (day & boarding school)
Established1987
PrincipalDr L Olympiou
GradesK-13
Colour(s)   Black and Wine Red
MascotNone
Websitehttp://www.paphosinternationalschool.com

It is currently a day school, with boarding option, situated in Anavargos Village, on the outskirts of Paphos. New facilities were completed in 2006. The boarding house accommodates students of secondary school age (11 – 18). It currently has more than 1000 students.

The key stages and classes
Key stage Grade Age
- Kindergarten 2-4
1 Rec-2 4-7
2 3-6 7-12
3 7-9 11-15
4 10 & 11 15-16
5 12 & 13 17-18

Subjects

The infants are offered classes such as Topic (science and geography), basic maths, English and many other subjects.

Juniors are offered even more subjects such as Art, History, Citizenship and more advanced maths. In year 5, Exams start. Juniors finish school at 13.05 each day, unless they choose to do any recreational activities after school. Some of the after school clubs which are currently on offer are the reading club, badminton club, medical club and the drama club.

In senior school, three more subjects are added to the list. These are German, French and drama. At the end of year 7 students are allowed to choose what language to pursue in future years. Seniors finish at 2.15.

The school starts in the beginning of September, and finishes in the end of June. Exams usually begin at the beginning of June for years 5-10, and in the middle of May for years 11-13.

For the past two years, the school has given out scholarships awarding students from years 5 to 12 for high achievement in their end of year exams. Students can win up to 20% of their school fees.

International Examinations
International exams offered
IGCSE (Edexcel)
IGCSE (CIE)
GCE (AS level)
GCE (A level)

Head students
Academic Year Head Student Prefects
2019-2020 Maria Hadjipaschalis
2018-2019 Maryanne Luizinho
2017-2018 Hannah Fournaris
2016-2017 Nicola-Marina Tofarides
2015-2016 Elizaveta Tokareva
2014-2015 Maria Michael
2013-2014
2012-2013
2011-2012
2010-2011
2009-2010
2008-2009 Bradley Wright
2007-2008 Sean Redmond
2006-2007 Alashiya Gordes
2005-2006
2004-2005
2003-2004
2002-2003
2001-2002
2000-2001
1999-2000
1998-1999
1997-1998
1996-1997
1995-1996
1994-1995
1993-1994
1992-1993
1991-1992 Neal Andrews
1990-1991
1989-1990
1997-1989
1996-1997

Facilities
  • Cafeteria
  • A large sports hall
  • Two outdoor basketball courts
  • Stadium
  • Indoor heated swimming pool
  • Football field
  • Large playground
  • Library
  • School shop
  • Tennis court
  • Six Science laboratories
  • Theatrical stage
  • Drama studio
  • Exam hall
  • Boarding house

Stadium is not standard (233 meters). Swimming pool has four lanes (25 meters).

Summer School

The International School of Paphos provides a Summer School for children aged 4-18.

Arts Crafts English Conversation Reading Writing Role Play Information Technology Physical Education (including swimming, water polo, football, basketball, volleyball, rounders, handball, tennis, karate and hockey).

Sports

The International School of Paphos is an athletic school. They consider Physical Education an important subject, and therefore it is compulsory to do it twice a week. ISOP has taken place in many sport competitions such as the yearly Paphos cross country race, The Panpaphian, the Pancyprian and others. They award students from years 7-9 and 10-12 for sportmanship. They also encourage students to take part in many sports in school, such as rounders, football, rugby, basketball, swimming, badminton, tennis, volleyball, basketball, archery (year 10 and up) and much more.

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