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Cyprus education policy and school program updates

Overview

The Cypriot Ministry of Education is implementing several updates and clarifications ahead of the new school year. The government is expanding its all-day school program to 381 locations, supported by a €6 million budget increase. This expansion aims to improve teacher working conditions through formal contracts and provide structured curricula and after-school care for students.

Additionally, Minister Athina Michaelidou has addressed regulations regarding school schedules and religious practices. While noting that Cyprus maintains long summer breaks, the ministry offers alternatives such as upgraded summer schools. Regarding religious education, new guidelines specify that teachers will facilitate morning prayer during the first instructional period, with provisions for non-Orthodox Christian students to pray silently to their own God.

Entities

Cyprus · European Union · Athina Michaelidou · UNESCO · Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth

Timeline

  1. 17 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cyprus Ministry of Education clarifies school holiday and prayer guidelines

    Cyprus's Ministry of Education has clarified regulations regarding summer holiday schedules and provided guidelines for morning prayers and religious education to accommodate diverse student backgrounds.

  2. 18 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Cyprus expands all-day school program to 381 locations

    Cyprus is increasing its all-day school program to 381 locations with a €6 million budget to improve educational quality and support working families.

Sources

24h.com.cy · cyprus-mail.com · tothemaonline.com · vimaorthodoxias.gr