Gracie06
From: England
10/4/2006 20:37 EST
My family (myself, husband and 10 year old daughter) are intending to move to Cyprus within the next year on a permanent basis. My husband already has an offer of a job at the American Embassy in Nicosia but wants the family to be based in locations surrounding Tala in the Paphos Area so we are looking to buy a villa with a pool and space for 2 big dogs!! My husband fully intends to make the trip to and from Nicosia on a daily basis!!! I currently work with the National Probation Service, as a Community Service Supervisor but also have qualifications in horticulture and catering and spent 14 years as a PA in ICI. What I need to get to grips with is English Language Schools/International Schools in the Paphos Area. I would be grateful for a list of such schools and contact details plus an insight into yearly fees, entry requirements for these if known. I initially intend to take a year out of working (first time ever, other than maternity leave!!) to integrate myself and the family into Cyprus life but part of that year will also be undertaking a proof reading and writing course with a view to working for a magazine.
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Ancientone
From: United Kingdom
10/5/2006 04:41 EST
Hi, your husband has set himself a gruelling commute schedule, rather him than me!
Here are two schools, there's something of a lack of choice in and around the Paphos area. I'll do a little research and see if I can find any more for you.
International School of Paphos
22 26 Hellas Avenue, PO Box 2018, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel (+357) 26 232236 Fax: (+357) 26 242541
E-mail: isop@spidernet.com.cy
Language of Instruction Curriculum Age Range Student Population Annual Fees
English UK(GCSE A-Level) 3 - 18 193 CYP 900 - CYP 2000
American Academy (Private) Paphos
Iakovou Christodoulide Str. 25, Paphos, Cyprus
Tel (+357) 26 946300
E-mail: info@americanacademy.ac.cy
http://www.americanacademy.ac.cy/
Language of Instruction Curriculum Age Range Student Population Annual Fees
English UK(GCSE A-Level) 2 - 18 500 CYP 980 - CYP 3040
Regards
Roy Collins
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Gracie06
From: England
10/5/2006 19:48 EST
To Roy Collins
A very big thank you for the information you provided on schools. This is certainly a big help.
Kind regards
Gracie06
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Ancientone
From: United Kingdom
10/9/2006 07:16 EST
You are most welcome, if I can find more I'll let you have the info.
If there's any other help I can give don't hesitate to let me know. You might want to visit my website at www.buyingahomeincyprus.com, you even get a piccy of me on it (that's the scary bit)!
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Gracie06
From: England
9/27/2007 20:00 EST
Hello Roy, I thought I would write and update you.
Remember me? We were the family whose husband wanted to make the daily trip from Paphos to Nicosia and back. Having done it a few times, we have to agree with you that whilst the road system is a "doddle", the journey time was too great and too tiring on the back of what we know now to be between 8 and 12 hour shifts!! Although we are not yet, still not yet resident in Cyprus, we are hoping to be by July 2008. We are basing the family in the Larnaca district so that the journey to and from Nicosia is between 30 and 40 minutes depending on traffic congestion. As for schooling, we have picked Pascal English School near Larnaca. Its a school with a high reputation that extracts the best from its students by developing their full potential by encouraging and nuturing their students. It is hoped that my daughter will join in September 2008.
Your help was invaluable in putting us on the right track. Kind regards, Gracie06
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Mally
From: England
9/28/2007 05:19 EST
Hi Gracie06
You have sent some E mails and they have not gone to "George". They have come to me somehow "Mally".
Didnt want to leave it, they might be important to you.
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maggiem2
From: Cyprus
10/4/2007 14:43 EST
Hi Gracie
We also hope to be out in Cyprus in 2008. We have bought an old village house that require renovation.
My concern is that the village has a bit of life during the day but it is very quite at night. If we do not make freinds with the locals it will be very lonely & I am not sure how easy that will be. If you are not living in the bigger towns or an expat community how easy is it to make friends?
If you need advice about tax & double taxation etc try www.auditchart.com
Good luck Maggie
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oldnematode
From: United Kingdom
11/14/2007 17:22 EST
All you movers to Cyprus BEWARE. Please take care, I have discovered asbestos polution on some public beaches in the Limassol area and have Lab reports in my possession, I will give locations if needed.
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MURPHY
12/31/2007 11:29 EST
HI I SAW YOUR E-MAIL ABOUT YOU MOVING TO CYPRUS IN 2008. ME AND MY HUSBAND AND MY SON ARE TALKING ABOUT MOVING OUT THERE SOME TIME SOON . I WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THE SCHOOLS AS MY SON IS 9 AND ABOUT HEALTH CARE AND ALSO HOW EASY TO MOVE OUT THERE
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palourtis
2/8/2008 09:09 EST
Hi, my name is craig, I am an english real estate agent living and working in the Famagusta area of cyprus, I have lived here for 3 years now and have never looked back. I have worked my way through just about every pitfall this country has to offer and am still smilling. If any one has any questions or problems I can help with, just drop me an e-mail at protaras@palourtis.com and if I dont know the answer it wont take me long to find it. Also quick plug! we can also help you with any residential needs!!!
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CyprusWithBabies
From: Cyprus
3/20/2008 03:45 EST
Hi, if you are EU citizens, I would suggest you take a look at this site for more information on moving to Cyprus : http://www.cyprus.gov.cy/portal/portal.nsf/dmlcitizen_en/dmlcitizen_en?OpenDocument
And this site for health & medical information: http://cyprus.angloinfo.com/countries/cyprus/healthinsure.asp
You would also be advised to thoroughly research the in's and out's of the Turkish Occupied North of the island before considering living or purchasing property in Famagusta, Kyrenia etc. The island has been occupied after the turkish invasion in 1974 and property purchase, particularly proof of ownership of land - is a minefield, to say the least.
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tracy1
5/12/2008 11:33 EST
Hi Craig, are you a Greek speaker? I just wondered because, although I have no estate agency experience I have a passionate interest in property and wondered if there are opportunities for English (only) speaking estate agents?
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Pippin
5/27/2008 16:09 EST
Hi, There are plenty of estate agents looking for English reps as so much of the property in Cyprus is sold to Brits.
The wages are not great but you can earn extra through commissions.
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