The campus of The Heritage Private School and Institute, with mountain and sea views, is an impressive sight along the Limassol to Troodos road, with 1,600 culturally diverse students aged 2 to 19.
This Cyprus Ministry of Education approved and academically selective school aims to provide the same high quality of education as a well-respected UK private school. Teaching is in English and we follow the National Curriculum for England. We are also the only school in Cyprus and one of very few in Europe who offer the full Cambridge International Pathway including Early Years, Primary, Lower Secondary, Upper Secondary and Advanced Level. Qualifications include Cambridge International Checkpoints, IGCSEs, A Levels and a formal School Leaving Certificate (Apolytirion) at the end of Year 13. The Heritage is a Cambridge International Fellowship Centre and a centre for Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel International Examinations, as well as ICDL. The majority of students’ progress to university in the UK, Europe, USA and elsewhere in the world, including leading universities, such as the University of Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, MIT, Berklee College of Music, Johns Hopkins, ESSEC, Toronto University and Bocconi University.
Innovation
Technology is incorporated throughout the School, both as a core subject in the National Curriculum, but also through our iPad 1-1 programme. It is a modern approach to learning which allows for greater differentiation and a more independent, personalised, active and engaging learning experience for our students.
Our students learning and work is proudly showcased on International days such as Science Day, Pi Day and World Book Day, as well as in our impressive whole school Art Exhibitions.
The Early Years and Primary School collaborates with Engino®, with the purpose of integrating STEM principles into the curriculum and developing students’ robotics and computer programming skills. Outdoor learning has become a key element in our teaching which brings lessons to life outdoors on our magnificent campus, and in particular our very own School Forest.
The Secondary School runs a Gifted and Talented Programme, identifying gifted students across all ages and subjects, and providing them with opportunities to broaden their intellectual frame of reference through exposure to cutting-edge super-curricular material.
Ethos
Academic excellence, personal and social development, respect, collaboration and strong self-discipline are all key aspects of the School’s ethos. The well-qualified and experienced staff aim to develop the full potential of every individual, with many academic and co-curricular activities to help everyone find their own niche. Our in-house School Counsellors and Special Education Needs Coordinators provide additional, valuable student wellbeing and learning support. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning from an early age, and to always be proud of their efforts and achievements both academically and personally. Effective communication and collaboration between the School and home is strongly encouraged, as we believe that this is integral to the success of each student.
Co-curricular Activities, Afternoon Lessons, After-School Kids (ASK) and Summer School
There are over 100 after-school clubs and academic Afternoon Lessons in a variety of subjects, an Extended School Day Programme (ASK) as well as an annual Summer School. The sports teams, and the very popular Heritage Basketball and Football Academies, participate in interschool tournaments and friendly matches. Extra classes in Drama and Music are also offered and we have a School choir and orchestra. Our annual Primary and Secondary Musicals are spectacular productions. The School participates in numerous EU and other educational and community trips and projects, within Cyprus and internationally, including Junior Achievement Innovation Camp, Model United Nations Conferences and EUROSCOLA due to being a European Parliament Ambassador EPAS School. We also offer the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Scheme, as well as community service and voluntary work placements. Our students excel in a variety of local and international competitions and have represented Cyprus in the Formula 1 in Schools World Finals.
Facilities
The School is committed to sustainable development and environmental initiatives, for which it holds eleven CY GPP environmental awards, a Gold We Protect the Environment Award from the Cyprus Centre for Environmental Research and Education, a Green Office Award by CYMEPA, EMAS Award, ISO 14001 accreditation and the Eco-Schools Green Flags. All classrooms, including Science and ICT Laboratories in the innovatively-designed buildings, have interactive whiteboards, heating and air conditioning, and are rich with stimulating educational displays. Our Upper Primary School houses our Book and Uniform Shop, Fitness Centre, Healthy Cafe and auditorium. The School also has specialist drama and dance studios, sound-insulated music rooms, an Innovation/Makers Lab equipped with 3D Printers, VR goggles and Drones, Art Rooms, tennis, volleyball and Padel courts, cricket practice lanes, indoor and outdoor Basketball courts, a FIFA Star 1 full-size football pitch, a Learning Resource Centre, and a Cafeteria serving a lunch buffet, salads and snacks. The state-of-the art Multifunction Hall recently hosted the performance of Μικρή Πατρίδα, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Cypriot coup d’etat and Turkish invasion, through a musical concert with narration. The stunning 1,200 seat outdoor Amphitheatre is used regularly for both school and community events. There is ample car parking, plus a school bus service.
Latest Awards and Achievements
The School is proud to hold the prestigious British Council International School Award (ISA) for “Outstanding Development of the International Dimension in the Curriculum”. The Heritage has consistently held ISA status since 2008 and we are the only School in Cyprus to have been re-awarded the ISA 2023-2026. We are also the only APSnet UNESCO certified private school in Cyprus and one of two PASCH accredited schools in Cyprus, which is an initiative to awaken interests and enthusiasm for Germany in a global network of schools.
This year, students of the School won 9 Cambridge International Outstanding Learner Awards and 2 Pearson Edexcel Outstanding Learner Awards following the Summer 2024 examination results. Annually we receive prestigious awards by both examination boards in recognition of our top-performing students.
The School holds 11 Cyprus Education Leaders Awards; six Gold Awards in the categories of ‘Digital Education’, ‘Facilities and Infrastructure’ ‘Collaboration with Industry and Organisations (Engino® and PwC)’ ‘Youth Entrepreneurship’, ‘Rewarding Excellence’ and five Bronze Awards in the categories of ‘Developing Leadership Skills’, ‘International Educational Collaboration’, ‘Community Ties’, ‘Cultivating Environmental Awareness’ and ‘Development of Soft Skills’.
We are honoured that our Executive Head served as one of nine members on the Cambridge International Education Advisory Board, representing the region of Europe in advising Cambridge International on issues concerning Cambridge schools.
Invitation
The Heritage Private School warmly invites you to entrust the education and pastoral care of your children to our dedicated team. Join us and share our excellent teaching and superb facilities, in our beautiful school campus.
SECONDARY SCHOOL
ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS
IN ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS
Tuesday 25 February 2025 at 3.00 p.m.
Register at: www.hps.ac.cy/exams
4549 Palodia, Limassol, Cyprus
+357 25367018
