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24-01-2022 18:41
Announcement by the Ministry of Health regarding changes on test-to-stay measure in schools
As regards the implementation of the test-to-stay measure in schools as of today 24 January 2022, the Ministry of Health, in an effort to appease the teachers’ concerns and to avoid burdening further the smooth operation of schools, proceeds to the following changes:
• Children who are close contacts of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and on the basis of protocol must self-isolate, should be taken daily for the 6-day period by their parents to pre-defined testing units operating in schools, to undergo a rapid antigen test and then, if the result of the test is negative, to be taken to their school.
• These testing units will operate from 7 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. to better serve students who are identified as close contacts. (For secondary school pupils it is recommended that they come between 07:00-07:30, so as to avoid further loss of teaching time).
• Primary and secondary school pupils living in remote or mountainous communities will continue to be served by testing units visiting schools, as announced by the Ministry of Health.
• It is clarified that in any case, the responsibility for accompanying and supervising children attending the testing units in schools lies with parents/guardians.
It is recalled that,
• Compliance with the above measure is optional and applies only to pupils who are close contacts of a confirmed positive COVID-19 case and declared within a school, as defined by the health protocol governing schools (two metres distance in all directions from the positive case, in the classroom, during break time, during sports and during transport by private vehicle).
It is understood that,
• The measure does not have retroactive effect. Therefore, it applies only to pupils who are close contacts of confirmed positive cases detected in the schools since Monday, 24 January 2022.
What applies to individuals who are close contacts and do not have a history of vaccination or have received at least one dose of the vaccine, or have completed their vaccination scheme and the period of 7 months has elapsed, or have become ill and the period of 90 days has elapsed?
• They will have the option either to self-isolate for 10 days as provided for in the protocol and be released on the 7th day, provided they present a negative PCR test carried out at their own expense, or to come to the predefined points for rapid antigen testing daily for 6 consecutive days after contact (excluding public holidays and weekends)
• (with regard to the PCR molecular test on day 7, as provided for in the close contact management protocol, the Ministry of Health is considering replacing the PCR test on day 7 by a Rapid test)
• This measure concerns by way of exception only the opening hours of schools (including All-day compulsory Primary schools and All-day Optional Primary schools) and after close contacts have left the schools, they should self-isolate, as they continue to be considered as close contacts and will not be able to take part in other afternoon activities (such as afternoon lessons, sports etc.)
• These persons should avoid using public transport and should travel to school by private vehicle.
What applies to individuals who are close contacts, have completed their vaccination scheme and the 7-month period has not elapsed or hold a certificate of recovery and the 90-day period has not elapsed?
• The protocol does not require them to self-isolate, but they must visit the designated points for rapid antigen testing daily for the period of 6 consecutive days after contact (excluding holidays and weekends) as defined by the health protocol governing schools (two metres distance in all directions from the positive case, in the classroom, during breaks, during sports and during transport by private vehicle).
The absence of students from the class during the laboratory testing process will be justified.
The test-to-stay measure will be implemented on a pilot basis and variations may occur depending on the epidemiological picture. In successive meetings of the Minister for Health with educational organisations and organised parents, it was decided that the measure should be reassessed next Monday, 31 January 2022, at a meeting to be held in the presence of the Ministers for Health and Education.
148 Testing Units – Tuesday 25 January 2022
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DISTRICT |
LEVEL |
LOCATION |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
THE FALCON SCHOOL NICOSIA |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY NICOSIA |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Lefkosia A’ Peripheral Gymnasium, Nisou |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Archangelos – Lakatameia Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Latsia Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Makedonitissa Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Archbishop Makarios C’ Gymnasium (Platy) |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
NAREG Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
TERRA SANTA – Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
GC School of Careers – Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Aglantzia E’ – Akis Kleanthous Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Vasileios Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Egkomi A’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Makedonitissa A’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dasoupolis Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lakatameia A’ – Agias Paraskevis and Agiou Nikolaou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lakatameia E’ – Agiou Ioanni Chrysostomou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Tseri B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dali C’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Eleneion Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Dimitrios Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lakatameia ST’ – Agiou Stylianou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Geri B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lakatameia D’ – Agiou Neofytou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Aglantzia C’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Falcon Private School – Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lympia Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
The American Academy Nicosia Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Egkomi B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Chryseleousa Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agioi Omologites Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pallouriotissa A’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Akaki Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Mammari Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Palaiometocho B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Psimolofou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pallouriotissa B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lythrodontas “Meletion” Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dali B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Agios Stylianos Gymnasium |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Constantinoupoleos Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Makedonitissa C’ – Stylianos Lenas Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pernera Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Latsia B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Anthoupoli Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lakatameia B’ – Agiou Mama Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Geri A’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Andreas Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Astrometitis Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kakopetria Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kokkinotrimithia B’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Klirou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Arediou Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dali A’ Primary School |
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LEFKOSIA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Epifanios Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
MORFOSIS PRIVATE SCHOOL (Gymnasium - Lyceum) |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Laniteio Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Agia Filaxis Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Zakaki Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Linopetra Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Katholiki Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos KST’ – Panagias Tricherousas Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos A’ – Kontovathia Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos K’ – Agiou Panteleimona Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos IA’ – Tsireio Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Germasogeia Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Ypsonas A’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos IST’ – Zakaki ‘Polykarpos Vlachos’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Episkopi Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pascal Private Primary School Lemesos |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pano Kivides Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Mesa Geitonia ID’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Trachoni A’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kolossi B’ – Apostolou Andrea and Agias Foteinis Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pano Polemidia – Karmiotissa Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos B’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos KA’ – Kapsalos Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos C’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos ST’ – Agiou Nikolaou Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos E’ – Agiou Ioanni Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos A’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
The Logos School of English Education – Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
THE GRAMMAR PRIVATE ENGLISH JUNIOR SCHOOL – Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
FOLEY'S GRAMMAR SCHOOL – Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Tsireio Gymnasium |
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LEMESOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Omodos Gymnasium (six-grade) |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Potamos Germasogeias B’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos IA’ – Tsireio Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Parekklisia Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
G.N. Kalogeropoulou Primary School, Mesa Geitonia |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Tychonas Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kato Polemidia A’ – Panagias Evangelistrias Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kato Polemidia KD’ – Apostolou Varnava Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Timiou Prodromou Primary School, Lemesos |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Lemesos D’ Primary School |
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LEMESOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
‘Agioi Anargyroi’ Primary School, Moni Monagrouli |
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LARNAKA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
THE AMERICAN ACADEMY LARNACA |
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LARNAKA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Athienou Gymnasium |
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LARNAKA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Vergina Gymnasium |
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LARNAKA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Xylotymvou Peripheral Gymnasium |
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LARNAKA |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Kiti Gymnasium |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kathari – Dimitris Lipertis Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Prodromou Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agios Lazaros A’ – Christoforos Christofides Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Kiti Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Livadia Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Athienou Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Aradippou D’ – Agiou Fanouriou Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Zinon Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Agiou Ioanni Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dromolaxia A’ Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Troulloi Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Alethriko Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Tersefanou Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Dromolaxia B’ Primary School |
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LARNAKA |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
“Michalakis Parides” Primary School, Drosia |
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PAFOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
THE LEARNING CENTRE PEYEIA |
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PAFOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Apostolos Pavlos Gymnasium |
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PAFOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Agios Theodoros A’ Gymnasium |
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PAFOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Polis Chrysochous Gymnasium |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Koupateio Primary School, Pafos |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos D’ – Kato Pervolia Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Polis Chrysochous Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Iordaneio Primary School, Pafos |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Empa Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Geroskipou A’ Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Mesogi Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos Z’ – Agiou Kendea Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos ST’ Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
British School Aspire - Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos I’ – “Evagoras Pallikarides” Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Geroskipou B’ Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pegeia Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Chloraka-Lempa – Agiou Stefanou Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos IA’ – Agiou Spyridona Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Pafos IB’ – “Pefkios Georgiades” Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Stroumpi Primary School |
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PAFOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Tremithousa Primary School |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
SECONDARY EDUCATION |
Paralimni Gymnasium |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Antonis Tsokkos Primary School, Agia Napa |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Paralimni A’ Primary School |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Frenaros Primary School |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Liopetri A’ Primary School |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
“Fotis Pittas” Primary School, Dasos Achnas |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Deryneia A’ Primary School |
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AMMOCHOSTOS |
PRIMARY EDUCATION |
Deryneia C’ Primary School |
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