The International School of Paphos

What The International School of Paphos does

The International School of Paphos (ISOP), founded in 1987 and based in Paphos, Cyprus, is a private co-educational and boarding school delivering the English National Curriculum from Kindergarten (age 2.5) through Secondary (age 18), culminating in Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, A Level, and Greek Apolytirion qualifications. The school operates from a purpose-built single campus that includes primary classrooms, a library, drama studio, sports hall, IT and science laboratories, and an on-site restaurant, supported by a Parents Portal via the ISAMS information management system and a Kuula-powered virtual tour. ISOP enrolls more than 1,000 students from over 40 nationalities and is owned and operated as part of the Globeducate international education network, with which it participates in cross-school programming, student exchanges, and leadership summits.

ISOP generates revenue through four streams: recurring annual academic tuition (primary economic engine), boarding fees for residential students, a Private Institute offering after-school tutoring and adult courses, and an annual Summer Camp programme (summercamppaphos.com). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the school publishes a Schedule of Fees for the academic year (currently 2026-2027) accessible only through the admissions process, which routes prospective families through an enquiry/visit-booking funnel managed by a dedicated admissions team. Supporting services include an Enhancement Centre for learners with additional needs, a Careers Office for university placement, an Extended Day Programme, and a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities.

The school's go-to-market is relationship-led: direct admissions via website and campus visits, organic social media and blog content marketing, community channels through the PTA and alumni network, and brand leverage from Globeducate membership. ISOP is registered with the Cyprus Ministry of Education, Sport and Youth, and holds additional credentials including the European Blue School Certificate (EU4Ocean Coalition, 2025), European Parliament Ambassador School status (2023-2024), and the Gold Award at the Cyprus Education Leaders Awards (2023). Leadership comprises Managing Director Aristi Andriotis, Head of School Dr Litsa Olympiou, and Deputy Head of School Nikolas Artemis.

Name

The International School of Paphos

Legal name

The International School of Paphos

Website

https://paphosinternationalschool.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The International School of Paphos is a private co-educational and boarding school in Paphos, Cyprus, founded in 1987 and part of the Globeducate network. It delivers the English National Curriculum from age 2.5 to 18 to over 1,000 students from 40+ nationalities, preparing them for Cambridge IGCSE, A Levels, and Apolytirion qualifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 International Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Exam Preparation and Tutoring (611691), Other Schools and Instruction (6116)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJABAG

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDAJABAH

Special Needs & Learning Differences Private Schools

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Private & Independent K–12 Schools

SECONDARYEDACABAM

Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools

Education/Early Childhood Education/Preschools & Pre-K Programs

Keywords

• Private school education
• International education
• English national curriculum
• K-12 education
• Boarding school

Headquarters

HQ city

Paphos

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Annual tuition fees for Kindergarten through Secondary School education following the English National Curriculum, with fees varying by year group and academic level
2. Boarding Services: On-campus boarding facilities for students, providing accommodation and care services as part of the co-educational and boarding school offering
3. Summer Camp Programme: Annual summer camp programme 'A Summer of Discovery, Creativity and Fun' operated through summercamppaphos.com for children, generating additional revenue during holiday periods
4. Private Institute: Private Institute offering tutoring and courses for both school students and external students/adults, providing supplementary educational services for additional fees

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The International School of Paphos is a private, co-educational and boarding school that delivers education from Kindergarten (age 2.5) through Secondary School (age 18, A Levels/Apolytirion) following the English National Curriculum. Beyond core academic programmes, it operates a Private Institute offering tutoring and courses, a Summer Camp programme, an Enhancement Centre for additional learning support, and an Extended Day Programme for after-school care.

Product overview

The International School of Paphos is a private co-educational and boarding school offering a comprehensive educational portfolio spanning Early Years (Kindergarten), Primary School, Secondary School, and a Private Institute. The school follows the English National Curriculum and prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and A-Level examinations. Additional services include a Summer Camp, Enhancement Centre for academic support, a dedicated Careers Office for university guidance, an Extended Day Programme, and various Clubs and Extra-Curricular Activities. The school serves over 1000 students from more than 40 nationalities and is a member of the Globeducate network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Early Years (Kindergarten, Pre-Reception, Reception) Early childhood education programme for children aged 2.5 and above, following the English National Curriculum Foundation Stage. Designed for families seeking structured early-years schooling with play-based and structured foundational learning.
• Primary School Primary education programme covering Years 1-6 of the English National Curriculum, providing comprehensive academic instruction across core subjects. Targets families seeking continuous primary education on a single international campus.
• Secondary School Secondary education programme covering Years 7-13 of the English National Curriculum, preparing students for Cambridge IGCSE, AS Level, A Level, and the Greek Apolytirion. Designed for families seeking internationally recognised secondary qualifications and university preparation.
• Private Institute After-school and weekend tutoring institute offering courses in English, Mathematics, Science, History, Geography and other subjects. Available to both ISOP students and external students/adults seeking supplementary learning.
• Summer Camp Annual summer programme branded 'A Summer of Discovery, Creativity and Fun', offering educational and recreational activities for children during the school holidays. Operated through a dedicated summercamppaphos.com application site.
• Enhancement Centre Academic support service providing additional assistance to students with particular learning and assessment requirements, including special needs and EAL support. Operates as a paid add-on to core academic programmes.
• Extended Day Programme After-school care and supervision programme for students requiring additional supervision beyond regular school hours. Sold as a separate paid service to enrolled families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 students received Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards from Cambridge Assessment International Education in May/June 2022 examination session, with multiple students achieving Top in Cyprus rankings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• EU4Ocean CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025ISOP received the European Blue School Certificate from the EU4Ocean Coalition, recognizing the school's commitment to ocean literacy, environmental awareness, and sustainable learning in line with European standards.
• Pascal School NicosiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024As a Globeducate associate school, ISOP students attended the Globeducate Leadership Summit at Pascal in Nicosia, participating in leadership development activities and workshops alongside students from other network schools.
• CYTAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2023CYTA conducted presentations for Year 5 to 9 students on cyberbullying awareness, complementing the school's digital safety education efforts.
• British High CommissioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023The British High Commission supported the Junior Achievement Cyprus Innovation Camp, organized by JA Cyprus, bringing international educational opportunities to ISOP students.
• GlobeducateflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOP is a member of the Globeducate international educational network, providing students access to international educational programmes, student exchanges, leadership summits, and collaborative projects across the network. This partnership positions the school as part of a global educational community.
• French Institute CypruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school welcomed representatives from the French Institute Cyprus, including the Head of Campus France and Head of Communication, for informational presentations about studying in France. This partnership provides students with information about French higher education opportunities, available courses, entry requirements, and tuition fees.
• Junior Achievement CypruscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOP participates in Junior Achievement Cyprus programmes, including the Innovation Camp which brings experiential learning opportunities and entrepreneurial education to students.
• Petrideion FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISOP art students and teachers participate in cultural exhibitions organized by the Petrideion Foundation at venues such as the Cultural Centre 'Palia Ilektriki', promoting arts education and cultural engagement.
• Charity Foundation Rainbow in CyprusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerISOP participates in charitable activities organized by the Rainbow in Cyprus Foundation, including educational support for sponsored children in Tanzania and fundraising events.
• Cyprus Sustainable Tourism InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISOP Eco Club students collaborated with the Cyprus Sustainable Tourism Initiative on the Plastic-Free Beach Paphos project, including beach clean-ups and creation of environmental awareness murals.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pascal English School: Sister Globeducate network school in Cyprus offering English-medium K-12 education, comparable curriculum, and direct competition for the same Globeducate-family pipeline as ISOP.
• Heritage Private School: Private English-medium K-12 school in Cyprus following the British curriculum and serving expat families, closely comparable to ISOP across product, customer, and curriculum dimensions.
• International School of Cyprus (ISC): Private international school in Cyprus offering English-medium K-12 education with Cambridge qualifications, directly comparable to ISOP in target market, curriculum, and pricing tier.
• The English School of Paphos: Direct peer operating a private English-medium K-12 school in Paphos, Cyprus, following a similar British/international curriculum and targeting the same expat and local affluent family demographic as ISOP.
• St. Mary's School (Cyprus): Private English-medium K-12 school in the Cyprus market offering IGCSE/A-Level pathways and targeting a similar demographic of international and local families.

Others

• Cambridge Assessment International Education: Examining body whose Cambridge IGCSE and A Level qualifications underpin ISOP's curriculum; not a competitor but a critical ecosystem enabler whose standards and recognition directly support ISOP's value proposition and university placement outcomes.

Regional players

• Terra Santa School (Nicosia): Private international school in Cyprus offering Cambridge curriculum with comparable IGCSE/A-Level qualifications to ISOP, serving similar premium-family demographic in a different Cypriot region.
• The American Academy of Nicosia: Private international school in Cyprus serving similar expat and local family segments, though located outside Paphos and following a different curriculum emphasis; serves as a comparable benchmark for premium international education in the country.
• Greenhouse Private School: Cyprus-based private international school offering British-style curriculum and IGCSE/A-Level pathways, comparable to ISOP on curriculum and target family profile though operating in a different region of Cyprus.

Broad incumbents

• Globeducate (Parent Network): Global operator of premium K-12 international schools across Europe and beyond; directly comparable as the umbrella organization of ISOP and as a wider portfolio benchmark for international education operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqo40VDw2sIjPHxyfYK2_fg
• Facebookfacebook.com/isopcy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/international-school-of-paphos?originalSubdomain=cy
• Instagraminstagram.com/isopcy/?hl=en

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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