The Island Private School

What The Island Private School does

The Island Private School of Limassol is a private international school in Cyprus that integrates three globally recognised pedagogical frameworks — the International Baccalaureate (IB), Waldorf, and Montessori — within a single educational community serving children and young adults aged 3 to 19. It is the only IB Continuum School in Cyprus (accredited across PYP, MYP, DP, and CP) and the only Waldorf school in Cyprus authorised by the International Council for Steiner Waldorf Education. The school is licensed by the Cyprus Ministry of Education across Pre-Primary, Primary, and Secondary levels and operates across three physical locations: the Main Campus in the Palodia area of Limassol, The Island Preschool in Parekklisia, and a dedicated Boarding Campus. It also offers the TLF (Technology Leaders of the Future) fully funded boarding scholarship programme for gifted STEM students aged 14–16, plus a Forest School outdoor learning programme, an Entrepreneurship & Technology pathway for Grades 9–10, and a 9-week seasonal Summer Camp for ages 4–14.

The school's underlying technology and platform architecture is service-led rather than technology-led: classroom delivery relies on ManageBac for assessment tracking, OpenApply for admissions, Calendly for tour scheduling, and Transparent Classroom for Montessori progress reporting. The school provides a one-to-one iPad programme free of charge to MYP and DP students. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual tuition subscriptions (e.g., preschool at EUR 9,650/year), boarding subscriptions ranging from EUR 6,600 to EUR 28,600 per academic year depending on grade and weekly arrangement, non-refundable EUR 100 admission fees, and seasonal summer camp unit pricing (EUR 265–800/week). Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the school website (isl.cy), scheduled campus tours, Open Days, WhatsApp, and OpenApply.

The school employs 108 staff and is led by founder Alexander Shkuratov alongside Head of School James Kearney and a management team covering Secondary, Primary/Pre-Primary, Marketing/Admissions, Operations, HR, Finance, and IT functions. The institution is privately held with no disclosed external investors or parent company. It holds memberships with the Boarding Schools' Association (BSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS), and has partnerships with SUMAS (Sustainability Management School) and Pearson BTEC for IB CP career-related studies.

Name

The Island Private School

Legal name

The Island International School (registered legal name per Terms & Conditions) / The Island Private School of Limassol (operational brand name)

Website

https://isl.cy

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Island Private School of Limassol is a private international school in Cyprus that uniquely integrates IB, Waldorf, and Montessori curricula within a single educational community, serving children and young adults aged 3 to 19.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA), Montessori K–12 Schools (EDAJABAD), Preschool Programs within Private K–12 Schools (EDACABAM)

Keywords

• Private education
• International schooling
• Primary school programs
• Secondary education
• Early childhood education

Headquarters

HQ city

Limassol

HQ country

Cyprus

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition: Annual tuition fees for international education programmes (IB, Waldorf, Montessori) covering ages 3-19. Main revenue stream for the school.
2. Boarding Services: Full-time and part-time boarding accommodation for Grades 8-12. Includes accommodation, house parents, meals, transportation, weekly cleaning and laundry services, sports activities and weekly trips.
3. Summer Camp Programme: Seasonal summer camp for children ages 4-14, offering full-day and half-day formats. Includes technology, science, arts, water sports, and field trips.
4. Admission Fees: Non-refundable admission fee of 100 EUR required to proceed with admissions process
5. Preschool Fees: Annual tuition for The Island Preschool (ages 3-5) at Parekklisia campus, including local trips fee

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Island Private School is a private international school located in Limassol, Cyprus, offering primary and secondary education to children. It delivers instruction through three distinct educational frameworks — International Baccalaureate (IB), Waldorf, and Montessori — allowing families to choose the pedagogical approach that best suits their child.

Product overview

The Island Private School of Limassol is a progressive, full-day international school offering three main academic programmes — IB (International Baccalaureate), Waldorf, and Montessori — as a unified, integrated educational journey from early years (age 3) through to graduation (age 19). The school operates as a single institution with distinct programme tracks. Beyond core academic delivery, the portfolio includes a Summer Camp (9-week seasonal programme with technology, science, and water sports), the TLF (Technology Leaders of the Future) fully funded boarding scholarship programme for STEM-oriented students aged 14–16, the Forest School Programme (outdoor learning for Primary students), an Entrepreneurship & Technology interdisciplinary pathway, dedicated Boarding Facilities (Grades 7–12), and The Island Preschool (IB PYP candidate school for ages 3–5 in Parekklisia). The school also provides over 100 extracurricular activity groups, university counselling from Grade 10, and an adaptation programme for international students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TLF (Technology Leaders of the Future): A fully funded boarding scholarship programme offering 70 scholarships for gifted students aged 14-16, combining advanced IB curriculum with technology and entrepreneurship education
• The Island Waldorf Kindergarten
• Forest School Programme

Products and services

• International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme A structured international curriculum framework offered to primary and secondary school students at the Limassol campus, designed to develop academically well-rounded learners.
• Waldorf Education Programme A holistic, arts-integrated educational approach for children, emphasizing imagination, creativity, and developmentally appropriate learning stages.
• Montessori Education Programme A child-centered early childhood and primary education approach based on self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, available on the Limassol campus.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19 medals - highest medal count among all schools in Cyprus at National Olympiad
• +6 more outcomes

Segments6 records

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Boarding Schools' Association (BSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in BSA which supports excellence in boarding, safeguarding, inclusion, and health education across more than 50 countries. Membership connects ISL to global network of leading independent and state boarding schools, providing professional development, research, and best practices in student care.
• Famagusta Nautical ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Camp collaboration for water sports programme. Water activities including SUP, kayak, sailing, dragon boat, windsurfing at Famagusta Nautical Club for Summer Camp participants ages 4-14.
• impact A&CminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer Camp collaboration partner for The Island Summer Camp programme for children aged 4-14.
• SUMAS - Sustainability Management SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer-Related Study provider for IB CP students. Offers university-level modules including Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Fashion, Sustainable Finance and Digitalisation, Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism tracks. Students experience genuine undergraduate content from Swiss university.
• Pearson BTECcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational qualification provider for IB CP Career-Related Study. BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship where students design, launch, and run a real business over two years.
• Waldorf of CyprusminorOthersListed as third party with whom personal data may be shared under privacy policy.
• MIT Global Teaching LabsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrestigious international programme where ISL students participated. Three scholars selected and participated in the programme across Cyprus.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• United World Colleges (UWC): Global network of 18 IB Diploma-focused residential schools across five continents. Comparable as a high-prestige, IB-and-residential international school operator with scholarship-driven access for gifted students, mirroring The Island's TLF scholarship positioning.
• Leysin American School: Swiss-boarding IB World School combining American, IB, and Advanced Placement curricula with full boarding. Comparable as a premium-priced, IB-focused residential international school catering to a globally mobile student body, similar in mission to The Island's boarding model.
• Berlin Brandenburg International School (BBIS): IB Continuum school near Berlin offering full-day programmes with extensive extracurriculars and boarding. Comparable as an established IB Continuum international school with strong academic and STEM reputation targeting internationally-mobile families.
• Dwight School (Global IB Network): Global network of IB Continuum schools in New York, London, Seoul, Dubai, Shanghai, and Vancouver. Comparable as a multi-curriculum, IB-Continuum-focused international school operator with boarding and scholarship programmes, though operating at much larger scale across multiple geographies.
• ACS International Schools: Network of four IB-curriculum international schools in the UK and Qatar serving affluent expatriate families. Comparable as a multi-campus international school operator offering IB continuum, boarding, and full-day programmes to globally mobile families.

Direct peers

• Heritage Private School: Private K–12 school in Limassol offering international curriculum pathways. Direct geographic peer competing for the same Limassol-based premium international education market.
• Pascal English School: Large private English-language K–12 school in Larnaca, Cyprus, offering international curricula (IB and A-levels). Directly comparable to The Island Private School as a Cyprus-based premium international school competing for the same expat and affluent local family segment in the southern Cyprus corridor.
• American Academy of Limassol (Merrell): English-medium private K–12 school in Limassol, Cyprus, offering American and international curricula. A direct geographic competitor in Limassol targeting the same affluent local and expat family demographic.
• St. Mary's School Limassol: Established private English-language school in Limassol with primary and secondary programmes. Geographic peer in the Limassol premium private school market.
• The English School (Cyprus): One of the oldest and most established private K–12 schools in Cyprus (Nicosia), offering IGCSE/A-Level international pathways. Comparable as a Cyprus premium private school targeting internationally-oriented families, though The Island's IB Continuum and Limassol location differentiate it.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

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Investors

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M&A

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