Cyprus expands summer school programme for 2024

On June 22, the Cyprus government opened 71 summer schools across the country. Minister of Education, Sport and Youth Athena Michaelidou announced that the programme supports over 9,200 children during the summer break. The initiative includes 64 mainstream schools serving approximately 8,700 children and seven special schools accommodating 500 children. The minister stated that the programme aims to provide a safe environment for students while assisting working parents. This expansion is part of a broader government policy to improve social support and educational accessibility. While some sources reference June 21 for the official announcement, the operation of the schools commenced on June 22.