Cyprus expands technical middle school pilot program

President Nikos Christodoulides announced the expansion of the Technical Middle School pilot program to the Paphos and Famagusta districts starting in the new school year. The program, which was initially launched in 2025 in Nicosia and Limassol, has received a positive response from students according to government reports. President Christodoulides cited the initiative's success in helping students integrate new technologies with creative skills and explore career interests. He highlighted that total enrollments in technical schools surpassed 5,000 during the previous year. The expansion follows the government's investment strategy aimed at increasing the social relevance and enrollment numbers of technical education. Official records from the state broadcaster, RIK, confirmed the expansion details on July 18, 2026. The government maintains that the program helps students discover their personal aptitudes and prepare for modern professional requirements.