Cyprus holds first national conference on giftedness

On Saturday, October 31, 2026, the 1st Pancyprian Conference on Giftedness, titled 'From Recognition to Support,' took place at the Filoxenia Conference Center. Minister of Education, Sports and Youth, Athena Michaelidou, addressed the event, emphasizing the government's commitment to ongoing educational reform in Cyprus.

Minister Michaelidou stated that the current educational policy is undergoing a dynamic transformation focused on institutional interventions and practical improvements within school environments. The government aims to create an inclusive system that caters to the diverse needs and individual potential of every child. These reforms seek to challenge long-standing educational norms by implementing policies based on contemporary scientific knowledge and modern pedagogical approaches.

The conference served as a platform to outline the government's long-term vision for the school system, ensuring that every student has the right to an education tailored to their specific abilities. The authorities intend to continue integrating these updated pedagogical methods into the national curriculum to better support both gifted students and those with unique learning requirements.