[PIO] Launch of the "Summer Public Schools" Programme

The Ministry of Education, Sports and Youth (MESY), announces the launch of the "Summer Public Schools (SSP) Programme" from today, Monday, June 26, until Friday, July 28, 2023. The aim of the CPS is to offer learning and creative employment opportunities, especially to children from vulnerable groups.

Taking into account the needs of society, the Ministry of Education and Culture has extended the CPS Programme. A total of 58 schools will operate as CPS, of which 37 Primary Schools and 21 Kindergartens, covering all five provinces of Cyprus, and will be attended by 5100 children. The opening hours are from 7:45 to 13:05 or until 16:00, for those parents/guardians who have already submitted a request.

The CLT programme is offered free of charge to all children. Parents/guardians contribute financially only to cover the cost of feeding the children who choose to attend the afternoon session of the THS.

For the third school year, during the operation of the THDS, the Greek language learning programme will continue to be offered to children with an immigrant biography and 31 teachers will be employed for this purpose.

In addition, two Special Schools will operate on a pilot basis for the same period with opening hours from 7:45 to 13:05.

A total of 604 primary, pre-primary and special education teachers will be employed to meet the needs of the special education schools, while 49 special education teachers and a number of school assistants/assistants will be employed to meet the needs of special education children.

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