What vaccinations are required for school enrollment?
Before starting primary school, future students need to receive vaccinations against a number of diseases.
Vaccinations for school in Cyprus
According to the information on the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth website, the following vaccinations are required for primary school enrollment.
- Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP or DTaP)
- Poliomyelitis
- Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- Meningococcal conjugate C (Men C) or another vaccine containing meningococcus
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) *
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) *
- *Hib and PCV vaccines are recommended to be administered at the age of 5 years (starting from 2 months of age).
When registering a child, parents must provide a copy of the relevant pages of the child's medical record or vaccination card, indicating the child's vaccination status and name.
Frequently asked questions about school in Cyprus
When does student registration take place?
Student registration for the 1st grade in the 2025-2026 academic year in public primary schools of the Republic of Cyprus is conducted online from January 7 to January 19, 2025. This was announced by the Ministry of Education, Sports, and Youth to parents and guardians.
Who can enroll a child in school?
All children residing in Cyprus, regardless of nationality, have the right to enroll in school, whether or not their parents are legal residents.
What documents are needed for school enrollment?
An application for primary school enrollment (the application form can be found on this page), a birth certificate or passport, proof of residence address, and the aforementioned copy of the relevant page of the child's medical record or vaccination card.
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