Children’s Classes
We run Greek language classes every Friday during term time. These cater for children from 6-16 and are held in the church classroom.
Father George has this to say about our school, “It goes without saying that children are our future and unless we pass on our language and culture, it will die out in the United Kingdom. We simply cannot allow this travesty to happen, so I urge you all to send your children, grandchildren, cousins and friends to our wonderful Greek school where not only will children learn our beautiful language, but will also be introduced to our unrivalled Greek culture & traditions.”
FRIDAY EVENING GREEK SCHOOL
Bring your children to our Church Greek School on Friday evenings – Your church operates a Greek school every Friday evening during term time and the academic year commences on Friday 12th September 2025.
Ethos and Aims
Everything we do in our school is guided by our Greek Orthodox religion, culture and language. We aim to provide an environment, which would encourage every child to discover, learn and appreciate the timeless value of our heritage.
Activities
Our school sessions begin with prayers and explanations of the significance of religious orhistorical events. Most of the time on a typical school day is spent learning the Greek language, although time is also spent on religious themes, cultural and historical events, and traditional and modern Greek dancing.
Pupils, Teachers and Academic Standards
Our pupils range from age 6 to 16, and we have excellent teachers at all levels up to GCSE.
Our pupils have always achieved excellent results at GCSE.
Registration for the academic year 2025/26 – Classes will commence on Friday 12th September 2025. Registration on 12th will commence at 5:30pm. Please download the school application form below, complete it and bring a printed, signed copy with you on registration day. A photograph consent form is also included.
Normal classes will then be held, as usual, from 6:00pm – 8:30pm.
The annual fees for the coming year are unchanged: £225 per student (£75 per term). A second child in the same family pays £195 per year (£65 per term) and subsequent children in the same family pay only £105 per year (£35 per term).
A reduction in fees may be made for families having difficulties with payment; please speak to a member of the School Committee.
For further information contact:
Mr George Kozobolis – Headteacher: 07904 624 804
Dr Andreas Theodorou – Chairman of the School Committee: 07775 822 778
Father George Christidis – Parish Priest: 07712 324 080
End of school year celebrations, July 2025
Christmas celebrations 2024
The school rules are on the document below. Please familiarise yourselves with the important information.
Adult Classes
* Beginner’s Class is intended for complete new starters, with little or no previous knowledge of Greek.
* Students will learn how to read, write and speak through simple classroom activities. Grammar will be explained when the need arises and it will be kept to a minimum.
* This Course is a must for spouses of non Greek parents of children attending our Greek lessons on Fridays.
* Particular emphasis will be given to the spoken part of the language so that by the end of the course students will be able to use the language for social conversation and to get by whilst visiting Cyprus or Greece.
* Friendly Groups in Courses consisting of flexible time for 2-3 terms per year, in ten two hour lessons at a nominal cost of £100 for 20 hours tuition per term. (Fees to be paid in full to the school at the beginning of each term).
* Students will be taught by George Kozobolis or a member of a team of other qualified native speaker tutors. George has lengthy experience in the teaching of Greek in Adult Education Centres & Colleges in many London local authorities.
** Please note : Currently, due to insufficient number of enquiries, only an Intermediate / Mixed ability level is running. If you can read Greek and have some previous knowledge, you may wish to join this group.
Please, register your interest by contacting any school committee member or by speaking directly to George, the head tutor, on 07904 624804.
St Cyprian’s Greek Orthodox Primary Academy
St Cyprian’s is the only State funded school belonging to the Archdiocese of Great Britain.
We have close ties to St Cyprian’s based in nearby Thornton Heath, who include Greek language & cultural studies within their curriculum. They cater for children up to year 6, and have places available for nursery age children too. Click on their logo to view their website.
