Terra Santa College ( el, Κολέγιο Τέρρα Σάντα) is the oldest school in Cyprus.

History

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, the order of the Franciscan friars which was situated in Jerusalem, founded the Terra Santa College in Nicosia, Cyprus in 1646. The college initially operated as a primary school, while in 1913 it broadened its horizons with the creation of a secondary school. The nursery school was established in 1970, bringing the school to the current form which comprises both primary and secondary education. On the 28th of January 2013, Terra Santa School and the

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signed an agreement which recognizes the Terra Santa School as a prototype and experimental model school of the University of Cyprus.

Notable alumni

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- illusionist, magician Collegio di Terra Santa

Education in Nicosia Educational institutions established in the 1640s High schools and secondary schools in Cyprus 1646 establishments in the Ottoman Empire Elementary and primary schools in Cyprus {{Cyprus-school-stub