A private education project worth over €50 million is advancing in Polemidia, Limassol, with construction preparations underway for a new school funded by the Yael Foundation.
Work is expected to begin in September, as the final architectural designs are now being completed in parallel with the school’s licensing application to the Ministry of Education.
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International Education Standards
According to information from the Yael foundation, the response from the Ministry has so far been positive, with the school set to follow international education standards.
As stated on the foundation’s official website, the project aspires to create a flagship Jewish school in Limassol, a point of reference for Jewish education both in Cyprus and abroad.
A Beacon of Excellence
The institution will combine Jewish values with modern pedagogical methods in a high-standard academic environment, with the Foundation describing it as a future “beacon of excellence.”
The school is expected to open in 2027 and will host up to 1,500 students from Cyprus and overseas.
Facilities and Leadership
Its facilities will include modern classrooms, science laboratories, creative studios, a library, sports infrastructure, and places of worship, forming a fully integrated learning and development space across primary, middle, and secondary levels.
Leading the new institution will be Rabbi Yehoshua Smukler, originally from Israel, who brings experience from similar educational projects in Australia.
In his statement, the Rabbi said that “The school will be the cornerstone of the Jewish community of Cyprus, making it an even more attractive place to live.”
He frequently travels between Israel and Cyprus to oversee the project and is widely known for his commitment to academic excellence and Jewish education.
The Yael Foundation
Founded in 2020 by Uri and Yael Poliavich, a Jewish couple who have settled permanently in Cyprus, the Yael foundation is dedicated to strengthening Jewish identity through accessible, high-quality education.
The foundation is currently active in 35 countries, supporting around 13,000 Jewish students worldwide.
According to the organisation, it provides funding to 55 day schools, 18 catechism schools, 10 kindergartens, and 17 after-school programmes.
