The American Academy Larnaca is a non-profit making school that is supported by an active multi-functional operation to achieve its core purpose: pre-school to University entrance education of the highest standard. It is a private, selective, co-educational, independent school, registered under the Private Schools’ Law, 1971, of the Republic of Cyprus and uniquely, is run by its own graduates.

The school motto to grow and to serve underlies the philosophy of the school. It is an extension of the culture and/or ethos of the school referred to as “the Academy spirit” which is characterised by a democratic and positive climate, respect for each other, understanding and co-operation between students and staff as well as student and staff involvement in humanitarian, social, cultural and other activities for the welfare of the people and the community.