I'm writing to inform you of the latest developments regarding the closing of the Melkonian Educational Institute in the Spring of 2005 and the arrangements we can offer for your child's future education. The purpose of this letter is to provide you with information about this arrangement so that you can decide in the near future whether or not you wish to transfer your child to the American Academy.

Partner School:

AGBU has signed an agreement with the American Academy in Nicosia to accept all students currently enrolled in Melkonian beginning in the Fall of 2005.

The American Academy was founded in 1922.  It offers 14 courses of study leading to the IGCSE (Cambridge University), GCE (London University) "O" level exams. Additionally, they offer 10 courses leading to the GCE (Cambridge) "A" or "AS" level exams.

The secondary school building has 28 classrooms, as well as physics, chemistry and biology labs, and a state-of-the-art computer lab. There is also a large examination and conference room, a modern auditorium, a gymnasium and a fitness room with personal training equipment.

All of the teaching staff have been approved by the Ministry of Education and Culture and all are graduates of universities.

The Academy is a not-for-profit school that is managed by the American Academy Council whose members are parents and local business executives.  Its web site can be found at

http://www.aacademynicosia.ac.cy/   and its email address is   aacademy@spidernet.com. cy

Financial Arrangements:

Melkonian Educational Institute

Tuition, fees and other miscellaneous expenses for the School Year 2004-2005 will remain the same as they were the previous year} 2003-2004.

American Academy

The parents/guardians of students who will be in Forms 4 and 5 in the Fall of 2005 will be responsible for the full cost of tuition, fees and other miscellaneous expenses should they decide to enroll their child in the American Academy,  All payments will be made directly to the Academy.

The parents/guardians/sponsors of students who will be in Forms 6 and 7 in the Fall of 2005 will be expected to pay 10% more than the 2004-2005 tuition and fees they paid. An additional 10% will be required in the fall of 2006.  If your child falls into this category, I have enclosed a payment schedule that indicates the amount(s) due should you choose to enroll your child. All payments will be made directly to MEL

Limassol Avenue, 2112 Aglantzia, P.O. Box 21907, CY-15 14, Nicosia, Cyprus

Tel: (357) 22-122195, 22-422204, Fax: (357) 22-493155

E-mail: agbumei@melkonian.ac.ey                                                   www.melkonian.ac.cy