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We are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year.
Cyprus Classical Academy offers exceptional gifted education for children ages 4-13, both in person in Burnsville, MN,
​and online nationwide. ​

How to Apply

Our admissions process is straightforward and personalized to help determine if Cyprus Classical Academy is the right fit for your child.

Before you begin
Learn about our merit-based, need-informed Cyprus Scholars Award. Cyprus will be awarding a limited number of scholarships for families applying for the 2026-2027 school year in honor of 20 years of excellence in education.
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The Application Process
Step 1: Submit an Interest Form 
  • Click the button below to fill out our quick interest form.
Step 2: Schedule a Meeting
  • Our admissions team will contact you to set up a meeting to discuss your child's educational needs and to provide an opportunity for you to ask questions about our school.
Step 3: Submit an Application
  • Applications are submitted after the admissions meeting.  When your application is complete, we will contact you to schedule a student visit day.  Financial Assistance applications may be completed at the same time as applications for admission. 
Step 4: Student Visit
  • This provides an opportunity for us to get to know your child better and for them to experience classes firsthand. After your child's visit, we will meet with you to discuss the visit day and answer any remaining questions.

Is Cyprus a Good Fit?

Cyprus students are:
  • Gifted learners who need an advanced, engaging curriculum.
  • Intellectually gifted (Ability testing >90%)
  • Motivated to learn and eager to be challenged
  • Aligned with the Cyprus values of kindness, respect, responsibility, inclusiveness, and learning
  • Positive contributors to their classroom community
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Cyprus families are seeking:
  • A synchronous online gifted program or an ability-based in-person gifted option in Burnsville, MN.
  • A customized education that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity.
  • A place where their child can learn with like-minded peers

About Cyprus Classical Academy

Cyprus Classical Academy is an award-winning, ability-based private school offering both in-person learning in Burnsville, Minnesota and a robust online program for students worldwide. We specialize in customized, accelerated education for academically advanced to profoundly gifted students ages 4–14, serving Pre-K, elementary, and middle school students.

At Cyprus, each student receives a personalized schedule designed to challenge and inspire. Our structured, rigorous curriculum allows for unlimited acceleration and is taught by passionate, highly qualified teachers and subject-matter experts. Whether online or on-site, students benefit from a strong, connected community that supports academic growth and personal development.
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Explore a school where gifted learners truly belong and thrive.
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​Cyprus Classical Academy is a not for profit school which admits students of any race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship programs, and athletic, musical, artistic or other school-administered programs.