Nursery Near Lapta and Alsancak: An Easy School Run and Children Who Grow Up Outdoors
Practical information for families living west of Kyrenia: the school bus route, choosing a nursery and settling in after moving to North Cyprus – all from Altın Anahtar Education.
Lapta, Alsancak and Karşıyaka sit between the Beşparmak mountains and the sea, and many families choose them for the gardens and the quieter pace of life. The trade-off is distance: when parents look for a nursery or preschool, the first question is usually how their child will get there every day.
This guide is for families who already live here or are planning a move. We cover the school bus route, what to expect as an international family, raising children with more than one language, learning outdoors and how to decide between a nursery and a nanny.
The Altın Anahtar school bus runs along the Karşıyaka – Lapta – Alsancak – Karaoğlanoğlu – Kyrenia – Ozanköy – Çatalköy – Boğazköy route. The school offers a nursery for 12 months – 3 years, preschool for ages 3 – 6 and a study centre for primary-school children.
The School Bus Route
Driving from Lapta towards Kyrenia and back twice a day takes real time out of a working parent's day. The school bus collects your child in the morning and brings them home in the evening, which takes much of that pressure away.
Stops and times are planned around the number of children and where they live, so please contact us for current details. Our driver and bus attendant are part of the school team, and the attendant looks after the children during the journey.
- Karşıyaka
- Lapta
- Alsancak
- Karaoğlanoğlu
- Kyrenia
- Ozanköy
- Çatalköy
- Boğazköy
Growing Up Close to Nature
The west coast's biggest asset is its natural setting. Time outdoors is valuable for young children's movement, curiosity and language: a garden, plants and the changing seasons are a learning space in themselves.
Our school has a safe outdoor play area, and time in the garden is part of school life. For many families, this closeness to nature is exactly why they chose the west side of Kyrenia.
Why Families on the West Coast Choose Us
A Daily School Bus
A regular route that starts in Karşıyaka and runs through Lapta and Alsancak towards Kyrenia, with an attendant on board.
Three Programmes, One School
Nursery, preschool and study centre under one roof – convenient when siblings are different ages.
Hours That Fit Work
Open Monday to Friday from 07:30 to 18:30.
Play and Discovery
A play-based approach that starts from each child's curiosity, indoors and in the garden.
Turkish and English Every Day
Teaching is in Turkish, with English in the daily programme and lessons with our English teacher.
Visits by Appointment
Come and see the school and meet the team before you decide.
Our School Bus Route
Our school bus runs from Karşıyaka in the west to Boğazköy in the east. For stops and times, message us on WhatsApp.
- Karşıyaka
- Lapta
- Alsancak
- Karaoğlanoğlu
- Kyrenia
- Ozanköy
- Çatalköy
- Boğazköy
School bus driver: +90 533 860 25 76. The map is illustrative, not to scale.
Our Other Guides
If you live in central Kyrenia, see the Kyrenia Nursery Guide. For ages 3 – 6 there is our preschool guide, and for the whole of North Cyprus our parent guide.
Altın Anahtar Eğitim Kurumları
Nursery, preschool and study centre programmes; registration and visits.
girnekres.comKyrenia Nursery Guide
Choosing a nursery in Kyrenia for ages 12 months – 3 years
girneokuloncesi.comKyrenia Preschool Guide
Preschool for ages 3 – 6 and getting ready for school
kibrisokuloncesikres.comNorth Cyprus Preschool Guide
Parent guide to nurseries and preschools in North Cyprus
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a school bus from Lapta, Alsancak and Karşıyaka?
Yes. The route covers Karşıyaka – Lapta – Alsancak – Karaoğlanoğlu – Kyrenia – Ozanköy – Çatalköy – Boğazköy. Contact us for stops and times near your home.
Which age groups do you accept?
We have a nursery for 12 months – 3 years, preschool for ages 3 – 6 and a study centre for primary-school children.
Can international families or new arrivals register?
Yes. Many of our families have recently moved to North Cyprus. Contact us and we will explain the registration steps and documents in English.
What language are lessons in?
Teaching is in Turkish. English is part of the daily programme, and children also have lessons with our English teacher. Our team can talk with parents in English.
My child doesn't speak Turkish yet. Is that a problem?
Young children usually pick up a new language surprisingly quickly through play and routine. Tell us about your child's languages at your visit so the teachers can support them from day one.
Can I visit the school?
Yes. Book an appointment to visit and meet the teaching team.
Ask About the School Bus and Places
Find out which stop is nearest to you and whether there is a place for your child.