Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1880 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
39 |
| Most common nationality |
Approximately 80% of AIS Egypt’s students are Egyptian,15% being from North America and the remaining 5% from over 36 countries. |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
80% local : 20% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
AISE's instruction is conducted in English and AISE requires English proficiency from its students by KG3. AISE no longer offers a fee paid ESL support class. However, depending on the level of English proficiency, some support can be given from its Student Success Team. Applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, Spanish, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
23 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
100% of classrooms equipped with Smart boards and Apple TV. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, American High School Diploma |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
AISE no longer has the Learning Support Center. Children with mild learning difficulties will be considered for admission on an individual basis. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
KG1 - KG3: one-on-one assessment that focuses on school readiness benchmarks, fine and gross motor skills, language skills, numeracy skills, spatial concepts, and age-appropriate academic standards. G1 - G5: Students applying for Grades 1 and 2 are given as assessment that includes readiness skills, math, reading, a writing assessment, and a short interview. Part of the assessment includes the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for both mathematics and reading comprehension. An additional assessment to determine your child's level of English may also be given.
G6 - G8: Students will be asked to take the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for both mathematics and reading comprehension, as well as write an essay and participate in a short interview. An additional assessment to determine your child's level of English may also be given. G9 - G12: Students will be asked to take the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for both mathematics and reading comprehension, as well as write an essay and participate in a short interview. An additional assessment to determine your child's level of English may also be given. |
| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
AISE has a rolling admission process, which means that applications are accepted, and students are admitted throughout the academic year. |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Crafts, science, cooking, book club, soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, Student Council. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Sporting facilities include playgrounds, outdoor courts, an Olympic sized cushioned running track that circles a regulation size soccer field, an Olympic sized swimming pool, and an air conditioned gymnasium. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The American International School in Egypt, Main Campus provides a co-educational, English language, college preparatory program of studies as well as (IB) The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program that culminates in awarding eligible students an American High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate Diploma. AISE provides a comprehensive and challenging American and international education that fosters informed and engaged local, regional and global citizenship. AISE inspires students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively to a diverse and changing world |
| Teaching approach of the school |
AISE's mission is to provide eligible students, primarily from the Middle East and living in the Greater Cairo area, with a challenging American and International college preparatory education. AISE's caring, professional faculty strives to empower its students to become critical, independent thinkers with the skills to be dynamic participants in an ever-changing global society. |