Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1408 |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, French |
| Max. number of students per class |
25 |
| Average number of students per class |
25 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
From Junior Kindergarten to Grade 2 |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Our School offers online learning in times of emergencies like the COVID-19 quarantines. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
Ontario Secondary School Diploma |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
The Ontario curriculum is designed to help all students reach their full potential through a program of learning that is coherent, relevant, and age-appropriate. This student-centered approach allows students to “own their learning” by applying their knowledge and skills in ways that are practical and relevant, through the use of inquiry learning and the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Maximum needed time to complete homework is 40 mins daily. |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
All students attend a higher educational institution after graduating from CISE |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No, CISE does not service special needs students. However, it has learning support teachers that work with students who require extra assistance with their academics or behavioral needs. Teachers are trained to differentiate instruction to accommodate student needs. |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Acceptance requires an assessment test. |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessment tests are designed to identify the student candidate's skills and abilities in Language and Math. There is an oral interview to check the student's oral communication skills, followed by a reading test for comprehension, and a math test. For Kindergarten candidates, CISE assesses their basic and fine motor skills by checking how they hold a pen/pencil, their knowledge of phonics, letter and word recognition, knowing and saying names and numbers. |
| Waiting list |
It depends on the grade |
| School start time |
School starts at 8 am daily |
| School finish time |
School day ends at 2:50 daily |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Supervision starts at 8 am and finishes at 3:30 pm |
| School bus service available |
Bus service is available for all school students |
| School provided lunches |
The school has a cafeteria that provides lunch for students by order. |
| Uniform required |
CISE students are required to wear a school uniform on a daily basis. |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
CISE provides a wide variety of after school activities, from physically active games such as basketball, soccer and Tennis to creatively challenging activities like Art club, Music club and drama club. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
The school offers two full soccer fields that are the centre stage for spirited matches during soccer tournaments and class activities. CISE provides students with fully functional outdoor volleyball, basketball, swimming pool, squash courts, table tennis and tennis courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
The Canadian International School of Egypt is home to students from Junior Kindergarten to grade 12. Graduation from CISE provides its students with the Canadian “Ontario Secondary School Diploma,” as the school is registered with the Ontario Ministry of Education in Canada. The education curriculum is delivered identically as if the school were in Toronto or in Canada’s capital, Ottawa. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
CISE is dedicated to working in partnership with parents and students to provide a world-class teaching and learning environment to develop students as inquiring, knowledgeable, creative and caring citizens of a global society. |