Quick summary of key school information
All the details about this school in their own words
Nationalities
| Number of students |
120 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
12 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
4:1 |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, German, and Arabic |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
20 |
| Average number of students per class |
18 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
ICT is embedded into the IB units. We employ a STEAM Coordinator and have dedicated STEAM lab. We use 75 inch Promethean Touch Screen computers. Each classroom has a minimum of 2 computers and a number of tablet devices available. Students use tablets from Grade 4 upward. There are 2 PC Labs per section, comprising of 25-30 PCs each. |
| 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) |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religion is taught in accordance with the Ministry of Egypt and the scope & sequence of the IB. Islam and Christianity. |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students are given the option to work on non-religious curricula |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
MAP, SAT/ACT, IB |
| Results in these examinations |
It is our first year |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes, but inquiry-based and concept-based mainly. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 mins - 1 hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
It is our first year |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes. |
| Learning support offered |
An SEN teacher and school counselor are available to support SEN students. |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
A support unit exists to support students who show talents over an above average. Program initiatives are designed to aid in making sure students are challenged and engaged. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes. |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Assessments are based on the previous year's content in accordance with the U.S Common Core State Standards and the Scope & Sequence of the IB. |
| Waiting list |
No |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
July |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School day
| School start time |
08:00 am |
| School finish time |
15:00 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No. |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Swimming, Football, Basketball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Aerobics, Ballet, Chess, Guitar, Keyboard, Quran |
| Sports activities included |
Swimming, Football, Basketball, Gymnastics, Athletics, Tennis |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Sports facilities at the school |
Running Track, Football fields, Basketball courts, swimming pool, gymnasium |
About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
We are an international and open-minded, caring environment that is proud of the Egyptian traditions, culture and heritage. Our students become agents of positive change and are empowered within a safe environment to achieve. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
Carleton is a learner-centered school. We learn conceptually, and through inquiry using an IB framework. Our staff are dedicated to the teaching of skills, the IB learner profile, and the Approaches To Learning that facilitate the IB curriculum and prepare students for the future with both academic and social excellence. |