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Nationalities
| Number of students |
2400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
Egyptians, Americans, British, Canadians, Romanians, Germans, Irish, Italians and Jordanians, Lebanese, Libyans, Malaysian, South African, Sudanese, Yemeny and Nigerian |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptians |
Languages
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and French |
Classroom
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Boards, Ipads, Computers |
| 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? |
Islam and Christianity |
Academics
| External examinations or assessments available |
Advanced Placement Courses in the American High School / IBDP in American School / As and A level Exams in the British Secondary School / MAP tests / ACT or EST |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 minutes to an hour |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Student support
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
We do have a Learning Support department which deals with certain difficulties and needs. |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Admissions
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Older students are tested individually to assess their academic level through American MAP tests or British GL tests.Assessments for Early Years or Early Childhood: the child is assessed by members of the EY/EC staff in terms of their stage of development in relation to their chronological age. |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
The admission season starts in early November and is open until end of school year so long as we have spaces available. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Only if they are coming from abroad can they join in the second semester. |
School day
| School start time |
7.50 am |
| School finish time |
2.40 pm |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
We have 3 cafeterias and a fresh juice cart for students in G6/ Y7 and older |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
We do offer a wide range of after School activities and sports. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities
| Facilities at the school |
Having moved to its newly established campus at NEWGIZA in 2017, it now occupies a 14 fedaan site with British Primary and Secondary joined buildings as well as Elementary and Senior joined buildings. It also has a standalone Performing Arts Hall featuring a radio room, music practice rooms, drama studios and a 222 seat state of the art theatre.
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| Sports facilities at the school |
A Standalone Sports Hall featuring two heated indoor pools, basketball courts, a fitness gym and dance studio.
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About the school
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
El Alsson NEWGIZA is a private international school offering the choice between British and American education.
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