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| Number of students |
470 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
81% local : 19% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Arabic |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE, A Levels |
| School start time |
7:50 |
| School finish time |
14:30 |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Large sports hall, state of the art astroturf, indoor heated swimming pool built to meet international sporting standards. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GEMS British International School Madinaty - The school of choice for discerning parents across Cairo.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The children are taught the British National Curriculum enhanced for the needs of the international learner and this provides a bedrock of knowledge, but also encourages the development of understanding and creativity. |