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| Number of students |
1400 |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Assessments |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Students from Pre-K to Grade 3: will have cognitive assessment observation session with our Head of Elementary. Students of Grade 4 and above: will be assessed via Measure of Academic Progress (MAP Test), a computer-based assessment. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
2 Libraries, makerspaces, robotics lab, computer labs, multipurpose room, music room, art room, design and technology rooms. |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Outdoor sports court, 2 swimming pools. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
GEMS International School Cairo is notable for its emphasis on inclusion and diversity, future thinking technology skills, and most importantly, developing impactful global citizens with a mission to serve our world: Inspiring Leaders, Future Thinkers, Fearless Explorers, Diversity Ambassadors. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GISC empowers the genius in every child through knowledge, skills, and values in an international educational setting, allowing each student to thrive both personally and academically. We nurture the driving passion to enable our students to make a powerful impact in their community and the world. |