Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
2000 |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms have smart boards. |
| 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) |
GIS is the first schools in Egypt to effectively integrate Microsoft Office tools to initiate distance learning, abiding by the worldwide precautions to help minimize the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). GIS utilizes Microsoft Teams for conducting virtual lessons, where students and teachers benefit from well-designed features like screen-sharing, virtual whiteboards and meeting recording. All the required learning resources provided by the school are readily available to its students on OneDrive. |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
GIS offers many clubs and activities. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Multipurpose court - football, volleyball court, gymnasium, swimming pool. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Genesis International School is one of the Middle East’s most prestigious and academically distinguished educational institutions. With over 25 years of experience under its belt. GIS acquires its academic strength by instituting science-based curriculums that are specifically designed to prepare students for the world they are to face upon graduation. Equipped with such study programs and state of the art Multimedia, Sports and Technological facilities and bountiful libraries, its highly qualified staff is committed to nurturing, enabling and motivating each and every student to reach their full potential. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
GIS' vision is to enable learners to self-discover and develop the core values and aptitudes of life-long learners in a conducive, global and sustainable environment while keeping identity and heritage. |