Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10+ |
Most common nationality |
Egyptians |
Ratio of local students to international students |
10 to 2 |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes - Certified Canadian Teachers is a must |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes - ESL (English as a Second Language) is provided |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Max. number of students per class |
25 |
Average number of students per class |
23 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart Boards, projectors, Ipads, WiFi, and Computers. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Yes. Depending on the student's religion |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Driven by parents' requests |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Depending on the Grade level and age |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
- English (written and spoken) and Mathematics. A personal interview with the student is conducted with the School's Head Principal
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
June |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes. Until October. |
School start time |
8:00 a.m. |
School finish time |
3:00 p.m. |
Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Upon students requests |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Various typed of activities and clubs/houses are available |
Sports activities included |
Please view our website on www.heritageinternationalschool.com for more info |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Sports facilities at the school |
Indoor gym, Multipurpose court, 3 football courts, basketball court, floor hockey court. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Heritage International School’s mission is to develop a child-centered system of education that allows students to become independent thinkers in their own right. |
Teaching approach of the school |
As a unique school in Egypt, the vision of Heritage International School is distinctive. The school seeks to influence Egypt’s future by producing graduates whose moral and intellectual excellence and consummate abilities will make them highly sought for roles in shaping Egypt’s place in the world.
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