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Nationalities
Number of students |
408 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
10 |
Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
Approximate 4-5% of the students are international. |
Languages
Native German speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in German |
Our school reinforces the acquisition of the German language through other subjects in addition to German lessons. DaF, i.e. German as a foreign language, plays a major role in this in order to promote language development. In addition, Rahn Schulen Kairo focuses on more intensive language acquisition by offering library and remedial classes in elementary school. Due to the school's focus on the arts, the subjects of music, choir, sports, and arts are also taught in German . The creative method of the subjects supports the language development. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic, English, French |
Classroom
Max. number of students per class |
22 |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Smart boards and projectors are used in some classrooms. |
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, we are able to use Microsoft Teams for online lessons. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Islamic or Christian religion |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
There are no non-religious students in Egypt. |
Academics
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, “Zentrale Klassenarbeiten“ in grade 10 (exams which are created by the Ministry of Education of the German state of Brandenburg to examinate the progress of grade 10.) and Goethe German Language Exams B1, B2 and C1 |
Results in these examinations |
Gratefully we reach very good results with our students. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
Teachers assign homework to students in the end of the lesson. Furthermore, the homework is assigned in the digital classbook where students and parents have access to check it. In case of online lessons, the homework is also signed in Microsoft Teams which we use for digital lessons. The amount of time is always depending on the required task. Normally, homework has to be done until the next lesson. In case of a bigger task as a project, the amount of time will be prolonged. |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
Until now all the students attend a higher educational institution. (University) |
Student support
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
No |
The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Rahn Schulen Kairo is focusing on developing promoting talents. We educate students to become questioning and challenging individuals, develop their intellectual creativity, and nurture their artistic and musical talents. |
Student access to education psychologist |
No |
Admissions
Entry evaluation for students |
When a new student is applying at the Rahn Schulen Kairo, they will be invited for an assessment test. After they passed the assessment test successfully, the parents will be invited for an interview with the school principal. |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Kindergarten: Testing of the German language skills is taking place only in Vorschule (preschool). In all other years the language capability is made systematically by everyday use of the German language. During the trial day, the teachers are observing the motoric abilities, the social skills and behavior in general.
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Waiting list |
No |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
There is no specific deadline, but no more students can be admitted once the class capacity has been reached. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Only if the class capacity hasn't been reached. |
School day
School start time |
7:30 |
School finish time |
14:30 |
Supervised care before/after school |
No |
School bus service available |
Yes |
School provided lunches |
Yes, we are offering a kiosk for the students, with a daily changing lunch. |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Music school |
Sports activities included |
Physical education and ballet classes |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
No |
Facilities
Facilities at the school |
Library, Music rooms, Science labs, Art rooms |
Sports facilities at the school |
Sports ground |
About the school
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Rahn Schulen Kairo is a German IB school in Cairo.
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Teaching approach of the school |
RSK focuses on a holistic promotion of motor, cognitive, affective, linguistic and social skills – linked to independent learning. The age-appropriate opportunities for development of talents, creativity and creative thinking is the focus of our educational activities. |