Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
1160 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
40 |
| Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
70% local : 30% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
BISC selects the pupils on ability and their potential. BISC is aware that English for the pupils who represent many nationalities may be a cause for concern, and there is some ESL provision within the school. |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
Spanish, French, Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Junior School runs a 1:1 iPad program from grade 1.
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| 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 |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
Religion is not taught in this multi-denominational school. All faiths are respected equally but there is no provision for formal worship or religious instruction. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma, IGCSE |
| Results in these examinations |
2022 GCSE - 94% Achieved 9-4, 56% achieved 9-7
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| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
1 hour in Senior School |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
90% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance test |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
KG1 - KG2: observation, skills test
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| Waiting list |
Depends on the grade level. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadline |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
07:55 |
| School finish time |
15:20 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
No |
| School bus service available |
Yes |
| School provided lunches |
Yes |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, movie making, yoga, band, dance musical, Bollywood dance club, arts and crafts, sunshine dance, creative science, fashion design, poet's corner, fun food cookery club, dress up stories, playtime games, jewellery making and crafts, puzzles and brain teasers, crossfit, card games, creative writing, Irish dancing, east Asia film club, history club, dangerous ideas - public speaking. |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
50m swimming pool, 1000m2 sports hall, 400m track, fitness gym, tennis courts, sports field, additional field, outdoor court. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Established in 1976, The British International School, Cairo is one of Egypt's leading academic institutions. It is renowned for the quality of its education, the care it gives to its pupils and the sheer breadth of student achievement.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
The School’s mission is to be a vibrant international community offering an outstanding British-style education, focused on independent learning and the promotion of global citizenship. |