Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
2444 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
20 |
Most common nationality |
Egyptian |
Ratio of local students to international students |
Approx.: 1 International student to 7 Egyptian Students |
Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
Arabic and French |
Max. number of students per class |
32 |
Average number of students per class |
NA |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
The Student Integrated Learning System, also known as the ILS™, is a learning platform that streamlines the learning process by connecting students and teachers through digital devices like tablets and Interactive Whiteboards in the classroom. |
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? |
Yes, Islam and Christianity. |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Students might be exempted from Religious studies according to MOE regulations |
External examinations or assessments available |
Our students prepare for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs, and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement® (AP®) program, and EST (Egyptian Scholastic Test). |
Results in these examinations |
90% of students sitting the exams earned the top scores of 3, 4, or 5.
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Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
As of a certain Grade level |
Approximate hours of homework given |
It varies: Around 1 hour for lower grade levels, 2 hours for higher grade levels |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes |
Learning support offered |
Students who are found to be behind academically are rarely refused. Instead, they are offered one of several different solutions, depending on their academic needs. These may be:
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Through our challenging curriculum |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
There are no academic requirements for acceptance into Levels A, B and C (three and a half to five and a half years of age). Prospective students at these levels are interviewed; they must be toilet-trained and able to speak and follow simple instructions.
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Waiting list |
Sometime yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Open registration throughout the year |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
School start time |
7:30 a.m. |
School finish time |
Kg 1 to Grade 4 - 2.40pm
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Supervised care before/after school |
The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) is the heart of the school, Through the organization’s nine departments, students have the power to make a real difference in their school and their community.
In addition to Art, Music, and PE classes. |
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 |
The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) is the heart of the school, Through the organization’s nine departments, students have the power to make a real difference in their school and their community.
In addition to Art, Music, and PE classes. |
Sports activities included |
Physical education whic includes basketball, volleyball, tennis, ballet, gymnastics, and swimming. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have The SABIS Regional Tournament, which is a sports tournament that allows students in SABIS schools around the globe to showcase their athletic talent through competitions. |
Facilities at the school |
Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
- Indoor swimming pools, one semi-Olympic-sized and another smaller one for the younger students
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Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Founded in 1995, The International School of Choueifat – Cairo is a member of the SABIS® Network.
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Teaching approach of the school |
All students in the SABIS® network benefit from a long tradition of excellence in education, a reputation that is rooted in a well-developed philosophy that seeks to provide students with a top-quality education that prepares them to meet the challenges of a changing world. ISC-Cairo is a fully accredited, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school catering for the complete individual from KG 1 to Grade 12. Our comprehensive, international curriculum is based on both the American and British educational systems, therefore our students are prepared to take the American exams (ACT, SAT 1 & 2, TOEFL, AP®) as well as the British exams (IGCSE, O-Level, AS & A Levels). |