The International School of Egypt
International School in Cairo
Quick answer
The International School of Egypt (ISE) Cairo serves expat and Egyptian families aged 3 to 18. The school delivers a fully American curriculum with strong AP courses, accredited by IBO and SACS. Strong fit for diplomatic, US-Embassy, corporate and Egyptian-American expat families on Cairo assignments seeking American-track education with US-college progression, complementing the larger AIS Egypt and Cairo American College for the broader American international school market in Egypt.
Key facts
- Curriculum: American taught at The International School of Egypt.
- Avg class size: 20 (max 18) Cairo international school.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 07:40 am.
- Accreditations: IBO, SACS verified.
20 avg / 18 max
Rolling
IBO, SACS
About The International School of Egypt
Integrity, commitment, communication, open doors, cooperation, quality of education, care and love.
American
MAP test twice per year starting grade 1. AP subjects exams for high school. Arabic, Religion & Arabic Social Studies for Arabs, according to the Egyptian Ministry of Education Rules. In addition to the SATs for high school.
It varies from stage to another.
Arabic for non native, French & German
We provide specialist support teachers for elementary, for the students who needs to work one to one. Also we have a psychiatrist to follow up the cases of students who have exposed to special circumstances that affected them. Also the school psychiatrist help in preparing and organizing special awareness lectures for students.
Yes
Yes ESL for Elementary
07:40 am – 03:00 pm
Yes, but for extra fees
Yes, according to availability.
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