Yes, English is the language of instruction, and all homeroom teachers are native-level English speakers. Arabic is taught by native Arabic speakers as a core subject.

Yes. Aspire provides academic support classes for students who are not yet fluent in English, so they can access the British curriculum with confidence.

French and German are offered as additional languages. Arabic is a core subject from EYFS through to IGCSE, and students can sit Cambridge IGCSE Arabic as a First Language.

A maximum of 22 students per class.

Typically 18–22 students per class.

Yes. Teaching assistants support classroom teachers, particularly in EYFS and Primary.

Every classroom is equipped with a large interactive LED display, supported by dedicated ICT labs and a robotics lab. Aspire is a Microsoft Showcase School partner, and students use Microsoft education tools across the curriculum.

Yes. Aspire can deliver remote and virtual learning through its online learning platforms when needed.

Religious education follows the Egyptian Ministry of Education curriculum (Islamic and Christian religious studies). The school community welcomes students of all backgrounds.

Students of other faiths, or non-religious students, follow a supervised programme of values-based activities during religion lessons. All students are treated equally regardless of background.

Students sit Cambridge Primary and Lower Secondary Checkpoint assessments, followed by Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE examinations in the senior years (Years 9–12).

Aspire follows the Cambridge International pathway from EYFS through to IGCSE, with high achievers recognised annually across all subjects. Detailed results are available from the school on request.

Yes. A clearly defined homework policy ensures homework consolidates classroom learning and supports formative assessment at every stage.

Around 30 minutes for Foundation Stage and up to 60 minutes for lower Primary, increasing gradually through Secondary and the IGCSE years. Daily reading is encouraged for all students.

Aspire now teaches through to Year 12. IGCSE results from Aspire are internationally recognised as part of the Cambridge pathway, and the academic team advises families on university entry requirements in Egypt, the UK, the US, and beyond.

Yes. Aspire has a dedicated student support team, including a professional school counsellor, with structured learning-support provision across all stages.

Pastoral care is built into the daily structure from EYFS through IGCSE, supported by well-developed safeguarding, behaviour, and academic support policies. Social and emotional learning runs through the curriculum.

Gifted and talented students receive differentiated work at a higher academic level within their age group, plus enrichment through competitions such as hackathons, science challenges, spelling bees, and language contests.

Yes. Students have access to a professional, experienced school psychologist (counsellor).

Yes. Applicants sit age-appropriate entry assessments in English and Mathematics before enrolment.

Entry assessments cover English and Mathematics. Results identify each student's strengths and areas for support, so placement is appropriate to age and stage — they are a placement tool, not a barrier.

Yes, some year groups carry a waiting list. Families are encouraged to enquire early to confirm current availability.

Applications are accepted year-round, subject to availability.

Yes. Students may join an academic year already in progress, within the Ministry of Education's acceptance window and subject to place availability.

The school day runs Sunday to Thursday and starts at 7:30 AM.

Lessons finish at 3:00 PM.

No. Before- and after-school care is not offered; students are dropped off and collected within regular school hours.

Yes. School bus routes cover key areas of New Cairo and surrounding neighbourhoods; families can contact the school to confirm route availability.

Yes.

Yes. Menus include options for students with special dietary requirements.

Yes. Students wear the Aspire school uniform at all stages.

Clubs include robotics, swimming, football, basketball, athletics, drama, arts, and academic enrichment. The full activities list is confirmed each term.

Football, basketball, swimming, and athletics are part of the PE curriculum, alongside a whole-school inter-house competition programme.

Yes. Aspire teams compete in inter-school football, basketball, athletics, and swimming, alongside a whole-school inter-house competition programme.

More than 100 classrooms and labs, including a library, ICT and science laboratories, a robotics lab, a dedicated art studio, visual and performing arts spaces, a theatre with a drama studio, and a senior lounge for Year 10–11 students.

A swimming pool, full-size and training football pitches, and outdoor sports areas that support the physical education programme, weekly training, and inter-school fixtures.

Aspire International School is a British curriculum international school in New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt, teaching 800+ students from EYFS (age 3) through to Year 12. Licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education, the school follows the Cambridge International pathway with Cambridge and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE qualifications, and is a Microsoft Showcase School with a British Council affiliation. Education at Aspire is bilingual (English and Arabic) and student-centred, combining academic excellence with strong values and a genuine sense of community — so every student feels known, challenged, and supported.

Teaching at Aspire is fully aligned with the Cambridge International framework from EYFS through IGCSE, enriched with a strong Arabic programme. Lessons are student-centred and differentiated, supported by technology-enabled classrooms, regular formative assessment, and pastoral care built into the daily structure — so every child is challenged at the right level and supported as a whole person.