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IB, American, and British
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CityCairo
CurriculumsIB, American, and British
Leaving qualificationsA-Levels, AP, SAT, and ACT
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Leaving qualifications A-Levels, AP, SAT, and ACT
Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 24 students / class
Maximum 24 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
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Yearly fees: from: E£ 158,000
to: E£ 245,000
Address: KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road PO Box 16 Smart Village, Cairo, Egypt, 12577

The school has American and British sections.
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Number of students

2400

Number of nationalities represented in the school

Egyptians, Americans, British, Canadians, Romanians, Germans, Irish, Italians and Jordanians, Lebanese, Libyans, Malaysian, South African, Sudanese, Yemeny and Nigerian

Most common nationality

Egyptians

Native English speaking teachers

Yes

Language support for students not fluent in English

No

Additional language classes offered by the school

Arabic and French

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

Smart Boards, Ipads, Computers

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?

Islam and Christianity

External examinations or assessments available

Advanced Placement Courses in the American High School / IBDP in American School / As and A level Exams in the British Secondary School / MAP tests / ACT or EST

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes

Approximate hours of homework given

30 minutes to an hour

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

100%

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

We do have a Learning Support department which deals with certain difficulties and needs.

Student access to education psychologist

Yes

Entry evaluation for students

Yes

Brief description of entry evaluation required

Older students are tested individually to assess their academic level through American MAP tests or British GL tests.Assessments for Early Years or Early Childhood: the child is assessed by members of the EY/EC staff in terms of their stage of development in relation to their chronological age.

Waiting list

Yes

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

The admission season starts in early November and is open until end of school year so long as we have spaces available.

Students can join after academic year begins

Only if they are coming from abroad can they join in the second semester.

School start time

7.50 am

School finish time

2.40 pm

School bus service available

Yes

School provided lunches

We have 3 cafeterias and a fresh juice cart for students in G6/ Y7 and older

Uniform required

Yes

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

We do offer a wide range of after School activities and sports.

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes

Facilities at the school

Having moved to its newly established campus at NEWGIZA in 2017, it now occupies a 14 fedaan site with British Primary and Secondary joined buildings as well as Elementary and Senior joined buildings. It also has a standalone Performing Arts Hall featuring a radio room, music practice rooms, drama studios and a 222 seat state of the art theatre.
2 Libraries; one for the Juniors and one for the Seniors in each school
Cafeterias
Sports Hall with an indoor heated pool
Science Labs
Computer Labs
Mac Suite
Drama Studio
Music Rooms
State-of-the-art classrooms with interactive whiteboards and projectors
Outdoor courtyards to complement one on one teaching times
Learning Support
Spacious Indoor Hall and Stage

Sports facilities at the school

A Standalone Sports Hall featuring two heated indoor pools, basketball courts, a fitness gym and dance studio.
Senior natural grass field, artificial grass field and basket ball courts.
Junior natural grass field, artificial grass filed and basket ball courts.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

El Alsson NEWGIZA is a private international school offering the choice between British and American education.
The school has a reputation as one of the best international schools in Cairo. This is reflected in the quality of our curriculum, extra-curricular activities, sports and artistic achievements and of course, outstanding examination results. Our students are taught by well-qualified teachers all of whom are experienced professionals with a proven track record or academic success.

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