Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
400 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
100% international |
| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Spanish, Arabic |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
- Two ICT suites (Apple and Windows)
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| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online during emergencies) |
Yes |
| External examinations or assessments available |
GL Assessments, IGCSE, A Levels |
| Results in these examinations |
Significantly above UK averages |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
Depends on the activity! |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
At present 100% |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
MBIS is a non-selective school, which caters for a wide variety of learning needs through quality first teaching and effective differentiation. MBIS' Learning Support Department is equipped to cater for a limited number of children with mild learning difficulties. MBIS is, however, a mainstream school and therefore not equipped to deal with more challenging learning difficulties. |
| Learning support offered |
Full SEN team, all mainstream staff SEN trained in addition |
| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
As above, |
| Student access to education psychologist |
If needed we have an external colleague that works in the school |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Entrance assessments to ascertain levels |
| Waiting list |
In some Grades yes. |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
MBIS accepts enrolment applications across the year. |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
8:00 |
| School finish time |
14:30 |
| Supervised care before/after school |
After in the form of ASA (After school activities) |
| 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 |
Art and craft, choir, newspaper team, mural painting, ballet, yoga zoo, football, sewing, tennis, aerobics, drama, swimming, athletics, cookery, Zumba, brownies, girl guides, pottery, languages, programming, chess, dance (and more) |
| Sports activities included |
Physical education and swimming |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Facilities at the school |
Theatre, library, science labs, outside spaces |
| Sports facilities at the school |
- indoor, heated swimming pool
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| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Maadi British International School is a well-established and one of the most highly respected schools in Egypt, offering first-class education to expatriate children.
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| Teaching approach of the school |
MBIS provides children with the knowledge, skills and understanding that will empower them to be well-rounded, successful members of an ever changing and culturally diverse world community. |