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Egypt, Cairo
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All AIS West students are expected to wear the school uniform daily. The uniform consists of regulation or solid blue pants, regulation or solid blue shorts, or regulation skirt and the regulation shirt (PE shirt or navy AIS logo). For cold weather, sweaters or cover-ups should be the regulation style or a solid color without a logo. Shoes should be athletic style, closed-toe, to support an active day; sandals, Crocs and high-heeled shoes are not permitted. If a student is not dressed in uniform, options include removing the non-uniform item, borrowing clothing from unclaimed items, having the appropriate uniform clothing sent to school, or purchasing items from the uniform shop; repeated violations may lead to disciplinary measures.
Cairo Kitchen serves elementary students inside the cafeteria. Students must use prepaid lunch cards to purchase items; parents are responsible for ensuring sufficient funds on the cards. The program prohibits unhealthy items such as chips, candy, sweets, soda drinks and energy drinks at school.
AIS West is established and operated by ESOL Education, the world's largest operator of international American schools; AIS West is part of the ESOL Education network, and its leadership operates the school in alignment with ESOL standards and accreditation.
AIS West in Cairo delivers a K-12 American education with two graduation pathways: the American High School Diploma recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. The curriculum uses the US Common Core for Math and English, the Next Generation Science Standards for Science, and American Education Reaches Out (AERO) Social Studies, with the IB DP core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Elementary and Middle School use a literacy workshop approach and integrate social studies and sciences into literacy, while an Advisory program supports social-emotional learning. The High School is departmentalized and experiential, featuring Week Without Walls field experiences that connect learning to the broader world. The campus covers 31,726 square meters with capacity for 1,800 students, six science labs, multiple libraries/media centers, two heated pools, a gym, a track, and an auditorium. Counseling available.
