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Egypt, Cairo
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Dress code and PE uniform are required.
Outside contractors provide lunch items for elementary, middle and high school students for a fee; middle school also offers snacks and lunch during breaks; students may bring their own lunches.
CAC has a House System. Students are assigned to a House; monthly House events are held during Tuesday assembly time; families belong to the same House; House shirts are available from the Spirit Store; fifth-grade students may serve as House Captains.
CAC is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Cairo American College Foundation is a separate nonprofit in New Jersey, USA, that supports CAC and is governed by its own independent board.
Nestled in Maadi, Cairo American College (CAC) is Egypt's only American Embassy-affiliated international day school, serving learners from age 3 through 18. CAC delivers a US-based Pre-K–12 program with a blend of IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), and American Diploma tracks, across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The High School Program of Studies includes IB Diploma coursework and an American diploma track, with a broad elective spectrum. The 11-acre, green campus supports project-based learning with spaces such as Make and Design Lab, iWood, iMix, and centralized design technology labs. CAC's Arts and Performing Arts facilities include a large theatre and a Black Box space, plus extensive visual arts and music offerings. Sports facilities encompass multiple soccer fields, full-size gym, outdoor track, and Hassan/Webb Aquatics Center. Signature programs like Egypt Culture, PRIME, and Week Without Walls enrich global experiences, alongside service learning and community engagement opportunities.
