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Egypt, Cairo
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The school provides a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. The Learning Support and SEN Department includes school psychologists and a school counselor, delivering individualized programs through a multi-disciplinary team. The department aims to nurture self-esteem and confidence and to encourage good manners, behaviour, respect and tolerance. Interventions include Social Skills Programmes as part of pupil development. The school emphasizes a close partnership with parents and other professionals to support each child in a happy, caring and secure environment.
Egypt British International School has a Learning Support and SEN Department led by Yara El-Tagoury, Head of Learning Support and SEN Department. The team includes a Support Coordinator, SEN Coordinator, academic support teachers, SEN support teachers, school psychologists and a school counselor. Areas of Need include cognition and learning; behavioural, social and emotional difficulties; speech, language and communication difficulties; sensory and/or physical needs; and specific learning needs including being gifted and talented. The department offers intervention programmes such as National Curriculum Reinforcement, Read Write Inc. (general/intensive), Fresh Start Programme, Shine Programme, in-class support, and social skills programmes. The National Curriculum is adapted to meet individual needs and all pupils on the support register receive a highly differentiated curriculum; the aims include fostering a happy, secure environment and close partnership with parents and other professionals.
Mental wellbeing is supported by access to School Psychologists and a School Counselor. The school aims to nurture self-esteem and confidence and to create a happy, caring and secure environment. There is an emphasis on positive behaviour, respect and tolerance of others. A multi-disciplinary approach to pupil well-being is fostered, with partnerships between Parents and other professionals to support individual development.
The Safeguarding Lead is Yasmin Hassan (Deputy Primary Principal & Safeguarding Lead EBIS). For safeguarding issues, contact safe-guarding@ebis-cordia.net. The safeguarding information is available through the EBIS Safeguarding Department.
Egypt British International School (EBIS) sits within the International Schools Campus alongside another on-site campus, educating about 4,000 students from nursery to Year 12 across two campuses. EBIS follows the British National Curriculum with an international perspective and a strong emphasis on culture and heritage. The school prepares learners for EdExcel and Cambridge International Examinations; IGCSE results are used as international benchmarks, alongside England's standardised tests at Years 2 and 6. The curriculum is delivered by qualified teachers and encompasses specialist departments in Arts, Music, PE/Sport, MFL (French and German), ICT, Science, Maths, English, Arabic, Humanities and ESS, with a dedicated Learning Support and SEN team offering tailored programs. Language acquisition begins at age five and a half and continues through Key Stage 4. The campus supports extensive co-curriculars with year-round camps and participation in events like the BSME Games. Distinctive features include a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt sports partnership and a Student Council-driven community program with Share a Smile. EBIS's mission is Enriching – Exploring – Excelling.
