Europa-Schule Kairo

Location: Abdel Malik Ben Marwan Street, Tagamoa El Khames, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The campus is located in the New Cairo area, accessible via the district's major roads. The school operates on a single campus.

Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium; D-Zug

German government-recognized international school

Most pupils are Egyptian.

An inclusion team supports students with additional learning needs. They provide in-class differentiation, group and one-on-one support, and diagnostic testing, coordinating with external professionals as needed.

Germany

Bus service covers most areas of Cairo. Inquiries about coverage are handled by the administration during enrollment. Transportation details and pickup/drop-off times can be obtained from the Transport Management at 01226868125; bus@europaschulekairo.com.

In the Gymnasium, project-based work continues across subjects, with cross-disciplinary or elective options, teaching students to work in teams and think in networks. The school emphasizes modern learning arrangements, using new media and contemporary teaching materials to support hands-on, individualized learning in a globalized world. The curriculum includes German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Biology, Geography, English, with French from grade 6, Physics from grade 7, Chemistry from grade 7, Religion (in Arabic), Civics (in Arabic), Music, and Art. Deutsch Sprachdiplom I certifies B1; it comprises written and oral parts. Abitur: Students primarily pursue the German International Abitur; Abitur exams can be taken in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at the higher level, and in other subjects (except Sport and Religion) at the basic level; examinations in French, Art and Music can only be oral. Egyptian credentials: In addition to German credentials, students take Addadeya after grade 9 and Thanaweya after grade 12; passing Thanaweya enables admission to state Egyptian universities. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I certifies B1 level, with written and oral components.

The study and career orientation at Europa-Schule Kairo guides the transition from school to study or work and rests on three pillars: individual counseling, information and guidance events, and practical experiences in the world of work. This includes individual counseling, information materials, and DAAD-supported counseling, as well as events such as the DAAD SIT information day, a study information day at GUC Cairo, a Germany trip, and a tenth-grade internship. The program also directs students to external study portals and resources to help explore study programs and universities in Germany and beyond, including ZEIT Online and other German and Egyptian higher-education resources.

The school runs an active AG program with activities such as chess and thinking games, Kinder theater, reading clubs, storytelling, graffiti art, and Model United Nations. Weekly workshops allow students in year groups 2-4 to pursue interests across subjects (e.g., student newspaper, storytelling, choir, football, crafts, wall painting, reading games), and there are mentoring and peer-support initiatives such as conflict mediation and buddy programs for new students.

The inclusion concept is based on an expanded integration approach and aims to be a school for all, where the diversity of the student body is a resource for mutual learning and no student is left behind. The school adapts to the individual learning prerequisites and development opportunities, teaching in mixed classes with differentiation and individualized learning within the group. The inclusion concept has been part of the school program since 2011 and is integrated into the school's mission. A growing team of school social workers, special education specialists, and an occupational therapist supports daily school life and continually develops the inclusion concept, including shadow teachers and joint teaching with assistant teachers and special education teachers. There is collaboration with external institutions, doctors, and psychologists; internal diagnostics and testing; additional rooms and materials; and partly barrier-free buildings to support inclusion. The majority of the student population requiring support falls under learning difficulties and social-emotional development, with common diagnoses such as dyslexia (LRS) and ADHD; some students have chronic illnesses or motor/cognitive impairments.

The school provides individualized support and differentiated offerings for students with special educational needs. There is small-group support in German (DAF) in the Gymnasium and in various subjects in the primary school, as well as shadow teachers and collaboration with external specialists. Admission of students with special needs is possible if there is a diagnosis from a recognized specialist and a parent-funded support system; it may include individual case support or school accompaniment, and therapies or other external measures. Internally, students receive individually tailored teaching and learning plans, differentiation in lessons, and, where appropriate, exam accommodations. The aim is inclusive schooling; the inclusion concept has been evaluated and developed since 2015 with a growing team of professionals supporting school social work and making inclusive education possible in the classroom.

Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's focus on social-emotional development, with a team of school social workers, special education specialists, and an occupational therapist providing ongoing guidance to students. The school also works with psychologists and external professionals as needed for student support. Internal diagnostics and individualized support help identify mental health needs, and targeted workshops and small-group activities promote resilience, self-regulation, and social skills. The school cultivates an inclusive climate that supports emotional wellbeing and belonging for all students.

The school has a designated safety officer. Safeguarding is supported by a team that includes school social workers, special education specialists, and external professionals such as doctors and psychologists. There is collaboration with parents, teachers, and students to ensure a safe and protective learning environment. The inclusive and supportive school approach contributes to safeguarding by addressing diverse student needs.

1. Online registration for grades 1–11 is open from March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. The legal guardian must complete the form in German or English, and all information regarding the student and the parents must be provided; otherwise the application is incomplete and will be rejected. A separate application must be submitted for each sibling. 2. To register for Primary School and Gymnasium, online registration for the grades (1–11) should be completed within the March window. The documents to be uploaded on the registration portal are: original birth certificate; a recent passport photo of the child; copy of the child's passport (first page); copies of both parents' ID cards; and a copy of the current mid-year report. 3. We will place your child on the list of new applicants, review class capacities, assess your child's academic performance, and invite you and your child to an admissions interview if needed. For admission to Grade 11, an interview with the high school coordinator is necessary to review any required make-up periods, language sequences, and subject combinations. 4.