Egypt, Alexandria
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Literacy and Numeracy skills are priorities and are integrated throughout the school curriculum. ICT & E-learning provide access to interactive whiteboards and educational tablets to support 21st-century learning. Science is supported by variety of laboratories designed to develop students' curiosity and enquiry. The school prepares students to be active, informed citizens in a digital world.
Music and Drama are integral to student life, not only as part of the curriculum but as avenues to build creativity and confidence. The school has an expansive two-tier auditorium to showcase student talents. Students are encouraged to express themselves through performances and exhibitions.
Four languages are taught on campus: French as Language of Instruction, English as Language Acquisition, German language classes guided by the Goethe Institute, and Arabic as Mother Tongue.
Building a strong sense of community is a priority at GAA. The school uses different Community-Building Approaches to foster a family-like environment. This approach supports collaboration, respect, and social responsibility among students and staff.
Physical Education is a major part of the school, with gymnasiums, an outdoor pool with a lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball. Students are encouraged to join extra-curricular sporting activities and may compete locally with other schools. An on-site doctor is available for medical checks and emergencies. Healthy eating is encouraged via an on-site canteen.
GEMS Academy Alexandria is a co-educational day school in Alexandria, Egypt, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and the American Curriculum, enabling families to choose a suitable pathway. The IB continuum runs from nursery to high school, and the campus includes an IGCSE British Division and an IB French Division. German is taught in upper grades, with ICT and E‑learning embedded across classrooms. The library supports study and leisure reading, and on‑site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare. Classrooms are bright, spacious and air‑conditioned, with a two‑adult per class policy. Facilities include gymnasia, an outdoor pool with lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball, plus monitored transport. An expansive auditorium hosts Music and Drama; four languages are taught: French, English, German and Arabic. The school emphasizes pastoral care and community-building through holistic support and a strong welfare framework.