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Hayah International Academy

Egypt, Cairo

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Community, involvement and what it's like to be a parent at this school

History

The main campus is in New Cairo and Hayah West is in Sheikh Zayed City. At the mark of 20 years, Hayah expanded with the launch of Hayah West, creating two campuses across Cairo. The Hayah community is described as a family, including staff, students, alumni and families, guided by its core values. Hayah aims to provide opportunities for growth and to expand its vision in serving local and global communities.

Community

Life on Campus highlights an inclusive academic program along with diverse extra-curricular activities. The school's Student Life includes After School Activities, Hayah Sharks, Student-Led Events, Trips & Camps, School Events, and Hayah Sports Academy. The community emphasizes ongoing engagement through events and programs led by the school and its clubs. Regular PTA activities further contribute to community life, including family gatherings and school-wide events.

Parent-Teacher Association

The Hayah PTA is an integral part of the school, serving to support students and promote positive relationships between staff, parents and the Hayah community. The PTA organizes fundraisers and drives, bake sales, garage sales, family picnics, workshops for parents, Ramadan activities, Quran Competition, and regular meetings throughout the year. The PTA is led by a board, and inquiries can be directed to PTA@hayahacademy.com.

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees EGP 135,000 - 160,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1320
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No

Hayah International Academy is a private international school in Egypt offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American High School Diploma for students aged 3 to 18. The main campus is in New Cairo, with Hayah West in Sheikh Zayed City, creating two Cairo campuses as the network grows. The Hayah community is described as a family, guided by core values and a commitment to local and global engagement. The 55,000-square-meter campus provides academic, artistic, and athletic facilities, with six fully equipped science labs, five computer labs, and a Maker Space Lab for 3D printing, robotics, and coding. Classrooms feature smart boards; iPads and tablets are used in PYP. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose gym, two squash courts, outdoor tracks and courts, and Olympic-size pools. After-school activities span ASA, Performing Arts, Arabic Culture Night, TEDxYouth@The Nile, HIAMUN, and service trips. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and impact.

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