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Egypt, Alexandria
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IBSA uses an adapted English National Curriculum framework, enriched with Egyptian cultural experiences. In Key Stage 2, learning is active through scientific experiments and mathematical investigations, with opportunities to perform. Pupils strengthen interpersonal skills and teamwork through the comprehensive sports programme. The curriculum also encourages pupils to explore future roles as mathematicians, scientists, historians, authors, musicians, or artists.
Music and Art are part of IBSA's Creative Curriculum and are taught across the early years and primary stages. The EYFS and Key Stage 1 curricula include Music and Art as core creative subjects, with Art and Music listed in Creative Curriculum resources. The curriculum supports expressive arts and design and includes opportunities for musical performances.
Arabic is taught as part of the Modern Foreign Languages program; an Arabic Curriculum is available. French is taught as part of the Modern Foreign Languages program; a French curriculum is downloadable.
PSHE programs promote social development, encouraging collaboration, tolerance, respect, and integrity. Students participate in volunteer activities and social settings to develop responsibility and community awareness. A broad range of cultural activities, including music and sport, supports well-rounded social development.
Volunteer activities and community engagement are encouraged.
Physical Education is part of the curriculum and supports fitness and physical health through a comprehensive sports programme. PSHE promotes mental health, resilience, and well-being to help students live healthy, balanced lives.
International British School of Alexandria (IBSA) is a private international day school delivering the English National Curriculum with an EYFS foundation for ages 3 to 18. The school teaches in English and adapts the National Curriculum for England and Wales to include Egyptian cultural experiences, with Foundation Stage through Key Stage 3 taught within this framework and Arabic taught through the Arabic Curriculum. French is offered as a Modern Foreign Language. The curriculum emphasizes holistic learning and PSHE to develop knowledge, skills and global citizenship. IBSA welcomes pupils from Egyptian and expatriate families, aiming to provide a broad, international education relevant to contemporary life. The school is guided by values including Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Commitment, Excellence and Empathy. In practice, learning blends English standards with Egyptian context, reflecting local culture while maintaining the discipline and rigor associated with British education. The faculty emphasizes inquiry, collaboration and real-world application. For learners.
