Egypt, Alexandria
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IBSA was founded to provide the very best British style of education for the children of Alexandria. It uses an adapted curriculum based on the National Curriculum for England and Wales, modified to include the richness of cultural experiences available in Egypt while maintaining the discipline and high standards of the British Curriculum. Our pupils come from both Egyptian and expatriate families, and we provide a broad, international education that is relevant to the times in which we live. The school is guided by values including Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Commitment, Excellence and Empathy.
IBSA maintains an active school community with regular events that bring students, families and staff together. The school's News and Events section highlights activities such as Sports Week, Book Week and Fun Day, along with other cultural and school-wide events. These events emphasize participation in sports, reading, and community engagement. The community calendar demonstrates ongoing opportunities for family involvement and school pride.
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.