Egypt, Alexandria
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The Early Years Foundation Stage centers on personal, social and emotional development as one of three prime areas of learning, alongside communication and language and physical development. The school also runs a pastoral and PSHE programme to support students' social and emotional growth toward the school's vision.
Mental Health & Wellbeing is a PSHE unit that helps students understand issues around mental health and wellbeing, with a focus on removing stigma and building resilience through healthy coping strategies.
Safeguarding-related topics are addressed through the PSHE/Pastoral Care framework, including Keeping Safe Online, Relationships Education, and anti-bullying measures to promote student safety and well-being.
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.