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Egypt, Cairo
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The school places students' welfare at the heart of MBIS. Our small class sizes and caring staff ensure that every student's happiness and security is achieved. Our values-driven approach to education creates a close, mutually supportive learning environment. In the Primary School, the class teacher is always there for students; in the Secondary School, a Form Tutor acts as a Mentor, ready to support students academically and pastorally. There are high expectations of behaviour, and students are taught to respect traditional ideals in a modern world. The quality of relationships is described as first class.
MBIS is a non-selective school that caters for a wide variety of learning needs through quality first teaching and differentiation. The Learning Support Department is equipped to cater for a limited number of students with mild learning difficulties. MBIS is a mainstream school and is not equipped to deal with more challenging learning difficulties. Prospective entrants are sensitively screened to ensure that the MBIS curriculum is appropriate to their individual needs. The school serves some students for whom English is an additional language, supported by an EAL team.
Some MBIS students come with English as an additional language. They are supported by an EAL team, and teachers structure learning activities to support linguistic development so students can access the curriculum independently. The inclusion framework includes English as an Additional Language, ensuring the curriculum is accessible to all students.
Student welfare is at the heart of MBIS. The school's small class sizes and caring staff help ensure each student's happiness and security. A values-driven approach fosters a close, mutually supportive learning environment. In the Primary School, the class teacher provides ongoing support; in the Secondary School, a Form Tutor acts as a Mentor to support students academically and pastorally. There are high expectations of behaviour, and students are taught to respect traditional ideals in a modern world. The atmosphere and the quality of relationships are described as first class.
The MBIS safeguarding policy is based on Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and aligns with Egyptian laws. The Board reviews the policy annually and MBIS works with local agencies to safeguard students. MBIS supports all students by encouraging self-esteem, creating a caring, safe, and positive environment, and liaising with safeguarding services. All staff have a duty to raise confidential concerns with the designated safeguarding lead, and the DSL (or a deputy) is available to discuss safeguarding concerns. Staff training includes DSL training every two years, and all staff complete Child Protection training annually; safeguarding information is updated at least every two months. Procedures for dealing with allegations of abuse are in line with UK guidance, and the school will report verified cases to the DBS as required.
Maadi British International School (MBIS) is a British international school in Cairo serving ages 2 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum, with Early Years Foundation Stage, Edexcel GCSE/IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Levels delivered at an Edexcel centre. The Primary Curriculum uses thematically linked Launch Pad and Landing Pad experiences, and in Key Stages 3–5 students study KS3, GCSEs and A‑Levels across 14 subjects, including languages such as Spanish, French and Arabic. The campus is purpose-built in Zahraa El Maadi, with facilities that include a 25-metre indoor pool, an auditorium/theatre, two ICT suites, a science laboratory, Art and Design Technology rooms, a drama studio and a well-stocked library of more than 20,000 books. MBIS emphasizes creative, inquiry-based teaching and offers extensive arts, sport and leadership opportunities. It has a strong pastoral program, a House and Student Leadership Team, and a UK Independent Schools Inspectorate report praising provision for families worldwide.
