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Egypt, Cairo
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The school has IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), IB Middle Years Programme (MYP), and IB Diploma Programme (DP). The school is IB Authorized. The school has a student-centred approach to learning, guided by research-based methods to ensure best-practice at every level. The Diploma Programme curriculum is highly regarded by universities worldwide and in Egypt.
The school has Visual Arts offered as a Diploma Programme subject. The school has MYP Personal Projects including a virtual exhibit (2022). The IB framework supports creative expression as part of the curriculum.
The school has the DELF/DALF French language certifications as part of its language offerings. The school has a partnership with Ägyptisch-Deutsches Kulturzentrum (ÄDK) for German language and culture. German language and cultural opportunities are provided through this partnership.
The school has events such as The Egyptian Culture and Identity, Battery Recycling Campaign, KidZania Trip (PYP 3), Fayoum Camp, Lemon Day, and Pajama Day (PYP 1). The school has participated in international robotics competitions with notable results, including the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) Egypt 2023. Students engage in robotics and team-based projects as part of their learning.
The IB learner profile includes Communicators, Principled, Open-minded, and Caring. The school has a commitment to service and to developing well-balanced members of society. The aim is to help students be empathetic, responsible and to make positive contributions to local and global communities.
School days run 7:45am to 2:30pm Sunday to Wednesday and 12:30pm on Thursday. Thursday Extra Curricular Activities run from 12:30pm to 2:45pm. Buses are available with safety belts and a matron to assist students. A school uniform is required: dark grey trousers for all sections and a dark green school polo shirt.
Manaret Heliopolis International School (MHIS) is an Egyptian international school serving students aged 3 to 17. It is IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP, alongside the American Curriculum and AP courses, with a DP pathway that includes a US High School Diploma. English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught in a bilingual framework and a third language (French or German) is offered, with Arabic integrated through MOE curriculum. MHIS provides mother‑tongue support and a Guided Reading Program. Facilities include a school library, digital learning tools, and the Toddle Learning System; Classter runs information system. The school hosts DELF/DALF French certification and a German language partnership with ÄDK. MHIS emphasizes experiential learning through IB‑aligned projects, robotics competitions such as World Robot Olympiad, and cultural/service activities like Egyptian Culture and Identity. Admissions can be explored via a virtual tour; school days run 7:45am–2:30pm, Sunday–Wednesday, with Thursday ECAs 12:30–2:45pm.
