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HAMSA Peace Programme provides peace education to instill ethics and values for global peace. The Peace Culture Programme emphasises humanity, positivity, non-violent communication, compassion, understanding and wisdom in decision making. Heart to Heart Programme extends peace education through international youth engagement, including participation in events like the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. The Self-Awareness Programme, launched in 2007, covers self-discipline and respect, yoga practice, effective resolution of daily challenges, non-violence, hygiene and nutrition, well-rounded physical and emotional health, creative attention, concentration and relaxation techniques. Extra-curricular activities offer a range of pursuits, including guitar, dance, etiquette, drama, jazz, yoga and mindfulness, gardening, arts and crafts, all delivered by trained professionals. The Student Council is elected annually by the students and represents the student body, developing responsibility, listening skills, and leadership for the school community and beyond.
The International Department follows the British curriculum preparing students for the IGCSE. The Department starts at Reception level and continues through Lower Senior Two, a ten-year span. After Lower Senior Two, students continue onto the Core IG programme to obtain the IGCSE qualification. Egyptian students must complete Arabic, Religion, and Social Studies as provided by the Egyptian National Curriculum, and French is taught as a second language from Reception. Incoming transfer students must complete entrance tests in English language and Mathematics conducted by New Horizon. The IGCSE programme has been provided since 1998 and is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel International London Examinations; Both accreditations are under license of the Egyptian Ministry of Education and supervised by the British Council in Cairo. The Cambridge Beacon School Award recognises quality and ongoing excellence in the programme.
The Self-Awareness Programme launched in 2007 includes self-discipline and respect, yoga practice, coping with daily challenges, non-violence and compassion, hygiene and nutrition, and aims at promoting well-rounded physical and emotional health, concentration and relaxation techniques. HAMSA Peace Programme fosters peace education to build peaceful individuals and societies, focusing on humanity, non-violent communication, compassion and wisdom. Extra-curricular activities and campus life support wellbeing through mindfulness, yoga and physical activity, with a range of offerings such as guitar, dance, etiquette, drama, jazz, gardening and arts and crafts. Overall, the programme integrates mental well-being with academic and community activities to promote resilience and holistic development.
New Horizon International School is an English-medium day school in Cairo, Egypt offering the British curriculum alongside Egyptian studies for a diverse student body aged 4 to 18. The International Department prepares students for Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel qualifications, starting at Reception and progressing to Lower Senior Two before the Core IG programme leads to IGCSE results. In addition to Arabic, Religion and Social Studies under the Egyptian National Curriculum, French is taught as a second language from Reception. Established in 1993, the school is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and accredited to deliver Cambridge IGCSE and Edexcel examinations. Notable features include specialist Arts and Music programmes, the Heart to Heart community initiative, and a range of clubs such as Art and Design, ICT and Computing, and Music and Song. The campus offers sports, wellbeing and leadership activities to support well‑rounded development. A welcoming, inclusive community supports students.
