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Egypt, Cairo
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Prince Edward Island Department of Education and Lifelong Learning accredits Royal Canadian School as a PEI Affiliate School. Graduates receive a High School Diploma from the PEI Ministry of Education in Canada, and students remain PEI Ministry of Education students throughout their studies. The PEI affiliation covers Kindergarten through Grade 9, and the school is an IB World School authorized to implement the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The Anglophone PEI Curriculum is taught in English by certified Canadian teachers with Arabic and French instructors, and the curriculum emphasizes holistic development, Indigenous perspectives, and global citizenship.
Cultural activities include international festivals, art exhibitions, and music performances, along with cultural exchange programs.
The school employs certified Canadian teachers plus Arabic and French instructors. Instruction follows the PEI Anglophone Curriculum in English. The PEI framework emphasizes Indigenous perspectives and global citizenship as part of its approach.
Student leadership includes Student Leadership, Student Council, and the RCS House System with House Captains. The school also offers field trips, annual camps, and activities outside the classroom coordinated by the school community (RPTA).
Leadership programs develop leadership skills through student councils, peer mentoring, and community service projects. The RPTA coordinates fundraising events and community involvement opportunities to support the school community.
The Leadership Team includes Head of School Kevin O'Brien and a Board of Directors led by Chairman Dr. Sayed Eissa; other board members include Dr. Othman Abd El-bary and Dr. Emil Samarah, with Dr. Ken Imperato serving as Board Advisor/Quality Assurance Officer. The team emphasizes student-centered learning, curriculum innovation, and global citizenship.
Facilities include GPS-enabled school buses for safe transport, a playground, and a healthy canteen offering fresh, nutritious meals. The campus prioritizes safe, nurturing learning and Positive Learning experiences. The New Cairo/New Administrative Capital location is the school's address.
Royal Canadian School is an international K-12 campus in New Cairo, Egypt, uniquely affiliated with Prince Edward Island's Department of Education. The school delivers a Canadian curriculum from early years through graduation, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement options for older students. Classes are taught in English, with Arabic and French instructors supporting language development, and the PEI affiliation provides a Canadian high school diploma recognized by universities worldwide. The campus spans more than 20,000 square meters and blends Canadian architectural principles with Egyptian heritage, featuring bright, flexible classrooms, modern science and computer laboratories, and a Library & Resource Center. Sports facilities include a full-sized football field, running track, multi-purpose courts, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool with coaching. A calendar of cultural events, academic competitions, and community service enriches student life, while leadership is fostered through student councils, a House System, and a dedicated global leadership team.
