Egypt, Cairo
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Located in New Cairo's Tagamoa El Khames, Salahaldin International School offers an English‑medium education from age four to eighteen. The curriculum blends Montessori approaches in early years with the American system through Grade Twelve, aligned to Common Core standards. Students can graduate with an American diploma or International Baccalaureate Diploma, supported by a Grade Ten Pre‑IB pathway and college guidance. The school is an IB World School authorized to offer MYP and DP, ensuring a coherent progression for those pursuing higher education. Facilities support a technology‑rich program: interactive panels in every classroom, air conditioning, four science labs, four computer labs including an iMac lab with twenty‑four units, a versatile 600-seat auditorium, and a 6000-book library. Arts facilities include four art rooms, music spaces, a drama room, and a 3D cinema. From Grade Four, French and German are second languages; Apple iPad program runs Grade Three onward with Apple Classroom globally.
Salahaldin International School has 2,100 pupils, typical class sizes of 26, instruction in English.
5th Compound (Tagamoa El Khames), New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Kindergarten through Grade 12 (K-12)
International school with an American curriculum; offers American diploma and IB Diploma Programme
Vast majority Egyptian; students from 26 other nationalities
Free after-school academic support classes; Wednesday sessions 3:00–4:00 pm
School day 7:30 am–2:40 pm; Sunday–Wednesday; 1:40 pm dismissal on Thursdays
Bus service to and from school
Salahaldin International School teaches American Curriculum, IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 4 to 18.
Education is based on the American curriculum from Pre-K through Grade 12 and is aligned with Common Core State Standards for English and Mathematics. The subject areas include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Sciences, Humanities, Arabic, Second Languages (French and German), ICT, Fine Arts, and Physical Education. A blend of Montessori and American curricula is used in Kindergarten. Students can graduate with either an American diploma or an International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP); Grade 10 offers a Pre-IB program to orient for the IBDP in Grade 11, with college counseling support. The school is also an IB World School authorized to offer the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). Robotics and technology are integrated across the curriculum, and English is the language of instruction with German and French offered as second languages.
Graduates can pursue higher education through American-style college pathways or the International Baccalaureate (IB) DP; the school offers American and IB Diploma options, with Grade 9 college counseling to help students understand the differences between these pathways and Grade 10 Pre-IB to orient for the DP in Grade 11. SIS is an IB World School authorized to offer the MYP and DP, and the Pre-IB pathway supports DP readiness. The curriculum and accreditation framework are designed to prepare students for college, career, and beyond, with instruction in English (Arabic also used) and additional language offerings.
1. Online Application: The online application form is filled to start the admission process. Applicants complete the online application form. The school provides feedback about the application status and informs whether the application is accepted or not. Depending on the status, the applicant may proceed with SIS admission.
2. Application Feedback: The school sends application feedback to parents. You will receive feedback about the submitted application. The school informs whether the application is accepted or not. According to the status, the applicant may proceed with SIS admission.
3. Interview / Assessment: The admission office sets up the interview and assessment date. The applicant attends the interview and placement test at the school premises. The admission officer guides the applicant through the interview and assessment process. The following documents are required for the interview: completed and signed admission application form; copy of the student's birth certificate; copies of the last two report cards; copies of the parents' passports or IDs; a recommendation or behavior letter from the previous school.
4. Placement test: The placement test is conducted on the school premises. The applicant enters the interview and takes the placement test. Be ready on time for the appointment. The admission officer guides the applicant through the interview and assessment process.
5. Assessment results: The school sends assessment results within one week. The school informs parents about the assessment results. Depending on the results, the admission process continues or the application may be rejected.
6. Submitting documents: After the candidate passes the interview and assessment, parents submit the main documents to start the registration process. Student affairs will contact you about the main documents required for the initial phase.
7. Signing contract: Parents sign the contract with the Finance office. The Finance office prepares a payment plan. By agreeing upon payment terms, parents and the Finance office sign the school contract.
8. Completing documents: Parents submit all required documents to the Student Affairs to complete the official registration with the Ministry system. Finally, remaining documents are submitted to complete the official registration.
9. Congratulations: The school completes official registration. The child is officially registered and the admissions process is complete.
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