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Egypt, Cairo
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BISC supports social and emotional development through a broad pastoral programme. The Junior School begins each day with Wake Up, Shake Up led by WUSU Leaders, pupils, teachers and parents to promote a positive start. Pupil Leadership opportunities include Pupil Councillors, Assembly Leaders, Eco Committee and PALS to develop leadership, collaboration and social skills. The House System, Breaktime Radio and Wellbeing Ambassadors foster teamwork, positive interactions and student-driven initiatives. Residential trips for Years 4–6 further social and emotional growth, independence and confidence.
Counselling is part of a whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing. Students can access one-to-one counselling in a safe, confidential space with two experienced counsellors who have UK and international experience; referrals can be made by staff or parents, and students may self-refer.
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. BISC has a team of Designated Safeguarding Leads for Foundation Stage, Junior School and Senior School, plus Deputy DSLs. DSLs work with the school's counsellors to maintain rigorous safeguarding practices, and safeguarding policies are reviewed annually. The PSHE programme incorporates safeguarding, anti-bullying, online safety and healthy relationship education, with parent workshops to support the wider school community.
The British International School Cairo is a non-profit British international co-educational day school established in 1976 in Cairo to serve expatriate families and others linked to British schooling. The school delivers a British-based curriculum for ages 3–18: Early Years follows the UK Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2); Junior School (Years 1–6) follows the English National Curriculum; Senior School (Years 7–11) leads to IGCSE; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other subject pathways. In 1989 the school introduced the IB Diploma Programme; in 2008 a Beverly Hills campus opened west of Cairo; in 2022 the Egypt and Middle East Programme was launched to strengthen Arabic language skills and knowledge of Egyptian and Middle Eastern history and culture. Facilities include large Foundation Stage classrooms, an Arabic classroom, a Music Room, a dedicated swimming pool, and extensive sports facilities such as a 50m pool, a 1000m2 sports hall, a 400m track and training fields. Co-curricular offerings include Injaz, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, MUN, Art Club, Band Club, Dance and Accelerated Reader. Graduates progress to universities worldwide.
