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Egypt, Cairo
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The School follows the English National Curriculum in all age groups, alongside the Egyptian National Curriculum in Arabic and Religion from Year 1 onwards, and the Egyptian National Curriculum in Social Studies from Year 4 onwards. Arabic is studied from Nursery (Foundation Stage One), aged 3.5-4.5 years. Religion is taught in Arabic from Reception (FS2), aged 4.5-5.5 years. A third language, French or German, is introduced from Year One.
Based in Maadi, Cairo, The British School in Cairo was established in 2004 and serves aged 4 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum through EYFS and British framework, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels. Arabic and Religion follow the Egyptian National Curriculum from Year 1, and Egyptian Social Studies from Year 4; a third language (French or German) begins in Year 1. In Primary and Key Stage Three, Cambridge curriculum is taught in core subjects, with Cambridge Checkpoints in Years 6 and 8. From Year 9, pupils join Senior School/IGCSE with external exams under the British Council, later choosing IGCSE O Levels, AS and A Levels. The school emphasises a close-knit community and offers facilities including heated pool, science laboratories, computer suites, a library and IGCSE library, air-conditioned classrooms and a School Cafeteria. Extra-curriculars include art, sport, music, drama, trips and leadership activities.
