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Egypt, Cairo
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The school runs an after-school ECA program once a week with clubs including poetry, ceramics, sculpture, music, acting and drama, dance and movement, science, STEAM, robotics, and a range of sports. These clubs support personal growth and develop teamwork, time management, and self-confidence. They help students build a well-rounded character and extend learning beyond the classroom.
The school offers arts-focused clubs through the ECA program, including poetry, ceramics, sculpture, music, acting and drama, and dance and movement. These activities foster creativity and performance skills. They provide opportunities to explore artistic interests in a structured after-school setting.
The House Point system has a school-wide role in encouraging positive behavior, teamwork, and academic achievement across all year groups. Students earn points for good behavior, completing assignments, participating in extracurricular activities, and demonstrating leadership. The house with the most points at the end of the term or year receives a reward, promoting community, collaboration, and healthy competition.
The Community Awareness and Responsibility Scheme (CARS) raises awareness of disability, poverty, and community needs. Students participate in Awareness Days, workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects to understand social issues and contribute to positive change. They engage in volunteer work, fundraising initiatives, and community service projects to develop social responsibility.
The House Point system recognizes leadership as part of its reward framework alongside teamwork and achievement. CARS encourages students to lead volunteer and community service initiatives, fostering social responsibility. ECA clubs provide opportunities for students to take on roles and lead activities, building leadership and professional skills.
The school has a cafeteria that provides a diverse selection of hot meals and snacks prepared on-site in a state-of-the-art kitchen, with food hygiene a top priority. For lower school, meals can be pre-ordered through the school app. The school restaurant offers a home-cooked style meal daily for all students. The ECA program includes a range of sports to support after-school physical activity.
The Continental School of Cairo operates a three‑school campus on one site, comprising CIS (a British international school), CLS (an Egyptian National Curriculum school taught in English), and CSC (a British Special Education school). It serves pupils aged 4 to 17, with approximately 1,000 students across the three schools. The English‑medium curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, with core subjects English, Mathematics and Science and additional subjects including Arabic, History-Geography, Music, Computer Studies, Art and Craft, and Physical Education. Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Pearson BTEC Vocational qualifications are offered for older students. The school is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and authorized by UCLES to prepare students for IGCSE examinations. The campus features custom‑built classrooms with displays of student work, a dedicated Lower School Library, a health centre with a full‑time doctor, outdoor play areas and a shallow pool for younger students. Sports facilities include a football court, basketball and volleyball courts, and a swimming pool; teams compete regionally. An Autism Unit with tailored programmes and therapies supports diverse learners, and each student receives an Individual Learning Plan after a six‑week observation, discussed with parents.
