Egypt, Cairo
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Custom-built classrooms with colourful displays of student work and state-of-the-art technologies cluster around common teaching areas, computer suites, book areas and specialist facilities for creative play and first-hand experiences. There is a dedicated Lower School Library and a health centre staffed by a full-time doctor, with fully equipped outdoor play areas and a shallow pool for the youngest students. The campus offers excellent sports facilities, including a football court, basketball and volleyball courts, and a swimming pool. The school features an autism unit with tailored programmes and additional therapies to support learners with diverse needs. A wide range of resources and specialist staff, including speech and language therapy, a school psychologist, and physiotherapy, support pupil development.
The Continental School of Cairo provides sports facilities including a football court, basketball and volleyball courts, and a swimming pool. These facilities are used for both recreational and competitive sports. The school has established teams that regularly compete in regional events, helping students develop teamwork and confidence.
CSC is a British International school for learners with SEND, following the British National Curriculum with English as the medium of instruction. The school is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and is authorized by UCLES to prepare students for the IGCSE examinations, with Pearson BTEC options in Vocational classes. Outstanding resources include custom-built classrooms with state-of-the-art technologies, a dedicated Lower School Library, a health centre staffed by a full-time doctor, outdoor play areas and a shallow pool for younger students. The school also houses an Autism Unit with tailored programmes and offers additional therapies such as speech and language therapy, psychology, and physiotherapy to support learning and development.
Sports teams participate in regional competitions, giving students opportunities to apply skills in a competitive context. The school provides access to specialist staff in music, languages and physical education to support a broad range of activities beyond core academics.
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.