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Egypt, Cairo
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Saneya Elnimer founded The Continental School of Cairo in 1994 as Egypt's first Special Education School, established under challenging conditions. The turning point came when CLS was born in 2000 on the present campus. CIS opened in 2007 to provide British education. The El Obour campus opened in 2000 and encompasses 12,000 square meters of landscaped grounds, swimming pools and sport facilities; the campus now comprises three schools. Today, The Continental School of Cairo comprises CIS, CLS and CSC on one campus, serving approximately 1,000 students across all three schools with modern facilities and a fleet of modern, air-conditioned buses.
The Community Awareness and Responsibility Scheme (CARS) raises awareness about social issues such as disability, poverty, and community needs. Students participate in Awareness Days, workshops, discussions, and hands-on projects to develop empathy and social responsibility. Annual Awareness Days focus on Disability Rights, Mental Health, Anti-Bullying, Inclusion and Diversity, and Sustainability. In March 2024, the school received a Global Inclusion Award from the IFIP at UNESCO headquarters in Paris, reflecting a commitment to inclusive education.
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.
