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Egypt, Cairo
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The Continental School of Cairo provides a caring, happy and stimulating learning environment. It aims to develop a child's full potential academically, socially and physically. Growing up is about knowing oneself, and teachers foster these developments, especially where there is a special need, with extra help and encouragement. The school intends to send children into adult life with self esteem, self confidence, self respect and a sense of responsibility towards others. Here at the Continental School of Cairo, children are given the opportunity to grow with personal fulfillment.
CSC is a British International school for learners with SEND. It caters for learners with mild to moderate learning difficulties through individually tailored programmes. The Autism Unit serves children on the spectrum through the UNC TEACCH program. An Individual Learning Plan is issued at the start of the academic year and is discussed with parents to ensure ongoing collaboration; 1:1 education is provided as needed. Additional therapies include Speech & Language Therapy with a full-time clinician, a full-time School Psychologist and Physiotherapy. Vocational classes lead to Pearson BTEC Awards and Certificates.
Medium of instruction is English.
The school's full-time psychologist is available for assessment of pupils, parental counselling and referrals to more specialised facilities when necessary. A Speech & Language Therapy centre is operated by a full-time Speech Therapist to support communication and language development. Physiotherapy is available to assist mobility and coordination. These services support pupils' mental wellbeing as part of the schools commitment to wellbeing.
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.
