The International School of Egypt

New Cairo, 5th Settlement, 2nd District, St. 68. The school is located in the New Cairo area.

Early Childhood (KG 1; KG 2) through Grade 12. The school offers an American Diploma and the International Baccalaureate (IB) program.

Private international school offering American and IB curricula.

The International School of Egypt offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) as its core curriculum. The Diploma Programme is a two-year program designed for young people between 16 and 18 years, with external examinations at the end of Grade 12. Students select six subjects, three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level; all courses are offered at HL and SL. The IBDP includes Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and the Creativity, Activity and Service (CAS) program. Students may pursue the full IB Diploma or register for individual IB courses; the path is decided in consultation with parents, teachers, school counsellor, and the DP Coordinator. There is also an American Diploma Program option for certain students, and the school provides a university counsellor to support progression to higher education.

The school provides university counselling to support progression to higher education.

ISE emphasizes the development of intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills through the IB Diploma Programme. It aims to provide a positive and healthy learning environment that supports learners to achieve their best results. Approaches to Learning (ATL) include self-management, social, communication, thinking, and research, underpinning students' social and emotional growth. ISE supports maintaining students' mother tongue and gaining proficiency in additional languages to foster intercultural understanding. The environment and programs are designed to nurture social and emotional development as part of a holistic education.

ISE makes the IB Diploma Programme available to all students in grades 11 and 12. The school aims to provide a positive and healthy learning environment to meet learners' needs and encourage them to achieve the best results. All students with different educational needs are supported by school staff to achieve their best potentials and personal targets. Qualified teachers create and implement classroom strategies to satisfy the needs of SEN students, and SEN students should have an opportunity to be recognized and receive support and guidance from staff. A clear and consistent communication process is established between IBDP staff and SEN students/parents.

The language of instruction is English. The majority of ISE students speak native-level Arabic, and Arabic language courses are offered; Arabic Language B is provided for DP, and Arabic teachers are required to give support classes to students facing difficulties. Students who need English support have an opportunity to take extra classes with their English teachers during their free time. ISE highly supports the maintenance of students' mother tongue and gaining proficiency in additional languages, to foster intercultural understanding. Official communication with stakeholders is conducted in English, with Arabic translations for key documents as needed.

The IB Diploma Programme is designed to develop the intellectual, social, emotional, and physical skills of students, supporting personal well‑being. The learner profile emphasizes Balanced, which highlights the importance of intellectual, physical, and emotional balance to achieve personal well-being. ISE provides a positive and healthy learning environment that supports learners' needs and personal growth. Policies on e-safety recognize safeguarding and the risks related to online platforms, including mental health considerations. The school integrates these aspects into pastoral support and ongoing practices to promote student wellbeing.

ISE maintains safeguarding policies to protect students and their welfare. E-safety and Social Media Policy addresses safeguarding and online safety, outlining risks and responsible use of digital platforms. The Inclusion Policy commits to a positive and healthy learning environment and to clear communication between staff, students, and parents. The Language Policy emphasizes a safe and supportive environment for language development. Parental Complaints Policy provides a confidential process to raise safeguarding-related concerns. Together, staff, students, and families uphold safeguarding commitments to protect student welfare.

1- Online Application. The school accepts online applications and there is no application deadline; however, the admission process should be initiated early. Applications are accepted but place offers are granted based on spaces available throughout the school year. The online form must be filled correctly and accurately; the application cannot be processed if information or requirements do not comply with ISE admissions criteria. If places are available, age-based assessments are conducted for each applicant.

2- School Admissions. Applicants submit the required documents, and the Admissions Office sets an appointment for an assessment and a parent interview on the same day. For Pre-K and KG1, a Nursery report must be submitted with the application form. For transfers, a copy of the reports for the last two years and a Behavioral Letter (letter of good conduct) from the current school are required.

3- Student's Assessment. Applicants are assessed according to the grade level they are applying for. An invitation for assessment does not guarantee an offer of a place.

4- Assessment Fees. There is a 2000 EGP assessment fee that must be paid on the morning of the assessment in the business office.

5- Assessment Results. Parents are notified within five working days after testing whether the student has met admissions standards.

6- Enrollment and Registration. A one-time, non-refundable registration fee of 10,000 EGP is due within five working days from acceptance notification to reserve a place for the following year.

7- Required Documents after Acceptance. The following documents should be submitted to the Student Affairs Officer after registration and before August 1: 6 copies of a recent colored photograph (passport size); an original electronic birth certificate (Egyptians only); a copy of the passport (foreigners only); copies of both parents' IDs; vaccination certificate; original year-end reports for the past two years (including the most recent report from the current school); confidential letter of good conduct from the most recent school; study sequence certificate; and 4 transfer letters from the current school.

8- School Visits and Tours. Parents are encouraged to arrange a visit to the school on a normal school day to gather information about the admissions process.