Egypt, Cairo
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ISE requires a school uniform. Elementary uniforms include a light blue/white polo shirt with navy blue bottoms (pants or skirt) and a navy blue sweater is optional; footwear must be suitable for school. Middle and High School uniforms include white polo shirts with navy blue bottoms (pants or shorts); a navy blue sweater is optional; the PE uniform is a white T-shirt with navy blue PE shorts or pants, a navy blue sweatshirt, and athletic shoes. Uniforms must be clean and in good repair.
ISE has a dining hall cafeteria. Students may order from the cafeteria or opt not to order. Dining hall etiquette includes speaking in English to classmates, finishing meals, washing hands, and informing lunchroom staff for spills.
The International School of Egypt is a private international school offering two curricular pathways: the American Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). The school serves students aged 3 to 18 and provides a continuous learning continuum from early years through high school. The Diploma Programme is a two-year course of study for students typically aged 16 to 18, with six subjects (three at Higher Level and three at Standard Level) and core components including 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, with decisions guided by parents, teachers, the school counsellor, and the DP Coordinator. The school is fully accredited by Cognia (AdvancED) and is an IB World School, with a university counsellor to support higher education progression. ISE has been providing American and IB education since 2009 globally.