Egypt, Cairo
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English and Arabic are the languages of instruction. Uptown International School is an IB World School offering Primary Years Programme (PYP) and Middle Years Programme (MYP). A language policy exists to guide language instruction.
The school teaches in English and Arabic.
Uptown International School in Cairo offers an IB continuum for ages 3 to 16, delivering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and the Diploma Programme within a private, coeducational day school. English is the language of instruction, while Arabic is taught as Language and Literature and additional languages such as French and German are available through Language Acquisition, supporting multilingual inquiry. The campus centers inquiry-based learning around a well-equipped library that stocks titles in English, Arabic, German, and French, with technology including tablets, laptops, and a dedicated computer lab to support research and collaboration. The school emphasizes holistic development through the IB framework, frequent enrichment activities, and organized local, national, and international trips. A dedicated Activities Coordinator coordinates after‑school programs and events, while the school's IB authorisation, updated most recently in 2024, confirms its commitment to an internationally minded curriculum in Cairo. Welcoming international families to inclusive education experiences.