The British International School, Cairo

Established in 1976, The British International School, Cairo is one of Egypt's leading academic institutions. It is renowned for the quality of its education, the care it gives to its pupils and the sheer breadth of student achievement.

BISC is a selective, co-educational day school committed to excellence in all of its activities. The School’s mission is to be a vibrant international community offering an outstanding British-style education, focused on independent learning and the promotion of global citizenship. As a not-for-profit, co-educational day school, BISC is committed to excellence in international education through a broad, balanced and progressive curriculum.

It aims to be a first-class school in which children are prepared for the best local, regional and international universities and to positions of leadership in all walks of life. BISC provides a challenging and stimulating environment for pupils from diverse international backgrounds who benefit from an education which is British in its principles and practices. At BISC, all are valued equally and encouraged to fulfill their aspirations and potential.

BISC gives boys and girls a broad-based education in which they strive for excellence and aim for the highest standards in their sporting and co-curricular activities. It provides a structured and challenging academic education within a disciplined and supportive environment which enables pupils to develop into responsible men and women of integrity who can take their place confidently in a rapidly changing world. The School provides the best possible resources and facilities for teaching and learning.

A BISC education is truly international, shaped by the past, driven by the present, but with a clear focus on producing the leaders of tomorrow. Addressing the great challenges of this century and beyond requires individuals with a global perspective, and the promotion of global citizenship is at the forefront of the education we provide. It is a progressive education that draws from the very best in international education. It opens up the world of current knowledge and provides children with the skills of adaptability, the capacity for innovation and the confidence to pursue challenging goals. We want all members of our school community to be curious, courageous, engaged and resilient learners.

Each child's experience is enriched by the opportunity to participate in a broad co-curricular programme. The life skills and self-confidence developed from participation in sport, music, drama, the Arts and charitable endeavour support outstanding academic achievement at all levels. Children benefit from outstanding facilities and are nurtured and guided by a highly qualified and dedicated team of exceptional teachers supported by a strong pastoral programme.

Students graduating from BISC go on to study at top universities around the world and are outstanding ambassadors for the school and their countries. They develop life-long bonds with the school, a reflection of the strong community spirit that characterises everything that the school does.

Mission

The school’s mission is to be a vibrant international community offering an outstanding British-style education, focused on independent learning and the promotion of global citizenship.

Vision

Our vision is to inspire all members of the school community to be curious, courageous, engaged and resilient learners, respecting diversity and motivated, as global citizens, to effect a positive change in society.