American International School in Egypt

  • Founded: 1990
  • Address: 5th Settlement, Cairo Festival City - South of the Police Academy, Kattameya - Cairo, Egypt (Map)
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The American International School in Egypt has been one of Egypt's leading schools since it opened its doors to its first 240 students in 1990. Today, AIS Egypt has two campuses, with a combined student population of over 2000 students.

AIS Egypt is a member of Educational Services Overseas Limited (ESOL), a group of ten American and British schools spanning six countries and three continents. In partnership with the school community, our mission is to provide eligible students, primarily from the Middle East and living in the Greater Cairo area, with a challenging American and International college preparatory education. Our caring, professional faculty strive to empower our students to become critical, independent thinkers with the skills to be dynamic participants in an ever-changing global society.

Fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools in Philadelphia, AIS Egypt's American diploma is recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Egyptian General Secondary Certificate. Our International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB DP) is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva, Switzerland.

Our American curriculum follows United States national standards as well as Virginia standards and is designed to prepare students for entry into highly competitive colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and beyond.

During every step of our students' academic journey we strive to provide the finest American educational instruction while cultivating a passion for learning, a capacity for critical thinking and a sense of civic responsibility. A tradition of educational excellence drives our future.

The American International School in Egypt (AISE) provides a comprehensive and challenging American and international education that fosters informed and engaged local, regional and global citizenship. We inspire students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively to a diverse and changing world.

AIS-Main Philosophy

Providing a co-educational, English language, college preparatory program of studies as well as The International Baccalaureate Diploma Program that culminates in awarding eligible students an American High School Diploma or International Baccalaureate Diploma. A holistic education is provided that encourages high standards of academic achievement, meaningful collaboration, and personal development while supporting the unique needs of each learner. We encourage the expression of multiple perspectives in a safe and nurturing learning environment, such that the cultural identity of each student is valued.

We prepare students to contribute to and thrive in a multicultural society. We support students in the development of skills and learning strategies. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and well-being. Learning explicitly addresses guided and independent inquiry and investigations, skill development, and thinking strategies for finding solutions to the complex problems inherent in the challenges posed in developing a sustainable and peaceful world.

AIS-Main Belief  Statement

At AIS-Main, we believe that each member of the learning community has a commitment to:

  • Participate actively and responsibly in his or her own learning;
  • Support parent-teacher-student relationships that enable success in learning;
  • Understand and appreciate each other as individuals with special interests, aptitudes, and the ability to learn and experience success;
  • Support the role of extracurricular activities in enabling students to explore interests and to cultivate unique skills;
  • Communicate proficiently using the English language and ensure all students’ first languages are supported to the extent possible;
  • Experience and value education as a lifelong process;
  • Develop the skills to utilize contemporary technology to enhance further learning;
  • Establish and maintain respectful and effective communication and collegiality;
    Develop in all students a sense of personal and social responsibility through demonstrated service to others;
  • Respect local, regional, and international perspectives.

AIS-Main Vision

Raising Student Achievement every day, every way

AIS-Main Motto

Can’t Hide That Panther Pride; A Tradition of Educational Excellence

  • Leadership: Mr. Gerald Redd (Head)
  • Curriculum: American, IB
  • Gender: Mixed (Co-education)
  • Grades or Year Groups: KG to Grade 12
  • Number of Students: 2000
  • Postal Code: 11371
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  • Timings: Sun to Thu | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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Community Reviews (2)

I study here and it's wonderful, one of the best 5 schools in Egypt, in my opinion. Plenty of extracurricular activities and the education is at a high and challenging level.
By Mariam Ismail (Feb, 2019) | Reply

We love the American International School in Egypt! We have 2 kids enrolled and have been very fortunate with our selection. AIS Egypt offers a challenging academic curriculum and an array of extracurricular clubs for students of all ages. It has a very convenient location in Cairo and is considered among the best schools by the expat community. Mr. Bill is an outstanding headmaster and deserves a ton of credit for hiring some of the best teachers in Egypt! Have had a wonderful academic year!
By Shady (May, 2017) | Reply