The Continental School of Cairo

Today, The Continental school is a vibrant, outward-looking community, which encourages a happy, friendly atmosphere in which pupils can thrive. We want all our pupils to value academic excellence and to realise that it is attainable. We aim to encourage a love of learning, a spirit of enquiry and an independence of mind. We wish to develop the self-esteem and self-confidence of our pupils and to encourage them to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities in a stimulating environment.

We aim to foster good relations between staff and pupils and between the pupils themselves. The school encourages consideration and tolerance of others and is committed to developing in its pupils a strong sense of personal responsibility and a commitment to helping others.

We pride ourselves on the pursuit of excellence both inside the classroom and out, and on encouraging children to develop their talents, discover new interests and prepare for the challenges of the 21st Century. We want the pupils who come here to leave us as confident young adults who are able to make the most of the opportunities life will offer them.

Indeed, our eyes are firmly set on the future as well as the present and as a school we are always looking for improvement in various ways. Bringing out the best in our pupils is our priority, but we also seek to bring out the best in the school’s structures and programmes as we adjust to the ever-changing demands being placed on education in this country.

We pride ourselves in our serious approach to education and our excellent teaching record. We believe in the education of the whole child and we ensure that teaching goes on beyond the classroom. We are also proud of our excellent study facilities and our team of highly qualified and committed staff. Our teachers are innovative and dedicated professionals who actively engage students in a stimulating classroom environment to make the whole learning process lively, enjoyable and memorable.

In a nutshell, we believe that learning should be an enjoyable activity and not a daunting task. At The Continental School we provide every student with a broad and balanced education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes an enjoyment of learning and creates a strong motivation to succeed. We focus on students understanding concepts rather than merely memorizing facts and figures.

Working in close harmony with parents, we enable students to reach their full potential academically and socially and develop skills to become independent, self sufficient adults who will succeed in future and take their place in society as educated, thoughtful and responsible citizens.

We welcome students of all nationalities and backgrounds and provide a supportive and tolerant community in which individuals are respected for who they are. The students experience a vibrant international community every day and learn quickly to accept and respect others and integrate naturally with different cultures. Our support for individuals, and our learning approach enable students coming from other schools in Egypt or abroad, to settle and integrate easily and quickly.