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Frequently Asked Questions

How do we Apply?

Please refer to the “Admission Process” page.

For more information, please contact our Admissions office:

Mobile: +2 010 244 4363 1 – +2 010 008 7107 3
E-mail: [email protected]

Are tests required during the application process?

Admission to ISE is based upon the student’s completed application form, previous school records, confidential school recommendations and behavior reports, work habits, standardized test scores and/or an on-site admissions assessment, and seat availability. Students must be in good academic, behavioral, and attendance standing at their current school to be considered. Assessments are not automatically granted.

All of our assessments are conducted by a professional educator at our school.

 

Early Childhood
Children applying for Pre-k, KG1, and KG2 are assessed in small social groups or one-to-one assessment that focuses on fine and gross motor skills, language skills, numeracy skills, and age-appropriate academic standards.

The admission assessment and file review will be the final determination of your student’s academic level and readiness for our program, leading to an enrollment decision from the committee.

Children must be fully potty trained in order to attend class.

 

Elementary School (Grades 1 – 5)
Students applying for Grades 1 and 2 are given an assessment that includes reading skills, a writing assessment, a short interview, and a math assessment (paper/pencil). Topics covered will be sent to applicants prior to any assessment.

Students applying for Grade 3 through 5 will be asked to take the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for reading comprehension, as well as write an essay and the Math assessment is a paper/pencil. An additional assessment to determine your child’s level of English may also be given.

The admission assessment and file review will be the final determination of your student’s academic level and readiness for our program, leading to an enrollment decision from the committee.

Enrollment in ISE is always contingent upon the student successfully completing the school year (or term) at their current school. Final grades and a Behavior Report must be submitted in order for a student to be officially enrolled.

 

Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
Middle school students applying for Grades 6 through 8 will be asked to take the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for reading comprehension, as well as a written essay and a Math assessment (paper/pencil). Topics covered will be sent to applicants prior to any assessment.  

An additional assessment to determine your child’s level of English may also be given.

The admission assessment and file review will be the final determination of your student’s academic level and readiness for our program, leading to an enrollment decision from the committee.

Enrollment in ISE is always contingent upon the student successfully completing the school year (or term) at their current school. Final grades and a Behavior Report must be submitted in order for a student to be officially enrolled.

 

High School (Grades 9 – 12)

High school students applying for Grades 9 through 12 will be asked to take the MAP (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment, for reading comprehension, as well as write an essay and participate in a short interview. The Math assessment is a paper/pencil test designed by our math department. Topics covered will be sent to applicants prior to any assessment. An additional assessment to determine your child’s level of English may also be given.

The admission assessment and file review will be the final determination of your student’s academic level and readiness for our program, leading to an enrollment decision from the committee.

Official high school transcripts are required before attending the 1st day of classes.

Enrollment in ISE is always contingent upon the student successfully completing the school year (or term) at their current school. Final grades and a Behavior Report must be submitted in order for a student to be officially enrolled.

 

Please note:

Applicants wishing to enroll in the IB Program must apply and be accepted into this program.

How do I know what grade level my child is eligible for?

At ISE, we admit children from the age of three.

Children cannot begin school before turning three and must be fully potty trained.

 

Pre-K: Age 3 by October

KG1: Age 4 by October

KG2: Age 5 by October

 

Students who are coming from other educational systems will be placed in accordance with their appropriate grade level and age.

 

Students must successfully complete the full grade level before advancing to the next grade level. If a student has not successfully completed a full grade level when enrolling at ISE, the student will be placed in the same grade level to ensure the completion of that grade.

How long is the school day?

Our school day is from 7:40 am – 3:00 pm for students in KG1 through Grade 12.

Does the school provide transportation?

ISE provides transportation for an additional fee and serves most areas in Cairo.

Please contact the Transportation Office at +201011016407 for more information.

Does ISE accept mid-year transfers?

Yes. Students must go through the application process, meet our admissions standards and then files are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.