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High School students earn credits for graduation and complete the requisite courses for entry into university programs. They take courses in all core academic areas each year; though they are offered several choices in the courses they take.
courses in Grades 9 and 10 provide foundations for specialized courses in Grade 11 and 12. Egyptian students also follow a full course of Arabic, Religion and Arabic Social Studies in preparation for Eadadiya and Thanaweya Amma exams at the end of Grades 9 and 12 respectively. Foreign students take courses in Arabic as a Second Language.
A High School Diploma is awarded to students who successfully acquire the credits necessary to fulfil the school’s graduation requirements:
| Subject | Minimum Graduation Requirement |
|---|---|
| English Language Art | 6.5 Credits |
| Social Studies | 3 - 4 Credits |
| Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| Science | 3- 4 Credits |
| French | 2 - 3 Credits |
| Arabic Studies | 3 - 4 Credits |
| Health/PD | 1 - 2 Credits |
| ICT | 1 Credits or Competency |
| Grade 12 Project | 1 - 2 Credits |
| Learning to Lead | C1 Credits Class 2014 |
| Elective | 2 - 3 Credits |
| Total | 27- 33.5 |
Courses are designed to meet leading US curriculum standards and lessons are taught using a variety of teaching and learning strategies which are research-based and proven to be effective with High School-age learners. Great care is taken to ensure that students develop the confidence, knowledge, and personal, critical thinking skills, and independent learning skills to be successful in higher education and professional life.
Students are assessed through a variety of interim, continuous and end of year assessments, and students in the High School are often required to undertake long-term research and/or problem-based projects. In Grade 12, students also complete an extensive, independent Senior Project on a topic of their choice.
Students take lessons in class or elective groups, and utilize the full range of specialist teaching areas including Science and ICT laboratories and Art and sports facilities.
In the fall of Grade 10 and 11, students take the Preliminary SAT, which is the best preparation for the SAT Reasoning (SAT I), which students take during the Spring of Grade 11. English and Math courses throughout Middle and High school provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge and strategies to prepare them for the SAT I. Selected Grade 11 and 12 Mathematics and Science courses cover the necessary topics and skills for SAT Subjects (SAT II) Subject Tests in Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Invited students are given the preparation to sit for Advanced Placement examinations.
Middle School Students study English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies (Geography, Culture, History, Economics, Individuals in Society), ICT, Physical Education and Health, Art and French. Egyptian students also study Arabic, Religion and Arabic Social Studies in preparation for Egyptian Ministry of Education examinations. Foreign students study Arabic as a Second Language.
Lessons are taught using a variety of teaching and learning strategies which are research-based and proven to be effective with Middle School aged learners. Great care is taken to ensure students develop the confidence, knowledge, and the personal, critical thinking skills, and independent learning skills to be successful in High School. Students are assessed through a variety of interim, continuous and end-of-year assessments.
Students take lessons in class groups and utilize the full range of specialist teaching areas including Science and ICT laboratories and Art and sports facilities.
Dar El Tarbiah American Elementary School offers an English language based American program, which provides a firm foundation in the core curriculum areas of Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies.The core curriculum is administered using American textbooks and American resources, and is closely aligned to effect a smooth transition into the American Middle School.
The American Elementary School continually monitors student progress and adjusts teaching strategies and modifies curriculum in order for all students to achieve success.
Reading is an integral part of success in any language or curriculum. We are committed to encourage our students to develop and instill in them a love of reading, which will continue throughout their years at El Alsson and beyond. The American Elementary School provides each child with the tools required to reach their academic potential and be happy, considerate members of our learning community.
During their time in the Elementary School students study the following subjects::
In English:
- Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
- Social Studies
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education (PE)
- French
In Arabic:
- Social Studies
- Arabic language
- Religion (Islam or Christianity)
A:) In order to gain entry into state and Private Egyptian Universities, the Egyptian Ministry of Education requires that:
- A maximum of 3 credits are allowed from 11th grade.
- The remaining credits are from subjects passed in the 12th grade.
- In order for the subject to count as 1 credit, it must be taught for at least 3-4 lessons per week and for one full year. It is important to note that requirements differ from university to another.
B:) Additional requirements for entry into the Faculties of Engineering in Egyptian Universities:
- Mathematics (required)
- A choice of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
C:) Additional requirements for entry into the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacology in Egyptian Universities:
- Biology (required)
- A choice of Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics
D:) Universities will calculate entrance averages according to the following:
- 40% from school awarded grades in 8 subjects.
- 60% from SAT Reasoning (SAT I) scores.
- Additional 15% for SAT Subjects (SAT II) scores where required.
WHAT IS IGCSE?
Cambridge IGCSE (The International General Certificate of Secondary Education) is the world’s most popular international qualification for 14 to 16 year olds. It is recognised by leading universities and employers worldwide, and is an international passport to progression and success. Developed over 25 years ago, it is tried, tested and trusted by schools worldwide.
IGCSE is an academically rigorous, internationally used, specialized, English language curriculum which is offered to students to prepare them for International Baccalaureate and CIE A-level (which is recommended for higher tier students). It is based on the GCE O-Level and is recognised as being equivalent to the GCSE. The IGCSE was developed by University of Cambridge International Examinations in 1985. The examination board Edexcel offers its own version, the Edexcel International GCSE. The term "IGCSE" is the registered trade mark of the University of Cambridge and is used under licence. Recently, Edexcel have renamed their IGCSE as the Edexcel International GCSE.
The IGCSE is an international alternative to many popular national curricula. However, unlike many school-leaving qualifications in many countries, the IGCSE is not a group award or "certificate of education". It is a qualification based on individual subjects of study, which means that one receives an "IGCSE" qualification for each subject one takes. For this reason, schools worldwide have different expectations about how many IGCSEs students should take. Typical "core" curricula for IGCSE candidates include a First Language, Second Language, Mathematics and one or more subjects in the Sciences. IGCSE candidates then choose a number of additional courses ranging from Social Sciences to Creative Arts.
The IGCSE is predominantly exam-based, meaning they are not actual certified "courses", but rather exams that test knowledge in individual subjects in the same way as Advanced Placement exams and SAT Subject Tests. For this reason, it is also a viable option for many home-schooling educators or in Adult education, when one is seeking a qualification but has no time to attend full-time school classes. The IGCSE prepares students for further academic study, including progression to AS Level and A Level study, Cambridge Pre-U, IB Diploma Programme and other equivalents. It is recognised by academic institutions and employers around the world and is considered by many institutions as equivalent to the standard GCSE.
Cambridge IGCSE provides a broad and flexible study program and covers subjects from a variety of areas: Languages, Humanities, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Creative, Technical and Vocational. Most IGCSE subjects offer a choice of tiered examinations: Core or Extended papers (in Cambridge), and Foundation or Higher papers (in Edexcel). This is designed to make IGCSE suitable for students with varying levels of ability. In some subjects, IGCSE can be taken with or without coursework. Cambridge IGCSE allows teaching to be placed in a localized context, making it relevant in different regions. It is intended to be suitable for students whose first language may not be English and this is acknowledged throughout the examination process.
features of the IGCSE Curriculum
- The development of oral, aural, written and practical skills in a range of subjects.
- An investigative approach.
- The use of initiative to solve problems.
- The application of skills, knowledge and understanding.
- The ability to undertake individual projects, and to work as part of a team.
- The IGCSE aims to provide a valuable educational experience for all students, and to reward them for positive
- Achievement – what they know, understand and can do -rather than penalise them for what they do not know or get wrong.
IGCSE subjects include:
- English
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- ICT
- Accounting
- Art and Design
- Arabic
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Business Studies
What are IGCSE Examinations?
IGCSE examinations are tests of academic attainment and are taken in individual subjects. Currently at Dar El Tarbiah there are around 20 subjects offered. Dar El Tarbiah requires that a student be successful in at least five IGCSEs to continue into the Sixth Form. In reality, most of our students take a greater number of subjects than this: indeed, in the 2011 examination session 34% of the Form Five candidates gained 9 IGCSEs and above.
Students at the end of Form Three select their IGCSE options and are helped to make their choices by their subject and form teachers, the Head of the Intermediate School and the IGCSE Coordinator. English Language, Spanish Language, Mathematics and Physical Education are compulsory subjects which all students take. Students then select five options from such areas of the curriculum as the Sciences, the Social Sciences and the Creative Arts. The aim is that students take a broad range of subjects which will intellectually test and develop them as fully as possible.
Students then follow a two-year course of study in Forms Four and Five based on the IGCSE syllabi which are determined by UCLES. At the end of the two year period students are entered for the relevant examinations.
These examinations are prepared, and marked by UCLES, who subsequently issue the grades. These, therefore, are external public examinations. Some Dar El Tarbiah students do take some subjects early, and not at the end of Form Five. At Dar El Tarbiah we have consistently enjoyed great success in Mathematics and Spanish as a Foreign Language achieving 100% pass-rates with students in Form Four and even Form Three.
The Format of IGCSE Examinations
The format of the examinations depends upon the subject. With the exception of Art and Design they all involve at least one written paper. Second Languages include a short oral examination that is recorded and sent to Cambridge. Language comprehension examinations involve questions on pre-recorded CDs that students listen to and answer. Biology, Chemistry and Physics require practical examinations. Various subjects include coursework written during the course and sent to Cambridge to be included in the final grade.
The emphasis in IGCSE examinations is on the ability to analyse and use factual material, to develop hypotheses and test ideas, rather than on simply recalling factual information. It is not necessarily what one knows that is considered important at IGCSE, but rather, how one uses acquired knowledge to achieve an analytical outcome.
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools provide a wide range of extra-curricular activities designed to stimulate, excite, and give students a structured but enjoyable way to make friends and learn new skills outside the classroom. We encourage staff and students to take part in after-school activities at clubs.
Not only does it enhance the sense of community and togetherness at the School but it helps students become settled more quickly better understand their goals and interests, and integrate faster with their classmates. From sports teams to Film Club, Amnesty International, Debating Society, and our Earth Awareness clubs, students work and play together in a way that's fun, fulfilling, and breaks down the barriers between age groups and between students and staff.
There's more to Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools than just the classroom. Start exploring our activities here.
Dressing Party.
Celebrating different countries, traditions and cultures across the world during the International Day will teach the students to respect and embrace international friends. Activities can be altered depending on the age group, as well as any specific needs .Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE schools have children from other countries, we invite them to share and participate in these activities. The last International Day, all the students dressed up and brought snacks from the country/ countries they have focused on.
Science Fairs
The science fair project is the culmination of hard work and persistent investigation. It affords a young scientist the opportunity to share their interests with parents, relatives, neighbors, and teachers as well as the chance to be interviewed by the judges who are scientists, engineers, doctors, and others with scientific interests.The opportunity significantly contributes to the education of students in the thinking process of formulating the project and actually making the experiments. It may mean the beginning of a life-long fascination with science.Why make a Science Fair Project?
Making a science project provides an opportunity for students to:- Learn and practice critical thinking, inquiry and investigative skills.
- Foster imagination and creative thought.
- Develop organizational skills.
- Work independently as well as in a group.
- Film club for Years 10 to 13.
- Enhance communication skills.
- Meet others interested in science study.
- Earn recognition for academic excellence.
- Win awards and special awards or earn an expense paid trip.
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Trips
Trips outside of school form an integral and influential part in the development of all our students. Even if the trip appears to be ‘just for fun’, most trips have a specific curricular purpose, such as learning the history of Ancient Egypt at the tombs and temples of Luxor or examining the tourism industry in El Gouna. Others develop individual skills and character, such as the Ski Trips, or combine theses with skills to support learning and further progress,such as preparing for university admissions during the Sixth Form trip to Europe.Type of Trips
- Cultural Visits.
- Residential visits.
- Foreign Visits.
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Senior School Trips.
- Trips to the various pyramid/tomb sites and complexes along the Guiza plateau.
- trips to Old Cairo.
- trips to Guiza Zoo.
- visits to universities and university/careers fairs.
- trips to Art galleries, museums and drama/music performances.
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Sports
We have also tried to make sports and activities an integral part of our school activities. We offer a wide range of choices and opportunities for both individual and group experiences. Our smartly charted sport activities can genuinely help a student to develop his or her personal skills and interests.We facilitate opportunities for our student to choose the sport or game that suits him/her better according to their interests only. Programs may be added or canceled according to student interest and availability of staff and facilities. Our school seeks to cultivate a sense of National Responsibility to our students since they are going to be the rulers of the nation someday.
Thus to make our future secured we make our students smart enough and help them to develop physical strength through Physical Education. Our expertise has allowed us to provide our students with an array of sports like BasketBall, VolleyBall, Cricket, Football, Hockey and many more.
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Performing Arts & Drama
As for our most creative students, their passion extends far beyond the classroom. We provide clubs and activities to feed those creative minds.Our arts and drama clubs give students of all ages a place for expression and exploring creative pursuits. We have:- Art clubs for Years 7-9 and 10 and 11.
- Primary and Secondary School drama clubs.
- Stage Crew Club.
- Life drawing classes (for our talented Post-16 art students).
- Film club for Years 10 to 13.
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Community Services
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools students are the future leaders of their communities. By offering service to the cairo community, Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools students have an opportunity to see aspects of their community that they might not normally appreciate. Community service offers students an opportunity for social, emotional and intellectual growth. Reaching out to the Cairo community creates goodwill, as well as benefits local charitable organizations. The Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools community service club is an extra curricular student activity that has multiple aims, including:- Engaging students in their community.
- Raising awareness of needs within the community.
- Acting to better the community.
Dar El Tarbiah Schools is an Egyptian educational institution founded in 1958 by Dr. Nawal El Degwi. Dar El Tarbiah was the first English-language instruction medium institution founded by Egyptians. Dar El Tarbiah was licensed in 1958 by the Egyptian Government, and became licensed as a “British,” system school in 1970, and became licensed as a “American,” system school in 1991.
It provides education in the Kindergarten and Grades 1 to 12 (In the Kindergarten and Grades 1 through 6 , the school is named ‘Baby Home School’) The institution currently includes seven schools in Cairo and is one of the first educational institutions in Egypt. It has National, International, American and I.G.C.S.E in Down Town locations Zamalek, Agouza and Dokki.
The school, or the system of schools, of which it is part, is authorized to operate by and within the civil jurisdiction in which it is located. It has a clearly designed governing authority. There are sufficient resources present to offer adequate programs at all levels. The school or system of schools operates in the public interest; and all, or nearly all, resources obtained for educational purposes are dedicated to the education of students, the administrative, instructional, and support staff are appropriately qualified for assigned duties.
The governing authority of the school understands the purposes, methods, and standards of national school accreditation. The records and operations of the school are open to evaluation; and the school community and staff are prepared to participate in a CITA approved accreditation protocol.
The school is a successful part of the Egyptian educational landscape that is forty years old. During this period of time the institution has had both a stable work force as well as a stable student population.
For more than 50 years experience we prepare our students for their future, explore their talents, develop their personalities, enrich their knowledge and teach them not to live in the minds of others but to think and create in their own to develop a proper interaction with community.
Mrs. Mona El Degwi
IG Zamalek School Principal
Welcome to Dar El Tarbiah School, home of Excellency. We are proud of our school, our students, our staff and the outstanding community of parents and patrons that provide wonderful support to our school.
We extend best wishes for an exciting and productive year in our school. We hope that you will quickly feel at home and become involved in the activities of our school. Let's greet the new year with a resounding cheer and endeavor to achieve our goals together! .
Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Welcome to our family.
Mrs. Eveleyn Ibrahimi
IG Agouza School Principal
Dear Students,
It gives me extreme elation and honour to be a member of the family of Dar-El Tarbiah Agouza IGCSE School. So, I find it vital to spotlight the importance of education in our modern life.
Education is presently thought of as the only weapon utilized for a brighter and more prosperous future and as the firm basis for social peace. That is why Dr. Nawal El Gegwi devotes all her life for the advancement of education and the acquiring of knowledge. Thus, all the development achieved under her loving guidance will surely influence your educational performance. This, eventually, will have a strong impact on all aspects of your life, and, in turn, will be reflected on the society as a whole. We all aspire that your education will be for you a source of joy, pleasure and, certainly, a cause for your pride.
During the educational process, you are encouraged to have the ability to interact with modern technology, accept opinions of others as you work with them in the most respectful manner. Make excellence and perfection your ultimate goal. In this way, you will be able to achieve your aspirations and become all what Egypt demands from you.
You should always remember that "knowledge is paver", so, everyone should value his/her education and always remember that the one thousand mile journey begins with just one step! Whispers!.
My dearest sons and daughters of Dar El-Tarbiah School, I feel that I am mother for you all and the greatest joy of a mother is to feel so close to her own children. Let me remind you that if you want to become a leader in any field one day, you must develop all your potentials mentally, socially and morally. You should be honest with yourself and with others as well i.e. have the gift of integrity. Finally, the man also who knows "How will never be without a job", but the man who knows "Why will always be his boss".
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Dr. Nawal El Degwi
The owner of Dar El Tarbiah Schools and Head of Board of Trustees of MSA University.
Our mission for more than half a century has been in progress, from the first Egyptian language school, to the I.G.C.S.E. and American Diploma crowning it all with the prestigious MSA University. With a long record of distinction and achievements that have been recognized internationally.
We have set a benchmark for distinguished education in Egypt throughout the years. In our academic institutions, it is evident that the system of education we foster and implement aims to discover and develop the skills and talents of our students. This in return will lead to strong challenging characters capable of succeeding in today’s highly competitive world. We do this with the full awareness and conscientiousness wrapped in love and a deep faith in our sacred task of teaching. This manifests clearly in the different scientific, social and artistic events, in which our students participate with a high level of distinction.
We truly believe in our mission. Hence our highly qualified personnel are guided all the way by strong faith and high principles, which reflect a long heritage of successes and achievements. We are always open to intercultural learning, but still maintaining and cherishing our own identity.
Nothing in the whole world would make me as happy as I feel when I see the seeds sprouting…and the plants flourishing… for the goodness of everybody all around…This is what I may call” The Good Harvest!”
Professor Doctor
Nawal El Degwi