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IGCSE Examinations
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.
Activities
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.
History of IGCSE Schools
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.
Messages from the Principals
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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Message From The Owner
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
Schools Facilities
The mission of Dar El Tarbiah schools is to effectively and efficiently ensure a healthy, safe, and appropriate schools learning environment for every student. The quality of a schools’s environment and its facilities have a strong influence on students’ learning. Besides regular use in organizing and managing a schools’s activities, records of a schools’s physical facilities and material resources such as furniture and equipment can provide data to derive many indicators for assessing the quality of education in a schools.
Clinic
A well equipped clinic is available to provide health care for our children. Students with injuries or illnesses may go and be examines by our nurses or the schools doctor. We also do regular health checks, particularly for the younger children. The clinic keeps a medical file each child and checks on absences.
Classrooms
All classrooms in the Primary are bright and well aired (as well as air-conditioned.) Classrooms are internet connected, as well as having their own materials and equipment, teachers have access to our huge resource department.
Art Suite & Music Rooms
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE schools has also built a new Primary Art Suite that is staffed by two full-time specialists and used by all of the Primary children. Situated in a separate building, the large, bright, open-plan studios can accommodate up to 50 children at a time.
Physical Education
Physical education is a vital part of the children’s curriculum. Fortunately the schools has large playgrounds and extensive sports fields (grass, artificial grass, tartan and hard surfaces) as well as exciting activity equipment areas. There is also an inside gymnasium for simple activities, dance and movement. Every year there are some pretty serious year groups sports days.
Theatre
The theatre and drama studio is flexible and versatile facility in the senior schools is the same, and has hosted everything from experimental drama workshops to Shakespeare productions to quizzes. Seating around 250 in the round, thrust stage or classical Victorian curtained stage, the theatre has a history of many outstanding shows. From "My Fair Lady" to "Grease", the schools has a proud tradition of quality (famous) productions right through to simple plays written and produced by the children themselves.
Libraries
The book items are organized by subject using Classification Numbers. If you look up a book in our catalogue, you will be informed of its classification number (we use the Dewey Decimal scheme).- The library contains about 3000 books almost arranged by subject such as: English Language, French, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History & Geography, Computer Studies, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies and Art Design.
- The Library of Dar El-Tarbiah Services all parts of knowledge. All the function and services of the library are fully computerized and they are available to all members (Students and staff) via the school's network.
Science Labs
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE schools provide a safe but stimulating environment for students to learn, experiment, and discover more about the world. Science is taught in a practical, interactive way whenever possible. As a result, we provide an excellent range of fully equipped facilities. Our labs are spacious, bright, and colourful. They are all state-of-the art and contain everything students need to carry out practical work safely
ICT Labs
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is an integral part of Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE schools curriculum. In this age of Computer Technology, an early exposure to the basics of computer, prepare the child for the future and also helps the child to overcome any inhibitions it might have towards computer usage.The schools has a policy of one computer per child and the schools computer lab is adequately equipped for the same. Internet connectivity is provided to the students, teachers and staff in the adjacent Internet lab.
Accreditations
We are Pioneers and Leaders Among Regionally Accredited IGCSE Schools in Egypt.
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Schools is a nationally and regionally accredited online high school recognized by two major accrediting organizations. This certifies that our school delivers the promise of a top quality education that meets the highest established standards for high schools nationwide.
Accreditation is a mark of excellence. Importantly, earning a diploma from a leader among regionally accredited online high schools assures that your education will be accepted by colleges and prospective employers.
The Cambridge IGCSE
The Cambridge IGCSE is the world's most popular international qualification for 14–16 year olds. It develops successful students, giving them excellent preparation for their next steps in education, including progression to A/AS Level study, and equips them with skills for immediate employment. Cambridge IGCSE is also recognised by universities and employers worldwide.Edexcel Certificate
Pearson Education Limited (Pearson) is the UK's largest awarding organisation, offering academic and vocational qualifications and training to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and internationally.Our academic qualifications include Edexcel GCSE, Edexcel GCE (A level) and Edexcel International GCSE (The Edexcel Certificate for UK state schools).
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IGCSE Agouza - Calendar 2013-2014
Cambridge & Edexcel June 2013 exam result
- Certificates and Statement of results slips will be available at School on 26/08/2013.