American International School in Egypt, West Campus
- IB Diploma
- American
About
American International School in Egypt, West Campus (AIS-West) opened in 2009 in Sheikh Zayed City, about 20 km from central Cairo. It serves a predominantly Egyptian community from KG1 to Grade 12, with over 1,600 students. It is an IB World School offering the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12 alongside American high school courses. Part of the Esol Education family of schools.
Key facts
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Info checked 2026-11-01
Curriculum
IB Diploma · American
Ages
Ages 4–18
Students
1,600
Language
English
Type
International school
- Founded
- 2009
- Entry process
- On site assessment
- Accreditations
- MSA, IB
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explainedIB DP (Diploma) · American curriculum
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
American curriculum
Kindergarten to Grade 12 · Ages 5–18
Grade-by-grade like US schools; students graduate by earning course credits, often with AP courses in high school.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Visual arts
- Sport
- Service
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Mother-tongue programmes
- Arabic
- Device policy
- Bring your own device
Campus and school life
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Facilities
- Library
- Makerspace
Sports
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Football
- Track
Arts
- Drama
- Music
- Dance
- Visual arts
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Location
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Greens Compound, Sheikh Zayed, Giza, Egypt
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