School Vision

Our vision is to prepare and motivate our students for a rapidly changing world by instilling in them critical thinking skills, a global perspective, and a respect for the core values of honesty, loyalty, perseverance, and compassion. Students will have success today and be prepared for tomorrow.

School Mission

Our mission is to inspire curiosity and discovery for success in a rapidly changing world. Providing a safe, healthy, and responsive learning environment through well-defined standards, experienced faculty, state-of-the-art technologies, strong partnerships, enabling facilities and equitable opportunities for our children to develop the knowledge, critical thinking skills, and character necessary to lead in an ever-changing and technologically advanced world.

Certification & Accreditation

Cognia

Smart International School El-Fayoum – SISF is proud to announce that it has been granted Candidacy for Accreditation by Cognia, a global nonprofit organization that provides quality assurance for schools and educational institutions. This candidacy status reflects our commitment to continuous improvement and our ongoing efforts to meet Cognia’s rigorous standards of excellence in teaching, learning, and leadership.

 

Pearson / Edexcel

Pearson is one of the world’s leading education providers, offering internationally recognized qualifications, assessments, and learning resources. Through its Edexcel International and UK qualifications, Pearson helps students gain access to top universities and prepares them with the skills needed for future careers.

Each year, Pearson supports more than 3.5 million learners across the globe and partners with over 6,500 schools, universities, and employers, making it a trusted name in high-quality education.

 

OXFORD

SISF is a distinguished institution, accredited by Oxford, the British Council, and Pearson, and devoted to nurturing students’ academic, intellectual, and creative growth.

Following the IGCSE framework, our curriculum develops strong academic skills while encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving. At the same time, MBSE places great value on character building and leadership development, offering a wide range of extracurricular opportunities that help students excel both inside and outside the classroom.

 

Cambridge

The University of Cambridge is one of the world’s oldest and most respected centers of learning, with a history that stretches back for centuries. Its renowned Colleges and historic buildings draw visitors from around the globe, while its museums and collections showcase treasures that reflect the depth of scholarly life, past and present.

Cambridge is a self-governed community of scholars, known internationally for excellence in teaching and research. Its reputation for academic achievement is built not only on the remarkable work of its faculty, but also on the intellectual contributions of generations of students.

Many of the University’s unique traditions and terminology are rooted in its early history, shaping much of what makes Cambridge distinctive today.

Learn more at: cie.org.uk

 

Ministry of Education Curriculum at SISF

At SISF, students study Arabic, Religion, and Arabic Social Studies as required by the Egyptian Ministry of Education.

Arabic and Religion are introduced from KG1 and continue through Grade 12.

Arabic Social Studies begins in Grade 4 and is taught until Grade 10.

In Grade 11, students shift to a course in Citizenship and Human Rights, while Grade 12 focuses on National Education.

These courses follow the official Ministry guidelines and prepare students for the national examinations in Grades 9 and 12.

In certain cases, students may be exempted from Ministry programs. Families seeking exemption must apply through the school administration, which reviews eligibility in line with Ministry regulations.

 

Goethe-Institute

provides linguistic courses to prepare students for FIT 1 & FIT 2 exams and choose the best ones to travel to Germany to further enhance the German culture.

 

 

Institut français

comme l’ensemble des 143 Instituts français et Centres culturels français à travers le monde, l’Institut Français d’Egypte (IFE) est un établissement, relevant du Ministère français des affaires étrangères, chargé de promouvoir la coopération culturelle, intellectuelle et audiovisuelle entre professionnels, de valoriser la création contemporaine française et francophone pour tous les publics, de présenter l’enseignement supérieur français auprès des étudiants et enseignants étrangers et de proposer une offre complète d’enseignement de la langue française.

 

University of Hertfordshire – Tuition Discount Agreement

Concerning tuition discount agreements, families are asked to contact SISF administrative staff.

 

Future University

Concerning tuition discount agreements, families are asked to contact SISF administrative staff.

 

Galala University - GU

Concerning tuition discount agreements, families are asked to contact SISF administrative staff.