El-Alsson

El-Alsson School (EA) offers co-educational English education and serves Egyptian and expatriate children. Established in 1982, the school is custom-built on a 23,000-square-meter site in Haraniya, in the countryside near the Giza Pyramids. The school offers the Egyptian Ministry of Education curriculum, the British National Curriculum for England leading to GCSE, AS and A-levels and recently the American Middle And High School Diploma.

Teaching staff comprises a mixture of Egyptians and expatriates (mainly British). The school prides itself on ensuring that all staff members are properly qualified and supported.

British Curriculum: In 2000, El-Alsson introduced the British GCSE, AS and A2 (A-level) program, which has grown into a large senior school section of more than 150 students. This enables the school to offer a wide range of subjects. The program has become very popular with both students and parents and examination results have been outstanding — better than the UK average.

For expatriate or Middle Eastern children coming to Egypt from an English curriculum, EA is able to provide a familiar program with a wide range of subjects available, each taught by experienced UK teachers. For native speakers of Arabic, the school includes an Arabic and religions program (Islam or Christianity) in the international section, which meets the requirements of Egyptian state universities. For non-Arabic speakers, there is an Arabic as a foreign language program which can lead to GCSEs.

Todd Cross Building the body as well as the mind at Cairo American College

American Middle and High School: In 2005, the school introduced the American Diploma through grade 10, and will expand in 2007 to grades 6-12. The new school is an exciting development that offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including clubs, sports, theater productions, musicals, concerts, an annual all-school art exhibition at the Opera House, award and graduation ceremonies, an annual Sports Day, the Big Spring Carnival and community and charity work through the school council. At El-Alsson, education is not just academic results.

El-Alsson School is an Egyptian Ministry of Education School, an Edexcel Examination Center, a member of the European Council of International Schools, a member of the British Schools of the Middle East Association and a CITA American High School Diploma Candidate School.

Established in 1990, the American International School (AIS) changed the landscape of private education in Egypt. Over the past 16 years AIS has cemented its reputation as one of Egypt’s leaders in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 education.

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AIS provides its students with an outstanding American college preparatory education, with the option of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program in grades 11 and 12. AIS prides itself on its high educational standards, evidenced by its students’ performance on standardized examinations and their impressive record of university admissions in Egypt, the United States, Canada and elsewhere. Over the past three years, AIS students have a near-perfect record of success in the challenging IB Diploma Program. This success rate places AIS’ IB Diploma Program among the best in the world.

AIS maintains a pleasant and positive educational environment, promoting its students’ love of learning. The school’s atmosphere is American with a distinctly international feel. The majority of the students are Egyptian and the entire school community maintains a profound respect for Egyptian, Arab and Islamic culture.

This year is AIS’ first at its new custom-built campus in New Cairo City, adjacent to the Mubarak Police Academy along the Ring Road in Qattameya. The state-of-the-art, 51,000-square-meter facility includes spacious classrooms, fully equipped science laboratories and computer centers, a three-story library, a two-court air-conditioned gymnasium, an indoor/outdoor swimming pool and an Olympic-size track and soccer pitch.

AIS is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. It is authorized to offer the full IB Diploma Program by the International Baccalaureate Organization in Geneva, Switzerland. The school’s diploma is recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Thanaweya Amma. AIS is also a full member of the College Board, the European Council of International Schools, the Council of International Schools, the Near East South Asia Council of Overseas Schools, the Mediterranean Association of International Schools, and the Association for the Advancement of International Education.

Education today requires that students experience a global view of the world. At the American School of Alexandria, K-12 students are given this opportunity in a variety of ways. The majority of staff members, being from North America, bring with them a broad background of experience teaching in different cultures. Staff specialists bring an expertise in such fields as art, library science, music, counseling, computer technology, science, English as a second language and physical/health education. In addition, a combination of younger and older staff brings an added dimension to learning.

The curriculum is an American model in both content and process. Subjects such as literature, history, sociology, economics, politics, anthropology and world issues provide a diverse perspective on the world today. This is, however, not to the exclusion of Egyptian history, which is also part of the curriculum. Small class sizes allow more teacher-student contact time and in-depth discussion of issues. The library, which is a resource center for daily newspapers, magazines, books, media and internet, brings a worldwide perspective into the school. Research via the internet is also available in two dedicated computer labs. With wireless capabilities throughout the school, the personal laptop computer is fast becoming a standard tool for many students.

Hands-on learning activities and field trips are an integral part of learning. A week of Learning Without Walls (field trips) highlights culture in and out of Egypt. Students have visited places such as Russia, England, the Netherlands, the United States. The opportunity to gain an insight into different cultures has expanded the minds and attitudes of students. Participation in organizations and conferences such as the Model United Nations and Seeds of Peace has given students the opportunity to deepen their understanding of other cultures and world issues. Inter-school athletic competitions have furthered student opportunities to experience cultural diversity.

At the American School of Alexandria students are challenged to develop higher levels of thinking and assume greater responsibility for their learning. Graduates enter university with a global view of education and a desire to continue life-long learning.

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Following the British curriculum, the British School Al-Rehab has been operating for seven years and offers IGCSE, AS and A-Level certificates. The school is registered in London and has approximately 700 students, 95 percent of them Egyptian. There are 20 students per class. The school places heavy emphasis on quality, and the program for academics and sports activities changes every six weeks. Students are required to study Arabic every day.

Applications can be made at any time, but contact the school early as there are often no places left by May.

CAC has been serving Egypt’s expatriate community since 1945 and is celebrating its sixtieth anniversary this year. Egyptian applicants must provide a letter from the Egyptian Minister of Education approving their enrollment. CAC graduates earn a high school diploma recognized by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Students can also purse the International Baccalaureate Program.

CAC heavily encourages parental involvement and sports activities. The CAC athletic program is among the most extensive in all North African, Middle Eastern and European international schools. CAC facilities include two full grass soccer fields, a six-lane, 25-meter swimming pool with diving board, two air-conditioned gyms, a fitness center, a six-lane all-weather track (and all fields facilities) and tennis courts.

An extensive library (renovated in 2003) housing some 60,000 resources serves the school. There is no application deadline, but it is recommended that parents apply early to guarantee acceptance. Board policy does not give priority to relatives of CAC students or alumni.

Tuition runs $4,050 per semester for pre-kindergarten, $6,225 per semester for grades K-5, $6,375 per semester for grades 6-8, and $6,450 per semester for grades 9-12.

Courtsey GUC The German University in Cairo

Opening in September 2006, Cairo English School (CES) will offer the British National Curriculum, which will be taught by highly trained, qualified and experienced teachers with strong experience in the British education environment.

Careful recruitment of British teachers has been conducted in the United Kingdom, and close links between our school and prestigious schools and training organizations in England ensure that CES begins and remains at the forefront of sound educational practice and innovation. CES teachers have also been selected because of their focus on the needs and learning styles of their students; both members of the CES community and visitors to the school will quickly sense the friendly and professional atmosphere throughout.

Small class sizes (maximum of 18 students in Year 1 and 20 from Year 2 onwards) will further foster the positive relationships between students and teachers.

Courtsey German University in Cairo A good university degree prepares you for life.

The British National curriculum offering will commence with Foundation Stage 1 for children four years of age, and will progress through the IGCSE and on to the A Levels (or their future equivalent) and the prestigious International Baccalaureate Diploma. The comprehensive formal curriculum will be supplemented by a learning support structure, English as a second language, and a rich after-school program, and students will be encouraged to explore their skills and talents in order to develop as well-rounded and flexible young people.

The school has large, well-furnished classrooms, state-of-the-art learning resources and materials, and outstanding facilities, which include fully equipped science and computer laboratories, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, Olympic-sized athletics track and soccer pitch, tennis and basketball courts, and a world-class theater and performance center.

CES has already gained membership in the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the European Council of International Schools and will be seeking accreditation from CIS at the earliest opportunity. As a member of the successful and well-respected Educational Services Overseas Limited Organization, CES is poised to make a powerful impact on the educational environment in Cairo.

For the past decade International Schools of Choueifat Cairo (ISC) has been a member of the world-renowned SABIS system. SABIS is an organization that manages schools all over the world, in which each objective (called a point) is taught interactively, alternating oral work, individual written work and group checking.

ISC curricula lead to a variety of qualifying standardized external exams such as GCSE, IGCSE, AS-Levels, A-Levels, TOEFL, SAT I, SAT II and Advanced Placement. Comprising over 1,200 students, the student body is also prepared for high school diplomas.

Both the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement and the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation accredit Choueifat.

The Cairo grounds are home to a two-story library, multi-purpose sports hall, two indoor swimming pools, auditorium/cafeteria building, six tennis courts, six basketball/volleyball courts, a computer lab, three science labs, and music and art rooms. Extracurricular activities include swimming, tennis, drama, dancing, music, football, basketball, art, gymnastics, hieroglyphics, trampoline, computing, table tennis, badminton, softball, athletics, environment club, story-telling, fun club, choir, creative writing, ‘Wacky’ book club, minor games, volleyball and parachute games.

International Schools of Egypt – Alexandria offers two alternative international curriculums to its pupils. The first — the International British School of Alexandria — is based on the British curriculum and the second — École Molière — is based on the French curriculum. Both curriculums are based on the appropriate national curriculum but are adapted to meet the educational needs of students in Egypt and to reflect the trends in international education. The school aims to produce students who have high skill levels in language and are prepared for university placement in any country in the world.

The French and British curriculums are taught by French and British teachers. All the teachers are qualified to teach in their own country and they all have previous experience teaching at home and abroad. They have a shared cultural and educational philosophy that has been developed in the light of the best educational practices from around the world.

The school is located on Agricultural Road outside Alexandria and is surrounded by green fields. This new building is complete with science and computer labs, large classrooms and a spacious outside play area for break times and PE lessons.

Central to the school is the idea that we learn best and most through our own experiences, through hands-on activities and when we understand not just the facts of the matter, but the reasons and underlying rationale and causes for things. It is not enough to be told scientific facts — children must see for themselves and conduct experiments. It is not enough to be told how to add numbers together — children must handle objects, sorting and putting them together to understand concept of number and amount. It is not enough to be told the grammar of language — pupils must speak, listen to and understand language, and learn how to use words in complex ways.

Alongside this, and following the same philosophy, the school develops pupils as people and as citizens. The staff is interested in and supports the students in their entirety, encouraging them to excel in and experience not only academic but also social and spiritual aspects of life. Students are given many opportunities for socializing and being with children of their own and different ages to learn to work together.

Established in 1995, Maadi British International School (MBIS) is based on custom-built premises near Wadi Degla Sporting Club opened in September 2004. Following the English National Curriculum, MBIS is accredited by Worldwide Education Services and the Independent Association of Preparatory Schools and meets inspection on an annual basis.

Modern foreign languages (Arabic and French) are offered from year three and there is an Arabic elective program. Currently, there are 241 students in the Early Year Centre. MBIS caters primarily to expatriate families living and working in Egypt and 96 percent of its pupils are expatriates.

In addition to the requisite library and auditorium, the school also boasts an ICT suite, a science discovery room, cookery room, creative zone and indoor heated swimming pool as well as grassed outdoor play areas. Extracurricular activities include horse-riding, tennis, computer, pottery, guitar, Girl Scouts, Brownies, Scottish dancing, story reading, drama, Taekwondo, salsa dancing, creative art and writing, jazz dancing, cricket, sculpture, knitting, cookery, football, henna, glass painting, science investigation, water polo and library activities.

Foremost of MBIS attributes is its high quality of teaching in a positive environment and a strict adherence to the English National Curriculum. The school sets high standards for itself as well as high expectations; community involvement is fundamental including PTA and its real adult to pupil ratios that help create a positive ethos.

There is no deadline for applications, but they are dealt with on a first-come-first-serve basis, then a waiting list is started.

Current school fees are: Early Years: £2,445 for Pre-Foundation and £3,057 for Foundation 1. Annual primary school fees are £6,114.

Manor House School has been a leader in education since the 1940s, providing a superior liberal arts program that prepares students for a broad range of career choices and university study. The school currently provides both national and international certificates (British and American) and is recognized for its excellence in education, as well as instilling the cultural values of Egypt.

Manor House School provides its students with the benefits of a quality education equipped with highly skilled staff and up-to-date facilities. Through varied learning activities, the school provides a positive, safe and caring learning environment, which promotes flexibility, inquiry, creativity and mutual respect. In its endless pursuit of excellence, Manor House American School has expanded, and is now accepting applications for Pre-K-12. The school is also proud to have been awarded full accreditation from CITA in January 2006.

The Rashidy family has been in the field of education for over 40 years. Hussein El-Rashidy started the Orouba educational institutions in 1960 with the Orouba Language School in Dokki. The administration’s deep-held belief in quality education and high standards made this school a success, which in turn created a demand for another Orouba Language School in Maadi in 1985.

Believing that every student should be given the choice of a good education from kindergarten to university, in 1996 the Rashidy family was among the first to start a private university in Egypt — Misr International University.

Misr American College (MAC), the American Division of Orouba Language Schools, opened in 2001. It is the family’s latest addition in their quest for educational excellence. The school is situated in Maadi and follows the American curriculum. One of the guiding philosophies of the school is the belief in the development of each student’s maximum potential in his/her own individual strengths. Although the teaching follows the American curriculum and methodologies, religion and the Arabic language are given equal importance.

The mission at MAC is to provide the students with a solid grounding in education and extend the moral doctrine received at home. Education and moral behavior are passed on to the students by dynamic, internationally experienced personnel. The main goal of the school’s teaching and administrative staff is to provide quality education and reduce the burden of education carried by the parents through the use of the most up-to-date teaching methodologies. This ensures that the students will gain the maximum benefit during school hours and allows the students to become successful, cultured and moral contributors to any community, be it local, national or global.

Misr American College is famous for its small class sizes, cultural and musical events, its extensive sports program and highly qualified American and Egyptian staff. The school’s summercamp starts in July this year and will last for five weeks.

Established in 1999, Modern Schools of Egypt (MSE) hosts three fully accredited educational systems: an English-language school, a French-language school and an American Diploma section. All three sections are located in an outstanding education facility combining spacious and high quality accommodation in a healthy clean-air environment.

The school’s mission is encourage the development Egypt’s future leaders by providing the state-of-the-art educational, cultural and technological tools that will meet the challenges of the twenty-first century.

MSE provides its students with a supportive environment that recognizes each individual’s needs and talents, encourages students’ aspirations and creates opportunities for them to become confident, responsible and self-disciplined adults. MSE offers a broad and balanced education based upon the recognition of student’s diverse learning needs. This is carried out through an inclusive program based on teaching students problem solving, decision making, communication and self-motivation.

Moreover, the school complements academic work with diverse activities aimed at stimulating and encouraging the energies of pupils through emphasizing team work, participation and moral values. The school encourages every student in MSE to succeed in his/her own individual talents. It also allows children to speak freely and let their opinions be known as it strives to mold the students and help them make their dreams come true.

Certificates granted include the American High School Diploma and the Egyptian Thanaweya Amma in both English and French. During the school year, MSE hosts parents’ meetings, open days, a Parent Association, the Annual Show, a graduation party and orientation day. Summer activities are also available on the school grounds.

School starts in early September and the application deadline is rolling. Although instruction takes place in French and English in their respective schools, Arabic, French and German are also offered as second languages. The school has one campus with 600 students in the American School, 900 in the French and 2,000 in the English School.

Annual fees are LE 9,800-20,000 for the American, LE 5,200-6,300 for the French and LE 4,900-6,000 for the English. Books are included in the fees; bus fees are LE 150-200.

Founded in 2000, the Narmer American College (NAC) is a Pre-K-12 American school. The school, fully accredited by the Commission on International and Transregional Accreditation, has also been approved by the Egyptian Minister of Education under the Ministerial Decree #96 and is in the process of acquiring Middle States accreditation.

Quality standards and programs have been demonstrated by NAC from the beginning, thereby earning a community reputation where students earn their grades and academic achievement with utmost integrity.

The vision and mission for NAC emerged from the Narmer School Board chaired by Mohamed El-Rashidy, a life-long educator and leader in Egypt.Gihan El-Rashidy, the managing director,has actively pursued a vision of developing the school with high standards for quality. A program of continuous educational improvement guides the school to focus on student character development including respect and tolerance for others and personal and national heritage, to serve the international community.

Courses of study include English, world history, economics, geography, global studies, pre-calculus, calculus, statistics, consumer math, integrated mathematics, earth science, biology, advanced biology, chemistry, physics, AP physics, computer science, accounting, French, German, Arabic, religion, ASL, ESL, music, drama, art and health and wellness, with SAT preparation included for all students in grades 9-12 in their English, science and mathematics courses.

CONTACT: 20 El Narguis Service Area New Cairo City Tel: (02) 763-5577 / (010) 168-8311 / (010) 168-8352 E-mail: lymns@link.net www.nacegypt.com

Founded in 1978 as Heliopolis British International School, New Cairo British International School (NCBIS) is a non-selective, non-denominational international school serving Cairo’s international community. Children from three years to 18 years (nursery to year 13) are admitted to the international primary and secondary schools. The Dutch Stream admits children aged 2.5-12 years, after which they enter the international secondary school.

In September 1998, the school relocated from two small villas in Heliopolis to a new campus in the fast developing residential area of New Cairo and re-opened under its current name. It is easily accessible from Heliopolis, Nasr City and Maadi, although the school does have a significant number of students who travel from as far away as Dokki, Zamalek and Sixth of October City.

The school offers caring and high-quality education in a secure environment on its unique campus. It holds high personal and academic expectations for its students and is proud of the varied and challenging learning opportunities it provides to the students.

The educational approach rises out of the best of government and independent education systems, as well as the best practices in international education. NCBIS prepares its international students for UK GCSE and AS/A level examinations at age 16 and 18, respectively, and also the UK Standard Assessment Tasks (SAT) at ages 7, 11 and 14.

Students in the Dutch Stream, launched in September 1999, are offered a primary education closely aligned to the Dutch National Curriculum, which prepares them for the Cito-Toest at age 12. As a result, all of the school’s students are provided with an education that prepares them to enter a schooling system or university anywhere in the world.

The NCBIS campus has state-of-the-art facilities including a heated swimming pool, sports field and all-weather sports courts, multi-purpose auditorium, science laboratories, art and photography rooms, music suites, four information technology suites (including one dedicated to the primary school), a well-stocked library and specially designed teaching areas catering to the differing needs of children and teenage students. Maximum class size is 20 pupils in the primary and secondary schools. The average pupil to teacher ratio is 8:1, which includes additional teaching support staff.

Both British and Dutch NCBIS academic staff are fully qualified and experienced in their fields. All members of the teaching staff have either British or Dutch qualifications (as appropriate) and bring with them a wealth of current experience from the UK/Holland or other international schools. The head of each school has held senior positions in the UK and/or at international schools. Many other teachers have management or curriculum leadership experience in the UK and elsewhere. Teaching assistants support students and teachers across the school.

Travel House Educational Travel Services allows educators to enrich their classroom teaching through international travel. It also helps student groups “learn it by living it” as they experience firsthand the world’s best historic, cultural and natural sights. Every Travel House educational package includes courses, flights, ground transportation, comfortable accommodations, meals and the guidance and support of a full-time travel services director. Through all of these services, Travel House aims to break down the barriers of language, culture and geography.

Courses offered include the Basic Course, which combines a relaxing holiday abroad with 20 (40-minute) language lessons a week. The course teaches all the basics of how to communicate with plenty of time left over for sightseeing, relaxing on the beach and exploring your host country.

Alternatively, the Junior Course (24 lessons/week) and the General Course (26 lessons/week) let you gain a sound understanding of the essential disciplines of a language. The focus is on communicating clearly in every day language. The General Course is designed to help you advance one level every six weeks.

The Intensive Course is 32 lessons a week and allows you to make maximum progress during your stay abroad. This course is highly recommended for those who want to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons. Using a highly structured syllabus the course will have you speaking and writing with confidence in a minimal amount of time.

Also 32 lessons per week, the English for Business course lets you obtain a strong base in verbal communication skills while improving your written English and grammatical accuracy. It provides the essential tools needed to succeed in business while achieving a solid understanding of business principles.

Travel House also offers intensive teacher training courses in English or German held in countries where each language is spoken. Up-to-date language skills and classroom methods are essential to a language teacher, thus Travel House’s international courses strive to increase your confidence in the classroom and introduce you to concepts that provide practical help for every day teaching. These courses provide the opportunity to discuss classroom methodologies and analyze modern teaching trends and styles with teachers from around the world.

UNIVERSITIES

The American University in Cairo provides high quality educational opportunities to students from all segments of Egyptian society and other countries, while contributing to Egypt’s cultural and intellectual life. Through a rigorous curriculum and an international faculty, AUC provides hands-on training in more than 25 majors across three schools at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.

An English-language university, AUC is accredited in the United States and Egypt. In addition, AUC has reached top levels in international education through higher levels of accreditation of its professional programs. AUC offers the only business degrees in Egypt accredited by the US Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Its computer science and engineering programs are accredited in the United States by the Computer Science Accreditation Board and the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology, respectively.

Through its unique career advising and placement services, AUC graduates have the opportunity to secure jobs in Egypt and abroad. With small classes, career training and a broad array of extracurricular activities, students acquire the practical skills they need to succeed in the real world.

Located in Tahrir Square, the university boasts the largest English-language library in the Middle East, well-equipped laboratories and a technologically advanced learning environment. In 2008, AUC will move to a new 260-acre state-of-the-art campus in New Cairo, designed to the highest international standards.

Working to attract top performing students throughout Egypt and the region, AUC offers more than $14 million in financial aid and scholarships each year. Its diverse student body hails from more than 118 countries.

Ahram Canadian University (ACU) is pleased to announce the opening of two new faculties this September. The two new faculties approved by the ACU Council, dentistry and political science and international relations, will join the four existing faculties of pharmacy, mass communication, business administration, and computer science and information technology.

The council also agreed to add two more faculties in September 2007, engineering and physical therapy.

In addition, the ACU council has made the decision to offer a French-language course in all faculties as it will assist students who have the option to continue their education in French-speaking Canadian universities.

The ACU council has also authorized the launch of new community service centers at the university, including the Computer Training Center, the Center for Communication Research and the Management and Economics Study Center.

In addition, ACU will host a series of public lectures on various social and cultural issues. Speakers include Giza Governor Dr. Fathi Saad, Al-Ahram Editor-in-Chief Osama Saraya, Ambassador Dr. Sallama Shaker and both the Canadian and Japanese Ambassadors in Egypt.

The German University in Cairo (GUC) is a private university founded by presidential decree no. 27 of 2002 under the patronage of and in cooperation with the state universities of Ulm and Stuttgart, the Ministry for Higher Education in Egypt, the universities of Mannheim and Tübingen, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany, the German Academic Exchange Service, Goethe Institute, German Embassy in Cairo, German-Arab Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Centrum for International Migration, the German Research Foundation and the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg.

The GUC mission is to meet the challenges of rapidly advancing sciences and globalization by offering nontraditional study programs in science and technology built on modern curricula.

Through state-of-the-art technology and facilities, coupled with a friendly campus life offering various athletic, social and cultural activities, GUC has created a strong learning environment for its students with 50 percent practically oriented teaching, a 50 percent German academic staff, unity of teaching and research, German education system and curricula, and promising career opportunities.

GUC awards degrees of Bachelor of Science (BSc), Master of Science (MSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the following study programs: information engineering and technology, media engineering, technology engineering and materials science, pharmacy and biotechnology, business informatics, technology-based management, general management, and industrial, graphic and multimedia design.

Services and facilities include accommodation at Al-Rehab City (a short distance from campus), transportation by a fleet of air-conditioned buses, sports facilities offering a diverse range of sports including tennis, volleyball, handball, basketball and football, an indoor gym, German and English language centers, the Cross-Cultural Studies Center, a placement office serving both undergraduate and graduate students, extracurricular activities, the Student Counseling Service and facilities for students with special needs.

GUC accepts high school graduates holding the Egyptian General Secondary School Certificate (Thanaweya Amma) or equivalent certificates accredited by the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities and other relevant authorities. Additionally, it offers a balanced program of scholarships for outstanding students joining GUC. Every year, 25 scholarships are offered to the best graduates of Thanaweya Amma and its equivalents, exempting students study fees during the course of their degree, on the condition of the maintenance of satisfactory performance. Other partial scholarships are also available to incoming students.

Enrolled students with an outstanding academic record may also qualify for scholarships at the end of every semester. These scholarships also range from partial- to full-tuition.

Finally, scholarships will be offered to those who have distinguished themselves in sports at the international level. A special committee may offer financial aid for cases facing serious financial difficulties following a thorough inquiry.

MSA University is one of the first private universities in Egypt, established in 1996 by presidential decree no. 244. The university’s founder is Dr. Nawal El-Degwi.

MSA University enjoys a unique standing in higher education among Egyptian and Middle Eastern universities, as it is the only university in Egypt whose programs are under the umbrella of the British Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. In addition, it provides its graduates with two bachelor degrees: a British degree issued and validated from Britain, and an Egyptian degree, both of which are accredited worldwide.

MSA comprises the faculties of pharmacy, dentistry, biotechnology, computer science and information technology, management sciences, mass communication and languages.

AMIDEAST Egypt is celebrating fifty years of service to Egypt in 2006. From our offices in Cairo and Alexandria, we administer numerous important education and training programs for Egyptian students and professionals, and we host Education USA Centers through which Egyptians can learn about diverse education opportunities in the United States. In addition, AMIDEAST Egypt works with Americans who wish to study in Egypt.

AMIDEAST Egypt is currently involved in is the Linking Individuals, Knowledge, and Culture (LINC) program. Funded by the US Department of State, for three weeks this summer, AMIDEAST and AYUSA will provide an exchange program with the theme of conflict resolution to Egyptian, Iraqi, and American teenagers aged 15-17. For three weeks during July 2006, Egyptian and Iraqi students will live with American families in the United States, and the American students will live with Egyptian families in Cairo.

AMIDEAST is seeking Egyptian host families for the American students. Egyptian host families will be expected to accept the student into their home as a member of their family. Host families will provide the students with meals and their own beds, and include them in family activities as the LINC program schedule permits.

Volunteering to be a host family helps build understanding and cultural ties between Egypt and the United States, and it is a unique opportunity to improve your family’s English language skills.Home stay recruitment and selection will continue through the end of May 2006, so if you are interested in hosting an American teenager in your home this summer, please contact AMIDEAST Egypt as soon as possible.

In addition to being a resource for Americans who wish to understand Egypt better, AMIDEAST Egypt is the only reliable source in Egypt for information on the US educational system and financial aid opportunities for Egyptians. The Education USA Center provides outreach programs, administers US university fairs, and conducts daily presentations to provide Egyptians with general and degree-specific information about studying in the United States.

AMIDEAST also administers competitive scholarship programs for Egyptians, including the Ford Foundation’s International Fellowships Program (IFP), ORASCOM’s Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program, and the US Department of State’s Fulbright Foreign Student Program.