1- You prefer a school which is part of a solid network of schools in the MENA region.
GEMS boast 49 schools across Egypt, Qatar, and the UAE. Many expat parents moving within the MENA region have become familiar with GEMS and they have become a synonym of good and affordable education.
2- You prefer the IB curriculum.
GISC is one of the 5% schools in Cairo which teaches the PYP, MYP and soon the DP Program. Most international schools in Cairo offer an IB Diploma for the last two years of study. GISC teaches the IB curriculum from the beginning.
3- Industry partners.
GEMS collaborates with a series of companies in Egypt which give their students internships. GEMS students have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in a real-world setting, enhancing their employability.
4- You prefer a lower budget/affordable school, yet a solid international setting.
GISC fees stand around 150,000 EGP.
5- Competent leadership.
GEMS leadership demonstrate decades of international managerial experience. Parents have emphasized the responsiveness of the school to their children’s needs.
6- Use of technology.
GISC prepares the students for the jobs of the future, by incorporating VR (virtual reality), AR (augmented reality), and AI (artificial intelligence) into their curriculum. Also, homework and some schoolwork is all done on devices.
7- You prefer students and staff of various nationalities.
While the majority of the student population tends to be Egyptian, there are 38 other nationalities represented at GISC, as well as staff working from 13 different countries.
8- Inclusivity.
GISC have one of the strongest and best prepared departments in Cairo. There are no quotas or limited spaces. However, they only accept students they can fully support.
9- GEMS For Life.
This program offers GEMS students unique and exclusive opportunities to access universities worldwide.
10- School events.
There is an array of cultural and religious events, and fundraising, which facilitate community networking, learning from and about other cultures, and volunteering opportunities.