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A:) In order to gain entry into state and Private Egyptian Universities, the Egyptian Ministry of Education requires that:
- A maximum of 3 credits are allowed from 11th grade.
- The remaining credits are from subjects passed in the 12th grade.
- In order for the subject to count as 1 credit, it must be taught for at least 3-4 lessons per week and for one full year. It is important to note that requirements differ from university to another.
B:) Additional requirements for entry into the Faculties of Engineering in Egyptian Universities:
- Mathematics (required)
- A choice of Physics, Chemistry or Biology
C:) Additional requirements for entry into the Faculties of Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacology in Egyptian Universities:
- Biology (required)
- A choice of Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics
D:) Universities will calculate entrance averages according to the following:
- 40% from school awarded grades in 8 subjects.
- 60% from SAT Reasoning (SAT I) scores.
- Additional 15% for SAT Subjects (SAT II) scores where required.
Dar El Tarbiah Language School American Division is fully accredited by NCA CASI, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement.
The American International section of the school caters for children aged 6 to 18, from Grade 1 through to Grade 12. Elementary School is from G1 – G5; Middle School from G6 – G8; and High School from G9- G12.
The curriculum of the American International School is modeled on a typical American school program and meets US core standards. It has been slightly adapted to meet the needs of our student body, made up of Egyptian nationals and children from more than 20 other countries, so that on the firm foundations of the proven system of American education, we have built a curriculum which meets with the needs of all students.
Graduating with an American High School Diploma opens the door to universities in many parts of the world, not only the USA and Canada, as well as universities in Egypt.
All students study the following compulsory and elective subjects (subjects vary according to grade level):
- English Language Arts.
- Math.
- Science (Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, and Physics).
- Social Studies ( History- Geography).
- French.
- Information Technology.
- Arabic.
- Religion.
- Economics.
- Business.
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Psychology.
Many of our students are Egyptian and, therefore, the Arabic we offer for first language speakers is certified by the Ministry of Education and meets the requirements of the Sanawi’ ama certificate. Students will not encounter any difficulties when they apply to Egyptian Universities. We also provide Arabic as a Second Language for foreigners. All our planning is based on sound educational practices found in good American schools. Students transfer very easily from our school to any other American schools in the world following this curriculum. .
Dar El Tarbiah American School offers an extracurricular program that provides our students an opportunity to compete at both the local and international levels.
The American Educational System is unique in providing the student with the broadest amount of knowledge, in the easiest possible approach, stressing the widest range of possible skills. The American System caters for each student's basic abilities, gradually developing them in order to reach the learner's highest potential, taking into consideration that every child has his different way of learning, and learns at a different pace. The American System aims to develop and to educate the every child.
The cornerstone of American education is the engagement of each student in the learning process, the arousal of their intellectual curiosity, The academic program is supported by state-of-the-art technology and resources.
The American Program provides the best of liberal international education through the promotion of creativity, individualism, problem solving skills, research tools, internet facilities and the use of various software programs for all subjects at all levels.
Dar El Tarbiah American 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 American Schools than just the classroom. Start exploring our activities here.
International and Orientation Days.
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 American 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.
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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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Spelling Bee
A spelling bee is a competition in which contestants are asked to spell a broad selection of words, usually with a varying degree of difficulty.The concept is thought to have originated in the United States, and spelling bee events, along with variants, are now also held in some other countries around the world which use imperfect writing systems.
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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 American Schools students are the future leaders of their communities. By offering service to the cairo community, Dar El Tarbiah American 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 American 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.
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.
Dr. Maha Naguib
American High School Principal
Welcome to Dar El Tarbiah American High school, an American-based curriculum for students from Grade 7 to 12. Since its foundation DET isrecognized as one of the premier schools in Egypt offering students quality education.
Our School aims to create a society of students dedicated to the love of learning and maintaining this throughout their lives. In order to achieve this goal,the school embraces a mix of different teaching methodologies where the curriculum and activities emphasize a well-rounded approach that reflects our in-depth understanding of the student’sneeds and personality.
We are quite aware of the challenges faced by many parents in selecting a good school that provides specialized care and balanced education for their children, as well as a school that maintains the social and ethical values.The school is in constant search for the causes that further its successes, allowing us to continue to improve and flourish. Such challenges play a major role in setting a high standard for quality education offered by the school, and the necessity of using the latest technologies in education to ensure that the education process remains intriguing for the students.
Through our resources and activities, we address the intellect and emotions of the students and develop perspectives on our culture, values, and the significant things in life. Our aim is to develop important aspects of their character not only developing linguistic and scientific abilities, but creative and physical skills as well.
Welcome to Dar El Tarbiah American High school, wishing you a successful school year.
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Mrs.Reham Abou El Naga
American Baby Home School Principal
It is my pleasure to welcome you to American Baby Home School. A belief in the importance of educating the whole person remains central to the mission and ethos of our school. We are passionate about providing every learner at Baby home American School with the stimulus, encouragement and support to develop their academic abilities, their wide ranging interests and a sense of personal values.
All school members will do their best to create a safe and pleasant environment, Treat all children fairly and with respect. Look for, encourage and reward good behavior, Recognize that each child has individual needs. Raise the children’s self esteem and develop their full potential. We provide a dynamic and progressive education ensuring that pupils are confident about how they can make a difference to the challenges of our ever-changing world. We feel strongly that our learners should understand what constitutes quality and strive for high standards in all disciplines.
A wealth of opportunity is available to young people today and Baby Home American School strives to inspire its students to become responsible citizens and leaders in communities and professions around the world. I encourage you to take the time to visit our school, to meet our thriving pupils, their exceptionally committed teachers and to discover the friendly, energetic and enthusiastic environment that we pride ourselves on at Baby home American School.
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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
The mission of Dar El Tarbiah Schools is to effectively and efficiently ensure a healthy, safe, and appropriate school learning environment for every student. The quality of a school’s environment and its facilities have a strong influence on students’ learning. Besides regular use in organizing and managing a school’s activities, records of a school’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 school.
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 school doctor. We also do regular health checks, particularly for the younger children. The clinic keeps a medical file each child and checks on absences.
Sand & Climbing Area
The 3 year old students have their own activity garden attached to their nursery building and older children use the big apparatus facility. Children are carefully supervised at all times in these areas and the surfaces are either grass or sand.
Baby Home 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 & Toys Rooms
Dar El Tarbiah American baby home school 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 school 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 school 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 school has a proud tradition of quality (famous) productions right through to simple plays written and produced by the children themselves.
Libraries
The Library offers a range of resources to students to aid them in research and support the curriculum to develop life-long learning abilities and foster a love for reading. The purpose of the school library media center at Dar El Tarbiah American Schools is to support the school community and ensure that students and staff become life-long users of information.
Science Labs
Dar El Tarbiah American 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 American 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 school has a policy of one computer per child and the school computer lab is adequately equipped for the same. Internet connectivity is provided to the students, teachers and staff in the adjacent Internet lab.
We are Pioneers and Leaders Among Regionally Accredited American Schools in Egypt.
Dar El Tarbiah American 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 North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement
The Advanced Postsecondary staff work closely with institutions to ensure quality education is provided to students. The process of accreditation provides an avenue to utilize a variety of criteria to assess the effectiveness of postsecondary programs.- Provide a performance-based accreditation process to drive continuous improvement.
- Utilize standards based on educational research and best practices that impact students’ learning and school effectiveness.
- Promote, strengthen, and assure the operation of quality educational programs for all students.
- Afford opportunities to gain valuable input, validation, and get support from peers.
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