About the School

Al Retaj International School is a private, co-educational, international school

That occupies an area of 4200 m² East of New Cairo, Egypt. The school has spacious, air-conditioned classrooms accommodating students from Pre-K to Grade 12.
Since fall 2012 the school is established on a strong and sound foundation of core values and ethics, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement.
We do not only teach core subject matter, but also focus on life skills.
We prepare our students for a new tomorrow: one in which critical thinking and problem solving skills will be crucial for their success. All students are valued as individuals.
Confidence and self-esteem, which are essential for success, are actively nurtured and developed

** The RIS curriculum extends beyond the requirements of the American curriculum and is carefully structured to provide a varied balance of subjects that will release the potential in each student. The small number of students in each class leads to the close monitoring of the students' academic progress, in addition to identifying and addressing problems at an early stage.

** The School is fully accredited with AdvancED in June 2015. The curriculum is based entirely on the US curriculum; however, Arabic, Religion, and Social Studies in Arabic classes are provided due to the Ministry of Education's requirement. The school curriculum is aligned with the Common Core Learning Standards in English Language and Mathematics, Next Generation State Standards in Science, while other subjects are aligned with the learning standards of the State of Virginia. These standards have been adopted, and adapted to suit the needs of universities both locally and abroad. We acknowledge that excellence in education presupposes that technology is seamlessly integrated throughout the programs. Thus, we have integrated technology into the curriculum. We understand the concern some parents may have regarding the SAT; therefore building a strong vocabulary, and mastering test taking skills are incorporated in the different syllabi. Moreover, we stress on the need of identifying the different learning styles of each student. All courses have been written with differentiated instruction built in the daily lesson plans.