Schools in Egypt

[scooby21]

Hi dont be disappointed I have heard good reports from some of the schools in Hurgarda, i undestand the school in El Gouna is a good, I think just be aware of all the costs involved as good education will be a large slice of your outgoings, home schooling is an interesting option I thught about it but honestly didnt think it was the right choice for me - i like child free time but I am sure it could be successful. I think as a lifestyle choice Egypt is a great opportunity and we are o the mindset that we will give it a year and if it doesnt work for us then we can Come back to uk and kids can rejoin schools and will catch up - we hope to move summer 2009 it was to be last summer but housing delays meant we had to brave another uk winter and now to go this year things would be too rushed,
just reread your post in egypt the student can take international GCSEs (IGCSE) which are recognised in the UK as being equal I believe and you can take Alevels in egypt also,there is the option of International Barrareate (IB) may be spelt wrong and american dipomia it depends on your childs ability and what route you see them taking in future if University is an option have a look at a local UK university website and check which qualifications they accept for admission - dont be disheartened there are many options

[um zineddine]

Originally Posted by scooby21

Hi dont be disappointed I have heard good reports from some of the schools in Hurgarda, i undestand the school in El Gouna is a good, I think just be aware of all the costs involved as good education will be a large slice of your outgoings, home schooling is an interesting option I thught about it but honestly didnt think it was the right choice for me - i like child free time but I am sure it could be successful. I think as a lifestyle choice Egypt is a great opportunity and we are o the mindset that we will give it a year and if it doesnt work for us then we can Come back to uk and kids can rejoin schools and will catch up - we hope to move summer 2009 it was to be last summer but housing delays meant we had to brave another uk winter and now to go this year things would be too rushed,
just reread your post in egypt the student can take international GCSEs (IGCSE) which are recognised in the UK as being equal I believe and you can take Alevels in egypt also,there is the option of International Barrareate (IB) may be spelt wrong and american dipomia it depends on your childs ability and what route you see them taking in future if University is an option have a look at a local UK university website and check which qualifications they accept for admission - dont be disheartened there are many options

thank you very much to take time and respond to my message, I totally agree with you , i also would like to give it a try, at least I wont say one day I should have tried, and the kids can catch up easily, if the house hopefully will be ready in December i will go there try to furnish the place and at the same time get to know hurgarda and laguna, and maybe the kids will fall in love with the place and they will ask themselves to move there, it is just a matter of time, my son thinks the best place and the best future is in UK, but i am hopping that he will change his mind.

[queenie40something]

This doesnt sound too good 20% tax on private schools Al-Ahram Weekly | Egypt | Paying the price

[Lsab]

I feel for them. We've just had a massive hike in school fees and it hurts. I don't know how those with more than one child at school manage. It's not only expats that use the private system in Egypt - a lot of middle class Egyptians, who earn very little, scrimp to afford a good school. My friend has 5 school-age children all at private schools in Cairo. This is going to be awful for her family.

[hurghadamerican]

Originally Posted by GM43;43052
I don't know if it is possible to go with an Egyptian diploma to university in England, [B

what I do know is that in Europe the American diploma is not good enough for universities[/B].

I want to comment here, as this information could be very misleading. The "American diploma" in itself is not even "good enough" for most American Universities. ITS THE SCORE YOU RECEIVE ON THE SAT'S (SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST) which determines which Universities all over the world will accept an American Diploma. The British SAT's are (Standard Assessment Test) which are completely different, its more in line with the American ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills), neither which areUniveristy admissions exams, they are just tests of standard skills.

Let me explain; unlike most European countries which have compulsory education only to about year(grade 10 or 11), America is one of the few developed countries that have compulsory education until you complete high school and receive a diploma.

So it doesn't matter if you receive this diploma and only qualified to become a laborer, mechanic, or hair dresser, you still must receive a diploma. It is the scores on High School S.A.T. that determines which students are university prone or vocational school, not the diploma.

Egypt, like many European countries allow students to attend up to level 8, take a required exam, if they score high enough they are allowed to attend Secondary school, if not they have to attend some vocational schools like jewelry making, plumbing, carpentry, etc.

But the American Diploma in Egypt is ONLY OFFERED TO SECONDARY students, which means they are already on a University Track, and they are all required to take the SAT exams. (which are no where near the same as the British SAT taken after primary school).

So if your 'American SAT scores (comparable to the A-level in the UK) are high enough you can be accepted into just about any Univeristy in Europe.

For example, this is the score on the American SAT need for acceptance into Oxford Univeristy (The top University in Europe). A score of 1400.
(see Oxford US requirements for admission)

And most Egyptian medical students must score at least 1000 on the SAT to be accepted into the Medical and Dental Schools.

So just to reiterate, it is the score on the American SAT that determines if you're accepted into university, not just the diploma itself. Thank God, or otherwise some of these private schools will simply start selling the diploma to highest bidder.

On average, Egyptian students graduating from American schools in Egypt score around 800 on the SAT, and although they get accepted in most Egyptian universities, this score isn't high enough to get into the top 500 Universities in the world. (The majority of which are in the USA )

One other important fact I want to point out for any British considering swithching their children to the American system in Egypt, and most Egyptian schools have no idea bout this is: The academic levels are not equivalent, in other words, if your child is in year 8 in the British system, it would be Grade 7 in the American system, and NOT grade 8, because the British system counts Kindergarten(5 years old) as Year 1.

[egypt]

Hi Cheeky Monkeys,

Your post was removed from the thread but you mentioned that you were opening up an english school?

Could you please provide me with a bit more information, I am looking at moving out to Hurghada soon. My son is not even 2 yet, but am planning ahead and any info would be great.

Thanks
Victoria

[Cheeky Monkeys]

Hi Victoria,
could you please send me an email and I will give you all the details as it is not allowed to directly advertise on this site,
many thanks x

[Cheeky Monkeys]

Please call me on 0168 833 555 and I will give you my email address as this site will not allow me to post it just yet, thanks x

[queenie40something]

Hi Egypt - dont know whether your saw my post which I made about Cheeky Monkeys and the nursery but here is the link http://www.propertycommunity.com/forum/egypt...html#post46700

[GM43]

El Gouna International School
School Fees for the Academic Year 2007/08

1.New students registering for places in the school will be required to pay a non-refundable Registration Fee of US$ 1000.

2.The Fee Rate will be in US$ as following:



New Scheme
(Starting from Sep 2006)
Foundation
$3,675
Year 1 to Year 6 $4,200
Year 7 to Year 9 $4,725
GCSE (Y10-11) $5,250
AS Level (Y12) $6,300


3.New students who have siblings in school will be paying new scheme fees and be having their discounts on the new scheme.

4.The fees should be paid in three stages during the year:

Dates of payment:

* 1st payment 8th September 2007
* 2nd payment 31st December 2007 – post-dated cheques are acceptable.
* 3rd payment 30th March 20085.

5.Bus fees – LE 2200. Full bus fees due should be paid by the 21st June 2007 or a penalty of an additional 20% will be added and there is no guarantee of a place.

6.10% of yearly fees should be paid, non-returnable by the 21st June 2007 by all parents to secure a place for the new academic year. This amount will be deducted from the 3rd Term’s fee.

7.Failing to pay this amount automatically results in the child losing their place in the school for the new academic year and would require parents to re-register their child should they wish to return.

8.Full book fees should be paid by 21st June 2007.

Book Fees:

Foundation 2 $150Year

Year 1 to Year 4 $150Year

5 to Year 6 $180

Year 7 to Year 9 $250

IGCSE (Y10-11) $260

9.All discounts given for siblings will remain as present: 10% for the second child and 25% for the third.

10.The exchange rate should be the bank rate at the beginning of September (Board decision – 21st May 2006).

from their website: http://www.elgounaschool.com/cma/cms...t.php?idcat=35

but I've heard that the fees will be higher next year, so when you want to enroll your child in this school, ask about the fees first!