Pakistan International School of Cairo

Pakistan International School of Cairo (PIS Cairo) is a Pakistani international school located in Dokki, Giza, Egypt, in the Cairo metropolitan area. It was established in 1982. The school serves levels for toddlers through IGCSE/O level/A level classes. It is affiliated with the Embassy of Pakistan in Egypt.

Embassy of Pakistan Cairo has maintained a cherished tradition of Pakistan Missions Abroad to provide affordable education facilities to its diasporas. Pakistan International School started functioning in Cairo, in 1982, under the supervision and guidance of the Ambassador of Pakistan. The school primarily sought to cater to the needs of children of the Pakistani community living in Cairo. However, in order to maintain the optimal teacher-student ratio in every class, the school opened its doors to the children of other expatriates. Their response was overwhelming. The PISC was thus able to gain the name and fame of an international school.

The school is run under the auspices of the Embassy of Pakistan. It is supervised by a Board of Governors, which is chaired by the Ambassador of Pakistan to Egypt. Every effort is made to select Members of the Board from different walks of life, to benefit from their experiences and ideas. Preference is given to the community but parent representatives are also welcomed.

The school offers international curriculum of Cambridge Primary, Secondary and IGCSE, AS, A levels and Edexcel (London University) IGCSE for all students. PISC has the status of a private international school and is not tied to the Egyptian education system. The language of instruction is English.

PISC has enjoyed consistent examination success in all systems and at all levels and we are proud of being one of the top academic schools in Cairo as our students have gained entry to leading universities around the world.

Zamalek campus of PISC is equipped with modern educational tools such as; a tartan surfaced multi-sports court, the state-of- the-art science and computer laboratories and an enticing library. The classrooms are also equipped with smart white-boards and projectors

The curricular and extra-curricular activities offered by the school are aimed at making the child's learning experience positive and productive. Every effort is therefore made to harness the potential talent and social interests of the children. Hence, the school seeks to integrate academic pursuit with extra-curricular activities, which include sports, music, art and outdoor excursions to develop the personalities and abilities of students.

Vision

The PISC aims at providing quality education at affordable costs and to foster the core values of respect, responsibility, dignity, care and compassion that would help create a dynamic, enlightened and progressive society, deriving strength from diversity.

Mission

The PISC strives to provide a secure and congenial atmosphere that inspires passion for learning. The curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities are tailored to develop the academic, social and physical aptitude of the pupils. Students are encouraged to be perspicuous and inquisitive, with confidence and perseverance.

Curriculum

The PISC strives for a carefully selected Scheme of Studies at the Secondary and Higher secondary levels and offers a curriculum prescribed by the Cambridge University (U.K.), University of London (Edexcel) and the Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary Education, Islamabad. Mindful of modern educational needs in an ever changing world and the international accreditation of its courses, PISC also follows the Cambridge Primary and Secondary Programs.

Sound academic principles based on Pakistani and British curricula form the basis for a variety of teaching and learning strategies at PISC. A student-centered approach is adopted at each stage of a child’s education to take into account levels of maturity and knowledge of each individual student. At different stages of their schooling, pupils are involved in both individual and team work, thus building their self-confidence and increasing co-operation towards others. The school has been producing highly commendable results and each year its students are admitted into well reputed universities/educational institutions and professional colleges all over the world.

Primary Curriculum

The primary Curriculum in English, Maths and Science is the Cambridge Primary Programme. Details are available on the http://www.cie.org.uk website. Other subjects taken by the students are: Social Studies, Urdu/French/Arabic, Ethics/Islamic Studies, Physical Education, Art, Music.

Secondary Curriculum

The Secondary Curriculum in English, Maths and Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry) is the Cambridge Checkpoint Syllabus. Details are available on the http://www.cie.org.uk website. Other subjects taken by the students are: History, Geography, General Studies (Year 7), Urdu/French/Arabic, Islamic Studies/Ethics, Physical Education, Art, Music, EBA (Economics, Business Studies, Accounting-Year 9)

Senior Curriculum

Students of years 10,11 and 12 study for the IGCSE and GCE AS and A levels with mostly Cambridge and some Edexcel subjects. (The website already has a list of subjects offered)

Co-curricular Activities

Speech Contests, Tableaus, Singing, Ballet, Music, Quiz, Art/Science Exhibitions and Sports are a regular feature of the School Calendar. To develop skills of observation and analysis among the pupils, study/excursion trips are also arranged under the supervision of the teachers. All these activities play an important and positive role in the development of the balanced personalities of in our students.

Study/Field trips:

Well planned outings and excursions are organized as an important part of the learning process and connect to the outside world. It widens the students’ experiences and outlook. These are arranged and led under the close supervision of teachers and administration.

Inter School Competitions:

The students participate enthusiastically in various inter-school sporting competitions organized from time to time.

Inter House Competitions:

All students are assigned a House group at PISC and sporting events are held on the basis of inter-house competitions. The House with the most points at the end of the year is awarded a champions trophy. Sporting Activities

All classes have timetabled Physical Education lessons conducted both in the school premises and sometimes outside. Under the supervision of P.E. teachers, the students participate in the following games/sports:

   · Basketball
   · Volleyball
   · Handball
   · Football
   · Gymnastics
   · Athletics

See also

• Pakistanis in Egypt

External links

• Pakistan International School of Cairo