The Mulid of al-Sayyid al-Badawi of Tanta: Egypt’s Legendary Sufi Festival

Catherine Mayeur-Jaouen is a professor of history at Sorbonne University, where she teaches early modern and modern Islam. She is the author or co-editor of several books on Sufism and Islam.

In 2019, the AUC Press published her book The Mulid of al-Sayyid al-Badawi of Tanta: Egypt’s Legendary Sufi Festival, translated from the French by Colin Clement.

Why is Tanta’s Mulid al-Sayyid al-Badawi so legendary?

It is a legendary mulid because it is the most important one in Egypt, and it was undoubtedly the first one to be established as well, first based on the Prophet’s mulid, at a lunar date, then following another rural, solar calendar.

Also, it has embodied the rural soul of Egypt since the fourteenth century, since it has been the object—more than any other mulid—of the attention of Egypt’s rulers, who, at various times throughout history, have done everything they can to develop it and turn it into an important trade fair.

It is also celebrated because it has long attracted pilgrims, traders, and travelers from all over the Muslim world, and even also from Europe.

You attended your first mulid there in 1987. Can you describe your first impressions?

I don’t think I understood anything at first! My emotions were very strong; there was an absolutely enormous crowd (although not to the same extent as nowadays), especially on the last night, because the mulid is a nighttime celebration.

There was tremendous excitement and exaltation in this crowd. I have wonderful memories of the noise, the joy, the crowds coming and going, and the music.

Who was Sayyid al-Badawi?

The historical character of al-Badawi is not well known because the book of Tabaqat by Ibn Mulaqqin, the oldest source that speaks of him, dates from the second half of the fourteenth century, at least seventy years after the death of the saint, and this first source is very brief—only three or four lines long.

It was in the fifteenth century, during the Mamluk era, that the al-Badawi legend flourished, offering a completely different portrait of him and gradually turning al-Badawi into a saint.

While he was undoubtedly a Bedouin from Syria, hence his name al-Badawi, he was now thought of as Moroccan, perhaps because of the large number of Maghrebi Sufis who came to Egypt and who passed through Tanta en route to the Hajj.

How has Tanta’s mulid evolved over time?

At Tanta’s mulid—I attended for the last time in 2016—there are indeed many more women, couples, and even young girls, because customs have changed a lot, and girls go out much more. Since there are fewer people, the crowd is also less dangerous.

Tanta lost its international dimension in 1914, then became a regional mulid, especially for the people of the Delta. Today it is an increasingly local mulid, although it is attended by Sufis from Cairo and Upper Egypt. But the pilgrims are, by and large, people from the Central Delta.

Is it difficult to attend Tanta Mulid as a foreigner?

Not at all! Although it is nicer to go to the mulid with Egyptian friends or to make new friends there. A mulid is an occasion for spiritual renewal and bodily celebration (the two are not dissociated in the universe of the mulid, unlike in the Salafist universe); it is also an occasion for a meeting, between the saint and his devotees, and among the people themselves.

A Passion for the Mosques of Egypt By Bernard O’Kane

Recap: The 5th Edition of El Gouna Film Festival

Starting with a bang, literally, El Gouna Film Festival (GFF) overcame a fire at the venue of its fifth edition, only a day before the opening ceremony. With incredible manpower and hard work, the festival started right on time for an art and action-filled 5th edition.

The Rundown:

Away from the flashing lights of the red carpet and the glam, the GFF program was packed. The program revolved around international and local films selected out of international film festivals from around the world, and their makers.

GFF also gave incredible importance, like each year, to debuting and in-post-production projects through the CineGouna platform.

This year, GFF introduced a new award, the Green Star award. The award seeks inspirational films that raise awareness of environmental issues and issues related to ecology, wildlife, and the importance of sustainability. Costa Brava, a Lebanese movie by Monia Akel, won the first Green Star Award.

Because GFF is also about learning, it provided masterclasses with renowned names in the industry and panel talks with Q&A sections open to the public. The plaza theatre saw a full house during acclaimed American director Darren Aronofsky’s masterclass, a first in Egypt.

While the CineGouna Bridge hosted a masterclass with Emmy Award-winning Narrative Designer & Creative Director Stefan Grambart on immersive storytelling. Panel talks included, but were not limited to: A Take on Psychological Wellbeing for Actors, Depicting Ancient Egypt in Film and Taking your Content Online.

Speaking of online content, this 5th edition welcomed a number of social media content creators and influencers to the show. Popular Youtubers Anas and Asala who make up the dynamic duo the Anasala family were at the opening ceremony, alongside entrepreneur and host Anas Bukhash, the man behind #ABTalks.

Later during the festival, fellow Middle Eastern Youtuber Noor Stars joined the festivities. Egyptian influencers were also present throughout the festival, on the red carpet, at GFF-sponsored events, and behind the scenes, including Dina Dash and Amira Adeeb.

The Winners:

The participating movie lineup this year makes the 5th edition of the festival the richest in content yet. This proves that the only way is up with more to come in the upcoming years. Filmmakers and actors have really pushed themselves to produce powerful, award-winning, enriching, and eye-opening content that stimulates conversation and opens up new ideas.

Here are the winners-

Feature Narrative competition

Best Actress: Maya Vanderbeque “Nora” in Playground – Belgium

Best Actor: Perri Poikonainen “Jaakko” in The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic – Finland

Best Arab Narrative Film: Feathers – Egypt

Bronze: Captain Volkongov Escaped by Aleksey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova – Russia, Estonia – France

Silver: SunDown by Michel Franco – Mexico, France, Sweden

Gold: The Blind Man Who Did Not Want To See Titanic by Teemu Nikki – Finland

Short Film competition

Special Mention to the actress of the film Nour Shams, Aisha Al Rifae, by Faiza Ambah – Saudi Arabia, United Kingdom, United States

Best Arab short Film: Cai- BER by Ahmed Abdelsalam – Egypt, United Kingdom

Bronze: On Solid Ground by Jela Hasler – Switzerland

Silver: Holy Son by Aliosha Massine – Italy

Gold: Katia by Andrey Natotsinsky – Russia

Feature Documentary Competition

Special Mention: The Rain Will Never Stop by Alina Gorlova – Country??

Best Arab Documentary: Captain of Za’atari by Ali El Arabi – Egypt, USA

Bronze: Sabaya by Hogir Hirori – Sweden

Silver: Ostrov- Lost Island by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop – Switzerland

Gold: Life of Ivanna by Renato Borrayo Serrano – Russia, Norway, Estonia, Finland

El Gouna Green Star Award

Costa Brava by Monia Akel – Lebanon

Cinema For Humanity

Ostrove– Lost Island by Svetlana Rodina, Laurent Stoop- Switzerland

FiPressi

Costa Brava by Monia Akel – Lebanon

Khaled Beshara Award

Adel by Dina El Elimy

NetPac

Special Mention: Once Upon A time in Calcutta by Aditya Vikram Sengupta – India

Captain Volkongov Escaped by Aleksey Chupov, Natasha Merkulova – Russia, Estonia, France

What Makes Women Tick?

After recently conducting a bit of research and a few surveys among male friends to see how men perceive women, it is safe to say that men have admittedly lost the plot. Men (the ones in my small sample at least), seem to view women as these beautiful and wild creatures that do not make much sense to them.

A lot of the confusion may come from how men perceive their own selves, as creatures of logic, and how they assume women are, driven by emotion. Let’s take a look at most of the things men perceive to be true about what makes a woman; they may be the farthest from the truth… or are they?

By Ahmed Talal

What motivates women?

While the men in my sample survey seem to think women are motivated by external validation, i.e., compliments on their external appearance, truth is, from my own personal interactions, women seem to be motivated by appreciation. Seeking validation and seeking appreciation are two completely different things.

Women do not necessarily seek appreciation, because appreciation or not, they will still keep going. But, wanting appreciation comes from a genuine place of wanting to be acknowledged and wanting to be seen.

Women’s work often goes unseen, not in the sense of invisibility, but in the sense of lack of recognition. With women’s movements shedding more light on the accomplishments of women, equality in the workplace, and the gargantuan task of being a stay-at-home mom, women’s work is increasing in visibility, but there is still much work to be done.

What compromises are women prepared to make?

The men in my sample believe that women are prepared to compromise so long as it does not affect their personal gains… at this point, I myself was beginning to see how little the men in my sample understand women.

With that said, anyone with women in their lives can see that women make daily compromises and sacrifices for the sake of their families and loved ones. Mothers especially are the epitome of that.

A woman’s emotion is her greatest strength and driver; all human beings are emotional creatures, men and women, but women seem to have a certain intuition that guides them to make the hard decisions and make instantaneous sacrifices and compromises for the greater good.

How do women expect to be treated?

The men in my sample survey feel as though women expect to be treated with the utmost respect. Of course, that is part of it but not the full equation. My belief is, and correct me if I’m wrong, women expect to be treated with honesty first and foremost and with chivalry too.

Just like how men expect women to nurture the family with care and attention, women expect men to return the favor as they want to feel safe and want to feel important. Treating a lady the right way requires a number of principles that include showing integrity but also some character.

Women want to be challenged too and treated with equality and the same respect that a man receives. Respect is definitely a two-way street and needs to be earned regardless of whether you’re male or female.

What do women care about professionally?

Well, the men in my sample seem to think women are driven by money, thanks to the age-old idea of the gold-digger. But really, who isn’t driven by money in this day and age.

Women however have a harder road to tread in the professional realm, and so from what I’ve seen, women can work twice as hard just to prove their professional worth. They are ambitious because their road is laced with more challenges than men.

What do women want in a man?

The men in my sample seem to think women want a man who’s good-looking and makes money. Boy, are they in for a rude awakening in their lives. Women have so much more depth… we’re the ones that generally speaking, seem to overlook that.

Some men, not all, may view their physical appearance as the main point of attraction for women because they themselves are usually attracted to women from a purely physical standpoint. Whereas most women have that gene that detects the man who can provide for and protect the family.

Women like a man they can look up to on a personal and professional level, someone they can be proud of, and someone who treats them with dignity and respect. Sees them, hears them, and acknowledges them. It also helps if he too is a feminist!

15 Things You Don’t Know You’re Saying That Make Women Feel Less

5 Egyptian Entrepreneurs Under The Age 35 Turned CEOS

Egyptian Entrepreneurs

Cairo West Magazine has collected the inspiring stories of 5 young entrepreneurs from the food & beverage industry and from the fashion industry, who are set to trailblaze their fields… and they’re not even 35 yet! Egyptian Entrepreneurs

By Farah ElAbd

F&B, Fashion & Fitness

Omar Abdallah – Brown Nose Coffee

Co-founder of Brown Nose Coffee, 30-year-old, Omar Abdallah studied marketing at John Molson School of Business in Montreal, Canada. After working in PR for a while, he then turned to the contracting and construction business. So what took him from PR to construction to coffee?Egyptian Entrepreneurs

“At that time I was drinking instant and capsule coffee. I had no idea what specialty coffee was. In 2016, when I first tried brewed Ethiopian coffee I remember taking the first sip and being blown away. At the time, specialty coffee was non-existent in Egypt. We rented an old warehouse in Giza and a year later in 2019 Brown Nose Coffee was born.”

What motivated you to start this business?

By 2018 my friend Medhat and I were really passionate about coffee and we realized how hard it was to get your hands on good quality fresh-roasted coffee beans in Egypt.

At its core, Brown Nose Coffee was started to bring amazing quality coffees to Egyptians in a fun approachable way that wouldn’t be too intimidating to a coffee amateur.

What were some of the setbacks you faced at the beginning of your journey?

I would say one of the biggest challenges is building a brand name and a product that could effectively compete in the market in terms of price and quality. There’s a dilemma with local products in Egypt being perceived as inferior to imported products. We wanted to change this. Egyptian Entrepreneurs

What advice would you offer young people in their careers?

It took me seven years jumping from one job to another to find out what I really wanted to do. It’s completely fine not to know the best possible path right away, but what is more important is grasping every opportunity to learn something new.

Sherif Yassin – Aquafit

Aquafit, the first High Intensity Interval Training Workout (HIIT) in water in Egypt was co-founded by 25-year-old Sherif Yassin, who is also Head Coach. Yassin graduated as a construction engineer from the American University in Cairo and has been an athlete for 19 years.Egyptian Entrepreneurs

What led to the creation of Aquafit?

By the time I was graduating, I saw a video of fitness training underwater taking place across UK and Europe that helps burn more calories with low impact on your joints. That’s when my brother and I decided to start Aquafit.

Within a couple of weeks of our launch at our flagship location, Hacienda Red, we had hundreds of participants and most of the time we were overbooked. It was then that we recruited a team and started developing our skills and knowledge, we had several partnerships with top developers, hotels and fitness entities.

What’s the biggest reason for your success?

Because we love what we do, it made us work as hard as we can to make it as successful as we can. Always be customer-based, and up to date with the market. We are planning on going big, not only in Egypt, but we are taking it out soon.

Zeinab Fouda – Cookievore

27-year-old Zeinab Fouda is the Founder and Head of Kitchen of Cookievore. She graduated as a communication and electronics engineer and was a teaching assistant at university.Egyptian Entrepreneurs

Fouda’s childhood love of exploring and creating things took her to the kitchen, where she would come up with random creations and feed them to people.

 Why did you start Cookievore?

I was the go-to person when it came to birthday cakes amongst family and friends. At university, I would make baked goods weekly for friends but one thing was particularly a crowd-pleaser: cookies. Egyptian Entrepreneurs

I never really had a plan on starting my business until the realization that my previous job was extremely limiting to my creativity hit me so I quit. My friends and family gave me the confidence and encouragement I desperately needed to start Cookievore.

What was the process like of launching the business?

Is started with the name, the logo, the packaging design and found a vendor who produced it in bulk. All that was left to do was to create an online store and test the waters!

I put my amateur photography skills to use and took pictures to showcase the cookies. Then I started receiving online orders and ended up delivering them myself. I then started joining bazaars to improve Cookievore’s reach and started growing my audience and followers.  

What advice do you have for young people starting out?

To stay true to themselves and to really enjoy what they’re doing. Starting a business is definitely not a walk in the park, and the idea of quitting can haunt you. If your reason for starting the business isn’t clear, then it’s going to be near impossible to carry on through tough times. Egyptian Entrepreneurs

Find what you love and pursue it because remaining in a career that you don’t love can negatively impact your quality of life and mental health. 

Merna Rady – Merna Rady and Volsee

Merna Rady moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to study Fashion at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. The 22-year-old Merna, founder and CEO of the fashion brands Merna Rady and Volsee always had a love and passion for fashion and was heavily influenced by fashionable celebrities and influencers.

Starting a brand when you’re abroad is challenging, tell us how it began?

I started my business when I was 18 by getting clothes shipped from different vendors in China to LA. Then I had a couple of photoshoots and I started my Instagram account Merna World. It was hard managing everything while being at school at the same time so I stopped selling products, and I was just doing handmade clothes at school.

Then when Covid-19 hit, I had to come back to Egypt. That was when I started manufacturing clothes. I got my business license, got a studio and got the brand started, that was in June 2020, a few months after I launched my second brand Volsee.

Who inspired you to create your own brands?

I was inspired by Jayda Cheavous, Conna Walker, Kylie Jenner; all these young CEOs that established their own brands at a young age. I watched what they were doing and watched their lives progress, everything just seemed fun to me; from having photoshoots to their lifestyle and that’s when I decided I want to start my own business

What are your goals with your brands?

I’m already proud of what has happened so far; having the clothes on the Gouna Film Festival red carpet and expanding my network outside Egypt. But my goals are for my brands to be international. Egyptian Entrepreneurs

Merna Rady is more of a creative side of me, while Volsee is more of the simpler basics, streetwear. The second goal is to have a store in LA, Cairo and Dubai which are the 3 cities that I spend most of my time in.

Sarah El Fata – Smack’d

Founder and CEO of the cafe and bakery Smack’d, 28-year-old Sarah El Fata graduated from City University London with a major in International Politics, and worked in government relations before moving back to Egypt.

Besides the indulgent desserts that Smack’d offers, new and fun products such as croissant cereal and cookie cereal with vanilla milk, are giving it an edge above the rest, along with its fun and quirky brand personality, Smack’d is quickly becoming a crowd favorite.

Why did you start Smack’d?

My sister was the one who always baked and turned her passion into an at-home bakery, and I helped her out. When she got married and moved to the U.S, she had to shut down her home bakery, and this is where I found my interest in opening Smack’d.

I think of Smack’d as Egypt’s first “Instagramable” cafe, where we serve your all-time favorite desserts, pastries, shakes, and coffee.

What were some of the setbacks you faced at the beginning of your journey?

I was a bit inexperienced in the field, but it’s one of those journeys where you learn everything along the way when you work hands-on. Also being a woman in such a male-dominated field was very frustrating at times, but eventually, you let your work and dedication lead the way.

What are your goals for Smack’d?

I’m currently focusing on customized cakes and catering for small events. But also ensuring that all our products are baked, blended, and brewed daily to ensure the offering of the freshest goods and make people want to come back. Egyptian Entrepreneurs

Contact information

Aquafit

Instagram: @aquafit.me

Facebook: aquafitme

Brown Nose Coffee

Instagram: @brownnosecoffee

Facebook: brownnosecoffee

Cookievore

Web: www.cookievore.com

Instagram: @thecookievore

Facebook: Cookievore

Merna Rady

Instagram: @mernaradyofficial

Instagram: @volseeofficial

Smack’d

Instagram: @officiallysmackd

Facebook: officiallysmackd

Child Stars Who Became Today’s Celebrities

El Alsson British and American International Schools- New Giza

Alsson

El Alsson British and American International School was established in 1982 and is proud to be celebrating its 40th Anniversary this year. The school offers a British section from Foundation Stage 1 (3-year-olds) to GCSE with a Sixth Form for AS & A-Level (18-year-olds) and an American section Pre S to G12 with an option of taking AP courses.

El Alsson is an IB MYP, IEYC and IPC candidate school and currently in Key Stage 3, students study the IB MYP (International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme).

The school prides itself on being one of the best international schools in Cairo, which is reflected in the quality of the curriculum, sports and artistic achievements and of course, outstanding examination results.

Students are taught by well-qualified teachers all of whom are experienced professionals with a proven track record of academic success.

School days and study from home policy:

El Alsson operates at full capacity 5 days a week on campus.

Dates for open days and submitting applications:

Our Admissions open as of November 22nd with the first online open day.

Open Days: Monday November 22nd, Monday December 6th, Monday January 10th, Monday January 24th.

What an assessment test includes:

Children applying for FS1, Pre S, and FS2, Pre K will undergo a developmental assessment that measures their developmental age against their chronological age.

Tasks involve a series of familiar activities through which trained staff are able to assess the child’s physical, cognitive, verbal and social skills. For older students, assessments in English and math are carried out.

School sections:

El Alsson has a British section from Foundation Stage 1 (3-year-olds) to GCSE with a Sixth Form for AS & A-Level (18-year-olds) and an American section Pre S to G12 with an option of taking AP courses.

Languages:

English, Arabic and French.

Accreditation and Examinations:

El Alsson School NewGiza is accredited by BSO (British Schools Overseas), BSME (British Schools in the Middle East), Accredited by NCA CASI, SACS-CASI, NWAC Accreditation Divisions of Cognia.

An authorized College Board Advanced Placement exam provider. IB MYP, IEYC and IPC candidate schools.

Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:

There are Learning Support Departments in both schools, which cater to children who need general academic support.

Facilities and extracurricular activities:

Due to the current circumstances, extracurricular activities are on hold.

Web: www.alsson.com

Email: info@alsson.com

Instagram: @elalsson_official

Facebook: El Alsson School – Official Page

Tel: 02 3827 0800

Wise International School

Wise International School

At Wise International School we aim to provide our students with the best possible education in a joyful, healthy and safe environment where everyone is valued for their individuality and where learning is at the heart of everything we do.

School days and study from home policy:

School days start at 07:45 and end at 2:55.

In case of closure, the school also offers online learning via daily Zoom sessions, a variety of educational platforms and utilizing Google Classroom.

Dates for open days and submitting applications:

The school is currently accepting applications for students starting Preschool to Year 10.

Dates for Open Days

  • Tuesday, 24th of November 2020
  • Tuesdays, 1st and 8th of December 2020

Visit the website to book your spot!

What an assessment test includes:

Assessments are skill-based and age-appropriate focusing on English, Maths, Arabic and Social Skills.

Wise International School

School sections:
  • Foundation Stage 1 and 2
  • Key Stage 1: Years 1-2
  • Key Stage 2: Years 3-6
  • Key Stage 3: Years 7-8-9
  • Key Stage 4: Year 10

Languages:

English, Arabic, French and German.

Accreditation and examinations:

Wise is accredited from Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and follows the Cambridge and National UK Curricula.

Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:

Wise International School has a Learning Support Department that caters to students who need further academic assistance. Wise International School

Facilities and extracurricular online activities:

The school recently added a new building to its superb facilities which include a state of the art theatre for art, drama, music and various courts for sports. After school activities and extra-curricular activities are offered in different disciplines.

Contact Info

Website: https://www.wiseschools.edu.eg/

Email: admissions@wiseschools.edu.eg

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wise.international.school.of.egypt/

Phone Numbers: 0102 873 0000-0102 871 0000

 

Heritage International School- 6th October City

Heritage

Heritage International School was established in 2006 as a Canadian school that provides an excellent Manitoba High School Diploma, where the Manitoba curriculum is applied from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12.

However, being on Egyptian soil, Heritage maintains a high ideal of Egyptian education and social values where SAT/ACT is not required from Canadian graduates in Egypt. This new curriculum allows students that are graduating from Heritage to apply to private universities in Egypt.

The Canadian High School Diploma is highly recognized worldwide as one of the top respected Diplomas.

Dates for open days and submitting applications:

What an assessment test includes:

The assessments are based on grade groups and include English and math tests. An interview with the school’s principal and the director is a must to complete the application process.

School sections:

Heritage only offers Canadian education.

Languages:

English, French, and Arabic.

Accreditation and examinations:

Heritage is accredited by Manitoba Education, Citizenship and Youth Department in Canada. The school is also accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education in Egypt.

Facilities and extracurricular activities:

The main building that comprises the Kindergarten to grade 12 classes includes indoor facilities such as an indoor multipurpose room, a large two-story library, indoor gym, indoor cafeteria, science, physics, biology, chemistry, and industrial labs, two computer labs, language labs and an indoor theatre (under construction).

Outdoor facilities:

Heritage provides multiple outdoor facilities that include large multipurpose courts, football fields and landscaped open court areas.

Address: Al-Yasmine Greenland, Second Touristic Village, 6th of October City.

Web: www.heritageinternationalschool.com

Email: info@heritageinternationalschool.com

Instagram: @heritageegypt

Facebook: Heritage Canadian International School Egypt

Twitter: @heritageegypt

Tel: 02 3825 3688/9

Ethos International School:

Ethos

Ethos is a British International School that offers a premium British education and aims at empowering minds and building ethical characters. Ethos acquired its full building license gaining its permanent Ministry of Education license.

Ethos aspires to develop honorable citizens that are committed to building a just and caring world by developing its character education program flavored with local traditions and culture.

The main objective of this program is to foster strong and independent students of character who know right from wrong, have self-confidence, trust their capabilities, and are moral agents. Ethos creates a differentiated environment where students feel safe and secure, both physically and emotionally.

Dates for open days and submitting applications:

Admission opens on the 1st of December for all age groups. Prospective parents can fill in the online application through the school link: http://admission.ethosedu.com/

Admission assessment:

The assessment procedures vary depending on the age of entry, but largely comprise of the following entrance assessments which Ethos provides interviews and character observations. All pupils applying to the school will be assessed.

Age 3-5: Pupils applying to Preschool, Foundation Stage 1 and Foundation Stage 2 are invited to meet with the teachers in a small group setting to determine language and personal, social and emotional development.

Ages 6-8 is a two-stage process where students will take the English, math, and, Arabic assessment tests. Ages 9-13 students will take an online formative, Arabic assessment and will be asked to do a creative writing task and interview.

Languages:

English, Arabic, French and German.

Accreditations and examinations:

Ethos International School has gained its status as a fully accredited school from

Cambridge Assessment International Education – CIE, Oxford International Examinations – AQA, and Pearson Edexcel. Ethos also collaborates closely with the British Council.

Facilities and staff trained for dealing with special-needs children:

Ethos is proud of its learning support department and its well-trained professional teachers, who cater to pupils who need general academic support and special needs children according to capacity.

New this year:

Ethos is expanding! The school has successfully started construction on the second and third phases of its premises. These new phases will mean more space and opportunities for development, efficiency, creativity, and productivity for the school community.

Some of the highlights from the expansion include a new library, resource rooms, multipurpose halls and courts, additional high-tech computer and science labs, a gymnasium, gaming and dining areas, spacious classrooms, and much more.

Address: 20/6 Behind Royal City Compound, Entrance 1 6th of October, Giza Governorate

Web: www.ethosedu.com

Email Address: admission@ethosedu.com

Instagram:@ethosinternationalschool

Facebook: Ethos International School

Mob: 010 2896 6660 / 3

Cairo American College (CAC)

Cairo American College

The community at CAC represents more than 54 countries and has over 75 years of history, offering an exceptional American education experience in Egypt. CAC emphasizes holistic learning and supports students as they discover their skills and passions.

The students participate in a diverse group of courses and co-curricular activities such as athletics, student clubs, visual, and performing arts. CAC works to bring out the best in every one of the students. Cairo American College

Dates for open days and submitting applications:

Applications are accepted as of February and will be received after June. School admission will be notified in August – depending on availability. CAC open house is usually held in January, depending on Covid-19 safety measures in place at the time.

What an assessment test includes:

CAC often administers tests to applicants at all grade levels, to facilitate decisions regarding admission and placement. All application requirements must be received before a testing appointment can be made. Cairo American College

School Sections:

  • Elementary School (Prekindergarten 3 – Grade 5)
  • Middle School (Grades 6 – 8)
  • High School (Grades 9 – 12)

Languages:

English, French, Arabic, and Spanish.

Accreditation and Examinations:

CAC is fully accredited by the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges (MSASC), and the CIS, and the IB Program. CAC is the only US State Department-sponsored school in Cairo. Cairo American College

Facilities and extracurricular activities:

Outdoor activities take place on an 11-acre campus with three outdoor fields, a heated swimming pool, a 52- seat theatre, and a multipurpose volleyball/basketball court. All health and security measures recommended by the CDC and WHO apply. 

Web: www.cacegypt.org

Email: registrar@cacegypt.org

Instagram: @cacegypt

Facebook: Cairo American College

Tel: 02 2755 5507 – 02 2755 5508

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