At GES Cairo, our curriculum allows every student to pursue their interests while ensuring that we prioritise what they need to access at the next level of their education pathway.

Students study the eight IGCSE subjects they chose towards the end of Year 9. Compulsory subjects in Year 10 are English, Mathematics and Chemistry along with two free options from a list provided during the one-to-one sessions held during the career guidance period.

In Year 11 most students complete their individualised university admission requirements. Students who plan to finish their university admission requirements over a 3-year period and continue on at school after Year 11 are Foundation Year Students who, in most cases, aspire to join universities abroad requiring a higher number of A Level subjects. Year 12 enables students to meet admission requirements as well as providing them with more time to explore various academic options and to make a more informed decision about their futures.

Throughout Key Stage 4, students have weekly PE, Art and Music lessons as well as Arabic, Religion and Social Studies classes to cover the requirements of the Egyptian Ministry of Education.

Although students must be prepared for an increased workload in Key Stage 4 and some additional pressure from controlled assessments in all subjects, they should also look forward to an exciting programme of activities specific to them. Starting Year 10, students are encouraged to sign up for Community Service and Internship opportunities designed to suit their personalities and enhance the skill sets they need for the future.