Egypt, Sharm El Sheikh
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St. Joseph's International School in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, provides a bilingual international education for students aged 3 to 18. It blends the American Diploma Program with the Egyptian National Curriculum, delivering instruction mostly in English across distinct National and American sections. The school cultivates learners who think critically, communicate effectively, and act with integrity, openness, balance and courage to take risks. Core subjects include ART, humanities, science, physical education, English, mathematics and theater arts, supported by science labs, computer labs and SMART boards. The campus comprises four buildings: a National Primary block, an American Section building for grades 1–12, a KG section, and administrative spaces, plus Habiba's Library, a large playground, a rooftop play area and a swimming pool. Cognia accreditation has been held since 2004, with reaccreditations in 2015 and 2020 and planned for 2026. Extracurriculars feature arts-focused clubs and creative writing, alongside sport and wellbeing activities globally.
St. Joseph's International School has 1,155 pupils, typical class sizes of 9, instruction in English, Arabic.
Bank Street, El Hadba, Sharm Elsheikh. The school is located in the El Hadba area of Sharm Elsheikh.
National Section offers KG; Primary 1–3; Primary 4–6; Preparatory 1–3; Secondary 1–3. American Section offers KG; Elementary, Middle, and High School (Grades 1–12). A KG Section is part of the school.
International school with American Section and National Section
Egypt (National Ministry of Education curriculum; Cognia accreditation; American Section)
National Section: Primary 1–3 7:45 am–2:15 pm; Primary 4–6, Preparatory 1–3, and Secondary 1–2 7:45 am–2:30 pm; Secondary 3 departs per class schedule. American Section: Grades 1–9 8:30 am–2:45 pm; Grades 10–11 8:30 am–2:00 pm; Grade 12 8:30 am–12:30 pm. KG Section: gates open 8:30 am–9:00 am; KG1&2 dismissal times: KG1&2 (AM) 1:00 pm; KG1 (National) 1:30 pm; KG2 (National) 1:45 pm; Preschool 3:00 pm.
St. Joseph's International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 0 to 18.
The curriculum combines aspects of two core academic traditions. It creates a bilingual learning environment focused on student learning, development and well-being and unleashes creative potential. Subject overview for K–12 includes ART, HUMANITIES, Science, Physical Education, English, Mathematics and Theater Arts. The school aims to develop learners who think, have knowledge, communicate, are principled, open-minded, balanced and take risks.
Admission is considered on an individual basis. Admission and grade level placement are finalized after evaluation of previous school records, completion of school admission examinations (MAP for grades 3 through 10) and a personal interview with school administration. Transfer students require evaluation of their grades to determine which courses will transfer as credits to SJAS, and a letter from their previous school addressing academic and behavioral concerns. A student might be required to take one or more extra course(s) if MAP Exam results are not meeting the standards or criteria of success needed for the grade level. All students admitted to SJAS must live with a parent or legal guardian. If proper supervision is not established, a recommendation will be made to withdraw the student. Preschool and Kindergarten: Students will undergo an assessment and interview process similar to the older students. Children will be accepted into the school depending on availability. If there is no vacancy, you will be offered the opportunity to be placed on the waiting list. Children are accepted into the school on a first come, first served basis.
Preschool and Kindergarten acceptance depends on availability; if there is no vacancy, a waiting list is offered.
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