Welcome to Maadi Brighton International School a vibrant and dynamic learning community dedicated to nurturing students’ intellectual curiosity and global citizenship in Cairo, Egypt.
- Call For Support:+01020202817 / +01270571555
- You Can Find Us At:Address Educational Block D, intersection of Street 300 and 292, Fourth Section, New Maadi, behind Palestine Square
- Email Now:info@mbis-school.com
Students and Parents
School Calendar
- The School Calendar serves as an essential resource for parents, students, and staff, outlining important dates throughout the academic year. It includes information on meetings, school trips, official holidays, and various school events.
- To ensure that the entire school community stays informed, the comprehensive calendar will be posted on the school website, complete with all relevant event details. We encourage everyone to regularly check the calendar to stay up-to-date with important activities and deadlines, fostering greater engagement and participation in school life
- School Website
- The BIS School website serves as a central hub for our community, providing essential information and resources for students, parents, staff, and prospective families. Designed with user-friendly navigation and accessibility in mind, the website offers a wealth of features and information to enhance the educational experience.
- Key Features of the School Website:
- Information Hub: Parents and students can easily access important information about school policies, academic programs, extracurricular activities, and important announcements.
- Calendar of Events: The website includes a calendar that outlines significant dates, including school events, meetings, and holidays, helping families stay informed and engaged.
- News and Updates: Regular updates and news articles keep the community informed about school achievements, upcoming events, and important communications from administration and faculty.
- Contact Information: Parents and community members can easily find contact information for teachers, administrative staff, and support services to foster open communication
- Social Media for Event and Activity Updates
- At BIS School, social media plays a vital role in keeping our community informed and engaged with school events and activities. Our official social media channels, including Facebook and Instagram, serve as dynamic platforms for communication, providing real-time updates and interaction with parents, students, and staff.
- Key Benefits of Our Social Media Presence:
- Event Announcements: We utilize our social media platforms to announce upcoming events, such as school fairs, sports competitions, and community gatherings, ensuring that parents and students are aware of important dates and activities.
- Live Updates: During key events, we provide live updates, including photos and videos, allowing parents and families to participate virtually and experience the excitement of school activities from afar.
- Highlights and Celebrations: Our social media accounts feature highlights of school achievements, special projects, and celebrations, fostering a sense of pride within the community and recognizing the hard work of our students and staff.
- Engagement Opportunities: Social media encourages interaction and feedback from our community, making it easy for parents to ask questions, share concerns, and engage in discussions about school life.
- By leveraging social media, BIS School enhances communication and fosters a vibrant school community, ensuring that everyone stays informed and connected
- Parent Visits
- At BIS School, we value the partnership between parents and teachers and encourage open communication. Parents can call the Parents’ Care Department to schedule an appointment with their child’s teacher, Head of Department or the social workers to discuss any concerns they may have.
- If an urgent meeting with a teacher is necessary, it will be scheduled at a time that is convenient within the teacher’s session schedule.
- Please note that interruptions during classroom sessions are not permitted to maintain a focused learning environment.
- During parent visits, students will not be excused from their classes to leave with their parents and are expected to remain at school until the end of the school day. This policy ensures that students can benefit fully from their educational experience without unnecessary disruption
- Parents-teachers conference
- At BIS, Parents-Teachers Conferences is held before the end of each term to foster communication and collaboration between parents and teachers. These conferences provide a good opportunity for parents to meet with teachers, discuss their child’s progress, and gain insights into their academic performance, social development and overall well-being.
- We encourage all parents to actively participate in these conferences as they play an important role in reinforcing the school’s commitment of providing a supportive environment. We look forward to seeing all parents during these important events and collaborating to enhance our students
- School Days and Hours
- The academic year at BIS typically runs from early September to late June and is divided into three semesters. Each semester concludes with a one- or two-week break. Throughout each semester, students engage in ongoing assessment, including regular quizzes and a comprehensive set of term examinations. Following each semester, a detailed progress report is issued to provide valuable feedback on student learning
- The school week at BIS runs from Sunday to Thursday, with Friday and Saturday designated as weekends. The daily schedule is carefully designed to meet the learning needs of students at each stage of their development. For most students, the school day consists of five 45-minute periods and three 40-minute periods.
- All students participate in a morning assembly that lasts 15 minutes before classes start. Attendance at the morning assembly is compulsory for both students and teachers, promoting a sense of community and school spirit
- Morning Arrival
- Students are required to arrive at school by 7:30 AM, with the gates opening to receive students at 7:15 AM. Please note that there is no staff supervision before this time, so students should not arrive earlier than 7:15 AM.
- Dismissal
- Parents are requested to arrive at the dismissal gate no earlier than 2:40 PM, as all students are expected to leave the school campus by 3:00 PM. Students who are not picked up between 2:40 PM and 3:00 PM will be taken to the care area. If a parent is late beyond this time, the student will wait with the security officer.
- Early Dismissal
- In case of an early dismissal request, parents need to inform the school a day ahead to ensure that the student is released at a suitable time. Parents need to sign an Early Student Dismissal Form at the school front office In case the parent assigns a driver to drop off or pick up the student, it must be made sure that the driver has the student’s ID. Parents must fill in the Driver Form, sign it and attach a copy of the driver’s ID along with it
- Daily Attendance and Absence
- Regular attendance is very important for the successful completion of the academic year, and students are expected to be punctual and present every day. Attendance is checked daily during the second session, and parents cannot excuse their children from quizzes, tests, or assignment deadlines.
- Excused absences are permitted only for medical reasons or family emergencies. Parents are required to contact the school by 9:00 AM on any day a student is absent
- For absences extending beyond one day, a written note from a parent is required to justify the reason for the absence. If the absence is due to medical reasons, parents must also provide a medical report to validate the sick leave, along with the notification of the absence as previously mentioned