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St Fatima International School

Part of St. Fatima Group

Updated July 2026

Curriculum

Languages

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SFIS-Hegaz is an international secondary school located in Heliopolis, Cairo, offering an IGCSE-based curriculum. It is part of the St. Fatima Group and draws upon over 70 years of educational history to provide a rigorous academic environment for students in grades 9 through 12.

Teaching approach

The school aims to provide high-quality international education by utilizing qualified teachers and maintaining a focused, refined learning environment. It seeks to develop students' academic, technological, physical, and problem-solving skills while fostering a sense of national identity and belonging. The educational approach emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the application of knowledge over rote memorization.

Programmes

The school follows the Cambridge International IGCSE curriculum, which is recognized by universities and employers globally. The programme emphasizes English proficiency, critical thinking, and problem-solving, with students able to choose from over 70 subject electives across approximately 20 languages. The curriculum is designed to provide a strong platform for knowledge progression and is supported by the British Council.

Student support

EAL support
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Learning support
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Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Admissions

The school accepts applications for Grades 9 through 12. The admissions process requires an assessment and an interview with both the student and parents, which can be scheduled by contacting the school via phone or email. Following the assessment, the school notifies families of the results, and accepted students must deposit the first installment of fees within seven days.

Calendar

The school operates on a Sunday to Thursday schedule, with office hours from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM. Recent school activities have included spirit weeks, football tournaments, and themed events such as costume parties.

Facilities

Science labs

About the campus

Located in Heliopolis, Cairo, the campus features classrooms and laboratories equipped with modern technology to support the learning experience. The school environment is designed to foster both independent thought and collaborative opportunities.

Co-curriculars

Students have access to a variety of extra-curricular activities designed to enhance their learning and prepare them for future success. Notable activities include competitive football, where teams have participated in the British Schools Football Championship, and technology-focused competitions such as the Megz Tech Team challenge. The school also encourages student involvement in charitable initiatives, such as raising donations for the Egyptian Red Crescent.

  • Mona GadPrincipal

    Ms. Mona Gad serves as the principal of SFIS-Hegaz and has been recognized for her work at the Education Pioneers celebration organized by Edu Gate.

  • Dina OkashaTeacher

    Dr. Dina Okasha is a teacher at SFIS Al Hegaz who was named the School Innovator Africa Winner and received the Pearson International School Innovator of the Year 2025 award.

  • Heba El SanhouryTeacher

    Dr. Heba El Sanhoury is a teacher at SFIS Al Hegaz who was recognized as a School Innovator of the Year 2025 Africa regional finalist and received a Pearson International School Innovator award.

  • Maged WageehIGCSE Computer Science instructor

    Eng. Maged Wageeh, also known as Megz, is the IGCSE Computer Science instructor at the school and the founder of the Megz Tech Team competition.