
Heritage International School
Updated July 2026
Heritage International School is an accredited Canadian international school located in 6th of October City, Egypt, serving students from Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. It follows the Manitoba Global Education Program and is staffed by qualified Canadian and Egyptian educators.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school aims to build future leaders by fostering an enthusiastic, creative, and positive environment that motivates critical thinking and develops lifelong learners. It emphasizes a holistic approach to education, prioritizing character development and the importance of charity, while maintaining a supportive community that functions as a second home for students.
Programmes
The school follows the Canadian Manitoba curriculum, providing education from Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12. The academic structure includes nursery, elementary, secondary, and university preparation stages. The curriculum is supported by certified Canadian instructors and includes specialized instruction in Arabic, Religion, Ministry Social Studies, and French.
Outcomes
Graduates receive a High School Degree from the Manitoba Ministry of Education in Canada, which is accepted by both local and foreign universities. Each student is registered with the Manitoba Ministry of Education and receives a permanent Manitoba Personal Education Number (PEN) to track their progress from junior kindergarten through post-graduate stages. The school reports 12 graduating cohorts and over 1,000 alumni over its 20-year history.
Student support
Learning support
The school provides dedicated learning support services as part of its academic programme. These services are integrated into the school's character education and overall student support framework to ensure all students can achieve their potential.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school accepts applications online through its website. Prospective families must complete an application form and book an appointment for an age-appropriate student assessment, which covers a variety of topic areas to ensure academic and developmental readiness. Required documentation includes a recent photo, birth certificate, passport copy, parent IDs, and academic report cards from the previous two years for non-kindergarten applicants.
Calendar
The school operates a full academic calendar featuring various events such as a Halloween Parade, Sports Day, and a Global University Fair for students in grades 11-12. The school year includes seasonal recitals, art exhibitions, and public speaking events. Parents can download the annual calendar from the school website.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus features a variety of indoor facilities, including a multipurpose room, a large two-story library, an indoor gym, and an indoor cafeteria. Academic spaces include science, physics, biology, chemistry, and industrial labs, as well as two computer labs and language labs. An indoor theater is currently under construction.
Co-curriculars
Heritage International School offers a range of activities designed to support all-round development, including a Student Council, Model United Nations, and community service initiatives. Students participate in various clubs and activities spanning science, math, reading, literacy, critical thinking, social studies, geography, arts, and crafts. The school also organizes house-based activities and hosts outsourced after-school programmes.
- Mohamed AwaraCEO/Director
Mr. Awara serves as the CEO/Director of Heritage International School for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Amani AwaraCo-Director – Administration
Ms. Awara serves as the Co-Director – Administration for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Yasmine LotfyCo-Director – Education
Ms. Lotfy serves as the Co-Director – Education for the 2025-2026 academic year.
- Raynard SchneiderHead principal
Mr. Schneider is the Head Principal of Heritage International School. Originally from Canada, he has extensive international leadership experience in Canada, Hong Kong, China, and Mexico, and is a graduate of the University of Manitoba.
- Mark RemingtonVP-Elementary
Mr. Remington is the Elementary Vice Principal. He has approximately 20 years of experience in international education across three continents and has served as a school administrator for over 10 years.
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