Dover International School

The school is founded on the principles of diversity, integrity, and success, aiming to cultivate a passion for learning and civic responsibility. It fosters a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to take responsible risks and engage in active, critical thinking. The school believes in a partnership between parents, students, and teachers to ensure student success in a rapidly changing world.

The school offers an American curriculum incorporating Common Core Standards, Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and Virginia State Standards of Learning, alongside Oxford and Cambridge standards. It also provides mandatory Egyptian Ministry of Education courses in Arabic, Social Studies, and Religion. Additionally, the school offers a British program leading to IGCSE qualifications through Cambridge, Oxford AQA, and Pearson Edexcel.

Graduates are prepared for competitive universities and are expected to possess cognitive flexibility, critical thinking skills, and moral character. The school maintains university partnerships with institutions such as the British University in Egypt and the Universities of Canada in Egypt to facilitate smooth transitions and provide tuition discount agreements for graduates.

The school provides special education services and was recognized by Cognia for its powerful practices in this area. Teachers are trained to address individual student needs, acknowledging that students learn in different ways and progress at different rates.

The admissions process involves booking an assessment appointment, paying an application fee, and attending an interview and medical assessment. Applicants must provide academic reports for the previous two years, a confidential behavior report, and relevant identification documents. Transfers from national schools in Egypt require specific documentation stamped by the Ministry of Education.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with the 2026/27 calendar available for download on the school website. The school business hours are Sunday through Thursday, from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Located on 15,000 square meters in El-Shorouk City, the campus includes a main administration building and separate buildings for Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and High School. Facilities feature 42 networked, air-conditioned classrooms, three science labs, three computer labs, two cafeterias, a library, and two 100-seat theaters. Outdoor sporting facilities include two football fields, a handball court, a basketball and tennis area, and a dance studio.

Students at all levels participate in a variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, Student Council, peer tutoring, and Model United Nations (MUN). The school also emphasizes visual and fine arts, featuring art exhibits, choirs, and a music program through the Royal Academy that implements the ABRSM curriculum.