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Smart International Schools

Updated July 2026

Curriculum

IGCSEMontessori

Languages

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Smart International Schools is an educational institution in Alexandria, Egypt, that provides a holistic, technology-driven curriculum focused on character building and academic excellence. It serves students from the foundation stage through to graduation, emphasizing small class sizes and personalized development.

Teaching approach

The school follows a holistic educational philosophy that prioritizes character development alongside academic achievement. It aims to foster well-rounded individuals with stable personalities by cultivating competencies such as empathy, independence, adaptability, and persistence. The institution emphasizes a 'SMART' educational system that integrates advanced teaching technologies with a focus on preparing future leaders.

Programmes

The school offers an international curriculum incorporating Cambridge and Advanced-Ed standards, alongside the Montessori method for early years. The academic programme is supplemented by a 'Modern Skills Package' that teaches programming, web development, and entrepreneurship, as well as practical life skills like cooking and agriculture. All teachers are certified in gamification and interactive learning methodologies to enhance student engagement across all age groups.

Student support

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Learning support

The school employs dedicated social counselors who work alongside teachers to support students' psychological and behavioral development. A comprehensive personal development plan is created for each student, covering academic, behavioral, and athletic aspects. Additionally, the school utilizes a learning management system that allows parents to monitor their children's grades, behavioral scores, and insights shared by staff.

Tuition & fees

No published fee schedule was found for this school.

Facilities

PlaygroundLibraryScience labsArt roomMusic roomGymnasium

About the campus

The campus is located in the Abeess 4th School Complex in Alexandria and features a secure, smart-monitored environment with access control systems. Facilities include spacious, technology-equipped classrooms with interactive boards, specialized laboratories for science, physics, biology, and chemistry, and a library integrated with a learning management system. Athletic amenities comprise a multipurpose room, an aerobics room, and a futsal hall, while creative spaces include music rooms, art galleries, and an activity room. The school also provides a clinic, computer labs, and dedicated areas for teaching life skills such as cooking and agriculture.

  • Mrs. Sherine EmamSchool Executive Director

    Ms. Emam is the School Executive Director at Smart International School. She holds a bachelor's degree in Engineering from Alexandria University and has extensive experience in the education sector, having served in various leadership roles including Head of Department, School Principal, and educational consultant.

  • Dr. Sherine Abo HashishBritish Department Headmistress

    Dr. Abo Hashish is the British Department Headmistress. She is a highly accomplished educator who transitioned from a career in pharmacy to teaching, gaining experience in various prestigious schools in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

  • Mrs. Nadia SherifFoundation Stage Headmistress

    Ms. Sherif is the Headmistress of the Foundation Stage. She is a dedicated educator with over 12 years of teaching experience in both national and international schools, and she holds a degree in English from the faculty of Arts.

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