The International Schools of Choueifat, “Archeological Dig”

Students from both International Schools of Choueifat in Egypt: Cairo and City of 6th of October were invited to join an Archeological Dig under the sponsorship of the Children’s Museum in Indianapolis, USA, which is one of the largest children’s museums in the world. This museum has been advising in the design of the new Suzanne Mubarak Children's Museum in Heliopolis which is now under construction.

Choueifat Cairo Peacekeepers

This year in KG 1 through Grade 3 all students took part in the peacekeeper activity. Peacekeepers is a program designed to help with character development and prevent violence in school. It is built on six principles and students took part in classrooms activities to learn about these.

Middle School Social Studies Projects: Term 3

Probably the activity that has given rise to the greatest show of talent and enthusiasm from the students has been the Social Studies project assignment, across the four year-groups. We worked individually or in groups to make some marvellous posters and 3-D models, on subjects related to the work studied in class. We then gave presentations to the class. Some of the subjects chosen were:

Primary School Musical

The Wizard of Oz Early June saw the presentation of the musical The Wizard of Oz performed by students in grades 2, 3 and 4 and directed by Mr. Jack Tomlinson and Ms Mary Saydein.

ISC – Cairo Celebrates 15 Years!!!

On the 8th of May, The International School of Choueifat – Cairo celebrated 15 years in the eternal city of Cairo.

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SABIS^® Educational System

Teaching Methods

Efficient is the term that best describes the SABIS^® approach to teaching. This efficiency is brought forth by teaching a body of knowledge and skills with minimal input in the shortest time possible. It includes mixed ability classes and whole class teaching with active student participation throughout the education process.

Proven successful over the years, the structured and traditional teaching methods, including the SABIS^® Point System™ and inherent group work, focus on the mastery of the basics in English, mathematics, and a second world language. Teaching techniques include memorization and phonics in reading, and drilling in basic mathematics, among others. These techniques build a strong foundation for accelerated learning, creative judgment, critical thinking, individual exploration, and ownership of one's education in upper grades.

Unlike one-to-one or individualized teaching, where each child is taught for a limited amount of time, the SABIS^® Point System™ of teaching is an interactive approach that involves the whole class in the learning process. When in class, students learn actively. They do not simply listen to lengthy explanations or take dictated notes. SABIS^® teachers list the concepts to be taught and introduce them one "point" at a time applying the 3-step cycle of Teach, Practice, and Check. The teacher explains the point to the class, gives an example in which the point is used, and then assigns a written activity to check for individual student understanding. Group work is then used to complement the SABIS^® Point System™ whereby students work in small groups to check their work and provide additional support to their classmates. This time also gives the teacher the opportunity to visually survey the learning in the room and assess the need for immediate re-teaching. The teacher moves to the following point only when practically all students show in writing - and not just orally - that they have a firm grasp of the 'point' taught.

Through this efficient teaching method, teachers ensure student mastery of the SABIS^® curriculum and of the essential skills and knowledge required for advancement.

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