Cairo American College
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Cairo American College (CAC) is a K-12 American/International school located in Cairo, Egypt which aims to affirm the voice, passions, and talents of students and inspire them to use their hearts and minds as global citizens. CAC should not be confused with the The American International School in Egypt or The American University of Cairo
The school is located in Maadi
, and enjoys a strategic and rare location in a quiet suburb of Cairo
. Compared to the average U.S. state public school, CAC is better in every objective category. Teachers at CAC are all educated in either American or Canadian universities or equivalent institutions in Egypt, like the American University in Cairo
.
Cairo American College offers a rigorous educational program, which follows a general U.S. standards referenced curriculum model. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses are offered in the high school and, starting in the eleventh grade students may elect to pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma. School instruction is in English. World languages include Arabic, French, and Spanish, which are taught in grades 1-12. Instruction in Chinese-as-a-first-language is offered in grades 1-10. Studies include the history and culture of Egypt, and technology is integrated into the curriculum school-wide. CAC is a non-sectarian institution. Ninety-five percent of the school's graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States or other countries. Cairo American College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
The United States Department of State
provides direct and indirect support to CAC. CAC is not a Department of Defense (DOD) school
, however, the vast majority of dependents of the American Embassy attend CAC. CAC enjoys a diverse and multinational student population with students from all over the world. As of the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, enrollment is 1,405 (PK: 30, K.-grade 5: 521; grades 6-8: 332; and grades 9-12: 522). Of the total, 700 are U.S. citizens, 194 are host-country nationals, and 511 are of other nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, 239 are dependents of U.S. Government direct-hire or contract employees, and 461 of either U.S. business and foundation employees or other private U.S. citizens.
CAC is involved in various Middle Eastern, Asian, and European athletic conferences. The Screaming Eagles enjoy a reputation among international schools as being one of the more successful teams worldwide, particularly in swimming, baseball, and volleyball. CAC has also hosted international tournament's for school sports. CAC also boasts a reputable visual and performing arts program, hosting international art, choral, and drama festivals.
One of the most unique and magnificent aspects of CAC is its High School graduation ceremony. Seniors graduate directly in front of the Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. CAC is the only school in Egypt which performs its graduation ceremony at the pyramids.
Annual tuition in 2010-2011 is $10,800 for Pre-K; $16,820 for grades K-5; $17,260 for grades 6-8, and $17,440 for grades 9-12.
The Good Schools Guide International has reviewed the school and noted that "CAC enjoys a good reputation amongst international American schools and generally attracts and retains a number of staff. While the central curriculum is American, it’s augmented by AP courses offered from 10th grade and the IB curriculum in 11th/12th grade.
The school is located in Maadi
Maadi
Maadi is a wealthy suburb south of Cairo, Egypt. The town is home to the Supreme Constitutional Court of Egypt, Cairo American College , Lycée Français du Caire , Misr American College , Maadi British International School , the Cairo Rugby Club, and the national Egyptian Geological Museum.-...
, and enjoys a strategic and rare location in a quiet suburb of Cairo
Cairo
Cairo , is the capital of Egypt and the largest city in the Arab world and Africa, and the 16th largest metropolitan area in the world. Nicknamed "The City of a Thousand Minarets" for its preponderance of Islamic architecture, Cairo has long been a centre of the region's political and cultural life...
. Compared to the average U.S. state public school, CAC is better in every objective category. Teachers at CAC are all educated in either American or Canadian universities or equivalent institutions in Egypt, like the American University in Cairo
American University in Cairo
The American University in Cairo is an independent, non-profit, apolitical, secular institution of higher learning located in Cairo, Egypt...
.
Cairo American College offers a rigorous educational program, which follows a general U.S. standards referenced curriculum model. International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement courses are offered in the high school and, starting in the eleventh grade students may elect to pursue an International Baccalaureate Diploma. School instruction is in English. World languages include Arabic, French, and Spanish, which are taught in grades 1-12. Instruction in Chinese-as-a-first-language is offered in grades 1-10. Studies include the history and culture of Egypt, and technology is integrated into the curriculum school-wide. CAC is a non-sectarian institution. Ninety-five percent of the school's graduates go on to colleges and universities in the United States or other countries. Cairo American College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools is a voluntary, peer-based, non-profit association dedicated to educational excellence and improvement through peer evaluation and accreditation...
The United States Department of State
United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
provides direct and indirect support to CAC. CAC is not a Department of Defense (DOD) school
Department of Defense Dependents Schools
The Department of Defense Dependents Schools are a network of schools, both primary and secondary, that serve dependents of United States military - and other non-US - personnel outside the United States. The schools themselves are operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity...
, however, the vast majority of dependents of the American Embassy attend CAC. CAC enjoys a diverse and multinational student population with students from all over the world. As of the beginning of the 2010-2011 school year, enrollment is 1,405 (PK: 30, K.-grade 5: 521; grades 6-8: 332; and grades 9-12: 522). Of the total, 700 are U.S. citizens, 194 are host-country nationals, and 511 are of other nationalities. Of the U.S. enrollment, 239 are dependents of U.S. Government direct-hire or contract employees, and 461 of either U.S. business and foundation employees or other private U.S. citizens.
CAC is involved in various Middle Eastern, Asian, and European athletic conferences. The Screaming Eagles enjoy a reputation among international schools as being one of the more successful teams worldwide, particularly in swimming, baseball, and volleyball. CAC has also hosted international tournament's for school sports. CAC also boasts a reputable visual and performing arts program, hosting international art, choral, and drama festivals.
One of the most unique and magnificent aspects of CAC is its High School graduation ceremony. Seniors graduate directly in front of the Sphinx and Giza Pyramids. CAC is the only school in Egypt which performs its graduation ceremony at the pyramids.
Annual tuition in 2010-2011 is $10,800 for Pre-K; $16,820 for grades K-5; $17,260 for grades 6-8, and $17,440 for grades 9-12.
The Good Schools Guide International has reviewed the school and noted that "CAC enjoys a good reputation amongst international American schools and generally attracts and retains a number of staff. While the central curriculum is American, it’s augmented by AP courses offered from 10th grade and the IB curriculum in 11th/12th grade.