A Welcome Message from our Head of School

Dear GISC families,

I am honored once again to welcome both returning and new families for our fifth year at GEMS International School Cairo. In an incredible four years, we have reached our full capacity of 1400 students PreK through Grade 12. We are especially excited to celebrate our first graduating class as they look forward to their commencement ceremony in June of 2027, and all the many opportunities throughout the year to recognize this milestone!

We have exceptional new staff joining us and we are pleased that our MYP program will now feature both Spanish and Drama courses. You will also notice upgrades to our sports and recreational facilities, including a new rooftop lounge dedicated for use by our Grade 11 and 12 students. Our new uniform provider, Concrete, is ready to offer a higher quality and more stylish product to keep our students looking sharp.

Our newly appointed Parent Relations Executive, Mai Anwar, who began her new responsibilities last June, is prepared to greet you and answer any questions or concerns you may have as we enter this new academic year: [email protected].

Mr. Mark, Head of Early Years and Elementary, and Ms. Lorraine, Head of Secondary, will also be welcoming you and are excited to begin the 2026-27 school year with a renewed commitment to support and encourage your children to reach their highest potential while feeling celebrated and nurtured, safe and secure in their school environment.

As you are aware, we are very proud of our International Baccalaureate continuum school status, and pledge that our teachers are well-trained in IB expectations. Our emphasis on the balanced use of sophisticated technology tools continues, but we also acknowledge that overuse of screen time is detrimental to a child’s social and emotional growth, and you will see us limiting screen time more specifically throughout the school. We will be seeking your cooperation in monitoring your child’s devices.

Another exciting year awaits with now full capacity stability in student population, and a refinement of policies and procedures that ensures everyone’s wellbeing. As always, we welcome your input as we aspire to be the school of your dreams!

Welcome to the 2026–2027 academic year!

Catherine Spencer

Head of School