Global Paradigm Schools

Address: ASR2 Mostakbal City, New Cairo, Cairo, 11477. The campus is located in the Mostakbal City area of New Cairo. The school offers programs from Pre-K through Grade 12.

Early Years / Elementary; Middle School; High School. Pre-K through Grade 12.

private international co-educational day school offering Pre-K to Grade 12.

Egypt

American Curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. The High School curriculum emphasizes core subjects—Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—with a broad range of electives. It prioritizes reading proficiency as a foundational skill. The Elementary program follows the American Program with the Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics, and core subjects Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies, alongside Arabic and Religion. Integrated learning and project-based activities connect concepts across subjects, complemented by Music, Art, Information Technology and Physical Education.

16:1 student-teacher ratio; average class size 20.

Career Advising assists students with university applications and course selection to meet university requirements, and introduces universities through fairs and visits.

GPIS provides counseling to support the personal, social and academic success of students. The counseling program emphasizes social and emotional wellbeing and is a PK-12 program. The counselor advocates for all students to receive social and emotional support to recognize and unlock their potential and to develop caring, open-minded, respectful, and responsible individuals. Counseling covers issues such as self-esteem, relationship difficulties, emotional issues, mood disturbances, bullying, and planning. Counseling is voluntary with parental consent for regular or severe cases; sessions last up to fifty minutes and occur during school hours without interfering with academics; confidentiality is maintained according to the American Counseling Association code of ethics, with disclosure only in cases of serious harm. The program aligns with GPIS's mission to foster a caring, respectful, and supportive learning community.

GPIS currently accommodates students with minor special needs.

The school teaches in English. English proficiency is required by KG2, with the level of proficiency varying by grade.

Health & Wellbeing focuses on boosting self-esteem and mental health, including guidance for parents on fostering positive self-image and emotional wellbeing. It addresses healthy lifestyle choices and parenting practices that support wellbeing, including discipline strategies and family routines. Dental health is discussed as part of overall wellbeing.

Counselors follow the American Counseling Association code of ethics; all counseling is confidential, with disclosures to the VP and parents/guardians if the student presents serious harm to themselves or others or if there is evidence of harm by others. Parental consent is required for regular counseling, and counseling is not a substitute for medical diagnosis or medication.

1. Global Paradigm International School is a private international school offering an American curriculum for Pre-K through Grade 12. The admissions process targets highly motivated students with diverse backgrounds, talents, and skills. Prospective students should demonstrate high intellectual ability, intellectual curiosity, self-motivation to pursue scientific research, a willingness to be challenged with an extensive curriculum including core subjects, arts, music, and athletics, and the highest integrity. They should aspire to be citizens and leaders of the 21st century.

2. Applications are accepted by the Admissions office throughout the year, including transfer of students from abroad. The admissions process for each new academic year is reviewed by November 1.

3. To proceed, the online application form must be filled. Once received, the school will contact parents to schedule an appointment with the Director of Admissions. Please click on the Application Form link and complete all fields.

4. Once the application is received, a date for assessment and interview will be scheduled. Parents are notified within 48 hours with their child's assessment results. A non-refundable down payment should be submitted within a week of acceptance.

5. Required documents include: two recent passport photos; original birth certificate (Egyptian applicants); a copy of passport (Non-Egyptian applicants); photocopy of both parents' IDs; two previous report cards and a behavioral record from the current school for applicants in grades 1–12; official transcript of high school courses and credits for applicants in grades 9–12. In order to complete enrollment procedures, all the official documents required by the Egyptian Ministry of Education must be submitted to the students' affairs office before the beginning of October. It is the parents' full responsibility to comply with submitting the official documents. The school is not held responsible for the consequences of any delay or errors concerning this procedure.

6. We look forward to welcoming your child to Global Paradigm International School. For any further inquiries, please contact the admissions office during school hours from 8 am to 4 pm.

7. Age requirements and exemption processes are described in the dedicated sections (Age Requirements; Exemption Process) on the Admissions page, and information for foreign students and internal transfers is also provided in those sections.