Frequently Asked Questions

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From KG1 to Grade 12 You will need to book an assessment appointment through our website. You will need to visit the school 3 to 7 days prior to pay the application fees and take your form.

For students with learning difficulty You will need to call this number (01024648579) to reserve an appointment or email dsdc@daisegy.com.

The assessment appointment day is a 3 to 4 hour process in which the following occurs:

Placement Exam

Applicants applying for Grade 2 through 12 will be asked to take a placement exam in the same format of a MAP test (Measurement of Academic Progress) assessment. Thus, the student’s readiness will be measured through both mathematics and reading comprehension, as well as writing an essay and participating in a short interview.

Medical Assessment

It is essential for applicants to undertake a medical assessment by our school doctor in which the child will undergo a physical examination and an overall health check.

Students and Parent Interview

AMERICAN SECTION

For Transfers within Egypt (Egyptian Applicants)
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ON ASSIGNED ASSESSMENT DATE:
  • 6 recent passport-sized (4×6) color photographs.
  • Copy of electronic birth certificate.
  • Copy of vaccination record.
  • Copy of both parent’s national ID.
  •  Copy of the student’s passport (If Available).
  • Copy of academic end of year reports for the previous two years (including most recent report from the current school) stamped from previous school.
  • Sequence of previous academic years and transfer request stamped by the administration of the ministry of education.
  • (Grade 9 only) Any transfers from national schools require a stamped report card by the ministry of education.
  • Starting from grade 9, report cards should indicate GPA, Credit hours and Grading key stamped from Cognia or any accreditation agency.
  • Confidential (sealed) Behavior Report from the most recent school.
For Transfers from Abroad (Non-Egyptian Applicants)
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ON ASSIGNED ASSESSMENT DATE:
  • 6 recent passport-sized (4×6) color photographs
  • Copy of birth certificate.
  • Copy of student’s passport.
  • Egyptians – copy of both parents national ID.
  • Non-Egyptians- copy of both parents passports.
  • Copy of vaccination record.
  • Copy of academic end of year reports for the previous two years (including most recent report from the current school) stamped by the ministry of education affiliated to the country and the Egyptian ministry of foreign affairs.
  • Sequence of previous academic years and transfer request stamped by the administration of the ministry of education.
  • Confidential (sealed) Behavior Report from the most recent school / School recommendation letter.
  • Starting from grade 9, report cards should indicate GPA, Credit hours and Grading key stamped from Cognia or any accreditation agency.
BRITISH SECTION
For Transfers within Egypt (Egyptian Applicants)
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ON ASSIGNED ASSESSMENT DATE:
  • 6 recent passport-sized (4×6) color photographs.
  • Copy of electronic birth certificate.
  • Copy of vaccination record.
  • Copy of both parent’s national ID.
  • Copy of the student’s passport (If Available).
  • Copy of academic end of year reports for the previous two years (including most recent report from the current school) stamped from previous school.
  • Sequence of previous academic years and transfer request stamped by the administration of the ministry of education.
  • School recommendation letter.
For Transfers from Abroad (Non-Egyptian Applicants)
PLEASE BRING THE FOLLOWING ON ASSIGNED ASSESSMENT DATE:
  • 6 recent passport-sized (4×6) color photographs
  • Copy of birth certificate.
  • Copy of student’s passport.
  • Egyptians – copy of both parents national ID.
  • Non-Egyptians- copy of both parents passports.
  • Copy of vaccination record.
  • Copy of academic end of year reports for the previous two years (including most recent report from the current school) stamped by the ministry of education affiliated to the country and the Egyptian ministry of foreign affairs.
  • Sequence of previous academic years and transfer request stamped by the administration of the ministry of education.

You will be notified of your child’s acceptance within one week.

KG1 must be Age 3½ by the first of October.

KG2 must be Age 4½ by the first of October.

Grade 1 must be Age 5½ by the first of October.

Yes, we provide transportation in most areas in Cairo.

Yes, we service  children that have a wide spectrum of learning needs that include autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy, specific learning disabilities, Down Syndrome and Asperger Syndrome. However, places are limited depending on the severity of the case and the needs of the student.

Our school day is from 7:30 am – 2:30 pm for students in KG1 through Grade 12. Please note that visitors are not allowed after 11:45 pm.