Egypt Culture in Focus

The historical, archaeological, cultural, and geopolitical significance of Egypt makes the country an incredible learning opportunity for our youngest students.  Due to the transient nature of American International Schools, most expat students struggle to fully embrace the host country to harness the full range of learning opportunities.  At CAC we not only appreciate the great privilege it is for us to be living in Egypt, but we also expose our children to rich learning experiences, local field trips and a culminating overnight trip to Alexandria for our fifth graders. 

At the foundation of our commitment to exposing students to the historical significance of Egypt is the belief that language is the great connector:  it allows our students to just not view Egypt; rather to interact.  All CAC students grade 1-5 are required to take Arabic to quickly provide the linguistic ability to engage culturally. 

The curriculum is enhanced with projects and hands-on activities to inspire and promote awareness of events and occasions that form the customs and traditions of Egypt.  Students can walk in the shadows of the Great Pyramids of Giza learning how Hieroglyphics provided a communication system.  On other days students learn about the ancient horticulture techniques in the fertile Nile River delta.

Outside the school walls the everyday experience of living in the village setting around CAC, allows students daily interaction with generational craftsman, gregarious boabs saying good morning, and the complex juxtaposition of the old and the new - the rich and the poor.  These daily experiences provide for powerful conversations during Egypt Culture class and other inquiries in the PYP Framework.