Carleton College International School is proud to be an IB World School fully authorized to offer the complete International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). As a continuum school, we are committed to fostering inquiry, intercultural understanding, and academic excellence, in alignment with the International Baccalaureate’s mission to develop knowledgeable, caring, and globally minded learners. At Carleton College International School, our philosophy is rooted in the shared values of IB World Schools—a commitment to delivering high-quality, challenging international education that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to nurturing students who are not only academically strong but also compassionate, open-minded, and globally aware. Our learners are encouraged to become active participants in their communities and lifelong learners who recognize and respect different perspectives.
Who We Are
Our diverse, collaborative, and conceptual approach to learning, promotes the international mindedness, content knowledge, and skills of our learners who extend their learning beyond the written curriculum. The campus provides our learners with plenty of opportunities for inquiry, giving them the space for growth.
Vision
We aim to provide learners with a solid foundation upon which they can build their futures. Carleton graduates will excel in all fields, as confident, caring, open-minded, and knowledgeable members of the community, who hold on to their identities, adding their own spark of innovation, inspiration, and imagination to their thriving communities and the global society. Our learners will go on to develop, build, and help others in the community with values embedded in them; including gender equity, individual recognition, self- reflection, social awareness, civic responsibility, knowledge, and personal growth.
Mission
Our diverse, collaborative, and conceptual approach to learning, promotes the international mindedness, content knowledge, and skills of our learners who extend their learning beyond the written curriculum. We work to preserve the traditions, culture, and identity of our learners, whilst remaining open-minded and keeping a global outlook. Our campus provides our learners with plenty of opportunities for inquiry, giving them the space for growth.
Accreditations & Authorizations
Carleton is under the ACE school group, renowned for its demanding academic structure alongside other IB schools.
We prioritize not just academics but also extracurriculars and community service, molding our students into leaders and active community members.While celebrating and preserving Egypt’s rich traditions and culture, we also teach our students to value global cultures. Our focus isn’t just on academics; with dedicated character education and counselling, we nurture our students holistically.
Learning Facilities
Supplies
School Supplies for Our Students
PYP 1-4: School-Provided Supplies Kit
To make the start of the school year easier for our youngest learners in PYP 1-4, Carleton College International School will be providing a basic supplies kit. This initiative aims to promote a sense of equality among students, reducing the potential for comparisons and ensuring that everyone has what they need to begin the year confidently.
PYP 5-8: Flexible Supply Options
For students in PYP 5-8, we offer two convenient options:
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School-Provided Supplies Kit: Similar to PYP 1-4, you can purchase a basic supplies kit directly from the school.
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Independent Purchase: If you prefer to buy supplies on your own, please refer to the attached list for the required items.
MYP: Independent Supply Purchase
Students in the MYP are requested to provide their own supplies. A detailed list of the necessary items is attached for your convenience.
By offering these options, we strive to make the back-to-school process as seamless and stress-free as possible for all our families.
