Modern Education Schools

Modern Education Schools

"Together we build future Egyptian leaders."
Location
Cairo
Egypt
Information
Type Primary and Secondary
Established 1997
Grades Preschool through 12
Enrollment Approx. 1500
Website Modern Education Schools

The Modern Education School (MES; Arabic: مدارس التربية الحديثة‎) is a private international school in New Cairo City, Cairo.[1]

The Modern Education Schools, established in 1997, is a co-educational school that is divided into three educational systems (the national, American, and British curriculum) which serve grades from pre-kindergarten through high school.

The Modern Education School is a private school. It has approximately 80 spacious classrooms, 3 science laboratories, 4 computer laboratories, 2 libraries, 2 music rooms, 4 art rooms, a clinic that is available throughout the school hours, a gymnasium and other sports facilities.

Academic Council

School Principal

Activities Coordinator

National Division

British Division

American Division

Educational Divisions

MES (Modern Education Schools) has three educational divisions that have all been accredited in 2001 by the Commission on International and Trans-Regional Accreditation (CITA). They are:

1- The National Division (MES)

2- The British Division

3- The American Division (MEAS)

International Affiliations

Goethe Institut

The Goethe Institut has started a new program (Schulen Partner der Zukunft) to improve the German language teaching around the world. The Modern Education School, in addition to three other schools, has been privileged to become a member of this partner school initiative program funded by Goethe Institute.

iE (International Education and Resource Network)

iEARN is a non-profit global network that enables young people to use the Internet and other new technologies to engage in collaborative educational projects that both enhance learning and make a difference in the world.

Since 2003, MES has participated in a wide variety of iEARN projects on environment, civics education, global issues and human rights. These projects were conducted with selected English Language teachers and interested students as extra curricular activities.

Kidmocracy

Kidmocracy is a program designed to introduce the definitions and components of democracy to Egyptian students. It is an extra curriculum civic education that has been launched and funded by "AEHRO", Afro-Egyptian Human Rights Organization.

Students participating in the program get the chance to travel, along with other finalists, to the United States and become part of an exchange program that offers an opportunity for culture-exchange while visiting many of America's landmarks.

Seeds of Peace

Founded in 1993, Seeds of Peace brings teenagers from regions of conflict to its unique summer camp for a month-long conflict resolution program. Set in a neutral, supportive environment in the woods of Maine, USA, Seeds of Peace combines arts, athletics, and water activities with an intense living experience and a serious conflict resolution program.

MES students who participate in this program gain lifelong benefits – from the experience abroad, the chance to interact with youth from all around the world, continued personal and intellectual development and educational opportunities.

10th Anniversary

In 2007, the Modern Education Schools held a student re-union and a concert in celebration of its tenth anniversary since its establishment in 1997.

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us." Modern Education Schools. Retrieved on January 24, 2015. "Street No.2, 1st District, Area No.4, 5th Settlement, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt" - Map

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