The British School of Alexandria

The admissions form asks whether the applicant has received specialist educational assessment or support and requests further details.

“Has your child ever had any kind of specialist educational assessment or support? If yes please specify and supply details separately”

BSA states that it provides strong pastoral care.

“With small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and excellent IGCSE/GCSE outcomes, our students leave equipped for university and for life.”

Enriched experiences are said to support students' social and emotional growth.

“Sports, arts, and community service opportunities complement classroom learning and support social and emotional growth.”

The school reports excellent IGCSE/GCSE outcomes.

“With small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and excellent IGCSE/GCSE outcomes, our students leave equipped for university and for life.”

BSA says it has small class sizes.

“With small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and excellent IGCSE/GCSE outcomes, our students leave equipped for university and for life.”

The school offers sports, arts, leadership, and community-service activities beyond academics.

“Education at BSA extends beyond academics. Through sports, arts, leadership, and community service, students build confidence, teamwork, and strong character.”

The events programme includes performances, university counselling, charity initiatives, cultural events, and academic showcases.

“Academic showcases, performances, university counseling sessions, charity initiatives, and cultural events all play a key role in shaping a vibrant school environment.”

The curriculum combines academic rigour with personal development.

“At BSA, our curriculum is thoughtfully designed to combine academic rigour with meaningful personal development.”

Teaching is based on high expectations, clear structure, and academic integrity.

“Teaching at The British School, Alexandria is guided by clear structure, high expectations, and a commitment to academic integrity.”

The curriculum develops in-depth study, critical thinking, independent research, self-management, and advanced study skills in preparation for university and careers.

“The Sixth Form curriculum promotes in-depth study, critical thinking, and independent research, preparing students for university and beyond. Students are encouraged to develop a mature approach to learning, self-management, and advanced study skills to succeed in higher education or professional careers.”

Students usually take specialised A-Level courses focused on two to four subjects aligned with their interests and career goals.

“In Sixth Form, students usually study for Advanced Level (A-Level) qualifications, A-Level courses are highly specialised, allowing students to focus on two to four subjects that align with their interests and career goals.”

Students attend an on-campus assessment to evaluate academic readiness, with both parents required to attend.

“The student attends a scheduled assessment on campus to evaluate academic readiness. Both parents are required to be present during this stage.”

Applicants begin by submitting the school's online application form.

“Begin by submitting the official application form through the school’s website. Ensure that all required details are accurately provided before submission.”

A named graduate completed undergraduate and master's degrees in artificial intelligence-related fields at the University of Sussex and now works as a software engineer.

“Graduated from The British School, Alexandria in 2017 before studying Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence at the University of Sussex. She later completed a Master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems at the same university. Zahwa now works remotely as a Software Engineer at Brandwatch, continuing her career in technology.”

A named former student is studying Medicine at King’s College London.

“Nadia is now studying Medicine at King’s College London, building on the skills and values developed during her time at BSA.”

BSA describes its IGCSE/GCSE outcomes as excellent.

“With small class sizes, strong pastoral care, and excellent IGCSE/GCSE outcomes, our students leave equipped for university and for life.”

The school states that its rigorous British curriculum standards support strong GCSE and A-Level performance.

“British curriculum benchmarks set high expectations, supporting strong GCSE and A-Level performance across core and elective subjects.”