Prime Highlights
- Dianne Drew, Head of Dwight School New York, visited Cairo to strengthen ties between international institutions and local education stakeholders.
- Dwight School Cairo will focus on personalised learning, building students’ individual strengths to prepare them for a fast-changing world.
Key Facts
- Dwight School is a globally established education network founded in 1872, with campuses across New York, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Seoul, and Hanoi.
- Dwight School Cairo is a partnership between Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and Dwight Schools, set to open in September 2026 at Cairo Festival City.
Background
Cairo is getting a new international school. Dwight School Cairo will open in September 2026 at Cairo Festival City. The joint effort between Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and Dwight Schools will lead to its establishment. While one entity will contribute its local know-how, the other will provide an educational approach that is recognized worldwide.
It is a very crucial time for the Egyptian education system. It is being observed that parents are now preferring schools that teach more than just textbook information to their children. Dwight School Cairo plans to do exactly that. The school will shape its teaching around each student’s strengths, rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.
Earlier this year, Dianne Drew visited Cairo. She heads Dwight School New York and also serves as Global Director of Education for Dwight Schools. Her visit showed that Egypt is being taken seriously in global education circles. It also pointed to stronger ties between international schools and local partners in Egypt.
Dwight School has been around since 1872. It runs campuses in New York, London, Shanghai, Dubai, Seoul, and Hanoi. Students across these campuses learn alongside and sharing experiences helps expand perceptions of the world.
Egypt is pushing for more private investment in education. Companies also want graduates who can think on their feet and work across cultures. Dwight School Cairo fits into that picture.
As Cairo grows as a global hub, schools like this one are expected to play a key role in building the country’s next generation of leaders.
