about Cairo American College

Cairo American College is an international, independent day school dedicated to preparing pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students to succeed in schools and universities of their choice.

Cairo American College is Founded in 1945, CAC has a long-standing history of offering an exceptional American education experience in Egypt. Currently we have 800 students enrolled from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, representing more than 50 countries. Our diverse faculty bring with them many years of teaching experience, a global outlook, a genuine love for kids, and a desire to see students succeed. CAC emphasizes holistic learning and supports students as they discover their skills and passions. Students participate in a diverse array of courses and co-curricular activities including athletics, student clubs, and visual and performing arts. We explore our host country by incorporating Egypt’s history and culture into our curriculum and sending students on experiential learning trips around Cairo and Egypt. CAC is a member of several associations of international schools. Through these affiliations, our students attend educational trips and athletic competitions on four continents.

Cairo American College is a PreK -12 grade international school accredited by the Council of International Schools, The International Baccalaureate, and the Middle States Association for Colleges and Schools. CAC is the only US State Department Sponsored school in Cairo. The curriculum at Cairo American College is American-based following American curriculum standards.

At CAC, we are proud of our diversity and our interconnected community. Students and families represent 50+ nationalities, 65+ multinational corporations, 10+ embassies, 25+ NGOs and many of Egypt's leading companies. CAC alumni live and work in 90+ countries and remain important contributors to their alma mater.

Our mission is to ensure that each student achieves his or her educational and personal potential in a safe environment. We challenge all students to envision new possibilities, empower them to achieve their aspirations, and inspire them to serve a global community and contribute to a sustainable future.

We collaborate through a partnership of motivated students, exemplary and caring staff, and involved families within a dynamic American educational model, enriched by our multicultural and diverse student body and the school’s unique location in Egypt.

Activities

CAC is involved in Middle Eastern, Asian, and European athletic and non-athletic conferences. The Screaming Eagles are successful in baseball, swimming, and soccer. Basketball, cross-country, volleyball, tennis, track & field, water polo, and wrestling are also offered. CAC also hosts and participates in international MUN, art, choral, and drama festivals, among others.

CAC offers the Week Without Walls program, which gives high school students the opportunity to spend a week either travelling to another country or participating in trips around Egypt. The trips are meant for students to learn about other cultures or to take part in community service projects.

CAC was once a member of the Eastern Mediterranean Activities Conference (EMAC). In 2010, it left EMAC to form MESAC; however, it is no longer a part of MESAC today.