Elementary School

Stage Principal Welcome

Dear parents and guardians,

It is with great honor that I assume the role of Early Learning and Elementary principal at GPIS.

The elementary years are crucial for building the foundation of academic success and holistic growth. During this stage, students develop foundational skills in subjects like math, language arts, and science. Additionally, they also develop character, creativity, and social-emotional skills.

In today's world, students need 21st-century skills like critical thinking, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity to meet the demands of a fast-paced, technology-driven society. Our curriculum explicitly teaches these skills to prepare students for future challenges and opportunities.

At GPIS, we believe in the power of individualized learning. Each child is unique, with their strengths, weaknesses, and learning styles. Therefore, our teachers strive to create a supportive and inclusive environment, tailoring instruction to meet the unique needs of each student. We encourage students to take ownership of their learning, set goals, and work towards their personal and academic growth.

While we have a global perspective and aim to prepare our students for success on an international level, we simultaneously strive to maintain and nurture our Egyptian identity. We proudly celebrate our rich cultural heritage and promote Egypt's history, language, and traditions. We believe that a strong foundation in one's own identity enhances personal well-being and fosters a sense of belonging within our diverse community.

Lastly, I cannot stress enough the importance of parental involvement in education. We encourage parents to maintain open lines of communication with teachers, attend school events, and support their child's learning both inside and outside of the classroom.

Together, let us work towards providing an enriching and empowering elementary experience for our students. I look forward to working closely with all of you as we embark upon an exciting and successful academic year. 

With warm regards, 

Donia Sharara

  • The school follows an educational program based on the work of educators.
  • Flexible approach to different learning styles and rates.
  • Nurtures curiosity by seeking answers.
  • Full after-school activity program.
  • A place where every student is known well, cared for, and respected, where each student is a member of a “family.”
  • A place where every student is challenged and supported to achieve ambitious goals.

Our curriculum is structured to stimulate creative thinking and encourage our students to explore the world around them through practical exploration and discovery. Accordingly, our curriculum is planned around activities that we organize in order to promote learning and persona​l growth. Through integrated learning, we encourage the students to put to use different concepts taught across the curriculum in order to solve problems & create products that are applicable to real life.

Students’ work is focused on the Four Core subjects of learning: Language Arts, Math, Science & Social Studies along with Arabic and Religion.

Our Music, Art, IT & Physical education classes are the place where talent and discipline meet to shape a balanced child.

Professional development for staff is the main pillar to achieving students’ development. GPIS takes pride in planning yearly PD, training & PLC sessions for teachers that have a different focus and objective every month

Quality resources used:

  • Go Math
  • Science Inspire
  • Social Studies graphic magazines.

The American Program follows the Common Core Standards mainly with Language Arts and Mathematics. The Common Core is a set of high-quality academic standards