An Esol Education School
American International School in Egypt - West Campus is an Esol Education school.
Founded in 1976, Esol Education has spent over five decades building a network of high-quality international schools across the Middle East, East Asia, and the Mediterranean. Headquartered at Dubai Knowledge Park, UAE, the organization operates 10 schools across six countries, serving 12,500 students from over 100 nationalities.
Celebrating
50 Years

Each Esol school follows an American or British curriculum and is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Nine of the ten schools are IB World Schools. Esol's educators are supported by a network-wide professional development programme that brings teachers and leaders together across the organization every year. Esol Education is also a strategic partner in and serves on the board of The American University in Bahrain (AUBH)
Every Esol school benefits from experienced leadership, dedicated teachers, and superlative facilities. Esol students go on to attend leading universities across the world — including Harvard, Yale, Stanford, MIT, Oxford, and UCL. Across the network, 100% of graduates go on to university.
A close-knit community of schools dedicated to the purpose of changing the future of our world for the better.
Key facts

10 schools across UAE, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Egypt, Cyprus, and Lebanon

12,500 students from over 100 nationalities

9 IB World Schools

IB Diploma average: 33 points (global average: 28)

IGCSE: 94% of students achieve 5 A*–C grades (UK average: 67%)

100% of graduates go on to university


In 2026, American International School in Egypt - West Campus proudly celebrates Esol Education's 50 year heritage. What began with a single school in 1976 is now a network of 10 schools across six countries, serving 12,500 students, build on our founder, Mr. Walid Abushakra's singular conviction: an outstanding international education for every student we serve.
The Esol Education Advantage for AISE-W families
Being part of the Esol Education family directly shapes what American International School in Egypt - West Campus offers its students and families. Here is what this means for our community.
Being part of Esol gives AIS Egypt families the stability, resources, and educational standards of an established international network. Students at West Campus benefit from Esol-wide professional development, enrichment partnerships, and a community of educators committed to high standards across both campuses. AIS Egypt's two campuses share the same guiding principles and the same mission: Connect. Empower. Lead.
- Access to MIT RAISE Day of AI, App Inventor, and Stanford Pre-Collegiate enrichment programmes
- Network-wide professional development connecting educators across both AIS Egypt campuses and all ten Esol schools
- MSA and CIS accreditation standards upheld across the entire Esol Education organization
- 100% university matriculation, with graduates accepted to leading universities worldwide
- Cross-campus collaboration with AIS Egypt — Main Campus, sharing guiding principles and the mission: Connect. Empower. Lead.
The Esol Education Schools

Explore the Esol Education global school network by visiting our school sites below:
United Arab Emirates
• American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA)
• Dunecrest American School
• Fairgreen International School
Hong Kong
• American School Hong Kong (ASHK)
Egypt
• American International School in Egypt — Main Campus
• American International School in Egypt — West Campus
• Cairo English School (CES)
Bahrain
• American School of Bahrain (ASB)
Cyprus
• American International School in Cyprus (AISC)
Lebanon
• Universal College — Aley (UCA)
Frequently asked questions
Q: What enrichment programmes does Esol Education provide for students?
A: Esol Education students have access to initiatives such as MSA RAIL, MIT RAISE Day of AI, the Stanford Pre-Collegiate Programme, MIT App Inventor, and the annual Esol Education Sportsfest — an inter-school sports tournament that brings students from across the network together each year. These programmes extend learning beyond the individual campus and connect students with peers from all ten Esol schools.
Q: What does Esol accreditation mean for my child's qualifications?
A: All Esol Education schools are accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) and/or the Council of International Schools (CIS). Nine of the ten schools are IB World Schools. These internationally recognized accreditations mean your child's qualifications are accepted by universities in the United States, United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Across the network, 100% of Esol graduates go on to university.
Q: Can my child transfer to another Esol school if our family relocates?
A: Esol Education operates schools across six countries. Families who relocate can request a referral to any of sister schools to discuss their options. Find all school contact details at esoleducation.com.
Q: How long has American International School in Egypt - West Campus been part of Esol Education?
The West Campus of American International School in Egypt opened in 2005, expanding Esol's presence across Cairo. Both campuses have been part of Esol Education since their founding.
For more information about Esol Education and its schools, visit: www.esoleducation.com
