Facts and Milestones

1990/1991: Establishment of IGCSE Department

  • The IGCSE Department commenced its work in 1989, having expanded over the years to become one of the most important centers for teaching the Cambridge International Curriculum in Egypt. The IGCSE Department at SFS was among the very first centers in Egypt to offer the internationally recognized Cambridge Certificate. 

2001: SFS was selected as the Main IGCSE Exams Venue in Egypt

  • Since November 2001, the School was selected by the British Council to house all the IGCSE exams.
  • CIE, Pearson Edexcel, and Oxford AQA theoretical, practical, and listening exams have been held on the School premises.

2006: Cambridge International Fellowship Centre Status

  • In March, 2006, CIE awarded the Cambridge International Fellowship Centre Status to the School
  • This prestigious status, received by only few schools across the world, was granted in recognition of the high quality and commitment of SFS.

2007/2008: Foundation of the Cambridge Primary Programme (C.P.P.)

  • SFS began to offer the C.P.P. since the academic year of 2007-2008.
  • C.P.P. sets a framework to develop young students’ Mathematics, English, and Science skills through the programs monitored by the Cambridge University, one of the most reputable international authorities in the field of education.
  • Besides, Arabic, Religion, and Social Studies are administered through the curriculum of the Ministry of Education of Egypt to prepare students for these compulsory exams

2014-2015: 25th Anniversary of IGCSE qualification in Egypt

  • SFS celebrated the 25th anniversary of being the IGCSE pioneer in Egypt.  
  • 2021: St. Fatima Language School-Nasr City became Cambridge Independent International Centre
  • This means that SFS is now a part of global community of Cambridge Independent Schools.
  • The School has met all the quality standards required by the Cambridge International being one of the very few Cambridge Independent schools in Egypt. The school administered efficiently the first series of exams independently in November 2021.