GEMS Académie d’Alexandrie

Our school is honored to be part of the IB World School community. We are now an accredited PYP school and are proud of our trained team and our growing community. We are moving forward to propose all IB programs throughout the entire French school.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum framework is a comprehensive and internationally recognized educational program that aims to develop well-rounded, knowledgeable, and engaged learners. It provides a rigorous and holistic approach to education, emphasizing critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and intercultural understanding.

 Primary Years Programme (PYP)

• Primary Years Programme (PYP): This program is for students aged 3 to 11 years and focuses on developing a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. It encourages students to explore different subject areas, develop conceptual understanding, and engage in real-world issues.

Middle Years Programme (MYP)

• Middle Years Programme (MYP): The MYP caters to students aged 11 to 16 years and offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic rigor with personal development. It promotes interdisciplinary learning, encourages students to make connections between subjects, and fosters the development of essential skills and attributes.

• The MYP projects, including the community project and the personal project, provide students with the opportunity to showcase their learning and skills in the MYP (Middle Years Programme) curriculum. These projects allow students to apply their knowledge and demonstrate their understanding in a practical and creative manner. The community project focuses on encouraging students to explore their rights and responsibilities in implementing service as action in their community. It emphasizes the importance of community engagement and encourages students to take an active role in making a positive impact. On the other hand, the personal project is an independent endeavor undertaken by each student. It provides them with the freedom to explore their passions, interests, and skills, allowing for a truly personal and creative piece of work. The personal project serves as a comprehensive review of the student’s ability to conduct independent research, planning, organization, and presentation of their work.
• By engaging in these projects, students develop essential skills such as critical thinking, research skills, time management, communication, and self-reflection. These projects not only assess their knowledge and understanding but also foster their personal and social development, encouraging them to become responsible and active members of their communities.

GAA is a Candidate School* for the Middle Years Programme (MYP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that GAA believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org

Diploma Programme (DP)

GAA is a Candidate School* for the Diploma Programme (DP). This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that GAA believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org