Schutz American School, Alexandria, Egypt Archive Site for State Department information prior to January 20, 2001. This site is not updated. The School was founded in 1924. The school year comprises 2 semesters extending from late August through mid-June. The curriculum is that of U.S. general academic and college-preparatory public schools.
Instruction is in English.
French and Arabic are taught as foreign languages beginning grade 5. The School is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and the European Council of International Schools. Lighted sporting facilities include tennis, basketball and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, and a weight room. For the 2000-2001 school year, about 95 percent of the School's income derives from regular day school tuition and registration fees. These fees are payable in U.S. dollars.