ITACC History:

Welcome to ITACC: A Legacy of Excellence in American Education

Since opening its doors in 1997, ITACC (Integrated Thebes American College in Cairo) has been a pioneer in delivering the American educational philosophy in Egypt. As a proud division of Thebes Schools, established in 1984, ITACC was founded to meet the growing demand for a world-class, American-style education in the heart of Cairo. Over the years, we have flourished into a leading institution, consistently preparing our students for success at top universities in Egypt and around the globe.

At ITACC, we take pride in our Cognia accreditation, a testament to our unwavering commitment to academic excellence and international standards. Our accreditation results continue to earn high praise, reflecting our dedication to providing an exceptional learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and lifelong success.

Conveniently located near the center of Cairo, ITACC is easily accessible from all city and suburban areas, making it the ideal choice for families seeking a premium American education. Our central location ensures that students can enjoy a seamless daily commute while being part of a vibrant, inclusive community.

Join us at ITACC, where we empower students to achieve their dreams and become leaders of tomorrow. Discover why we are a trusted name in American education in Egypt—where excellence meets opportunity.

Why ITACC?

• ITACC's mission is to build up students' scientific, moral and cultural character and talents by enhancing each student’s learning experience, empowering them to be proactive in an ever-changing, multicultural society whilst being accountable for their own well-being and development in a safe, nurturing learning environment.

• ITACC respects diversity of individuals, cultures and environments and builds lasting partnerships among students, staff, parents and the surrounding community.

• The ITACC education emphasizes experiences in which students actively participate, learning by hands on experimentation, and solving real life problems.

• The learning process in ITACC utilizes interactive instruction methods such as discussions, debates, teamwork activities and community service projects to elicit imagination thinking, problem solving and decision making toward a goal of meaningful insight.

• ITACC is accredited through Cognia, based in the USA, for 20 years, and we continue to receive high accolades in our accreditation results.

• ITACC is located near the center of the Cairo governorate, which allows for easy access from all city and suburb residential areas.

• At ITACC, we promote the values of curiosity and diligent effort as the keystones of helping students flourish as learners in their pursuit of academic excellence .

• We inspire students to be lifelong learners who contribute positively within a diverse and changing world.

• ITACC is a school where everyone shares in the responsibility for the success of every one of our students; our community of parents, students, teachers, staff and administration work together to provide a rewarding and positive learning experience.

• ITACC coursework, from Kindergarten through Grade 12, provides meaningful and challenging opportunities for both individual and collective achievement. ITACC empowers students with the desire and the means to reach their highest potential.

• At ITACC, our students are given many opportunities to participate in school activities. In addition to swimming lesson, our teachers organize various activities throughout the year, including singing, arts crafts ball games, performing arts, and visual arts.

• Our students get to enjoy the school facilities such as clinic, transportation, uniform, sports facilities, academic facilities, Art Island, and horse riding center.

Why American Diploma?

• The American Diploma in Egypt is a great start if you want a bright future for your child. It’s one of the most raved about international educational systems in the Egypt.

• The American diploma curriculum is a popular choice for parents across the world; where they focus on inquiry-based learning and student-centered planning.

• It’s based on high standards of achievement in all subject areas, with a broad and balanced approach supported by a wide range of curricular activities to qualify the students to meet the needs of the 21st century and to promote the students' critical thinking skills, so they don’t need to memorize information.

• The American Diploma is accepted by all US universities and colleges and is recognized by many other universities around the world.

• The American system consists of 12 years of education, kindergarten, elementary school, middle school and high school. It’s known to engage in activities that promote their critical thinking skills such as projects and presentations; hence, students do not memorize information.

• Student’s grades in the American system is an average of 4 quarters of the year, this creates a chance for students to improve their grades if they achieved low grades in the first quarter. The grading is based on a grade point average system (GPA) out of 4.0.

• On top of those subjects, students have to learn Arabic, national education and religion. However, those subjects’ scores won’t be added to the final GPA.

• Core subjects are chosen according to the college major the student wants to select.

• American School Diploma represents 40% of the total GPA score, and the other 60% depends on the ACT, EST, SAT test result (ACT1,EST1, or SAT1 (obligatory) & ACT2, EST2, SAT2 (optional) which accounts for 15% of the total GPA).