Egypt, Alexandria
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Collège Saint-Marc is an all-boys Catholic Lasallian college in Alexandria, Egypt, delivering 14 years of education from kindergarten to the Egyptian baccalaureate. The curriculum blends the official Egyptian program with a Lasallian approach, with mathematics and the sciences taught in French, French as the first foreign language and English as the second. The school day runs from 7:55 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., organized into eight forty-five‑minute periods with two twenty‑minute recesses. The cycles span maternel (2 years); petit primaire (3 years); grand primaire (3 years); préparatoire (3 years); seconde (3 years). An international French section will open in 2025–2026 to provide immersion in French language and culture within a trilingual environment, following the French national program and offering Bac Français. The campus features the Lotus and the College Museum, and a 25‑bus service supports families. The Lasallian network emphasizes service, community engagement, and inclusive education for students with diverse needs.
Collège Saint Marc has instruction in French.
Located in Alexandria, Egypt. Saint-Marc is part of the Lasallian network and serves all cycles from kindergarten through the Egyptian baccalaureate. All students are male.
Preschool through to the Egyptian baccalaureate, with five divisions: Jardin d'enfants (kindergarten), Petit Primaire (lower primary), Grand Primaire (upper primary), Préparatoire (preparatory), and Secondaire (secondary).
Private, all-boys, Catholic (Lasallian) college
Center for students with mental disabilities
Egypt
Catholic (Lasallian; Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools)
The school day starts at 7:55 and ends at 14:45. It comprises eight 45-minute periods with two 20-minute recesses.
The College has a school bus service with 25 buses.
Collège Saint Marc teaches French Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.
Saint-Marc is a Lasallian institution that includes all cycles from kindergarten to the Egyptian baccalaureate, totaling 14 years of schooling. The school day runs from 7:55 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., with eight 45-minute periods and two 20-minute recesses. The cycles are: Cycle maternel (2 years); Petit primaire (3 years); Grand primaire (3 years); Préparatoire (3 years); Secondaire (3 years). French is the first foreign language and English is the second foreign language. Mathematics and sciences are taught in French in accordance with official Egyptian programs. All students are boys. The school is part of the Lasallian network; it includes a center for students with mental disabilities.
The school has a Psycho-Educative Center within the Centre Pe9dagogique to support social and emotional development across all divisions, from Kindergarten to the end of secondary. The team provides individual and group support for students with social or psychological issues, offers guidance to teachers and parents, and follows students who have social or psychological problems. The Centre conducts two annual assessments for all Kindergarten classes to identify issues early, and parental involvement is encouraged through meetings. The Seeds of Knowledge program in Kindergarten targets cognitive development, behavior modification, and academic readiness, with after-school sessions two hours twice a week during the school year and four hours per day for three days in the summer. The Elementary program focuses on life skills and communication, fostering students ability to express themselves through activities such as drama, discussions, teaching, journalism, and visits. All work is carried out in a Lasallian spirit, with ongoing collaboration among parents, teachers, and the college team.
The Psycho-Educative Section of the College provides support for students with learning and behavioral needs from the Jardin d6enfants through the 3e Secondary. The team sees students individually or in groups, offers pedagogical and psychological advice, and monitors those with social or psychological difficulties, coordinating with parents and teachers. Two annual assessments are conducted for Kindergarten classes to screen early. The Seeds of Knowledge program in the Kindergarten and the Our Sweet Days program in the Primary division develop cognitive, language, and social skills, while addressing behaviors and individual needs. The staff includes Dr. Christian Jaouich (head) and a multidisciplinary team who collaborate with parents and teachers. The work aims to identify and support learners, with referrals and follow-up as appropriate.
Mental wellbeing is supported by the Psycho-Educative Section of the College. The team, led by Dr. Christian Jaouich, provides psychological and pedagogical services across all levels, focusing on social and psychological well-being. Students are seen individually or in groups, and parents and teachers are involved through consultations and meetings. Two annual assessments are conducted for Kindergarten classes to monitor well-being and development. The Seeds of Knowledge program for Kindergarten and the Our Sweet Days program for Primary foster cognitive development, self-expression, and adaptive behaviors, with activities including drama, discussion, and field visits. The programs are designed to promote resilience and healthy social integration within the Lasallian tradition.
1. The Collège Saint-Marc announces the opening of a French International Section within the school for the 2025-2026 academic year. The primary level will open with PS, MS, GS, CP, CM1 and CM2 classes. The other levels—the Primary, the College and the Lycee—will follow from September 2027. The section provides immersion in the French language and culture within a trilingual, multicultural learning environment. 2. For the 2025-2026 school year, pre-enrollments will open in June 2025. The French Section Secretariat will welcome families to provide information and assistance during the hours: Monday through Thursday and Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., from Monday, June 2, 2025 to Wednesday, June 18, 2025. 3. Registration for admission is available online by filling the following form at saintmarc.eschola.me. 4. Please bring a recent photo of your child (4x6 cm, white background), a photocopy of their birth certificate (digital version), and copies of valid identity documents for both parents. 5. A first day of admission tests for the French International Section was held for levels PS through CM2 for the 2025-2026 intake. 6. Students will follow the official French national education program and will have the opportunity to obtain the French Bac; a homologation request will be filed as soon as possible.
Bourses aux démunis: The Amicale provides aid to needy students within its means, helping those who, due to unforeseen circumstances, are financially unable to continue their studies, regardless of nationality or religion.