Dwight School Cairo Opens in Cairo Festival City

Dwight School Cairo has opened in Cairo Festival City, Egypt, through a partnership between Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and the Dwight-Franklin School Group. The school welcomed its first students on September 14 for the 2026-27 academic year. Its first phase serves students from Pre-K through grade 5, with grades 6-9 planned for 2027-28. Omar Al Futtaim, Mira Al Futtaim and Dr. Blake Spahn inaugurated the campus on September 21.

First Phase Facilities

The campus includes flexible classrooms, specialist learning areas, a library, a makerspace, music spaces and shared areas. The school’s phased development is designed to support exploration, collaboration, creativity and well-being.

Regional Education Partnership

The partnership combines Al-Futtaim Education Foundation’s regional knowledge with Dwight’s international experience. The school also draws on the Centre for Excellence in Arabic to support its approach to Arabic-language teaching.

Mira Al Futtaim, Chief Future Education Officer at Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, said:

“The inauguration of Dwight School Cairo marks an important milestone in our long-term commitment to transforming education in the region. This partnership brings together Al-Futtaim Education Foundation's deep understanding of the region and its communities with Dwight's more than 150 years of educational experience and student-centered approach.”

A Connected School Community

Students will connect with peers, educators and ideas across Dwight campuses worldwide, creating opportunities for collaboration and cultural exchange.

Dr. Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor at the Dwight-Franklin School Group, said:

“Opening Dwight School Cairo is a major milestone for our global network and a profound responsibility. When Dwight enters a new city, our goal is to build a school that belongs to its community while opening doors to the world.”