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University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 5 Oct., 1999
From: J E Jones, Regional Director - The Middle East and Africa, Cambridge International Examiners
To Mr. David Marlr OBE, Representative, The British Council, copied to Dr. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance.
"I would like you to take particular note of the remarkable performance of candidates from Dar El Tarbiah. The first candidates from Dar El Tarbiah took the IGCSE soon after its introduction into Egypt in 1991, and since then, the School has made a major contribution to the development of the IGCSE in Egypt.
With more than 900 candidates, the School is the largest in the world offering Cambridge Examiners and is well known in Cambridge for its remarkable results in all subjects. The students from Dar El Tarbiah are amongst the very best IGCSE students in the world. Evidence of their excellence is certainly not hard to find, and the following observations clearly indicate their remarkable achievements.” (Please refer to the evidence attached to this report.) “As you can see, the performance of the Dar El Tarbiah students is remarkable by all standards.
It is hardly surprising that the IGCSE candidates from the School have been so successful at winning places at the universities, and all the evidence is that they continue to do very well after they have left the School.”
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 23 March 1998
From: G. N. Lacey, Officer in charge of IGCSE
To Mrs. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance
Of the 423 candidates from Dar El Tarbiah who attempted either AS or A-level Mathematics, 185 (44%) were awarded grade A, the highest grade.” More than half of the 376 candidates for IGCSE were awarded 15either A* or A.”
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 25 March 1996
From: J E Jones, Regional Director - The Middle East and Africa, Cambridge International Examiners
To Mrs. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance.
“In IGCSE Physics, 16.7% of the Dar El Tarbiah candidates were awarded grade A*.” “In A Level Mathematics, 65 of the 78 candidates (83.3%) were awarded grade A, which is the highest possible grade. In IGCSE Accounting, there were 410 candidates from 15 different countries, and the highest mark was scored by a candidate from Dar El Tarbiah.” In IGCSE Mathematics, one candidate from the School was only 2 marks short of full marks. There were over 8000 candidates, and only one candidate did better.”
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 19 Sept. 1994
From: J E Jones, Manager - Centre Services Group
To Magda Moliy EI Din - Examination Manager, The British Council
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance
"For the first time in 1994, UCLES awarded the Grade A* (the 'starred’ A (grade), a grade reserved for only the very best candidates. In the UK and the rest of the world, only about 3% of candidates were awarded this top grade, but in Dar El Tarbiah, the grade was awarded to many more than this. In computer studies, for example, almost 25% of the candidates were graded A*, and in Physics 185 out of the 26 Dar El Tarbiah students (43%) were awarded A* or A. This is a remarkable achievement.” "The standard of mathematics teaching in the School and the achievement of the candidates must be as good as anywhere in the world.” “I have studied the results very carefully, and there are many examples of outstanding achievement amongst the Dar El Tarbiah 16
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 22 Dec. 1993.
From: Greg Lacey
To Mrs. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance
"For nearly 80% of your candidates to achieve grade A in the AS mathematics examination was a truly wonderful result, and I am most pleased to be able to acknowledge the successes of Egyptian students in our examinations.”
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 18 Sept 1992.
From: G. N. Lacey, Officer in charge of IGCSE
To Mrs. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance
"and your results certainly bear comparison with almost any IGCSE school in the world"
University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate.
Dated: 18 Sept 1992.
From: G. N. Lacey, Officer in charge of IGCSE
To Mrs. Nawal El Degwi
Occasion: Dar El Tarbiah Outstanding Performance
I had noticed the truly outstanding results achieved by your students in IGCSE Chemistry over 50% of your candidates to achieve grade A
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No, there are 3 levels:
1. Ordinary Level (O level)
2. Advanced Subsidiary (AS level)
3. A2 Level(The AL consists of the AS+A2)
NO. AS & A2 forms a complete A Level subject and they should be the same board
- Edexcel offers exam sittings in May/June and in January.
- Cambridge offers exam sittings in May/June and in November.
It differs according to the faculty you wish to join, but the minimum requirement is 8 O-Level subjects. (See Our Recommendation)
The British Council in Egypt is the one who determines the deadlines but usually registration for May/June session is in the previous December, for January session is in the previous October, registration for November session is in the previous August.
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At Dar El Tarbiah Schools, we believe the true measure of our success lies in the experiences of our students and their families. Parents play a vital role in our community, and their voices reflect the impact of our educational approach, values, and nurturing environment. Here, you’ll find heartfelt testimonials from parents who have entrusted us with their children’s education, sharing their journeys, achievements, and the positive difference Dar El Tarbiah has made in their lives.
Your distinguished head, Dr. Nawal El Degwi, had already been recognized both at home and abroad, including in the United States, for her achievements in education.
One year later Carrie came back to Egypt as a student in AUC ,she studied Arabic and oriental studies.In an official visit , the deputy of foreign affairs minister.
I am confident that you are graduates who will be knocking down doors of opportunity as you join the young leaders of Egyptian society.
I would like to offer my very warmest congratulations to all the people who graduated and to your staff who helped them to get through their exams.
On seeking a nomination, one name was presented, and that name was a person called respectfully MAMA NAWAL.
Looking at a letter from Cambridge University, which is my own university, about the achievements of your school, they are frankly astonishing in comparison with the best anywhere in the world, including in the United Kingdom.
Mrs. El Degwi is the example of what we are all inspired to be. She is involved in the very basic system of finding ways to bring education to as many people as possible.
Looking at the results you have achieved, I can say with absolute confidence that the future of Egypt is in very good hands indeed. Thank you very very much indeed.
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