National Studies Saturday School
Issue Date: September 2025
Review Date: June 2026
NATIONAL STUDIES SATURDAY SCHOOL
1. Introduction
1.1 Saturday School at Uppingham Cairo has been established to provide additional academic support and enrichment for pupils who are preparing for the Ministry of Education examinations. This provision reflects our commitment to ensuring that all pupils are well prepared for both the British and Egyptian curricula, and that they have every opportunity to achieve success in their studies.
1.2 The programme is delivered by our own highly qualified Arabic teaching team and is designed to consolidate pupils’ knowledge, build confidence, and strengthen examination technique in key Ministry subjects. By offering this provision on Saturdays, we are able to give pupils focused time for revision and reinforcement without disrupting their regular weekday timetable.
1.3 Attendance at Saturday School is optional, but we strongly encourage families to take advantage of this opportunity where relevant. It is an important way in which Uppingham Cairo supports the academic aspirations of our Egyptian pupils, whilst upholding our values of excellence, diligence, and responsibility.
2. The Aims of Saturday School
2.1 To provide targeted preparation for Ministry of Education examinations.
2.2 To consolidate and extend pupils’ knowledge in Arabic language, Social Studies and other required Ministry subjects.
2.3 To give pupils additional opportunities to practise examination skills and techniques as they particularly apply to Ministry of Education examinations
2.4 To foster confidence, resilience and a strong work ethic in approaching academic challenges.
3. Scope and Eligibility
3.1 Saturday School is offered to Egyptian pupils, many of whom (but not all of whom) are required to sit Ministry of Education examinations.
3.2 Sessions are optional but strongly recommended for those seeking additional support and structured preparation.
3.3 Pupils may be taught in groups based on their assessed level, rather than strictly in Form Groups where this is in their academic interests.
3.4 Pupils will only be taught, however, with children who are no more than 1 academic year older or younger than them
3.5 The programme runs during term time only.
4. Organisation and Timetable
4.1 Saturday School operates each Saturday of term, beginning in the second week alongside the Day Boarding programme.
4.2 Sessions run at the following times: 9am – 11am (Junior School pupils), 11am – 1pm (Senior School pupils)
5. Attendance and Registration
5.1 Pupils are expected to attend all sessions once enrolled, unless prior notice of absence has been given to the school.
5.2 Attendance will be recorded at the start of each session.
5.3 Repeated absence will limit the effectiveness of the support provided.
6. Behaviour and Expectations
6.1 Pupils are required to wear full school uniform.
6.2 The usual School Rules, standards of behaviour, courtesy and respect apply.
6.3 Pupils who repeatedly fail to meet these standards will lose eligibility for Saturday School
6.4 Pupils should bring a pencil case and water bottle.
6.5 A small snack will be provided during the break between lessons
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Safeguarding and Supervision
7.1 Saturday School is staffed by members of Uppingham Cairo’s National Studies teaching team, and supervised by a member of the School Leadership Team.
7.2 All Safeguarding and Child protection policies apply in full.
7.3 Pupils must be dropped off and collected by a parent or authorised adult at Gate 2, Uppingham Lane.
8. Communication with Parents
8.1 Parents will be informed of the Saturday School schedule at the start of each term
8.2 Any changes to session timings or dates will be communicated in advance.
9. Monitoring and Review
9.1 The effectiveness of Saturday School will be reviewed at the end of each term.
9.2 Feedback from staff, pupils and parents will be taken into account when planning future provision.
9.3 This policy will be formally reviewed on an annual basis.
Appendix 1: Saturday School Timetable
