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Wycombe Abbey International Delegation Visits Cairo School: A Promising Step Towards Academic Excellence

4 December 2024 - Changzhou

 

As Wycombe Abbey prepares to extend its renowned legacy to Egypt, members of the Board of Wycombe Abbey International, including Chairman Patrick Sherrington and Director Diana Rose, recently visited Egypt and our international partner WMC to catch up on the progress of our Cairo East campus.

During their visit, they reviewed the construction and fit-out of the site, as well as the progress with recruiting staff and enrolling the first pupils, ensuring that the new school aligns with Wycombe Abbey’s renowned heritage and academic vision.

The team also checked the ongoing work across various sections of the campus, focusing on the timely completion of the state-of-the-art facilities, designed to provide pupils with a world class educational environment. Mr Sherrington and Mrs Rose expressed their satisfaction with the work undertaken and commended the local and international teams involved in bringing this ambitious vision to life.

Observing Key Features

The team highlighted how the new campus would provide a nurturing environment that reflects the school’s emphasis on individualised teaching and extracurricular opportunities. This vision will empower pupils to excel academically while fostering personal development.

Aiming for a Transformative Start

Mr Sherrington remarked, “This visit has reaffirmed our belief in the potential of Wycombe Abbey Cairo to set new benchmarks for education in the region. The campus embodies our values and vision, and we are excited to see it flourish”. Mrs Rose added, “The progress we have seen today is a testament to the dedication of everyone involved in this project. We are proud to bring Wycombe Abbey’s legacy to Cairo.”.

Building a Global Legacy

With this positive progress, Wycombe Abbey Cairo East  is on track to welcome its first cohort in 2025, marking a pioneering step in the School’s expansion into the Middle East and North Africa. The team’s visit has not only reinforced the school’s dedication to the project but also signalled the start of a new chapter in Wycombe Abbey’s history.