At OHS
The British (IGCSE Department) is structured into key stages, aligning with the National Curriculum of England:
Academic Structure Overview
🇬🇧 British School
Students graduating from the British Department at OHS are well-prepared to join top universities in Egypt and abroad. Our programs follow international standards, ensuring recognition and acceptance worldwide.
Egyptian Universities
(Supreme Council of Universities Requirements)
O Level (OL)
Minimum of 8 subjects
AS / A Level
Minimum of 2 A Levels (or 1 A Level + 2 AS subjects)
Arabic & History
Compulsory for Egyptian students ( through Ministry exams)
Thanaweya Equivalency Certificate
Issued through the Ministry of Education
International Universities
Admission criteria vary depending on the university and country.
O Level (OL)
5-8 subjects
AS / A Level
At least 3 full A Level subjects (some top universities may require specific subjects such as Mathematics, Physics, or Economics depending on the field of study)
English Proficiency
IELTS / TOEFL may be required
Subjects Offered
“Our school provides academic counseling to help students select the right subject combinations and prepare for entrance requirements in Egypt, the UK, Europe, the US, and beyond.
At OHS, we offer our students a wide variety of subjects to suit the university they wish to apply for.”
Teaching Staff –
June 2026 Session.
Welcome to our dedicated team of educators. Our teachers are experts in their fields, committed to providing a high-quality British education. They work with leading UK examination boards to ensure our students are well-prepared for their academic futures.
Science Department
- Biology: Dr. Hanan Hanafy (Cambridge)
- Chemistry: Dr. Yousef Wadee (Cambridge)
- Combined Science: Dr. Omar Khaled (Cambridge)
- Physics: Eng. Michael Medhat (Cambridge)
Mathematics & Computer Science
- Mathematics: Eng. Shady Sherif (Pearson Edexcel)
- Computer Science: Eng. Amr Osama (Cambridge)
- Information & Communication Technology: Eng. Mohammed Mamdouh (Cambridge)
English & Languages
- English as a Second Language: Mr. Mohammad Hassan (Oxford AQA)
- Literature: Miss. Iman Naeem (Pearson Edexcel)
- Arabic (First Language): Mr. Mohamed Salah (Pearson Edexcel)
- German: Miss. Mai (Cambridge)
Humanities & Social Sciences
- Accounting: Mr. Omar Abdel Dayem (Cambridge)
- Business: Mr. Karim Darwishe (Cambridge)
- Economics: Mr. Ahmed Marwan (Cambridge)
- Psychology: Dr. Moemen Sherif (Oxford AQA)
Advanced Level (AS & A2)
- Biology (AS): Dr. ———- (Cambridge)
- Biology (A2): Dr. Omar Khaled (Cambridge)
- Biology Practical (AS & AL): Dr. Aynour El Zahed (Cambridge)
- Mathematics (AS): Eng. Shady Sherif (Pearson Edexcel)
Accreditation & Exam Boards
The British Department at Own Heliopolis Language School is committed to providing high-quality education that meets international standards.
British Council Accreditation
Our department is recognized and supported by the British Council, ensuring the integrity and quality of examinations.
Exam Boards
We are proud to be registered with leading UK and international awarding bodies, including:
Cambridge Assessment International Education
(CAIE)