Uptown 6 October and Global School Management (GSM) announce strategic partnership to launch an international school

Global Schools Management (GSM), which operates over 165 schools, and educates over 45,000 students in the United States of America, Middle East, United Kingdom, and Africa has announced that it has partnered with leading real estate developer, Uptown 6 October to launch a premium, international school on in the Uptown 6^th October development in Cairo, Egypt. The school will offer the UK National Curriculum and cater for up to 1680 students and is set to open in September 2027.

The partnership aims to launch the first premium international K–12 school in the Uptown 6 October project in West Cairo, with a total investment exceeding EGP 1.3 billion. This collaboration reflects both company’s' commitment to delivering a global educational model aligned with the aspirations of new generations and to enhancing the quality of education in Egypt.

Scheduled to open in 2027, the school will span 14,322 square meters with a built-up area of 20,000 square meters, accommodating up to 1,680 students across 70 classrooms equipped with advanced technology. The campus will include advanced facilities such as science and technology labs, performing arts studios, sports complexes, and dedicated spaces for collaborative learning, ensuring a comprehensive learning environment that meets the highest international standards.

Eng. Ahmed Abo Zeid, Co-Chairman of Uptown 6 October, commented “This partnership marks a starting point towards delivering a premium educational experience within a fully integrated Egyptian urban environment. We believe this school will serve as a benchmark for private education in Egypt and the region, reflecting the highest international standards of quality and innovation.”

Scheduled to open in 2027, the school will span 14,322 square meters with a built-up area of 20,000 square meters, accommodating up to 1,680 students across 70 classrooms equipped with advanced technology.

The campus will include advanced facilities such as science and technology labs, performing arts studios, sports complexes, and dedicated spaces for collaborative learning, ensuring a comprehensive learning environment that meets the highest international standards.

Moataz Shaarawy, Co-Chairman of Uptown 6 October for Investment and Educational Development commented, “This partnership is more than just about constructing a school; it is the foundation for shaping the future of education in Egypt. Our vision for Uptown 6 October places education at the core of community and economic development. This school is the first milestone in a strategic roadmap to establish multiple educational institutions within Uptown 6 October and other key locations across Egypt.”

The announcement underscores GSM's expansion strategy in the Middle East. Speaking on the launch, Ron Packard, founder of GSM said, “We are proud to partner with Uptown 6 October to bring our globally recognized educational model to Egypt. This project represents a significant leap forward in the region’s evolving educational landscape and reinforces our commitment to achieving exceptional learning outcomes that prepare students for success in a globalized world. Our school aspires to become the premier destination for education in Uptown 6th October, Egypt. We view this as a unique opportunity to shape the next generation of Egyptians and expatriates who will join our  community. GSM is committed to building a high quality school through our partnership with Uptown 6^th October.”

Professor Ralph Tabberer, Vice Chairman of GSM Middle East stated “At GSM, we believe every child deserves access to an education that combines global competitiveness with local relevance. Our collaboration with Uptown 6 October embodies this principle, and we are excited to bring our expertise to Egypt—a country with deep educational roots and great potential. This school will not only offer outstanding education but will also promote enterprise and character development among students.

Safanad and GSM announced initial investment of $200 million in the region’s education sector at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) 6 in October 2022, shortly after announcing the acquisition of BBD Education, a premier provider of professional education services and management for the growing schools’ market in the GCC. The Group acquired Crown Private School in Ajman in October 2023, a UK curriculum school with 1,100 students. The Group also announced its intentions to launch a super-premium school on Qetaifan Island, in Doha, Qatar.

Shaun Robison, CEO of GSM Middle East added “We’re very excited about the future growth of Egypt, and the pursuit of innovation and excellence across the K-12 sector. Our school will attract ambitious families, and educators from across the region, and we’re committed to building something very special for families in Uptown 6^th October.”

GSM owns the International School of Berne, the premium international school in Switzerland that offers the IB Curriculum. The school’s graduates attend the very best Russell Group and Ivy League universities around the world each year in addition to leading universities in the US, Europe, and Asia.