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How does the parent portal support good family-school communication?

Good family-school communication is essential to student success and for a healthy parent-school relationship. The Parent Portal provides parents with a realtime link to view key parts of their child’s school record, from assessment reports to attendance, forthcoming events and account charges.

What can I See in the parent portal?

The Parent Portal enables parents to check all of their child’s completed and historical assessment reports, attendance record, events and student timetable.

What if I don't have a Parent Portal account?

If you do not have a parent portal account, please ask your campus for a Parent Portal letter. The letter will include your student's Parent Portal ID number. Important: Teachers enter grades each Monday evening or earlier for the previous week.

How many students are in a class, and what is the student–teacher ratio?

Our class sizes range from 12–22 depending on the year group. Our student–teacher ratio is 9:1.

What languages do you offer, and when do they start?

South Loop offers French, German, Spanish, and Mandarin. Spanish and French instruction spans from Nursery to Year 6. In Middle and High School, st...

Are you a selective school?

South Loop is academically non-selective, because we believe no one has a limit to their potential or ability. When considering applicants, we look...

How is your approach to teaching different from other schools’?

South Loop implements Nord Anglia Education’s “Be Ambitious” approach to teaching. We are committed to developing children’s minds and relationship...

Do you have provisions for children with special educational needs?

South Loop is an inclusive school. We understand not all children find it easy to learn. That’s why our Learning Support department provides target...

Where do your families live, and do you provide school buses?

Our families come from all around Chicago, including South Loop, West Loop, Lincoln Park, Gold Coast, Wicker Park, and Pilsen. We offer a bus from...

As a parent, how can I get involved?

South Loop encourages every parent to take an active role in school life and events. We offer Parent Representative roles to focus on building rela...

How does the school communicate with parents?

South Loop stays in touch with parents through an array of mediums:• face-to-face conversations, either at formally planned Parent Consultations or...

Is a school lunch provided, and where is the food sourced from and made?

The cafeteria is run by Quest Foods Management Services, who adhere to only the highest standards of food hygiene and preparation. Students may cho...

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

Cultivating children’s creativity is key to their happiness and success. South Loop offers many opportunities for students to express their artistry and individuality under the guidance of world-class educators.

SOUTH LOOP PORTAL AND APPS

Log in to the parents’ portal to update your child’s information and see any reports on their progress.

QUESTIONS

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Principal's Welcome

As Principal it is my pleasure to welcome you to the British International School Cairo, a school where children are encouraged to value intellectual growth and develop a love of learning with a strong moral compass that will guide them for the rest of their lives.

Admissions

The School welcomes students for admission in FS1, Y7 and Y12. International students may be considered for entry on a more flexible basis. Please take a few moments to read over our Admissions pages. We shall be very pleased to respond to any query and to support you through the application process.

What is the parent portal?

The Parent Portal enables parents to check all of their child’s completed and historical assessment reports, attendance record, events and student timetable. Parents also have secure access to their school account, for easy tracking and payment of fee bills, activity costs and ad hoc charges, considerably reducing the school’s administration burden.

What is Engage app?

Along with tools such as the Engage Apps, Parent Evening, and Pupil Dashboard, Engage helps schools deliver transparent and easy communication across the school community.

When do teachers enter grades?

Important: Teachers enter grades each Monday evening or earlier for the previous week. If you are not seeing grades, please contact the counselor or principal at your child's school. Grades from college co-enrollment courses will not be entered each week.

Can parents access lunch money?

Lunch Money Now permits parents to access their student's cafeteria account via the internet.

Can parents access Staar results?

When STAAR performance information becomes available, parents can immediately access their child’s results and a suite of other resources to support summer learning at home. Please use the link below to access a flyer that provides step by step directions to retrieve your child's secure access code and STAAR Performance data.