Academic calendar
Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Academic Year 2026-2027Relevant now
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A
- ADP
- American Diploma Program; the division of the school following the United States educational curriculum.
B
- Blended
- Short for 'Blended Learning,' referring to the school's specific pedagogical method of mixing face-to-face and digital instruction.
- Break
- The designated time between sessions for students to eat and socialize.
- Break
- The designated time periods (usually two) when students are allowed to go to the canteen or play areas.
C
- Canteen
- The on-campus cafeteria where students purchase snacks, hot meals, and drinks during breaks.
- CB
- Short for Character Building; a core curriculum subject focused on ethics and personal development.
D
- Da7ee7
- A common Egyptian student term used within NIS for a student who is highly studious or a high achiever.
F
- Fakes
- To skip a class or ignore a responsibility; common slang used among the student body.
G
- GAA
- Global Academic Award, a recognition program for academic excellence within the school system.
- GCP
- Global Citizenship Program, a core curriculum element focused on community service and global awareness.
- Global
- Short for the Global Citizenship program, a core part of the NIS curriculum and identity.
- GSC
- Global Student Council; the overarching student leadership body across different NIS campuses.
I
- IB
- International Baccalaureate; the specific academic track for students enrolled in the IB Diploma Programme.
- IG
- The British Division (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) curriculum and student cohort.
M
- MAL
- Model Arab League; a student organization focused on simulating the diplomatic efforts of the Arab League.
- MAP
- Measures of Academic Progress, the standardized computerized testing system used to track student growth.
- MUN
- Model United Nations; a highly active student organization participating in international simulations.
N
- Nermien
- Common shorthand used by students and parents to refer to the school system as a whole.
- NHS
- National Honor Society, an organization for high-achieving students in the American division.
- NIS
- Dr. Nermien Ismail Schools; the overarching name for the school system.
- NIS MAL
- The Model Arab League, a student-led simulation of the international organization.
- NIS MUN
- The Model United Nations student organization and annual conference.
- NIS SC
- The Student Council, responsible for student events and representation.
- NISer
- A term used by students to refer to themselves or their peers as members of the NIS community.
- NISian
- A term used by students and staff to refer to a member of the Dr. Nermien Ismail Schools community.
- NISians
- The collective term for students and alumni of Dr. Nermien Ismail Schools.
- NISMUN
- The Dr. Nermien Ismail Schools Model United Nations, a prominent student-led simulation of the UN.
Q
- Quarter
- One of the four academic terms into which the school year is divided.
S
- SC
- Student Council, the representative body for the student population.
- Schoology
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used by students and teachers for assignments, quizzes, and course materials.
- Senior Hoodie
- The custom-designed sweatshirt worn exclusively by Grade 12 students as a rite of passage.
- Senior Jacket
- The custom-designed jacket worn exclusively by the graduating class.
- Seniors
- Specifically refers to Grade 12 students, who often have distinct social status and events.
- Session
- The standard term used by students and faculty to refer to a single class period.
- Skolera-ed
- A term used when a student receives a sudden grade update or notification via the Skolera platform.
- SU
- Student Union; the elected student representative body.
T
- The American
- Shorthand for the American Division or the students enrolled in it.
- The Break
- The designated social time between classes, often spent at the canteen or designated outdoor areas.
- The British
- Shorthand for the British Division or the students enrolled in it.
- The Canteen
- The primary food service area on campus where students purchase snacks and meals.
- The Field
- The main outdoor sports and gathering area for students during breaks.
- The Gate
- The security-controlled entrance and exit point where students meet or wait for transportation.
- The Merit
- A formal recognition or certificate awarded to students for academic or behavioral excellence.
- The National
- Refers to the Egyptian National curriculum division.
- The Portal
- The online Learning Management System (LMS) used for checking grades, assignments, and school announcements.
- The Slip
- A disciplinary or permission note, often referring to a 'tardy slip' or 'detention slip'.
- The System
- Often used by students to refer to the school's unique digital infrastructure and tablet-based testing.
- The Yard
- The central outdoor common area where students congregate during recess and lunch breaks.
Y
- Yellow Bus
- The school's fleet of buses, often used as a shorthand for the school's transportation service.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- American
- The building or wing dedicated to the American High School Diploma curriculum.
- American Building
- The campus wing or building dedicated to students following the American curriculum.
- American Division
- The campus section dedicated to students following the American High School Diploma curriculum.
- British
- The building or wing dedicated to the IGCSE/British curriculum.
- British Building
- The campus wing or building dedicated to students following the IGCSE/British curriculum.
- British Division
- The campus section dedicated to students following the IGCSE and A-Level curriculum.
- Bus Matron
- The staff member assigned to each school bus to supervise students and manage attendance during transit.
- First Settlement
- The main campus located in New Cairo, often referred to by its location.
- first_settlement_campus_cafeteria
- First Settlement Campus Cafeteria
- French
- The building or wing dedicated to the French Baccalaureate curriculum.
- FS
- The First Settlement (New Cairo) campus location.
- Gate
- Refers to the security checkpoints; students often designate specific gates for pickup and drop-off (e.g., Gate 1, Gate 2).
- Gate 1
- The primary entrance for parents and visitors; often used as a landmark for pickup.
- Gate 1 / Gate 2
- Specific entry and exit points used to separate bus traffic from private car pickups and drop-offs.
- ID Card
- The mandatory identification card required for campus entry and for using school services like the library or canteen.
- Late Slip
- A required permit from the administration if a student arrives after the morning assembly has concluded.
- LMS
- Learning Management System; the digital platform where all academic resources and virtual classes are hosted.
- NAC
- The New Administrative Capital campus, the newest addition to the school network.
- Nasr City
- The campus located in the Nasr City district of Cairo.
- National
- The building or wing dedicated to the Egyptian National curriculum (Thanaweya Amma).
- National Building
- The section of the campus dedicated to the Egyptian National curriculum (Thanaweya Amma).
- National Division
- The campus section following the Egyptian National Ministry of Education curriculum.
- NC
- The Nasr City campus location.
- NCP
- The New Capital campus location.
- New Capital
- The school's newest campus located in the New Administrative Capital.
- OCT
- The 6th of October campus, serving students in the West Cairo area.
- Parent Portal
- The specific Skolera interface used by parents to monitor student progress and communicate with teachers.
- RFID
- The electronic ID card system used by students for attendance tracking and secure entry/exit at campus gates.
- RFID Card
- The student ID card used for electronic attendance tracking and campus security access.
- Schooly
- The official school management system and mobile app used for checking grades, attendance, and school announcements.
- SH
- The Shorouk City campus location.
- Shorouk
- The campus located in Shorouk City.
- Shorouk Campus
- One of the main physical locations of the school, often used to distinguish from the New Cairo branches.
- Skola
- The specific software or platform often integrated into the school's management for fees and administrative logistics.
- Skolera
- The Learning Management System (LMS) used for tracking grades, attendance, and school announcements.
- The Admin
- The administrative building where parents and students handle registration, fees, and official paperwork.
- The American
- The building or wing dedicated to the American International Division.
- The American Building
- The designated wing or facility for students enrolled in the American High School Diploma program.
- The App
- The official NIS mobile application used for parent-teacher communication and tracking student attendance.
- The British
- The building or wing dedicated to the British International (IGCSE) Division.
- The British Building
- The facility housing the IGCSE and British curriculum classrooms.
- The Bus
- The school's private transportation network, which is the primary transit method for most students.
- The Clinic
- The on-campus medical facility for first aid and student health issues.
- The Court
- The outdoor sports area, typically used for basketball, football, and student gatherings during break.
- The French
- The designated building or wing for students enrolled in the French Baccalaureate program.
- The Gate
- The security checkpoints at school entrances where student IDs and visitor permissions are verified.
- The Gym
- The indoor sports facility used for PE classes and team practices.
- The ID
- The mandatory student identification card required for campus entry and boarding school buses.
- The IG Building
- The campus section or building dedicated to the British (IGCSE) curriculum students.
- The National
- The building or wing dedicated to the Egyptian National curriculum.
- The Portal
- The online gateway for parents and students to manage administrative tasks and school communications.
- The Tablet
- The school-issued or school-mandated digital device required for all daily lessons and assessments.
- The Theater
- The main auditorium used for school assemblies, performances, and graduation ceremonies.
- The Uniform
- The mandatory dress code; strict adherence is required for campus entry.
- The Uniform Shop
- The on-campus or nearby facility where students must purchase the mandatory school-branded attire.
- Uniform
- The strictly enforced dress code that varies by school division (American, British, or National).
- Uniform Check
- The daily morning routine where staff ensure students are wearing the correct school attire.
- Uniform Policy
- Strict dress code requirements that vary slightly between the American, British, and National divisions.
- Uniform Shop
- The on-campus or designated outlet where students must purchase division-specific school attire.
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Academic Year 2026-2027 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Jul 2, 2027.
- How much campus context is included?
- 49 approved campus terms and 59 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.