Summer Classes in New Cairo

Code for Egypt is the Egyptian adaptation of Code.X’s flagship 3-year program, run jointly with our co-sponsor Lotus Education and local host, the Salahaldin International School in Cairo. Code for Egypt provides Egyptian students with a unique approach to computer science, human-centered design, and project management fundamentals, taught by Code.X volunteers from top U.S. universities and tech companies.

Local Positions

Code for Egypt’s local sponsor, Lotus Education, is currently accepting Code for Egypt applications for university-age Teaching Assistants and high school-age students for the incoming 2024 student cohort.

You must be based locally in Cairo to apply.

Program Design

Code for Egypt will be a geographical expansion of Code.X’s proven three-year youth education program, which blends computer science and human-centered design education to provide students with invaluable entrepreneurship and innovation skills. Each summer, 50 pilot cohort students will be taught in-person in Cairo during a 14-day intensive by Code.X volunteers from top U.S. universities and tech companies. Code.X’s curriculum develops computational, creative, and critical thinking skills in youth, preparing them to become change agents in their communities.

9th grade students (ages 14-15) are eligible to apply for the Code for Egypt 2024-2026 cohort, which includes 24 months of highly motivated, dedicated program participation. This cohort will begin with a 14-day summer camp in 2024, followed by a 14-day summer camp in 2025, before graduating after a final 14-day summer camp in 2026. Students will practice the skills they learn over the summer with additional twice-monthly extracurricular classes between September and May.

Press & Media Coverage

  • “Code.X Opens Calls for Youth Program “Code for Egypt”” (Code.X, 2024)

Our Local Partners

 

Salahaldin International School-Cairo (SIS-Cairo) is an international school in New Cairo, Egypt, that opened its doors in September 2009. Salahaldin International School (SIS) offers students a unique educational experience that blends American and international educational traditions with the rich culture and heritage of Egypt. SIS’s vision for education is to create a generation of students who are academically excellent, morally and ethically grounded, and well-equipped to cope with and embrace the changes in the world around them. SIS is committed to providing students with the best possible education, and its state-of-the-art facilities and innovative teaching methods reflect this commitment.

 

Lotus Education is an educational service and consultancy firm, founded in 2021 in the Netherlands. It is driven by a vision to bridge educational gaps and create an environment where every learner can flourish. Lotus Education aims to support educational activities to power education and foster community. We collaborate with impact-oriented partners who are committed to delivering innovative and inclusive learning opportunities.