Dwight School Celebrates Opening of New Campus in Cairo

The official inauguration ceremony was led by Omar Al Futtaim, Al-Futtaim Group Vice Chairman and CEO, and Dr. Blake Spahn, Dwight-Franklin School Group Vice Chancellor.

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and the Dwight-Franklin School Group recently celebrated the inauguration of Dwight School Cairo, a new international school in Cairo Festival City, Egypt. The school officially opened its doors on September 14, welcoming its first cohort of students for the 2026–27 academic year, marking the organizations' latest milestone in their strategic partnership to deliver a distinctive, internationally focused education experience in the region.

Dwight School Cairo's first phase welcomes students from Pre-K through grade 5, offering flexible classrooms, specialist learning areas, a library, a makerspace, music spaces, and shared areas designed to encourage exploration, collaboration, creativity, and well-being. Grades 6-9 will be introduced in the 2027–28 academic year as the school continues its phased development.

On September 21, the school was inaugurated by Omar Al Futtaim, Vice Chairman and CEO of Al-Futtaim Group; Mira Al Futtaim, Chief Future Education Officer at Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and Chairwoman of Emiratisation at Al-Futtaim Group; and Dr. Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor of the Dwight-Franklin School Group. They were joined by school leadership, educators, and founding families.

"The inauguration of Dwight School Cairo marks an important milestone in our long-term commitment to transforming education in the region," said Mira Al Futtaim, Chief Future Education Officer at Al-Futtaim Education Foundation. "This partnership brings together Al-Futtaim Education Foundation's deep understanding of the region and its communities with Dwight's more than 150 years of educational experience and student-centered approach."

"Opening Dwight School Cairo is a major milestone for our global network and a profound responsibility," said Dr. Blake Spahn, Vice Chancellor of the Dwight-Franklin School Group. "When Dwight enters a new city, our goal is to build a school that belongs to its community while opening doors to the world."

Dwight School Cairo unites two purpose-driven educational institutions with distinct histories and complementary strengths. Together, the two organizations aim to build a school that is globally connected and locally rooted, pairing Al-Futtaim Education Foundation's regional knowledge and future-focused approach with Dwight's international experience. The school also draws on the research-based expertise of its Centre for Excellence in Arabic to support an innovative approach to Arabic-language teaching.

Students will also benefit from being part of Dwight's international network, connecting them with peers, educators, and ideas across campuses around the world, and creating opportunities for collaboration and cultural exchange.

Find more information at dwightcairo.org.

Interested families can make an admissions inquiry by visiting the site or calling +201055933777 or +20221203044

About Dwight School Cairo

Dwight School Cairo, in partnership with Al-Futtaim Education Foundation, opened at Cairo Festival City in September 2026, becoming the newest member of the Dwight-Franklin School Group of international schools.

Founded in New York City in 1872, Dwight is united by a shared mission to ignite the spark of genius in every child and an educational philosophy built on three pillars: Personalized Learning, Global Vision, and Community. The global network includes schools in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Jersey City, Hanoi, and Cairo, alongside Dwight Global Online and Franklin Global Online, connecting students and educators across cultures and continents.

Dwight School Cairo currently welcomes students from Pre-K through grade 5 and will introduce grades 6-9 for the 2027–28 academic year. Through its personalized approach to learning and connection to Dwight's worldwide community, students in Cairo benefit from opportunities to engage with peers and educators across the global network while developing their individual talents, interests, and potential.

About Al-Futtaim Education Foundation

Al-Futtaim Education Foundation operates as a not-for-profit initiative of the Al Futtaim family, created through a shared passion for education and a commitment to learning and growth. The Foundation works to equip students with the knowledge, skills, values, and opportunities needed to thrive in a changing world. Its work includes leading schools and educational initiatives, the Centre for Excellence in Arabic, and the Centre for Education Action Research, supporting academic excellence, innovation, global citizenship, and lifelong learning.

Media contact:

Allison Feldman, Director of Global Communications: [email protected]

SOURCE The Dwight-Franklin School Group