Launch of Construction Works at “Kingdom of Knowledge International School” in Uptown 6th of October City

As a part of the ongoing efforts to enhance Egypt’s position as a distinguished destination for the international education, the construction work officially commenced at Kingdom of Knowledge International School on its state-of-the-art campus in Uptown 6 October, marking the arrival of prestigious British education to Egypt through partnership with Global School Management (GSM), a leading international school operator managing 165+ schools worldwide.

The construction launch ceremony was attended by distinguished leaders from the project’s strategic partners, including Eng. Ahmed Abouzaid, Chairman of Uptown 6 October Group of Companies, and Moataz Sharawy, Chairman of Uptown 6 October for Investment and Educational Development, Ron Packard, Founder and CEO of Global School Management (GSM), and Professor Sean Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of GSM Middle East and the Board of Directors of Uptown 6 October Group of Companies, subsidiary company directors, and the executive and engineering teams who will oversee the development of this world-class educational facility.
During the event, the official signal was given to commence excavation and construction work at the school site, within a precise schedule ensuring the delivery of completed buildings in 2027, in preparation for its official opening in the first academic year 2027/2028.

The partnership between Uptown 6 October and Global School Management embodies the commitment of both parties to provide an integrated educational experience in accordance with global standards. The school will provide a world-class educational environment, particularly designed to meet the prestigious British National Curriculum from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Sixth Form, on a purpose-built 20,000 square meter campus designed for 1,680 students.
The School Campus will include integrated educational, sports, and cultural facilities to offer a balanced modern education. There will be 70 moderns, technology-enabled classrooms. The campus features dedicated science laboratories for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. It also offers a Technology and Innovation Hub with maker spaces and coding labs. Students will benefit from an extensive Library and Learning Resource Center, as well as specialist rooms for Art, Design & Technology, and Music. Facilities also include a theater with a 400 seat capacity, music practice rooms, a recording studio, and dance and drama studios.
The school also has a full-size football pitch with quality turf. There are multi-purpose sports spaces for basketball, volleyball, and indoor sports. Students can use the athletics track and outdoor courts. To enhance students’ well-being, the school offers a modern cafeteria with nutritious meal options. Other facilities include a medical clinic with qualified nursing staff, counseling and pastoral care, and age-appropriate common and social areas.
In this context, Ahmed AboZaid, the Chairman of Uptown 6 October Group of Companies, stated: “Education is the core of society’s progress, and Kingdom of Knowledge will serve as the educational cornerstone of Uptown 6 October. Our partnership with Global School Management brings to Egypt one of the best international school operators in the world to provide world-class education for our families.”
For his part, Moataz Shaarawy, Chairman of Uptown 6 October for Investment and Educational Development, explained: ‘The Kingdom of Knowledge is the result of a vision aimed at providing distinguished British education to Egyptian families, managed by a company with proven global experience. We are building an educational institution that will produce a generation of Egyptian leaders equipped with strong cultural roots and global competence.”
GSM relies on a proven educational methodology, focusing on achieving academic excellence through the provision of rigorous curricula and precise assessment standards that instill in students a love of learning and academic discipline from an early stage. In addition, it has a clear vision that works to develop personality by promoting human values, leadership, and resilience, and encouraging students to make responsible, ethical decisions that reflect their awareness of their role in the community and the world around them. The company also adopts a comprehensive education concept that balances academic study with arts and sports, with the aim of building a well-rounded personality that combines creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork.
Commenting on this, Ron Packard, Founder and CEO of Global School Management, reported: “We are thrilled our partnership with Uptown 6 October to commence construction on Kingdom of Knowledge International School, which represents GSM’s commitment to bringing world-class British education to Egyptian families. With our experience managing 165+ schools worldwide, we will ensure that Kingdom of Knowledge delivers the academic excellence, character development, and university preparation in an exceptional environment where every student can thrive and reach their full potential.”
Professor Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive Officer of GSM Middle East, stated: “Kingdom of Knowledge represents a new benchmark for international education in Egypt and the Middle East. Our students at Kingdom of Knowledge will receive an education that opens doors to the world’s best universities. We are bringing decades of educational expertise, best practices, and global standards to create a truly world-class school in Uptown 6 October that will serve as a model for premium international education in the region.”
Global School Management is a leading global company in the management of international schools, founded by Ron Packard, and manages more than 165 schools around the world offering British, American, and International Baccalaureate curricula. Under the leadership of Professor Shaun Robinson in the Middle East, Global School Management is working to expand access to distinguished international education in the region.”
Uptown 6 October is a leading Egyptian real estate development company in the development of integrated communities. The Uptown 6 October city project is a pioneering model of modern urban planning that combines residential, commercial, educational, health, and recreational facilities in a safe, integrated, and full-serviced life.