The Humanities curriculum throughout the primary school is broad and balanced. It respects the best practices of the National Curriculum guidelines of England.

However it is understood here at the New Cairo British International School that due to the truly international nature of our school, it is imperative not to enforce a singular national identity onto our pupils. Instead the National Curriculum has been specifically adapted to suit our unique position, with a greater emphasis being placed on developing pupils understanding of their position and responsibilities within a greater world community.

There is an underlying approach to the teaching of both History and Geography that recognises each pupil's uniqueness and therefore the need to adapt the curriculum, differentiating when appropriate, in order to meet the specific needs of each pupil.

 All the topics are meaningful to the children taking note of their current environment and utilising our fantastic location, providing excellent opportunities for geographical field work and historical research. Whether pupils are conducting a desert study, or researching the history of the pyramids, our school location has provided an excellent platform for the pupils learning.

Our fieldwork however is not limited to our locality as pupils are provided with opportunities to venture further a field; such as the year 6 residential to El Alamein; bringing pupils face to face with the results of the battles of World War 2.

 Overall the humanities curriculum is carefully fashioned to foster, encourage and celebrate all the children's international identities, both past and present.