History of Hayah

Hayah’s Success Story

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2003

The Beginning of Hayah International Academy’s Journey

Hayah was founded by Mr. Hesham Elsewedy, Mrs. Howaida Elsewedy, and co-founded by Ms.Abeya Fathyand Mr. Mohamed Magdi. They established Hayah as the first character-building school in Egypt.

2005

Hayah International Academy’s First Accreditation

Accredited as an American school by Cognia (formerly known as CITA/NCA) (School Code 65343).

2007-2009

Hayah International Academy Establishment and Authorization for IBDP

Authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP, (School Code S004453).

2011

Graduation of the First Hayah International Academy Cohort

Turning the purpose into reality, observing our mission embodied in our first graduates.

2015

Hayah International Academy

Re-accreditation by Advanced Re-authorization of IBDP.

2018

Revision of School Mission

Adjusted the mission to focus on student growth and international mindedness.

2019

Hayah International Academy IBPYP Authorization

Authorized as an IB School for Primary Years Programme

2021

Integration with Egypt Education Platform (EEP), one of the Largest Education Platforms in Egypt

Hayah International Academy joined EEP under Hayah Schools Enterprise independent stream.

2022

Hayah International School West The First Branch of Hayah Coming West

Hayah’s legacy and unique quality values-based education extends to serve a wider community.

2024

Hayah West is accredited by Cognia as an American school

2025

Hayah West is authorized by IBPYP

Authorized to offer Primary Years Programme by the International Baccalaureate Organization.