Code for Egypt is the Cairo-based, 12-month adaptation of Code.X’s flagship program, locally hosted by the Salahaldin International School in Cairo. Code for Egypt provides Egyptian students with rigorous courses in computer science, human-centered design, and project management fundamentals, taught by Code.X volunteers from top U.S. universities and tech companies.
Human-centered design classroom from Code for Egypt 2024.
Student first day session from Code for Egypt 2024.
Our Approach
Despite Egypt’s fast-growing tech sector, many high school students still lack access to quality education in coding, design, and entrepreneurship:
Traditional curricula often emphasize rote learning over creative problem-solving—leaving many students unprepared to participate in an increasingly digital world.
Girls and students from underserved communities face cultural and systemic barriers to entering STEM fields.
Code for Egypt is a geographical expansion of Code.X’s proven youth education program, which blends computer science and human-centered design education to provide students with invaluable entrepreneurship and innovation skills. Code.X’s curriculum develops computational, creative, and critical thinking skills in youth, preparing them to become change agents in their communities.
In our 2024 pilot, 50 ninth-grade students joined us in New Cairo for a 14-day summer camp led by Code.X instructors. Over the next 12 months, they continued building their skills through twice-monthly workshops, culminating in a project showcase and graduation in June 2025.
Press & Media Coverage
“Code.X Opens Calls for Youth Program “Code for Egypt”” (Code.X, 2024)
Our Local Partner
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.
Past & Present Program Sponsors
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.