Ashraf AboArafe
* A cultural evening was organized in the presence of high-ranking guests of honor at the German Embassy
Today, the German School of the Sisters of Charles Borome in Cairo (DSB-K) celebrates its 120th anniversary in the presence of high-ranking guests of honour.
The German School of the Sisters of Charles Borromy in Cairo is a school where Germany meets Egypt, and it is among the German schools recognized outside the borders of Germany. The school’s ancient history goes back 120 years, making it one of the oldest German schools outside Germany in the world. The German School of the Sisters of Charles Borromy is known for its high educational standards and students who aim to achieve the highest performance. It is worth noting that for many female students, the connection to Germany remains an integral part of their later lives.
In this context, Ambassador Frank Hartmann said: “As Galileo Galilei said: ‘You cannot teach anyone anything, you can only help him find knowledge within himself.’ This is the approach followed by the German School of the Sisters of Charles Borromy.” The students of the German School of the Sisters of Charles Borromy know well that knowledge does not come easily, but rather a great effort must be made in order to be able to form an opinion and to continue developing ourselves.”
The German School of the Sisters of Charles Borome in Cairo was founded in 1904 and has a long and rich history. It experienced wars, revolutions, and coups, but it persevered and continued to develop itself to keep pace with the times. During this journey, she did not give up what distinguishes her, which is providing high-level education based on ethical foundations, which makes female students responsible adults.
The school is supported by the Sisters of the Christian Humanitarian Mission and also by competent and distinguished teachers.
Ambassador Hartmann added, “Education is a basic condition for societal, cultural and economic development and the ability to assume responsibility.” Education can make a person tolerant and enable him to assume societal responsibility. For 120 years, the German School of the Sisters of Charles Borromy has been working to provide integrated education based on humane humanity and built on Christian ethical foundations and the principle of openness to the world and tolerance while preserving the Islamic religion and its values and Egyptian culture.”
Cultural, educational and scientific cooperation forms the basis of close relations between Germany and Egypt. In no other area of bilateral relations do we have such long-term and close personal contacts. Schools play a special role here: in addition to the seven German schools in Egypt – which is more, for example, than the number of German schools in China or the United States of America – there are also 29 other partner schools. Today, more than 4,500 students, both male and female, study in German schools in Egypt, most of whom are Egyptians, where they grew up and have ties to our two countries. They thus become important bridge builders who contribute to understanding and exchange between Germany and Egypt. Many female graduates of German schools today hold important positions in society, especially in the fields of science, culture, economics and politics.
