Bedayia International School vs Royal Canadian School

	B Bedayia International School Cairo, Egypt	R Royal Canadian School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 124,000 - 167,000	Fees / year EGP 10 - 229,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)	Curriculum Canadian Curriculum, IB (DP), Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 2,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2009	Opened —
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location New Cairo City, Egypt. Main campus at 1st Urban District, El Banafseg Zone, New Cairo City. Golden Square Campus is a second BIS campus located in New Cairo.	Location DC-SC-3, LAND R2, The Residential Neighbourhood, New Cairo (The New Administrative Capital), Egypt. The campus is located in the Residential Neighbourhood area of New Cairo, within the New Administrative Capital.
Stages	Stages Early Childhood School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School	Stages KG & Elementary (G1-G6); Middle School (G7-G9); High School (G10-G12)
School type	School type International K-12 day school offering the American Diploma and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme	School type International school; Canadian curriculum; Prince Edward Island affiliated; IB Diploma Programme
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United States (American Diploma) and International Baccalaureate	Country affiliation Canada (Prince Edward Island)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation Islamic	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Safe and reliable transportation with GPS-enabled buses and trained staff
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Application fee: EGP 2,000 (non‑refundable). - Registration (one‑time enrolment) fee: EGP 20,000. Annual Tuition Fees (by year group) The school publishes annual tuition by year group as follows (amounts shown are per academic year): - Pre‑KG: EGP 124,000 per year. - KG1 – KG2: EGP 130,000 per year. - Grade 1 – Grade 2: EGP 137,000 per year. - Grade 3 – Grade 6: EGP 147,000 per year. - Grade 7 – Grade 12: EGP 167,000 per year. Per‑term amounts - The school's published material does not show a public breakdown of the annual tuition into termly amounts or fixed instalments. Annual tuition figures above are the amounts published for the academic fee bands. Billing schedule and payment terms - The application fee is explicitly described as non‑refundable at the point of application. The registration fee is a one‑time enrolment charge. No public, detailed schedule for tuition instalments (for example, exact term dates for payment, deadlines, or late‑payment penalties) is published alongside the fee figures. Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for this school; the school operates as a day school and provides school transportation. A published bus fee is listed (see Other costs). Other costs and fees - Bus/transportation fee: EGP 26,000 per year. - The published annual fee bands are reported to include tuition, activities, and books. Items not specifically listed with prices (for example: uniform, external exam fees, optional extra‑curricular trip costs, or individual instrument hire) are not shown in the publicly available fee bands. Refund information - Application fee: non‑refundable. There is no publicly published, itemised refund policy for tuition, registration, or bus fees in the material that lists the fee amounts. Fee payment options - Specific accepted payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, direct debit, etc.) are not published together with the fee schedule. Parents should contact the school's admissions/finance office for the available payment channels and any surcharge or bank charges that may apply. Contact details are published for admissions and the main campus. Brief summary of available information and gaps - Available: annual tuition bands by year group, application fee amount and non‑refundable application note, registration fee amount, and a published annual bus fee. - Not available in the publicly listed fee material: a term‑by‑term breakdown of each band, an official tuition instalment schedule or due dates, detailed refund terms for tuition/registration/bus, explicit payment methods and associated surcharges, and any separate published charges for uniform or specific exam/assessment fees.	Fee details Application / Registration fee - Registration (application) fee: EGP 10,000 (one‑time). - An earlier published application figure of EGP 8,000 is also listed in third‑party directories for the prior year. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term amounts) — published figures for the 2025/26 academic year - KG1–KG2: Annual tuition EGP 150,000. Per term (equal three‑term division, calculated): EGP 50,000 per term. - Grades 1–9: Annual tuition EGP 182,000. Per term (calculated): EGP 60,666.67 per term. - Grades 10–12: Annual tuition EGP 229,000. Per term (calculated): EGP 76,333.33 per term. (Alternate published figures from other school directories — earlier year / for reference) - Alternate annual figures that have been published for 2024/25 include: KG1–KG2 EGP 120,000; Grade 1–6 EGP 125,000; Grade 7–9 EGP 178,000; Grade 10–12 EGP 194,000. Per‑term values shown in the main section above are calculated from the 2025/26 annual figures. Billing schedule and payment terms - The registration fee is payable at the time of application and may be paid in person using cash or by credit card at the campus. Annual tuition is published as an annual amount; where per‑term payment is used the per‑term figures above are equal divisions of the published annual tuition (three equal instalments). Specific invoice dates, due dates, late‑payment penalties, and published instalment schedules are not publicly listed in the materials reviewed; families should follow the school's admission paperwork and invoice instructions for exact deadlines. Boarding fees - Boarding is not listed among the school's services; school services explicitly include day‑school facilities such as a school bus and campus amenities, indicating the school operates as a day school (no published boarding fee). Other costs and optional extras - School bus (transportation) is charged in addition to tuition. Published bus fees vary by source and year: a published bus fee of EGP 45,000 for 2025/26 is listed; other published ranges for bus fees in prior listings show approximately EGP 17,000–20,300. Bus fees are charged separately from tuition. - Books, activities and resource fees are reported as included within some published tuition figures (check specific invoice breakdowns for confirmation). - Uniform costs, optional activity charges, school insurance, examination fees, airport transfer, and other ancillary costs are not shown as fixed published amounts in the reviewed public materials; families should budget for those items in addition to tuition and transport. Refund information - No publicly published, detailed refund policy for registration or tuition (for the 2025/26 or 2024/25 materials reviewed) was located. Refund and cancellation rules (for registration deposits, withdrawals, and tuition) are handled through the school's admission and fee‑policy documents and should be confirmed directly with the admissions office when completing registration. Fee payment options and accepted currencies - Accepted currencies and payment methods: payments are accepted in Egyptian pounds (EGP) and in US dollars in published listings; the registration fee can be paid in person by cash or by credit card at the campus. No public bank account or online payment gateway details were listed in the materials reviewed; payment by bank transfer or other electronic methods should be confirmed with the admissions office. Quick practical summary for parents - Expect to pay a one‑time registration fee (published EGP 10,000 for 2025/26). Annual tuition is published by grade band (see amounts above) and is commonly invoiced as an annual amount. Transport is an extra cost. Per‑term figures above are equal three‑term divisions of the published annual tuition (calculated for convenience). For exact invoice dates, any instalment plans, refund/cancellation terms, and the final invoice breakdown (uniform, optional services, examination fees, etc.), follow the school's admission paperwork and the invoice you receive from the admissions office.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Bedayia International School is a K-12 American School that also offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It began in 2009 in New Cairo and graduated its first IB Diploma class in 2019. The school is located in New Cairo in a high socio-economic district, with most students Egyptian and Arabic as their mother tongue; English is the second language for most with high proficiency, and a minority have French as a second language. Bedayia offers the American Diploma (accredited by Cognia) in addition to the IB Diploma Programme, with DP offerings introduced in 2019. The High School curriculum includes Advanced Placement courses and prepares students for standardized tests such as the ACT, IELTS, DELF, and FIT, with MAP testing to track progress. The IB Diploma Programme includes six subject groups and three core components: Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service.	Curriculum details Canadian curriculum with KG–G12 progression: Early Child Education, Elementary Program, Middle School Program, and High School Program. Graduates earn an accredited Canadian diploma recognized by universities in Egypt and internationally. Certified Canadian teachers plus qualified Arabic and French instructors support the program. Prince Edward Island (PEI) affiliation covers K–12 and the school registers students in Canada throughout their academic journey.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates earn an accredited Canadian diploma recognized by universities in Egypt and internationally. Students are registered in Canada throughout their schooling, reinforcing a Canada-based credential. The Canadian certificate is recognized by top international universities, supporting admission to higher education worldwide. The school employs certified Canadian teachers along with Arabic and French instructors to support this pathway.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History —
Community	Community —	Community —
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Main Campus – Admission 2026–2027: Admissions Now Open. Now accepting applications for KG1 and Grade 2 Boys. Phone: 01110444469. Location: New Cairo – Banafseg. Apply Now via me.classera.com. Golden Square Campus – Admission 2026–2027: Admission Now Open for 2026–2027. Phone: 011444 44596. Location: New Cairo – Golden Square. Apply Now via admission.bedayia.com.	Admissions 1. Complete the Online Application. The Royal Canadian School online Application should be completed via the link labeled 'Click here'. The admissions team is available to guide applicants through every step of the application process. After submission, the school reviews the application and contacts applicants as needed. 2. Pay Registration Fees. Pay the registration fees. The registration fees may be remitted in person with cash or credit card at our campus. This step is part of the admissions process managed by the admissions team. 3. Schedule an Assessment. An assessment will be scheduled. The purpose of the assessment is to determine the student's readiness to attend Royal Canadian School and to determine a possible need for additional English Language support or additional Learning Support. The admissions team coordinates the scheduling and communicates details to families. 4. Assessment Day. On the assessment day, bring documents including: Copy of student's previous report card; Six passport size photos; Copy of the student's passport; Student's original birth certificate; Copy of father/mother's ID cards (both sides); Copy of father/mother's EG Visa and Passport (If not Egyptian); Copy of the student's immunization record. The assessment day is an opportunity to determine readiness and any support needs. 5. Final Registration. After a successful assessment result you will be invited to meet our Head of School and complete the registration process. This completes the admissions steps.
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