Cairo English School vs The British School in Cairo
Cairo English School and The British School in Cairo are both in Cairo, about 16 km apart. Both schools offer British, Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels programmes. Cairo English School also offers IB, and The British School in Cairo also offers EYFS, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary) and Cambridge International AS Levels. Published annual fees are EGP 125,000 - 191,000 at Cairo English School and EGP 70,000 - 141,700 at The British School in Cairo, which puts Cairo English School roughly 49% higher. Cairo English School takes pupils from 3 to 18, and The British School in Cairo from 4 to 18. Cairo English School is the larger school, with around 1,675 pupils to The British School in Cairo's 1,000.
British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Curriculum
EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils
Pupils
1,675
Pupils
1,000
Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
22
Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English, Arabic
Opened
Opened
2006
Opened
2004
Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
Cairo English School is located in Mirage City, New Cairo, Egypt. It sits on a 42,000 square meter campus in New Cairo, offering a spacious environment for learning. The school highlights facilities such as an Olympic-size swimming pool, science and computer laboratories, an indoor sports hall and an official-size football field. It is part of the Esol Education network of international schools, with campuses in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Dubai, Cairo, Hong Kong, Nicosia and Lebanon.
Location
The school is located on the D3 Ring Road in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Stages
Stages
Early Years (Foundation Stage 1 & 2), Primary School (KS1 & KS2) and Secondary School (KS3-5).
Stages
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School type
School type
The school is a private international school in Mirage City, New Cairo, Egypt, providing British-based international education. It follows the English National Curriculum and is an IB World School.
School type
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Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
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Pupil nationality mix
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Additional learning support
Additional learning support
ESL is provided for both Primary and Secondary levels. Primary ESL includes Parallel Literacy 1 and 2, ESL Support and In Class ESL Support. Secondary ESL Services offer limited but individually tailored English language support, with adjustments to timetables where needed.
Additional learning support
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
Egypt
Country affiliation
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Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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School day structure
School day structure
Bus transportation to and from school is offered every school day. The school day ends at 3:00 pm. Late buses depart at 4:30 pm on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays for students taking part in after-school activities or tutoring.
School day structure
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Bus service details
Bus service details
Bus transportation is provided daily. Students must wear seat belts, remain seated while the bus is moving, be courteous to peers and the driver, and be at the assigned pick-up locations on time. Regular buses operate each school day; late buses are available at 4:30 pm on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays for after-school activities or tutoring.
Tuition fees — annual amounts by year group (published figure) - Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — Annual tuition: EGP 124,600. - Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) — Annual tuition: EGP 137,800. - Years 1–2 — Annual tuition: EGP 169,700. - Years 3–6 — Annual tuition: EGP 169,000. - Years 7–12 — Annual tuition: EGP 191,000.
Per-term tuition (inferred) - The school posts fee due dates for each academic term (three terms per year). Using the published annual tuition above and the school's term billing pattern, a straightforward per-term estimate is the annual figure divided by three. These per-term figures are calculated here as an inferred instalment amount (rounded to the nearest Egyptian pound): - FS1 per term (inferred): EGP 41,533. - FS2 per term (inferred): EGP 45,933. - Years 1–2 per term (inferred): EGP 56,567. - Years 3–6 per term (inferred): EGP 56,333. - Years 7–12 per term (inferred): EGP 63,667.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are billed according to the school's academic-term schedule; the school posts specific due dates at the start of each term (examples of ‘‘First Term / Second Term / Third Term — Fees Due'' appear on the school calendar). Parents should expect term-by-term billing tied to the three-term academic calendar. Acceptance into the school is finalised by payment of the applicable fees.
Transport and other recurring fees - Annual transport (bus) fee (published): EGP 22,900. - Assessment / admissions test fee: EGP 400 (see Application / Assessment Fees above). - Published tuition amounts are noted as including books and some activities.
Boarding - Boarding is not offered. The school operates as a day school (bus/transport is provided).
Other costs and typical extras - Uniforms: School uniform items (jumpers, PE kit, blazers, house shirts, etc.) are sold via the school's uniform shop and are required; parents should budget separately for the uniform package. Examples of required items and school-issued uniform guidance are published in the school's uniform documents and newsletters. - School trips, activity charges and one-off event costs: occasional trip or event fees are charged per activity (example item in school communications: a trip cost notice of EGP 95 for a single event). Extracurricular and trip charges are additional to tuition and transport and are billed as needed. - External exam/assessment charges: examination-entry or awarding-body fees (IGCSE, A‑Level, IB charges) are billed separately when applicable and are payable by parents to the school or examining body. The school lists assessment/exam charges separately in admissions/exam communications.
Refund information - No publicly-published, detailed refund policy for tuition, acceptance/registration, or transport fees was located in the school's publicly-available documents. Acceptance is documented as being finalised with payment of applicable fees. For refunds or questions about cancellations/withdrawals, contact the school's admissions/finance office directly.
Fee payment options (typical channels and how to proceed) - The school's registrar and admissions office handle fee administration; contact details are provided by the school for payment enquiries. Typical payment channels used by international schools in New Cairo include bank deposit/transfer, in‑school payment, and card payments through school payment portals or national school-payment services. Where specific payment methods for a given year are required, parents arrange payment directly with the school's finance office at the time of enrolment.
Quick practical notes for a parent completing an application or preparing to pay - Expect an assessment fee of EGP 400 at application/entry. - Budget the published annual tuition by year group and plan for three term instalments (per-term estimates provided above are inferred from the annual figures and the school's three-term billing calendar). - Add transport, uniforms, exam-entry and trip/activity charges to your annual cost planning.
Brief note on currency and effective year of the figures provided - The figures above are expressed in Egyptian pounds (EGP). The published annual tuition and listed assessment/transport figures used here were those available in public school listings (published for the 2024/2025 academic year). No specific 2025/2026 or 2026/2027 fee schedule was located in the school's public materials; billing days and term-due structure are taken from the school calendar. If you require the school's official current fee schedule for contract or formal listing purposes, contact the school's admissions/finance office (registrar@cesegypt.com or telephone as listed by the school).
Fee details
Application fees
- No distinct, consistently published application or admission fee for The British School in Cairo (BSC) was available in the sources consulted. Contact details are listed for the school should you need direct confirmation.
Tuition fees (annual) by year group
- Pre‑Nursery (Pre‑KG): EGP 70,000 per year. - FS1–FS2 (Foundation Stage 1–2): EGP 88,480 per year. - Year 1: EGP 112,000 per year. - Year 2: EGP 116,000 per year. - Year 3: EGP 120,500 per year. - Year 4: EGP 124,000 per year. - Year 5: EGP 128,000 per year. - Year 6: EGP 133,360 per year. - Year 7: EGP 141,700 per year. - Year 8: EGP 140,000 per year. - Years 9–12 (Secondary / High School): fees are published on a per‑subject basis at EGP 15,000 per subject (per annum per subject).
Tuition per term (approximation)
- The school's published figures are presented as annual amounts. A per‑term figure is not directly published; as an approximation, dividing the annual tuition by three gives an estimated per‑term amount (example: Year 1 approx. EGP 112,000 / 3 ≈ EGP 37,333 per term). This per‑term figure is an arithmetic estimate only and not an official billing schedule.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No clear, published billing schedule, term instalment plan, due‑date policy, late‑payment penalties, or formal payment‑terms statement was available in the consulted sources. The published figures above are annual tuition figures; specifics on instalments or deadlines were not provided.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for BSC; the school is presented as a day school with on‑site facilities and bus service. No boarding charges were published.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Bus / transportation: the school lists a bus service among its facilities; a published bus tariff tied to these tuition figures was not available in the consulted sources. - Books, activities, uniforms and materials: no consistent, school‑published line‑item amounts for mandatory book fees, activity fees or uniform costs were found for the academic year figures above. Some directories note that schools often charge separately for books, supplies or activities, but no specific amounts for BSC were published in the sources consulted. - Examination or per‑subject charges for high school: high‑school tuition is listed per subject (EGP 15,000 per subject per year). Additional exam or examination‑entry fees (if any) were not published.
Refund information
- No formal refund policy or withdrawal/refund schedule (for deposits, registration or tuition) was published in the consulted sources. No specific refundable deposit amounts or refund deadlines were available.
Fee payment options
- No explicit list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, cash, online payment portal, etc.) was published in the consulted sources.
Summary of findings and remaining items not published
- Available: clear annual tuition figures by year group (amounts listed above) and the high‑school per‑subject rate. Contact details and the school's listed facilities (including bus) were also published. - Not published / not available in the consulted public listings: a definitive application or registration fee specifically attributed to BSC; a formal billing schedule or term instalment plan; published per‑term billing; explicit bus tariff tied to routes; uniform, book or activity fee line items; a formal refund or withdrawal policy; and the school's accepted payment methods.
If you will publish these figures in an external database, use the annual tuition amounts listed above for each year group and note that high‑school fees are charged per subject at EGP 15,000 per subject per year. The items noted as not published above were not available in the consulted sources at the time of this review.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
Uniform includes Burgundy CES logo polo shirts for Early Years (FS1–FS2) and White CES logo polo shirts for Years 1–2, with beige trousers/skirts/shorts or skorts and a CES jumper. Winter uniform adds a designated jacket; P.E. uniform is a House T-shirt and shorts (tracksuit optional) with trainers. Shoes must be plain black leather; FS wear house or white caps outdoors; jewellery limited to a single plain stud per ear; hair and presentation standards apply.
Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
Healthy Choices: In Foundation Stage and Early Years, snack and lunch are eaten in the classroom. Lunchbox ideas are provided to help parents plan healthy meals, including five-a-day options and a variety of sandwich fillings and snacks; sweets and fizzy drinks are discouraged.
Food options
The school has a cafeteria selling a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages. Pupils from Year 1 onwards have access to the cafeteria.
House system
House system
The school uses a house system with four houses; P.E. uses a House T-shirt; caps are used outdoors; house-based activities and celebrations are part of school life.
House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
The school is an ESOL Education school and is part of the Esol Education network of international schools.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
CES follows the English National Curriculum (ENC). Students take the same standardised testing as students in England. As an IB World School, CES students follow the IB Learner Profile and meet IB standards recognised worldwide. The curriculum is organized across Foundation Stage, Primary (KS1 & KS2) and Secondary. CES is part of the ESOL Education network, delivering British-based international education on a tailored curriculum. The campus is located in Mirage City, New Cairo, Egypt.
Curriculum details
The School broadly follows the English National Curriculum in all age groups, alongside the Egyptian National Curriculum for Arabic and Religion from Year 1 onward, and the Egyptian Social Studies curriculum from Year 4 onward. A Cambridge international curriculum is followed in core subjects in Primary and Key Stage Three, with Cambridge Checkpoints in Years 6 and 8. Arabic is studied from Nursery (Foundation Stage One) and Religion in Arabic from Reception, with a third language (French or German) introduced from Year One. From Year 9, pupils join the Senior School/IGCSE section with Pre-IGCSE or IGCSE Core studies and external exams under the British Council in five core subjects, followed by subject choices for IGCSE O Levels, AS and A2/A Levels.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
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Student teacher ratio
Class sizes are typically between 20 and 25 pupils, with a teacher and a bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to and including Year 8.
Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
Pupils' attainment levels have remained strong across the different age groups, evidenced by end-year test results, with very strong performance in some areas.
Higher education progression
Higher education progression
CES graduates gain admission to universities around the world, including University College London, Nanyang Technological University, University of Toronto, University of Edinburgh, McGill University and University of Manchester. The list also includes Monash University, University of British Columbia, King's College London, New York University, TU Delft, London School of Economics and Political Science, Istituto Marangoni, University of Bristol, University of Amsterdam, KU Leuven, University of Warwick, University of Western Australia, Durham University, University of Birmingham, University of Southampton and many others.
Higher education progression
The school has a Partnership Agreement with the British University in Egypt offering a full scholarship to the top graduates of the IGCSE section.
Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
CES provides Personalized Challenges to advance learning by tailoring support and stretch so every student engages with learning that is achievable, purposeful and appropriately demanding.
Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
The school builds strong, respectful relationships between students, staff and families to support learning. Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve and Positive Relationships guide the school community, with a focus on forging relationships that support learning. The school has a mission to support students to become successful learners, confident individuals and responsible citizens. The school aims for all students to reach their full potential through full participation in the learning community and to take pride in Egyptian culture while respecting others' beliefs. The school follows the English National Curriculum and is an IB World School.
Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school values all students equally and has their needs met through an appropriate level of support provision. It provides phonics, literacy and numeracy support, with guidance to best support the student in class by the teacher or teaching assistant. Dyslexia screening and language assessments are provided. Support is delivered through push‑ins and pull‑outs, with differentiation integrated into curriculum planning. The school identifies and assesses students' needs promptly and implements an education plan for each supported student.
Special educational needs (SEN)
The school has Learning Support Mentors and Co-Teachers to support students with learning needs.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
Primary ESL programmes include Parallel Literacy 1, Parallel Literacy 2, ESL Support, English, and In Class ESL Support. Secondary ESL Services offer limited but individually tailored additional English support for students whose English is below the level of peers; at KS3 this can involve three ESL lessons per week, with potential adjustment by timetable needs, and at KS4 ESL support may replace an IGCSE elective in urgent cases.
English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
At the Cairo English School, health and safety are priorities, with a full‑time pediatrician to support students' health needs. The School Doctor is available to conference with parents, teachers and students throughout each day. The Pastoral Support Coordinators provide holistic welfare and growth, focusing on social, moral and emotional excellence and fostering values such as mutual respect, resilience and compassion. The mission emphasizes mental health and social and emotional support for students who may benefit. The school employs two full‑time counselors who provide confidential and supportive counselling to students, families and staff, with individual or group sessions and availability for staff to drop in or contact the counselor.
Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
Pastoral Support coordinates the welfare and mental health of students, with a focus on social, moral and emotional development. Counselors provide confidential support for students, families and staff, available as individual or group sessions and accessible to staff who may request meetings. The learning zone structures, including pastoral and counseling, are designed to support safeguarding and well‑being, with a non‑judgemental, respectful environment and clear access through the front desk for concerns.
Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks are undertaken.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
Cairo English School is located in Mirage City, New Cairo, Egypt. The campus covers 42,000 square metres and has brand new facilities that are of the highest quality. The facilities support both academic and co-curricular activities on a modern campus. Key spaces include an Olympic-size swimming pool, science and computer labs, an indoor sports hall, an official-size football field, and a design and technology laboratory.
Facilities overview
The school has an all-weather, heated swimming pool, three Computer Suites, two Science Laboratories and a preparation room, a library for Primary and Key Stage Three, a separate IGCSE Library and Teacher Resource Room, sports courts for tennis, basketball, soccer and volleyball, and an Assembly Hall. Classrooms are air-conditioned with Smart Boards, usually 20-25 pupils per class, with a teacher and bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to Year 8. Year 1 and above have access to a School Cafeteria serving hot meals, snacks and beverages. A School Swimming Academy operates year-round on site, with an additional sports academy offered seasonally. School buses are air-conditioned and supervised by a Bus Matron.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
The school provides an Olympic-size swimming pool, an indoor sports hall and an official-size football field. These sports facilities support activities and competition across national and international levels. The campus is designed to accommodate a broad range of physical education and athletics.
Sports facilities
All-weather, heated swimming pool and courts for tennis, basketball, soccer and volleyball support a broad PE and inter-school program. A School Swimming Academy runs year-round on site, with additional seasonal sports academies.
Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Science and computer laboratories are available for science and ICT work. A design and technology laboratory supports practical, project-based learning. The facilities are described as brand new and of the highest quality on a campus located in New Cairo.
Academic facilities
Three Computer Suites, two Science Laboratories and a preparation room support practical work, with a well-stocked Library for Primary and Key Stage Three and a separate IGCSE Library and Teacher Resource Room. Classrooms are air-conditioned with Smart Boards and typically accommodate 20-25 pupils, with a teacher and bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to Year 8.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
CES provides a vast range of after-school activities and sports. The section highlights After School Activities, Sports, Week Without Walls, International Trips and Special Events as part of the school's extracurricular offerings.
Extra curricular facilities
The School has a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals and Mother's Day Parties, concerts, shows, sports days, and weekly Golden Time sessions in Primary. There have been Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, Music Clubs and stage performances in Primary and Key Stage Three, plus trips and events for IGCSE students in Years Four and Five.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
Cairo English School opened in 2006 with 130 students and now has over 1,500 students aged 3 to 17. The school sits on a purpose-built campus in New Cairo and provides a British-based international education. CES is a member of Esol Education, a group of nine American and British schools across six countries and three continents. It is an IB World School authorized to deliver the IB Diploma and is a member of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and British Schools in the Middle East (BSME); it is British Schools Offshore (BSO) inspected and has the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award.
History
The British School in Cairo was established in August 2004. It is described as a close-knit community of learners centered around meeting pupils' needs. It is located in Maadi, Cairo. There are opportunities for art, sport, music, drama, trips and camps, and leadership events and activities.
Community
Community
The Learning Zone, Pastoral Support, Counselors, and Learning Support are included in the Community section. The Parent Portal provides access to published school reports, academic data, pupil attendance, calendars/timetables, achievements and disciplinary details, and photographs and videos of events and news. Mother's Day 2023 is listed under News.
Community
Trips include En Sokhna Trip, Agyad Trip, and London Trip. Extra Curricular Activities include Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals and Mother's Day Parties, concerts, shows, sports days, fun days and dressing-up days in the Foundation Stage. There are weekly ‘Golden Time' sessions in Primary, Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Sports Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, Music Clubs and stage performances, concerts, competitions, poetry festivals and debates in Primary and Key Stage Three. A number of trips, special events and excursions are offered to IGCSE students in Key Stages Four and Five throughout the year.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The After School Activity Programme extends learning beyond the classroom. Activities are skill-based and cover Creative/Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Literacy and IT. The programme aims to develop personality and teamwork and help students discover their talents. The ASA is not compulsory and each student is allowed one ASA per week.
Academic & intellectual
The school has offered a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to date. Foundation Stage includes Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals, and Mother's Day Parties, as well as Dressing-Up Days. Primary and Key Stage Three feature Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, music clubs, stage performances, concerts, competitions, poetry festivals and debates. IGCSE students in Key Stages Four and Five have access to trips and special events throughout the year.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
The After School Activities are organized around Creative/Performing Arts. The activities cover Creative/Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Literacy and IT. Many activities are led by teachers' private interests, and the teachers are keen to introduce new people to their hobbies. Participation in after-school activities is not compulsory.
Arts & creative
There are growing opportunities for art, music and drama. Concerts and stage performances provide platforms for student creativity. Music clubs are offered as part of the extra-curricular program. Art activities and other creative projects are encouraged across the school.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
Model United Nations participations are part of Special Events. International Trips expose students to diverse cultures through travel. Week Without Walls includes domestic trips around Egypt to broaden cultural understanding. Special Events such as Science Fairs and Theme Days complement cultural learning.
Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Cairo English School provides a wide range of after-school activities beyond the classroom. Activities are skill-based and can be multi-disciplinary across Creative/Performing Arts, Problem Solving, Literacy and IT. The programme is driven by teachers' private interests and aims to build cross-year friendships. ASA sessions are not compulsory and require sign-up; sports clubs run after school from 3:20 to 4:55 pm.
Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
There are leadership events and activities. These activities are part of the school's extracurricular program.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sport is a core part of CES and the program includes Team Falcons with football, basketball, swimming, netball, athletics and volleyball. The school competes in the New Cairo School Sports Partnership and in British Schools of the Middle East tournaments. Seasons run September–December and January–May with age groups U11, U13, U16 and U18. The campus features an Olympic-size swimming pool, an indoor sports hall and an official-size football field.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sports Days and other wellbeing-focused activities are part of the program. Foundation Stage includes Fun Days and Dressing-Up Days. Concerts and other events contribute to a vibrant school life. Trips and camps are offered as part of extracurricular experiences.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
English is the primary language of instruction, and admissions ensure access to the English-language curriculum. Arabic is offered as a First Language, with AFL and ASL options; Arabic pathways include Edexcel IGCSE and IB Diploma Programme options in appropriate year groups. French and Spanish are taught as Modern Foreign Languages, with French compulsory in Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 3, and IGCSE and IB language offerings available. The school supports mother-tongue languages and provides language support, with a system that respects and promotes wider community languages, including Egyptian Arabic.
Language provision
The School follows the English National Curriculum in all age groups, alongside the Egyptian National Curriculum in Arabic and Religion from Year 1 onwards, and the Egyptian National Curriculum in Social Studies from Year 4 onwards. Arabic is studied from Nursery (Foundation Stage One), aged 3.5-4.5 years. Religion is taught in Arabic from Reception (FS2), aged 4.5-5.5 years. A third language, French or German, is introduced from Year One.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
English is the primary language of instruction. Arabic is taught as a First Language and Arabic as a Foreign Language, with a school-based curriculum that aligns with MOE requirements and offers pathways through Edexcel IGCSE and IB in later years. French and Spanish are taught as Modern Foreign Languages. The school aims to provide a structured bilingual programme that supports multilingualism and multiliteracies across the curriculum.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
English is the language focus of instruction, with students expected to speak English during English-based lessons to foster an immersive environment. Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is used across disciplines to develop language skills alongside subject knowledge. The school actively supports multilingualism and the use of multiple languages within the learning community.
Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - awarded to the school.
Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
British Schools of the Middle East (BMSE) - member. Council of International Schools (CIS) - full member. Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA) - accrediting body; described as a premier accrediting association. International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) - authorized to deliver the International Baccalaureate Diploma; CES is an IB World School. British Schools Overseas (BSO) - inspected. British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) - member. Duke of Edinburgh's International Award - awarded to the school.
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Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Step 1: Contact Admissions. Families are asked to contact admissions to arrange a time to apply. The admissions team will guide applicants through the next steps and provide information about the documents required for the application. Applicants should have the application form ready for the initial discussion. Step 2: Interview and Assessment. Admission staff will arrange a time for the interview and the child's assessment. The required documents and the application form should be ready for the appointment. Assessments vary by grade: social interaction and group play are used for FS1 to Year 2, and CAT4 testing (English, Math and IQ) is used for Year 4 to Year 11. All academic reports must be presented in English or officially translated. Step 3: Acceptance and Payment. Acceptance is finalised with payment of applicable fees. Admissions will contact families to initiate this step.
