El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza vs Evolution International School
El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza and Evolution International School are both in Cairo, about 17 km apart. Both schools offer IB programmes, and El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza also offers British, IEYC, IPC, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American and Advanced Placement (AP). Published annual fees are close, at EGP 161,750 - 252,365 for El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza and EGP 178,400 - 203,800 for Evolution International School. Both take pupils from 3 to 18.
British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Curriculum
IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Pupils
Pupils
500
Pupils
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Typical class size
Typical class size
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Typical class size
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Instruction language
Instruction language
English
Instruction language
English
Opened
Opened
1992
Opened
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Bus service
Bus service
No
Bus service
No
Essentials
Essentials
Location
Location
NewGiza, KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road, Smart Village, Cairo 12577, Egypt
Location
New Giza Campus, km 22, Cairo/Alex Desert Road, 6 October City, Egypt, 12588. The school is located in western Cairo.
Stages
Stages
British section from Foundation Stage 1 to GCSE with Sixth Form for AS & A-Level; American section from Pre S - G12 with AP courses
Application & admission fees - Application form: Free. - Testing and assessment (entry test): E£ 2,000. - Enrollment / acceptance fee (one‑off, payable to confirm place): E£ 27,000 (stated as an enrollment/admission fee and treated as non‑refundable).
Tuition fees — British section (annual and per term) (All tuition figures shown are annual; billing is in four instalments per academic year — per‑term shown is annual ÷ 4.) - FS1 (age 3): E£ 161,750 per year — Per term (4 instalments): E£ 40,437.50. - FS2: E£ 182,150 per year — Per term: E£ 45,537.50. - Year 1: E£ 183,335 per year — Per term: E£ 45,833.75. - Years 2–3: E£ 222,450 per year — Per term: E£ 55,612.50. - Year 4: E£ 222,060 per year — Per term: E£ 55,515.00. - Year 5: E£ 222,945 per year — Per term: E£ 55,736.25. - Year 6: E£ 222,060 per year — Per term: E£ 55,515.00. - Years 7–9: E£ 231,625 per year — Per term: E£ 57,906.25. - Year 10: E£ 237,910 per year — Per term: E£ 59,477.50. - Year 11: E£ 236,790 per year — Per term: E£ 59,197.50. - Year 12: E£ 247,790 per year — Per term: E£ 61,947.50. - Year 13: E£ 252,365 per year — Per term: E£ 63,091.25.
Tuition fees — American section (annual and per term) - Pre‑KG / Preschool: E£ 158,680 per year — Per term (4 instalments): E£ 39,670.00. - Grade 4–5: E£ 189,270 per year — Per term: E£ 47,317.50. - Grade 6–8: E£ 196,420 per year — Per term: E£ 49,105.00. - Grade 9–10: E£ 209,720 per year — Per term: E£ 52,430.00. - Grade 11: E£ 221,405 per year — Per term: E£ 55,351.25. - Grade 12: E£ 225,980 per year — Per term: E£ 56,495.00.
Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition is billed in four instalments across the academic year; the first instalment is payable on acceptance to confirm the place (first instalment due in April, where applicable). - Late‑payment penalties, exact instalment due dates, and full contract terms are applied by the school at registration (standard practice reflected in the published fee schedule).
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: El Alsson NewGiza operates as a day school (no full or weekly boarding provision listed).
Other compulsory or typical additional costs - Transport (school bus): E£ 24,000 per year (annual transport charge as published). After‑school activities or weekend events that require an extra bus may be surcharged. - External examination and test fees (for international exam bodies) are not included in the tuition figures and are charged separately. - Books and many school activities are included in the published tuition for the 2025/2026 fee figures. - Uniforms and personal equipment are additional costs (amounts vary and are charged separately).
Refunds & non‑refundables - Enrollment and admission fees are treated as non‑refundable. Other refund arrangements (for example partial tuition refunds on mid‑year withdrawal or deposit refunds) are governed by the school's published fee and admissions policy; enrollment/admission fees are explicitly non‑refundable.
Discounts & sibling policy - Sibling discounts and concessions are applied according to the school's policy (examples published previously include reduced enrollment fee for additional children and percentage discounts on tuition for third and fourth children). Specific discount tiers should be confirmed at registration.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: bank transfer (local banks), cash, credit card, and a range of local online payment gateways and bill‑payment channels. Specific listed channels previously include Amazon Payment Services (Payfort), NBE gateway (PayTab), Fawry, BelCash, QNB, and CIB; card payments may incur a handling fee depending on the provider.
Practical notes for payment & confirmation - To confirm an offered place, the first instalment (and any applicable enrollment fee) must be paid by the deadline stated in the offer letter; instalment dates and payment receipts are processed by the school's finance office. The school publishes a formal schedule of instalment due dates and accepted payment channels as part of the offer/registration pack.
(Figures above are presented as published for the 2025/2026 academic year; tuition is shown both annually and as four equal instalments to match the school's published billing schedule.)
*How the annual fees are presented* - The published fee schedule breaks fees into three annual components: Tuition; Educational Resources, Day Trips & Accreditation; and Canteen. These component amounts are stated in Egyptian Pounds.
*Billing schedule and payment terms (deadlines and amounts described in the school enrolment guide)* - On or before Thursday 4 April 2024: a fixed down payment per grade level is required and 100% of transportation fees (if applicable). - On or before Thursday 6 June 2024: 40% of the tuition fees (down payment), 50% of the educational resources & trips (down payment), and 50% of the canteen fees (if applicable). - On or before Thursday 5 December 2024: 50% of the tuition fees, 50% of the canteen fees (if applicable), and Ministry of Education (MOE) exam fees (if applicable).
*Per-term breakdown (calculated from the published annual figures and the published payment schedule)* - Note on calculation: the enrolment guide lists a “fixed down payment per grade level” but does not state that fixed-down amount. The guide explicitly lists later instalments of 40% and 50% of tuition. Assuming the fixed down payment equals the remaining 10% of annual tuition (this is an inference used only to produce per-term numeric breakdowns), the instalments would be as shown below. The payment schedule in the brochure is used for the instalment percentages.
CH (Beginners / CH1 / CH2) — annual component totals: Tuition EGP 143,600; Resources EGP 20,000; Canteen EGP 14,800. Per-term instalments under the interpretation above: - Fixed down payment (inferred 10% of tuition): EGP 14,360. - June instalment (40% of tuition + 50% resources + 50% canteen): EGP 57,440 + EGP 10,000 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 74,840. - December instalment (50% of tuition + 50% canteen; MOE exam fees if applicable not quantified): EGP 71,800 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 79,200. - The second 50% of the resources (EGP 10,000) is not allocated explicitly by the three-item schedule above; the enrolment guide's payment schedule lists 50% resources as a down payment but does not detail when the remaining 50% will be collected.
Grade 1–5 — annual component totals: Tuition EGP 153,400; Resources EGP 24,000; Canteen EGP 14,800. Per-term instalments under the interpretation above: - Fixed down payment (inferred 10% of tuition): EGP 15,340. - June instalment: EGP 61,360 (40% tuition) + EGP 12,000 (50% resources) + EGP 7,400 (50% canteen) = EGP 80,760. - December instalment: EGP 76,700 (50% tuition) + EGP 7,400 (50% canteen) = EGP 84,100. - Remaining 50% of resources (EGP 12,000) is not allocated explicitly by the payment schedule above.
Grade 6–8 — annual component totals: Tuition EGP 163,000; Resources EGP 26,000; Canteen EGP 14,800. Per-term instalments under the interpretation above: - Fixed down payment (inferred 10% of tuition): EGP 16,300. - June instalment: EGP 65,200 + EGP 13,000 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 85,600. - December instalment: EGP 81,500 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 88,900. - Remaining 50% of resources (EGP 13,000) is not allocated explicitly by the payment schedule above.
Grade 9–10 — annual component totals: Tuition EGP 173,000; Resources EGP 29,000; Canteen EGP 14,800. Per-term instalments under the interpretation above: - Fixed down payment (inferred 10% of tuition): EGP 17,300. - June instalment: EGP 69,200 + EGP 14,500 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 91,100. - December instalment: EGP 86,500 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 93,900. - Remaining 50% of resources (EGP 14,500) is not allocated explicitly by the payment schedule above.
Grade 11–12 — annual component totals: Tuition EGP 187,000; Resources EGP 33,500; Canteen EGP 14,800. Per-term instalments under the interpretation above: - Fixed down payment (inferred 10% of tuition): EGP 18,700. - June instalment: EGP 74,800 + EGP 16,750 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 98,950. - December instalment: EGP 93,500 + EGP 7,400 = EGP 100,900 (MOE exam fees if applicable are additional and not quantified). - Remaining 50% of resources (EGP 16,750) is not allocated explicitly by the payment schedule above.
*Siblings discount and other charge adjustments* - Sibling discounts: 10% off basic tuition (and 50% off advance payment fees) for the second child; 5% off basic tuition (and 50% off advance payment fees) for the third child; 10% off basic tuition (and 50% off advance payment fees) for the fourth child and onwards. Sibling discounts do not combine with other discounts.
*Boarding fees* - No boarding or residential fees are listed in the published enrolment guide or the school's campus information; the school operates from the New Giza day campus and lists canteen and transportation as applicable extras rather than boarding. No separate boarding fees are published.
*Other costs and fees (explicitly stated or referenced in the fees material)* - Canteen: annual charge is listed by grade group (see component amounts above). - Educational resources, day trips & accreditation: annual amounts are shown by grade group (see component amounts above). - Transportation: the enrolment guide requires 100% of transportation fees (if applicable) to be paid with the fixed down payment; transportation amounts are not listed in the guide. - MOE exam fees (if applicable): mentioned as payable on the December instalment; amounts are not stated. - Uniform and supply items: the school requires purchase of uniform items from the school store and publishes uniform and supply lists, but the brochure does not list uniform prices.
*Refunds and cancellations* - The published enrolment guide and associated admissions materials that list fees and instalment deadlines do not specify detailed refund amounts or a refund table; MOE exam fees and some other charges may be listed as payable but refund terms for withdrawal or cancellation are not quantified in the fee brochure. For refund or withdrawal terms, the school's financial or student services contact is listed in the admissions material.
*Fee payment options and contacts* - The fee brochure provides finance and student services contact details for invoicing and payment arrangements, but it does not itemise payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit card) or specific payment portals in the published fee document. Parents are directed to the school's admissions and finance contacts for payment arrangements. Finance contact details are provided in the admissions/enrolment materials.
*Notes and clarifications used in these figures* - The numerical annual fee components (Tuition; Resources, Day Trips & Accreditation; Canteen) and the payment-deadline schedule above are taken from the school's published enrolment guide. The per-term instalments presented for each grade group apply the enrolment guide's instalment percentages; where the enrolment guide does not state a specific fixed down-payment amount or the final instalment for remaining resource charges, a 10%-of-tuition fixed down-payment has been inferred to produce a clear per-term example and the remaining resource balance is noted separately. The enrolment guide's siblings discount rules, transportation payment instruction, and MOE exam fee reference are included as stated.
Diving deeper
Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
The uniform consists of navy blue trousers or shorts with yellow and/or blue tops. A sports uniform is required from Grade 2 in the American Elementary School and Year 3 in the British Primary School. The Uniform Shop operates on campus; veils must be navy blue or white; sandals are not allowed; denim and non-uniform clothing are prohibited.
Uniform requirement
Uniforms are required and must be purchased from the school store. The formal uniform includes polo shirts with formal trousers/shorts and a jacket; PE gear includes a PE shirt, PE shorts, PE hoodie, and PE trousers/shorts. Shoes should be black or white; hats may be worn during breaks and outdoor PE; appearance rules restrict extreme hairstyles, facial piercings (other than earrings), nail polish, and makeup, and if uniform items are not in stock, students may wear black clothing temporarily until replacements arrive.
Food options
Food options
Food is not included in the cost; venues on campus exist for snacks and lunch.
Food options
The school provides a canteen service where students can purchase hot and cold snacks or meals during break times and uses a cashless payment system. Primary students have lunch included in the school fee, while secondary students may opt for a canteen lunch and can pay daily or for the whole semester.
House system
House system
There are four Houses: Karnak (blue), Memphis (green), Siwa (yellow) and Thebes (red).
House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
El Alsson NewGiza is governed by a joint venture between the Rogers/Amr family and NewGiza, with ownership and management under the joint venture agreement with NEWGIZA.
Governance and ownership
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Academics
Academics
Curriculum details
Curriculum details
British section delivers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the UK National Curriculum for ages 3 to 18 (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13). It is an Edexcel and Cambridge examination centre for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Level exams, and has undergone a British Schools Overseas inspection in October 2021. American section follows a typical American program meeting US core standards including the Common Core for English Language Arts and Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, and the C3 Social Studies Standards. The curriculum is adapted for a diverse student body; AP courses are available; a US High School Diploma opens doors to universities worldwide; Cognia accreditation (NCA CASI, SACS-CASI, NWAC) is held. The school offers an option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in High School since 2023. New Giza campus opened in 2017.
Curriculum details
Full IB continuum across Evolution International School: Primary Years Programme (PYP) for ages 3–11 (Children's House 1 through Grade 5) and a Secondary Programme offering the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP); Montessori-based Early Years (Montessori Children's House) is linked to the PYP through an integrated Montessori–IB approach.
Student teacher ratio
Student teacher ratio
Average class size 20-24 students; maximum class size 24; Early years FS1 max 15; Preschool max 20.
Student teacher ratio
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Exam results
Exam results
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Exam results
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Higher education progression
Higher education progression
Graduating with a American High School Diploma opens the door to universities worldwide, including the UK, the US, Europe, Canada and Egyptian universities.
Higher education progression
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Gifted and talented
Gifted and talented
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Gifted and talented
EVO Academic Excellence Scholarships and IB Achievement Awards support high-achieving students; Up to 50% international scholarships for CH2 to Grade 10.
Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
Evolution International School prioritizes social and emotional learning as part of its mission to nurture well-being and develop socially-conscious global citizens. Evolution International School states a mission to cultivate an equitable, ethical and inclusive learning environment that nurtures well-being, creativity, skills, and academic growth. The IB Learner Profile fosters social-emotional development by encouraging students to embody caring, open-minded, principled, and reflective attributes. Student leadership and service programs support SEL through real-life contexts for teamwork, empathy, and resilience, including the School Student Council and the Duke of Edinburgh programme. The IB-based PYP and DP frameworks promote inquiry-based, student-centered learning that emphasizes personal growth, intercultural understanding, and responsible action.
Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Evolution International School has a Special Educational Needs Policy that outlines identification, assessment, and review arrangements for students with special educational needs. Levels of intervention are defined as Expression of Concern, School Action, and School Action Plus, coordinated by the SENCO with involvement from parents and teachers, and the possibility of external agencies. An Individual Education Plan is drawn up for students on the SEN register and reviewed regularly with parental and staff input. The policy covers a range of needs, including specific learning difficulties, general learning difficulties, communication difficulties, physical difficulties, social or emotional difficulties, behavioural problems, underachievement, persistent illness, and frequent changes of school. Provision for SEN is integrated within mainstream education, with staff collaboration, differentiation, and potential external support as required, in line with IB programme expectations. The school maintains a SEN register and documents IEPs for students needing additional support.
English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is a core focus of the school's ethos. Evolution International School's mission emphasizes nurturing well-being within an equitable, ethical, and inclusive environment. Pastoral policies and programmes provide structured support for students' emotional and social needs. The school's IB framework and Learner Profile further reinforce social-emotional development, including attributes such as caring, open-mindedness, and reflection.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
The school has a Child Protection Policy as part of its safeguarding framework. Safeguarding practices are complemented by a Safeguarding Green Form and a dedicated Pastoral Policy and Programme to ensure student safety and welfare.
Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
El Alsson NewGiza spans 14 feddans and houses both the British and American sections on one campus. The two schools share facilities that include libraries, science and computer labs, performing arts spaces, music rooms, a theatre, and a radio studio. The campus also features a modern sports infrastructure and a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces. Playgrounds and fields support a large football field, paddle tennis courts, and basketball courts. Classrooms are state-of-the-art, spacious and well-lit, designed for up to 24 students to support learning.
Facilities overview
Evolution International School is located at New Giza Campus, km 22, Cairo/Alex Desert Road, 6 October City, Egypt, 12588. Montessori Children's House provides early years education for ages 3-6. The Primary School delivers the IB Primary Years Programme for ages 3-11. The Secondary Programme offers the Middle Years Programme and the Diploma Programme. Digital learning tools include iPads for students and an e-library accessible in school and at home. The school operates a canteen with a cashless payment system; lunch is included for primary students and optional for secondary students.
Sports facilities
Sports facilities
Outdoor facilities include playgrounds and expansive junior and senior fields, with a large football field, paddle tennis courts, and basketball courts. The on-site Sports Hall houses an upstairs viewing room and a multipurpose dance studio, plus a heated indoor pool for year-round swimming and physical education. The campus offers extensive sports facilities to support athletics year-round.
Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
Libraries, science labs and computer labs serve both sections on the NewGiza campus. Performing arts spaces, music rooms, a theatre and a radio studio support arts and media education. Classrooms are state-of-the-art, spacious and well-lit, accommodating up to 24 students. The campus provides spaces for hands-on learning in science, technology and the arts.
Academic facilities
The school offers the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students aged 3-11. Digital learning supports research and independent inquiry with iPads and an e-library accessible in school and at home. The Secondary Programme includes the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Early Years are delivered through the Montessori Children's House, a prepared environment for ages 3-6. Montessori and IB approaches are integrated to support student-centered, inquiry-based learning.
Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
NewGiza Club Sports Trainings on-site are offered through a partnership with New Giza Sports Club, providing a range of sports and activities after official school hours. Practices start after 4 PM, with coaches arriving by 3:30 PM and supervision in the upper section of the Sports Hall near Beano's Café.
Extra curricular facilities
Since 2020, Evolution International School has been a Duke of Edinburgh Award Center. Many students have completed their Bronze Award, covering Physical Activity, Skills, and Volunteering. Adventurous Journeys include Marsa Alam and Siwa expeditions. Other activities include boxing and yoga. Students develop skills in cooking, baking, knitting, and learning new musical instruments, and participate in volunteering efforts such as creating auditory storytelling content for the visually impaired, supporting children with cancer, and tutoring younger students.
Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
The school was established in 1982 as a private English school licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education. It evolved into El Alsson British International School after becoming an official Edexcel GCSE, AS and A-Levels centre in 2001. In 2006 the American Section was introduced, closing the National Ministry track, and the school became El Alsson British & American International School. In 2017 a new campus opened at NewGiza, spanning 14 feddans, with two schools—the British School and the American School—sharing the site.
History
Evolution International School is one of Egypt's newest international schools. Evolution aims to provide a high-quality international education by using curricula widely adopted by top-performing education systems and has created an innovative, student-centered thematic approach by blending objectives from those systems. The school emphasizes not only academics but also character development, leadership, community service, creativity, and independence to prepare students for the wider world. To achieve its mission, Evolution recruits teachers with recognized certificates such as the UK PGCE or equivalent and ensures high levels of English with teachers who have a minimum of five years of teaching experience. The school is located at New Giza Campus, km 22, Cairo/Alex Desert Road, 6 October City, Egypt, 12588.
Community
Community
Alumni reunions have been held at Haraneya and NewGiza campuses, including a 2022 gathering at NewGiza. The school emphasizes community service as part of its educational philosophy, with activities such as Charity Day. Parent involvement is fostered through a Parent Council relaunched in 2022 to enhance engagement across school life.
Community
Ramadan gatherings foster warmth, connection, and community. Women's Day is celebrated to recognize the women who make the school community thrive. Book Week features stories and reading activities, with parents joining in. Montessori Week and family football evenings highlight hands-on learning and family involvement.
Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
El Alsson has a Parent Council that was relaunched to increase parent involvement across school life, coordinating enrichment programs, events and activities outside classroom time.
Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
The school offers extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, music, drama, trips, and leadership opportunities. These experiences support academic learning and develop teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Academic & intellectual
Evolution International School is an IB World School offering the International Baccalaureate continuum. The school runs an extensive co-curricular programme within the school day, with clubs that rotate every eight weeks across sports, games, handicrafts, arts, languages and social activities. In primary, students have regular classes in visual art, music and drama; in secondary, a performing arts programme includes multimedia projects in drama, dance, mime, music and technology, with opportunities to learn drums, guitar, keyboard, synthesizers and singing. Diploma Programme projects such as hydroponics design illustrate inquiry and real-world problem solving.
Arts & creative
Arts & creative
Music and drama are offered as extracurricular activities.
Arts & creative
Visual and Performing Arts are a strength of Evolution. In primary, students have regular classes in visual art, music and drama; in secondary, a performing arts programme includes multimedia projects that incorporate drama, dance, mime, music and technology. Students have opportunities to learn drums, guitar, keyboard, synthesizers and singing, using technology for audio and visual production. Performances are highly charged, showcasing confidence, teamwork and coordination.
Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
From Montessori years, students begin building strong foundations in Arabic, English and French. Club choices include languages as part of the co-curricular programme. These language foundations support reading, writing and communication across multilingual contexts.
Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
Clubs and hobby groups are available for students to pursue shared interests.
Social & hobbies
Clubs range from sports, games, handicrafts, arts, languages and social activities. Club choices are changed every eight weeks to ensure students experience a range of activities. Students have regular opportunities throughout the school week to engage in clubs and social activities.
Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
Since 2020, Evolution is a Duke of Edinburgh's Award Center, offering Bronze Awards and engaging students in the programme's Physical Activity, Skills and Volunteering sections. Physical Activity includes Adventurous Journeys, such as expeditions to Marsa Alam and Siwa, along with boxing and yoga. Skills covered include cooking, baking, knitting and learning new musical instruments; volunteering includes activities like creating auditory storytelling content for the visually impaired and tutoring younger students.
Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
Leadership opportunities are available through student councils and other programs.
Leadership & professional
Since 2020, the school has been a Duke of Edinburgh's Award Center, offering Bronze Awards with students completing the programme's three core sections: Physical Activity, Skills and Volunteering. Physical Activity highlights include Adventurous Journeys, team-based expeditions to Marsa Alam and Siwa, and activities such as boxing and yoga, developing leadership and problem-solving skills. Skills developed by students include cooking, baking, knitting and learning new musical instruments. Volunteering opportunities include mentoring younger students and contributing to community projects.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
Sports are offered as part of wellbeing and fitness.
Lifestyle & wellbeing
The Duke of Edinburgh programme emphasises physical activity and outdoor challenges, fostering resilience, cooperation and adaptability. Students engage in boxing, yoga and other fitness activities as part of the programme, alongside regular club-based physical engagement. Expeditions and sports events contribute to a culture of active, balanced living and well-being.
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language of instruction: English. Arabic is offered as a First Language for Egyptian nationals and Arabic as a Second Language for foreigners.
Language provision
Arabic, English, and French are taught from Montessori years, building foundations for reading, writing, and confident communication across languages. The Montessori-led Early Years program continues through Primary and Secondary education, supporting multilingual literacy. The school operates as an IB World School offering a Full IB Continuum.
Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
Arabic is taught as a First Language for Egyptian students and Arabic as a Second Language for expatriates; English is the language of instruction.
Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
EVO Academic Excellence Scholarships & IB Achievement Awards are offered; EVO Academic Scholarships provide eligible students with access to international education with added academic support (applications under review).
Accreditations
Accreditations
British Schools in the Middle East (BSME) accreditation for the British section; Edexcel and Cambridge GCSE/IGCSE, AS and A-Level examination centre status; Cognia accreditation for the American section (NCA CASI, SACS-CASI, NWAC).
Accreditations
The school is a Fully Accredited IB Continuum School, offering the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). West Cairo location and New Giza campus details are provided, confirming its IB status and program continuum.
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an online application: Go to Admission on alsson.com and complete the online application form. Have soft copies of your child's photo, birth certificate, and both parents' ID ready. After your application is processed, the registrar's office will contact you with an assessment date and time. 2. Assessment and potential waiting list: After processing, you will receive an assessment date/time for your child. An invitation to assessment does not guarantee a place, as applicants may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available. For Early Years assessments, EY/EC staff assess development against age; for older students, MAP (American) or GL (British) tests are done online in school, with an oral assessment. 3. Testing and interview: Older students undertake MAP (American) or GL (British) tests online in school, along with an oral assessment to determine academic level. If the tests are satisfactory, you will be invited to a final interview with the School Director(s). This interview is the last step before a placement decision. 4. On assessment day and finalization: You must bring your child's original birth certificate and four passport photos to the registrar. If a place is awarded, complete the registration within five working days. Once the required payments are received, your child is onboard and officially enrolled. 5. Information sessions: Attend an information session to learn more about El Alsson NewGiza; check the Open Days page for upcoming dates and links. These sessions provide an overview of the British and American pathways and admissions options.
Admissions
Evolution International School accepts applications for the current academic year as well as the next. The Admissions section provides a 2025-2026 Brochure, a 2024-2025 Fees document, and Apply Now for 2026/2027. Prospective students will take CAT4 tests from the UK to assess verbal, non-verbal, mathematical, and spatial reasoning; these tests indicate potential for learning and do not cover any prescribed curriculum material.
Scholarships
Scholarships
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Scholarships
EVO Academic Scholarships provide eligible students with the opportunity to access a high-quality international education with added academic support. Applications are currently under review.
Waitlist
Waitlist
An invitation to an assessment does not guarantee a place; applicants may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available.
