Elwy International School vs New Cairo British International School

	E Elwy International School Cairo, Egypt	N New Cairo British International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 800 - 70,000	Fees / year EGP 7,688 - 13,432
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 17 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 800	Pupils 700
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1995	Opened 1978
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located in the Al-Haram region of Giza, Egypt. The address is 15 El-Lebeiny St., Mariouteya Road, Faisal, Giza. It operates as Elwy National & International Schools and serves both national and international divisions. Parking around the school entrance is difficult and dropping off/picking up by car should be done with care. Driving directions from Al Remaya to Elwy International School are available on site.	Location The campus is on Road 17, 1st District, 3rd Zone, 5th Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt. New Cairo is a vibrant, expanding area with easy access to sports facilities, shopping, and international schools, and it has convenient access to Cairo Airport and the main coastal road to Ain Sukhna, El Gouna and Hurghada. The school also provides bus transport from other areas.
Stages	Stages Foundation Stage through Year 12.	Stages Nursery to Year 13; Primary and Secondary with a Dutch Stream in Primary; Sixth Form offering UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
School type	School type Private, English-medium, co-educational.	School type Not-for-profit British international school (established 1978).
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix There are more than 70 nationalities represented among the student body.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Inclusive Learning is provided, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and access to specialist learning support programmes from Early Years through IB Diploma level.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliated with the United Kingdom through Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel; accredited by the British Council and the Egyptian Ministry of Education.	Country affiliation Affiliated with the United Kingdom education framework; follows the National Curriculum for England in the English-based primary curriculum and offers IB Diploma or UK A Levels in Sixth Form.
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure School starts at 7:30 am. Elwy Language School runs 7:30 am–2:30 pm and Elwy British International School runs 7:30 am–2:45 pm; a bell rings at 7:45 am to welcome students, and punctuality is emphasized. The morning line-up and attendance rules apply; late arrivals must report to the headmistress.	School day structure School day hours: Sundays to Wednesdays 7:30–15:30; Thursdays 7:30–15:00.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details The school has its own Transportation Office on site; the transportation manager runs day-to-day operations with a team of full-time staff; buses are staffed by bus monitors and operate on scheduled routes with bus fees.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - Application fee (International section): EGP 1,600. - Application fee (National section): EGP 800. Tuition fees (annual; by year group) - Foundation / KG1–KG2: EGP 70,000 per year. - Grades 1–12: EGP 70,000–75,000 per year (varies by grade). Per-term detail - A published per-term schedule for specific year groups is not publicly provided; tuition figures above are given as annual amounts. Parents should note that the school issues fee invoices at enrolment and at the start of the academic year and requires payment as described under Billing schedule and payment terms. Billing schedule and payment terms - Parents enrolling a child for the first year must pay the full school fees at the beginning of the school year to secure a place. - For returning students, fees may be paid in two installments in the school year. - The school requires payment of the first instalment (or full fee for new students) before the place is confirmed. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered; there are no published boarding fees. Facilities and programme descriptions make no provision for residential/boarding pupils. Other costs and compulsory extras - Books and school activities: Included within the school fees where stated for the published annual figure. - School uniform: Sold through the official uniform supplier GELGELA; uniform costs are charged separately. - School transport (bus): Bus fees vary by route; published starting figure is EGP 15,000 per year (subject to annual change). - Any additional mandatory exam, registration, or activity charges beyond the tuition/books/activities package are not itemised in the publicly available fee summaries. Refund information - There is no detailed publicly posted refundable-deposit or full refund policy in the publicly available admissions/fees information. The first installment is required to secure the place; refunds or partial refunds for withdrawal are not specified in published materials. Parents should assume that the first instalment secures the student's place and that any refund terms must be confirmed in writing by the school at point of payment. Fee payment options - Specific payment methods (bank transfer, card payment, electronic payment gateways) are not listed in the publicly available admissions and fees notes. Parents should expect standard options to be offered by the school's finance office but should confirm available methods with the admissions or finance office at enrolment. Note on published figures and unavailable details - The numerical figures provided above are published annual fees and related charges available in public school listings and the school's admissions FAQ; a full itemised, grade-by-grade per-term fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not published in the publicly available admissions or fees notes at the time of review. Additional line-item charges (detailed bus rates by route, exam or assessment fees, transactional surcharges, and a formal written refund policy) were not publicly itemised and should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions or finance office when arranging enrolment.	Fee details Application fee - A one-off application fee of GBP 100 is payable prior to or at the time of assessment. This fee is non‑refundable. Registration charge (on offer acceptance) - Registration charge for Reception–Year 11 and Dutch stream: GBP 7,500 (payable once). Non‑refundable. - Registration charge for Nursery (newcomers): GBP 7,500 (new Nursery entrants may be offered the option to pay this in two instalments). - Registration charge for Year 12–Year 13: GBP 3,750 (payable once). Non‑refundable. Refundable deposit - A refundable deposit of EGP 40,000 is payable once in EGP; this deposit is refunded in EGP only on final departure from the school, after the student account is settled in full. Tuition fees (annual and per‑term amounts; tuition is invoiced in three equal instalments) - Tuition fees are shown as annual GBP amounts; tuition is payable in three equal instalments (one per term). The per‑term figures below equal the annual GBP amount divided by three. - Nursery (British): GBP 7,688 per year — GBP 2,562.67 per term. - Reception – Year 5 (British): GBP 11,257 per year — GBP 3,752.33 per term. - Year 6 (British): GBP 11,471 per year — GBP 3,823.67 per term. - Years 7–8 (British): GBP 13,218 per year — GBP 4,406.00 per term. - Year 9 (British): GBP 13,410 per year — GBP 4,470.00 per term. - Years 10–11 (British): GBP 13,650 per year — GBP 4,550.00 per term. - Years 12–13 (British): GBP 14,081 per year — GBP 4,693.67 per term. - Dutch stream tuition: - Dutch Nursery: GBP 8,538 per year — GBP 2,846.00 per term. - Dutch Years 1–8 (G1–G8): GBP 13,432 per year — GBP 4,477.33 per term. Transport / Bus fees - Bus service fees are charged by zone and are invoiced and payable per the term instalment schedule (bus fees are paid in three equal instalments). Examples of zone fees (in EGP): - New Cairo Zone: EGP 86,199. - Mokatam Zone: EGP 43,924. - Maadi / Heliopolis Zone: EGP 93,211. - Zamalek / Dokki Zone: EGP 87,884. - The transport service will not be provided unless bus fees are paid; bus fees may be adjusted prior to the start of term in response to fuel or regulatory changes. Society membership fee - Society membership is charged once on first year and at a lower rate for subsequent years: EGP 400 for first year, EGP 200 for subsequent years. Examination and specialist service charges - External examination fees (IB, A‑levels, GCSE) are invoiced separately; IB/A‑level/GCSE students must settle the full academic year fees prior to exam registration. Fees for specialist services and educational assessments are invoiced separately and are the responsibility of the parent. Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is split into three terms and invoices are issued per term; tuition is normally paid in three equal instalments corresponding to the three terms. Parents may opt to pay the full year's tuition up front on request. - A commitment fee of GBP 2,000 (non‑refundable) and a reservation fee of GBP 1,000 (non‑refundable) are applied in the invoicing process: the commitment fee is required for students entering IB/A‑levels to reserve places and will be deducted from the Term 1 invoice; the reservation fee is a down payment on Term 1 and will be deducted from the Term 1 invoice. Commitment and reservation fees are non‑refundable. - An early payment discount of 1.5% on tuition fees is available when invoices are fully settled within the specified early‑payment window (proof of payment must be received within the discount period). This discount is not available for invoices issued after the start of term. - Invoices must be paid by the deadline shown on each invoice. Failure to pay by the deadline may lead to the school withholding attendance, requiring future years' fees to be paid up front, or reallocating the student's place to another applicant. Withdrawal and refund rules - Commitment fees and reservation fees are non‑refundable. - A full refund of tuition (100%) excluding the commitment and reservation fees is given if the withdrawal date is prior to the term invoice payment deadline. No refund of tuition is given for withdrawal after the invoice payment deadline. Refund of the refundable deposit is returned in EGP only after final departure and after the student account is fully settled. Verbal notification of withdrawal is not accepted; notification must be made in writing to the Admissions and Finance offices. - No refund is given on registration charges, tuition, examination fees or bus fees if a student is dismissed from the school. Boarding - The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees. Other costs - Uniform, optional extracurricular activities, trips, co‑curricular costs, specialist support, and certain exam charges are additional costs and are invoiced separately as applicable. Fees for specialist services and educational assessments are invoiced to parents. Payment methods and currency - Payments are accepted in GBP, USD, EURO or EGP; the school may invoice GBP amounts in EGP using the Central Bank exchange rate shown on the invoice. Accepted payment channels include bank draft / electronic transfer, direct cash deposit into the school bank account, and Visa/MasterCard for Egyptian Pound payments (card payments carry a card charge added to the school). Parents must include all beneficiary charges when transferring and provide student name and year group with payment. A copy of the payment instruction should be sent to the Finance Department as instructed on the invoice. Important payment conditions - Tuition and related fees are payable within the deadlines shown on invoices; if term has already started, full fees for that term must be paid prior to the student's first day of attendance regardless of invoice payment deadlines. Students enrolling after the start of a term are charged full term fees except in the case of mid‑term starts where half term tuition may apply per the school policy. The school reserves the right to adjust terms and require upfront payments if invoices are not settled on time.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Elwy British International School follows the Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) framework and prepares students for the IGCSE examinations. The school holds accreditation from the British Council. The Cambridge framework is described as comprehensive, thematic, and creative, with learning goals for each subject, fostering international mindedness and personal learning. The school operates as a private, English-medium, co-educational institution serving Foundation Stage through Year 12.	Curriculum details NCBIS delivers a bespoke international curriculum. In the Primary School this is based on the English National Curriculum, and the school is an IB World School that uses project- and inquiry-based learning. Three themes run through Primary: STEM, Helping the environment and International Mindedness, with topics linked across year groups. In Secondary, Year 7–9 follow an adapted British Curriculum assessed against UK National Curriculum Age Related Expectations, and Year 10–11 prepare for GCSE/IGCSE. Sixth Form offers either UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with guidance provided to help students choose.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results External examinations offered include IGCSE, A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). From 2016 to 2025, on average 93% of IB students achieved the Diploma with an average score of 30–34, with the highest scores between 39 and 44. In 2025 IB results were about three points above the global average, with a mean subject score of 5.2 and the top score of 42 out of 45. GCSE/IGCSE outcomes are reported through the IGCSE/GCSE pathway offered by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Education.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The curriculum and assessment prepare students to join universities of their choice.	Higher education progression Graduates have gone on to study at universities worldwide. In the UK they have attended University College London, the University of Reading, Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Bath, the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London. In Canada they have joined Concordia University, Huron University and the University of Toronto. In Egypt they have studied at the American University in Cairo; in the Netherlands at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Groningen University, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente; in Spain at IE Madrid and ESADE; in France at EDHEC and ESCP.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Inclusive Learning policy identifies potential high achievers through standardised data and teacher referrals and provides extension, enrichment and acceleration opportunities. These include in-class extended learning, enrichment activities such as Super Learning Days, MUN, International Award and Leaders of Learning, and acceleration such as exam-entry timing or working with older students in subjects where they excel.
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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 —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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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
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admission usually starts between December and January of each year. Applications and supporting documents should be submitted to the Admission Office. The required documents include one passport-size photo of the child, a copy of the birth certificate (new version), the most recent report from the nursery or current school, and copies of each parent's education certificates. 2. After processing, the administration will contact you with an assessment date and time for you and your child. This assessment invitation does not guarantee a place, and the child may be placed on the waiting list until spaces become available. Older students are tested individually to assess their English, Maths and Arabic; you will then be called with the interview date and time with the School Director. 3. If a place is awarded, you will be asked to pay the first installment of the school fees to ensure the place for the new academic year. This payment confirms the intention to enroll. When the required payment has been established, you have joined our Elwy Schools Family. 4. For Elwy Language Schools (Pre-KG) admissions, fill in an admission form on the website and submit it by email; the school will set appointments for interviews. The child must be at least 3 years and 6 months old by October 1; the child must pass the interview and the tests; the parents must be able to converse in English. Admission is based on the school's evaluation, with elder applicants given priority; the interview with the Director General requires the birth certificate, one photograph, and copies of the parents' university qualifications and National IDs. 5. For Elwy British International School admissions: Foundation 1 requires the child to be 4 years old by October 1. Applicants fill in an admission form on the website and submit it by email; interviews are scheduled. Documents required include a copy of the child's birth certificate, a recent photograph, and the child's nursery report; copies of the parents' university qualifications and their National ID Cards; an additional copy of the child's achievement report from the previous nursery/school. The Admissions Office handles the process and provides contact details; hours are Sun-Thu 9am-2pm; phone numbers are 02 37722500 and 02 37722600, and mobile numbers are 01029116273 and 01152505551. 6. Contact information for further questions: The Admissions Office can be reached during working hours, and the provided phone numbers and emails are the primary channels for guidance through the admissions process.	Admissions 1. Complete and submit the online application form. Upload the required documents: a recent photograph of your child; a copy of your child's birth certificate; a copy of your child's passport (personal details page); and copies of both parents' passports. Provide the child's school reports for the last two academic years in English. Confidential Recommendation Forms must be completed by the child's current teacher or Head of School and sent directly to admissions, together with the NCBIS Learning Support reference form and the NCBIS Student Safeguarding Form.
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Waitlist	Waitlist The waiting list is used when spaces are not currently available. Applicants may be placed on the waiting list and offered a place when spaces become available.	Waitlist —
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