Europa-Schule Kairo vs Rahn Schulen Kairo

	E Europa-Schule Kairo Cairo, Egypt	R Rahn Schulen Kairo Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 6,000 - 209,000	Fees / year EGP 137,400 - 217,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 2014
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Location: Abdel Malik Ben Marwan Street, Tagamoa El Khames, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The campus is located in the New Cairo area, accessible via the district's major roads. The school operates on a single campus.	Location Plot 15A, Al-Istethmar Region, El-Kattamia, Cairo, Egypt
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium; D-Zug	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School (grades 1–4; grades 5–6 lead to secondary); Secondary School (grades 7–10); IB World School; Abitur at Neuzelle High School
School type	School type German government-recognized international school	School type German-speaking school in Cairo; 100% German ownership
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Most pupils are Egyptian.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An inclusion team supports students with additional learning needs. They provide in-class differentiation, group and one-on-one support, and diagnostic testing, coordinating with external professionals as needed.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany (German ownership and curriculum)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Teaching and vacation schedule published; Islamic holidays observed according to the lunar calendar; calendar includes a Pedagogical/Self-Study day
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service covers most areas of Cairo. Inquiries about coverage are handled by the administration during enrollment. Transportation details and pickup/drop-off times can be obtained from the Transport Management at 01226868125; bus@europaschulekairo.com.	Bus service details Bus service available with multiple routes and destination fees ( destinations include Baroun City; Mokattam/Zahraa El Maadi; Nasr City; El Rehab, Heliopolis, Abassia, Settlements, Nozha, Maadi; El Manial, Dokki, Mohandeseen, Agouza, Shoubra, Zaytoun; Madinaty, Al Haram, Hadayek El Ahram ). Bus fees are published; payment in 3 installments; a new bus app provides real-time tracking; the school is not responsible for external bus companies or private drivers
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or one‑off registration fee is published in the school's public fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year. Tuition fees by school year (published annual amounts) - Baby class: EGP 204,000 per year. - Kindergarten and preschool: EGP 165,600 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–4): EGP 180,000 per year. - Secondary I (Grades 5–9): EGP 188,400 per year. - Secondary II (Grades 10–12): EGP 199,200 per year. - Published fees for non‑Egyptian (foreign) students: EUR 6,000 per year for tuition in all school stages; activity fee for foreign students: EUR 100 per year. Per‑term fees - The published schedule provides annual tuition amounts only; no per‑term breakdown or explicit per‑term rates are published on the public fee page. Parents should note that the amounts above are presented as yearly fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - The public fee information lists annual tuition and an annual activity fee but does not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates) or specific payment terms on the fee page. Any instalment options, due dates, late‑payment penalties or similar billing terms are not provided in the published fee summary. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school and provides school bus transport; there is no published boarding/internat fee. Transport/bus fees are referenced as separate, variable costs dependent on route and residence. Other costs and typical additional charges - Activity fee (annual): EGP 5,000 for Egyptian students. - Books: charged separately according to the required books for each year group (amounts not fixed in the public fee summary). - Transport (school bus): charged separately; cost varies by pick‑up area and is not given as a fixed amount in the published summary. - Any uniform or school‑shop costs are not listed as fixed fees in the published fee summary. Refund information - No public refund policy or specific statements on refunds for tuition, activity fees, bus fees or book charges are published on the school's public fee summary. The published fee information does not state which fees (if any) are refundable or the conditions for refunds. Fee payment options - The published fee summary does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) or the required bank details/payment channels on the fee page itself. Notes for parents (practical points based on the published fee material) - All amounts above are those published for the 2025/2026 academic year; the school presents annual tuition figures and a separate annual activity charge; book and transport costs are additional and variable. - Transport is provided by school buses and is priced separately depending on the route/residence; parents should expect bus fees to be charged in addition to the annual tuition.	Fee details Application / Admissions fees - Probetage (3 Tage): EGP 1,500. - Aufnahmetests: EGP 1,000. - Gesamtbetrag für Probetage + Aufnahmetest: EGP 2,500 (nicht erstattungsfähig). Tuition – annual amounts (school year 2025/26) - Neu aufgenommene Schüler (Jahresgebühr): - Kindergarten: EGP 137,400. - Grundschule (Klassen 1–6): EGP 141,900. - Sekundarstufe I (Klassen 7–10): EGP 143,750. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Klassen 11–12): EGP 217,000. - Aktuelle/Bestands-Schüler (Jahresgebühr): - Kindergarten: EGP 124,350. - Grundschule (Klassen 1–6): EGP 128,400. - Sekundarstufe I (Klassen 7–10): EGP 130,100. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Klassen 11–12): EGP 196,400. Tuition – instalment breakdown (Neu aufgenommene & Fristen for 2025/26) - Zahlungsaufteilung: die Jahresgebühr wird in vier Teilzahlungen entrichtet – zwei Teilzahlungen, die zusammen 60 % der Jahresgebühr bilden, und zwei Teilzahlungen, die zusammen 40 % der Jahresgebühr bilden. Die üblichen Fälligkeitstermine für das Schuljahr 2025/26 sind: - 1. Zahlung (Erster Teil der ersten Rate, 30%): fällig gleich nach Vertragsunterzeichnung. - 2. Zahlung (Zweiter Teil der ersten Rate, 30%): fällig 1. September 2025. - 3. Zahlung (Erster Teil der zweiten Rate, 20%): fällig 1. Januar 2026. - 4. Zahlung (Zweiter Teil der zweiten Rate, 20%): fällig 1. März 2026. - Beispiele (Neu aufgenommene Schüler – konkrete Ratenbeträge): - Kindergarten (Gesamt EGP 137,400): • 30% = EGP 41,220 (bei Vertragsunterzeichnung). • 30% = EGP 41,220 (1. Sep 2025). • 20% = EGP 27,480 (1. Jan 2026). • 20% = EGP 27,480 (1. März 2026). - Grundschule (Gesamt EGP 141,900): • 30% = EGP 42,570; 30% = EGP 42,570; 20% = EGP 28,380; 20% = EGP 28,380. - Sekundarstufe I (Gesamt EGP 143,750): • 30% = EGP 43,125; 30% = EGP 43,125; 20% = EGP 28,750; 20% = EGP 28,750. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Gesamt EGP 217,000): • 30% = EGP 65,100; 30% = EGP 65,100; 20% = EGP 43,400; 20% = EGP 43,400. (Die gleichen prozentualen Anteile können auf die Jahresgebühren der Bestands‑/aktuellen Schüler angewendet werden; die resultierenden Raten betragen z. B. für Bestands‑Kindergarten 30% = EGP 37,305 und 20% = EGP 24,870.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Fälligkeitstermine für das Schuljahr 2025/26: siehe oben (Vertragsunterzeichnung; 1 Sep 2025; 1 Jan 2026; 1 Mar 2026). Zahlungen sind einzuhalten; bei Zahlungsverzug können laut Gebührenordnung administrative Maßnahmen erfolgen. - Bei Anmeldungen ab dem zweiten Halbjahr müssen 50% des Jahresgebührenbetrags innerhalb einer Woche nach Vertragsunterzeichnung bezahlt werden. Transport / Schulbus - Buspreise (Schuljahr 2025/26) – Beispiele nach Zielort (jährlich): - Baroun City: EGP 18,000. - Mokattam / Zahraa El Maadi: EGP 20,000. - Nasr City: EGP 21,000. - El Rehab / Heliopolis / Abassia / Settlements / Nozha / Maadi: EGP 23,500. - El Manial / Dokki / Mohandeseen / Agouza / Shoubra / Zaytoun: EGP 23,500. - Madinaty / Al Haram / Faisal: EGP 24,000. - Sheikh Zayed / 6th October City / Hadayek El Ahram: EGP 26,000. - Geschwisterrabatt für den Bus: 10% Rabatt bei der Anmeldung von Geschwistern. - Bus-Zahlungsplan: der Busservice wird in drei Raten bezahlt – 35% (fällig bis 10.08.2025), 35% (fällig 15.09.2025) und 30% (fällig 15.01.2026). Boarding / Wohnangebote - Es sind keine Boarding‑ oder Internatsgebühren in der Gebührenordnung aufgeführt; die Schule führt für Kairo kein internes Internatsangebot mit separaten Boarding‑Gebühren auf. Weitere Kosten und sonstige Gebühren - Baby Class (Kindergarten‑Baby Class): Jahresgebühr EGP 100,000; Kaution (Rückzahlbar beim Verlassen des Kindergartens) EGP 30,000. Für die Baby Class wird ein monatlicher Betrag von EGP 10,000 erhoben, fällig ab 01.09. und jeweils am ersten Tag eines jeden Monats. - IB‑Dokumentengebühr: Für Klasse 12 wird ein Betrag in Euro für IBO‑Dokumente erhoben (im Dokument ist ein Betrag von EUR 256 genannt; diese IB‑bezogenen Gebühren werden separat berechnet). - Bücher und Unterrichtsmaterialien: die Jahresgebühren beinhalten Bücher und Unterrichtsmaterialien von der Vorschule bis zur Klasse 10; detaillierte Lernmittel‑/Materiallisten sind pro Klasse verfügbar. - Uniformkosten: keine fest ausgewiesenen Pauschalbeträge für Uniformen in der veröffentlichten Gebührenordnung; Materiallisten und Lernmittellisten werden getrennt bereitgestellt. Ermäßigungen, Zuschläge, Nichtzahlung - Sozial gestützte Ermäßigungen: Es besteht die Möglichkeit einer Gebührenermäßigung aus sozialen Gründen; die Höhe und Genehmigung erfolgen schriftlich und sind begrenzt (Antragstellung und Prüfung erforderlich). - Geschwisterermäßigung: Für das dritte und jedes weitere Kind einer Familie wird auf Antrag eine Ermäßigung in Höhe von 10% gewährt (gilt nicht für KKG/Baby Class). - Bei Zahlungsverzug können administrative Folgen eintreten (z. B. Nichtregistrierung des Kindes beim Bildungsministerium gemäß einschlägigen Regelungen). Stornierung / Rückerstattungen - Probetage/Aufnahmetests: die Prüfungsgebühren (EGP 2,500) sind nicht erstattungsfähig. - Stornierung vor Beginn des Schuljahres: bei Stornierung der Anmeldung vor Beginn des Schuljahres werden Verwaltungskosten einbehalten; die Gebührenordnung nennt genaue Prozentsätze im Stornierungsfall. - Vertragsauflösung nach Beginn des Schuljahres: bei Vertragsauflösung nach Beginn des Schuljahres wird die erste Rate des Schulgeldes einbehalten. Zahlungsmöglichkeiten - Onlinezahlung: es steht ein Online‑Zahlungsportal zur Verfügung (für Kartenzahlungen/Onlinezahlungen). - Banküberweisung: Banküberweisungen an die in der Gebührenordnung angegebenen Kontoverbindungen (Banknamen und Kontonummern sind in der Gebührenordnung hinterlegt). - Weitere Zahlungsmodalitäten und konkrete Kontodaten werden im Anmelde‑/Vertragsprozess mitgeteilt.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details In the Gymnasium, project-based work continues across subjects, with cross-disciplinary or elective options, teaching students to work in teams and think in networks. The school emphasizes modern learning arrangements, using new media and contemporary teaching materials to support hands-on, individualized learning in a globalized world. The curriculum includes German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Biology, Geography, English, with French from grade 6, Physics from grade 7, Chemistry from grade 7, Religion (in Arabic), Civics (in Arabic), Music, and Art. Deutsch Sprachdiplom I certifies B1; it comprises written and oral parts. Abitur: Students primarily pursue the German International Abitur; Abitur exams can be taken in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at the higher level, and in other subjects (except Sport and Religion) at the basic level; examinations in French, Art and Music can only be oral. Egyptian credentials: In addition to German credentials, students take Addadeya after grade 9 and Thanaweya after grade 12; passing Thanaweya enables admission to state Egyptian universities. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I certifies B1 level, with written and oral components.	Curriculum details German-language school with 100 percent German ownership. All subjects are taught according to the German curriculum of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression The study and career orientation at Europa-Schule Kairo guides the transition from school to study or work and rests on three pillars: individual counseling, information and guidance events, and practical experiences in the world of work. This includes individual counseling, information materials, and DAAD-supported counseling, as well as events such as the DAAD SIT information day, a study information day at GUC Cairo, a Germany trip, and a tenth-grade internship. The program also directs students to external study portals and resources to help explore study programs and universities in Germany and beyond, including ZEIT Online and other German and Egyptian higher-education resources.	Higher education progression University opportunities and scholarships for Rahn Schulen Kairo graduates.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school runs an active AG program with activities such as chess and thinking games, Kinder theater, reading clubs, storytelling, graffiti art, and Model United Nations. Weekly workshops allow students in year groups 2-4 to pursue interests across subjects (e.g., student newspaper, storytelling, choir, football, crafts, wall painting, reading games), and there are mentoring and peer-support initiatives such as conflict mediation and buddy programs for new students.	Gifted and talented Recognize high talents; German and Arabic language support; talents promotion and involvement.
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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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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
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Online registration for grades 1–11 is open from March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. The legal guardian must complete the form in German or English, and all information regarding the student and the parents must be provided; otherwise the application is incomplete and will be rejected. A separate application must be submitted for each sibling. 2. To register for Primary School and Gymnasium, online registration for the grades (1–11) should be completed within the March window. The documents to be uploaded on the registration portal are: original birth certificate; a recent passport photo of the child; copy of the child's passport (first page); copies of both parents' ID cards; and a copy of the current mid-year report. 3. We will place your child on the list of new applicants, review class capacities, assess your child's academic performance, and invite you and your child to an admissions interview if needed. For admission to Grade 11, an interview with the high school coordinator is necessary to review any required make-up periods, language sequences, and subject combinations. 4.	Admissions 1. Online Registration: Online registration is available through the online registration link. After successful registration, an automatic confirmation is issued. The school office will contact you to submit the latest report card and required documents. 2. Trial Days and Admission Test: Primary School (Grades 1–6) require a placement test in German and Mathematics; Secondary School (Grades 7–10) require a placement test in German, Mathematics, and English; Upper Level / GIB (Grades 11–12) refer to the IB Admission Policy; Students from Abroad may have additional tests in relevant national subjects. Fees: Trial Days (3 days) 1,500 EGP; Admission Tests 1,000 EGP; Total 2,500 EGP. Payment can be made online or at the school office on the test day. Fees are non-refundable. 3. Parent Meeting: After the trial days, an invitation for a parent meeting will be issued. If you are abroad, the meeting can be conducted online. 4. Decision and Notification: The school management makes the final decision. You will be informed via email along with the current fee schedule, required documents for enrollment, and further organizational steps. If the classes are full, your child will be placed on a waiting list and notified upon availability.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Galala University offers exclusive program discounts and scholarships across Engineering, Health Sciences, Art and Design, and Social Sciences, with dual degree programs in collaboration with Arizona State University. European Universities in Egypt (EUE) provide a 10% discount on total annual tuition fees for hosted universities, including the University of London, University of Central Lancashire, and University of East London. Future University in Egypt (FUE) provides scholarships for high school graduates to pursue higher education in a range of programs, including opportunities enriched with extracurricular activities.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If the classes are full, the child will be placed on a waiting list and notified upon availability.
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