GEMS British School Al Rehab vs The British International School

	G GEMS British School Al Rehab Cairo, Egypt	T The British International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 1,500 - 165,407	Fees / year EGP 6,720 - 15,615
Age range	Age range 3 - 16 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 405	Pupils 1,059
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened 2001	Opened 1976
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located on Talaat Mostafa Road, Al Rehab City, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt 11841. It sits in the Al Rehab district within New Cairo, Cairo. The front desk can be reached at Front Desk +202 26070291/2/4/5.	Location Km 38, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Beverly Hills, 6th of October City, Egypt, 12451. Postal Address: PO Box 137, Gezira, Cairo, Egypt.
Stages	Stages Foundation Stage (Early Years) guided by the British Curriculum; Primary School (Key Stage 1 years 1–2 and Key Stage 2 years 3–6); Secondary School (Key Stage 3 years 7–8; Key Stage 4 years 9–11; Post-16 years 11–12).	Stages Foundation Stage; Junior; Senior; Sixth Form
School type	School type The school uses the British National Curriculum and serves pupils from Pre-School to Year 12.	School type Non-profit British international co-educational day school established in 1976
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix Over 50 nationalities represented; around 1,059 students.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation United Kingdom	Country affiliation Egypt
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure Gates open at 7:30 am; the first lesson starts at 7:50 am.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The transportation service operates around 33 buses for about 405 students daily. To apply to use the bus service, print and submit the two forms to the transportation service desk at TBS; contact 01149792480 or [email protected].	Bus service details The school provides a safe, reliable transport service covering areas in Cairo and Giza, including Dokki, Agouza, Mohandessin, Giza, Pyramids Road, Shabramant, Hadayek Al Ahram; Zamalek, Garden City/Manial, Maadi, Zahraa Al Maadi, Heliopolis, Nasr City; October City, Sheikh Zayed, Beverly Hills, Cairo/Alex Desert Road; First Settlement (Tagamoaa), Fifth Settlement, Rehab, Kattameya in New Cairo. Bus routes may change. Buses have seat belts, a supervisor with mobile phone, air conditioning, GPS, and Foundation Stage car seats. Transport forms are provided at admission; contact Transport Manager Mr Ashraf Gad at [email protected]
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Assessment fees - Assessment (application) fee: EGP 1,500, payable on submission of the Student Admission Form. - Admission (place‑holding) fee: a one‑time non‑refundable fee of EGP 10,000 payable within 48 hours of an offer to secure a place (this is separate from tuition instalments). Tuition fees (instalments and annual totals) - The school publishes tuition as three instalments with the stated instalment due dates: 1st instalment (29 Aug), 2nd instalment (31 Oct), final instalment (31 Jan). The amounts below are shown as instalment 1 / instalment 2 / instalment 3 — Annual Total (all amounts EGP). - Pre‑School (PS): EGP 69,600 / EGP 21,700 / EGP 9,450 — Total EGP 100,750. - Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): EGP 60,300 / EGP 40,471 / EGP 28,820 — Total EGP 129,591. - Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): EGP 69,600 / EGP 41,566 / EGP 33,310 — Total EGP 144,476. - Year 1: EGP 81,700 / EGP 44,247 / EGP 39,460 — Total EGP 165,407. - Year 2: EGP 84,800 / EGP 42,500 / EGP 38,107 — Total EGP 165,407. - Year 3: EGP 92,400 / EGP 44,500 / EGP 41,702 — Total EGP 178,602. - Year 4: EGP 92,400 / EGP 44,500 / EGP 41,702 — Total EGP 178,602. - Year 5: EGP 98,500 / EGP 46,500 / EGP 44,068 — Total EGP 189,068. - Year 6: EGP 98,500 / EGP 46,500 / EGP 44,068 — Total EGP 189,068. - Year 7: EGP 104,000 / EGP 48,500 / EGP 46,188 — Total EGP 198,688. - Year 8: EGP 104,000 / EGP 48,500 / EGP 46,188 — Total EGP 198,688. - Year 9: EGP 106,000 / EGP 49,500 / EGP 46,633 — Total EGP 202,133. - Year 10: EGP 107,700 / EGP 50,000 / EGP 47,423 — Total EGP 205,123. - Year 11: EGP 107,700 / EGP 50,000 / EGP 47,423 — Total EGP 205,123. - Year 12: EGP 119,600 / EGP 54,500 / EGP 51,499 — Total EGP 225,599. What the published tuition includes and excludes - Included: annual tuition and additional service fees (these items are combined in the published tuition figures). - Excluded (additional costs payable separately): school transport, school uniform, examination fees (IGCSE fees collected by the British Council and Arabic studies examination fees collected by the Ministry of Education), textbooks, non‑educational trips, and canteen. Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment due dates as published: 1st instalment due 29 August; 2nd instalment due 31 October; final instalment due 31 January. Tuition must be paid on or before the due date for each term. - Place confirmation requires payment of the admission/place‑holding fee and the down payment or first instalment before the academic year starts; the financial agreement requires the first instalment (or down payment) to be settled prior to the start of the year. - Sibling discounts: two siblings — 5% on each; three siblings — 10% on each; four siblings or more — 15% on each. A 5% discount is available for full‑year advance payment. Assessment of additional fees (uniform, transport, exams, textbooks, trips) - Uniforms are purchased separately through the school's approved supplier (online store link provided for uniform purchase); uniform costs are additional and vary by item. - Transport is provided as a separate paid service (school operates a fleet of buses and families apply to use the bus service); transport fees are additional and billed separately. - Examination fees (IGCSE and Arabic study fees) and textbook fees are charged in addition to the tuition figures and are collected separately. Boarding - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with a transport service for students who require school buses. Refunds and cancellation - Assessment fee refund: the assessment fee will be refunded only if Admissions is notified in writing at least 2 days prior to the scheduled assessment. - Application/paid tuition refunds and timing (financial agreement): - Student withdrawal prior to the start of the academic year: refunds follow Ministry of Education regulations. - Before 31 August: full refund of paid tuition fees. - From 1 September up to the first day of school: 90% refund of paid tuition fees. - After the start of the school year: paid tuition fees are non‑refundable (refunds only in exceptional cases and in line with local regulations). - Refunds are processed through the original mode of payment. Fee payment options and terms - Online payment options: payments accepted by Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards in EGP; families receive an invoice payment link and may choose to pay by credit card or use the online instalment option. Refunds are returned via the original payment method. - Place‑holding payment and instalment options must follow the school Accounts Department schedule; the first instalment or down payment must be received before the academic year starts to guarantee a place. Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts and a 5% advance payment discount are applied as published in the school's fee schedule. (If a specific fee year label or published fees for 2025/26 or 2026/27 are required, the school's published fee schedule and application documents show the year(s) attached to each fee table; the figures above are those published in the school's current fee pages and admission documents.)	Fee details School fee billing, schedule and discounts - Tuition is billed per term. The school operates three terms per year; tuition figures below are shown per term and the annual equivalent (three terms). - A 1% discount is applied where the whole-year invoice is paid in a single payment. - The registration payment must be made in cash equivalent in Egyptian pounds (EGP) prior to assessment/testing and is non-refundable. Application / Registration / Admissions - Registration fee (per application/assessment): GBP 300 — cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing (non-refundable). - For pupils accepted at entry, an admissions fee is payable once on entry where applicable; amounts by year group are listed below. Admissions fees are non-refundable. Tuition fees by school year (per term and annual total) - Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) - Tuition: GBP 2,140 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 6,420. - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) - Tuition: GBP 3,370 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 10,110. - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Years 1 to 6 - Tuition: GBP 4,485 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 13,455. - Admissions fee (payable once on entry): GBP 4,500 (non-refundable). - Supply fees (payable once on entry): GBP 2,500 (non-refundable). - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Yearbook: GBP 30 per academic year (applies Year 1–13). - Years 7 to 9 - Tuition: GBP 5,195 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 15,585. - Admissions fee (payable once on entry): GBP 5,195 (non-refundable). - Supply fees (payable once on entry): GBP 2,500 (non-refundable). - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Exam fee (Year 9 only): GBP 400. - Books' refundable deposit: GBP 50 payable once in Year 7 (or in Year 8/9 for late joiners as specified). - Yearbook: GBP 30 per academic year (Year 1–13). - Years 10 & 11 - Tuition: GBP 5,275 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 15,825. - Admissions fee (payable once on entry): GBP 5,275 (non-refundable). - Supply fees (payable once on entry): GBP 2,500 (non-refundable). - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Exam fees: Year 10 — GBP 400; Year 11 — GBP 500. - Yearbook: GBP 30 per academic year (Year 1–13). - Years 12 & 13 (Sixth Form / IB) - Tuition: GBP 5,595 per term — Annual total (3 terms): GBP 16,785. - Admissions fee: Not applicable for students joining at Sixth Form (---). - Supply fees (payable once on entry): GBP 2,500 (non-refundable). - Registration: GBP 300 (cash equivalent in EGP prior to testing, non-refundable). - Exam fees: Year 12 — GBP 400; Year 13 — GBP 800. - Yearbook: GBP 30 per academic year (Year 1–13). Other one-off and recurring costs - Supply fees (one-off on entry, non-refundable) are shown above for the relevant year groups and are typically GBP 2,500 where listed. - Yearbook: GBP 30 per academic year for students Year 1–13. - Books' refundable deposit (as applicable for secondary entry): GBP 50 payable once in Year 7 (adjusted for late joiners as described). The refundable deposit arrangements for new entrants (refund on leaving BISC) are set out in the school's fee documentation. - Exam fees: indicated above where they apply to specific year groups (Year 9, Year 10, Year 11, Year 12, Year 13). - Uniform: Branded uniform items are available from the school uniform shop on campus; the shop lists current uniform requirements and opening times. (Costs vary by item.) Refunds and non-refundable items - Registration fees are non-refundable. Admissions fees and supply fees are payable once on entry and are non-refundable. - Refundable deposits (where charged for new entrants) are refunded on the day the child leaves BISC; the school's fees documentation sets out conditions and instalment options for this deposit. - Books' deposit (where charged) is shown as refundable under the specific terms given for Years 7–9 entry. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable. The British International School in Cairo is a co-educational day school; no boarding fees apply. Billing mechanics and admissions invoicing - At offer/acceptance the school invoices for supply and admissions fees, one term's tuition to reserve the place, and any refundable deposit required; those amounts secure the offered place. Fee payment options (high-level) - The registration payment is required in cash equivalent in EGP prior to assessment. The school maintains a formal Payment of School Fees Policy that governs invoicing and accepted payment channels; the policy and fees pages provide the billing terms, timing and discount rules. Typical school invoicing is by term, with the option to pay the full year to receive the 1% discount. Summary of the main per-term tuition figures (quick list) - FS1: GBP 2,140 per term (GBP 6,420 per year). - FS2: GBP 3,370 per term (GBP 10,110 per year). - Years 1–6: GBP 4,485 per term (GBP 13,455 per year). - Years 7–9: GBP 5,195 per term (GBP 15,585 per year). - Years 10–11: GBP 5,275 per term (GBP 15,825 per year). - Years 12–13 (Sixth Form): GBP 5,595 per term (GBP 16,785 per year). If you require these figures presented in a specific currency format or integrated into a database field layout, include the appropriate field names and I will format the entries to match your import specification.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Foundation Stage is guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with a play-based approach to learning. It supports development across all areas through enjoyable learning experiences. In Years 1–2 (Key Stage 1), learning follows UK National Curriculum with English, Maths and Science as core subjects and regular progress checks. From Year 3 (Key Stage 2) the curriculum broadens through cross-subject learning covering English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and more. The Primary School follows the British National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, with additional breadth in Key Stage 2 including Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Science, Fine Arts, French and Music. The Secondary School follows the National Curriculum for England at Key Stage 3 and 4, with an Arabic compulsory curriculum; Years 9–11 deliver IGCSE courses. Post-16 progression leads to university entry; an IELTS course prepares for Advanced Level study; entry to degree courses in Egypt typically requires eight IGCSEs at grade C or better, with AS Level options available.	Curriculum details The British International School Cairo offers a British-style curriculum. Early Years uses the UK Foundation Stage Curriculum (FS1 & FS2). Junior School (Years 1–6) is based on the National Curriculum of England. Senior School (Years 7–11) leads to IGCSE examinations. Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers an academic or vocational pathway with extensive subject options in the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Typical class sizes in the Junior School are around 20 pupils, with a maximum class size of 24 pupils.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results GCSE results show a mean A-A/9-7 of 67% in 2024 and 46% in 2023, and a mean A-C/9-4 of 89% in 2024 and 91% in 2023. IB results show a mean Diploma Points of 34 in 2024 and 33 in 2023, with mean Subject Points around 5.46 in 2024 and 5.38 in 2023. University destinations include universities such as University of California, Berkeley; University of British Columbia; American University Cairo; Kingston University; City University London; Boston University; Manchester University; Goldsmiths College; University of Toronto; Brock University; AUC; Heidelberg University; George Washington University; Queen Mary University of London; University of East Anglia; University College London; Oxford; University of Bath; New York University; and the University of Amsterdam.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Post-16 progression is through university study; the curriculum includes an IELTS course to prepare for higher-level study.	Higher education progression Graduates go on to a wide range of universities worldwide, including U.S., U.K., Canada and beyond. Notable destinations include University of California, Berkeley; University of British Columbia; American University Cairo; University College London; Oxford; New York University; University of Edinburgh; University of Toronto; and others.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Junior School Gifted and Talented Coordinator is Ms C. Day.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Application Process: Provide your details by filling the Interest Form here for our admission team to contact you with further details; download and fill out this form to share with our admission team in person or by email; submit the required documents, see the Required Documents section below; pay the assessment fees; schedule an appointment for the assessment. Outcomes will be released within 24 hours. Payment is required within 2 days of receiving the offer letter. Required Documents: Part I: Original birth certificate – computer-generated (Egyptian students); Copy of student's passport and residence visa valid for no less than six months – this should not be a tourist visa (non-Egyptian students); Eight recent passport-size photos of students; Copy of mother and father's ID (National Number) and passport copies of non-Egyptian parents; Copy of student's vaccination record (for EYFS); Original academic report from the previous school for the last academic year; Stamped attendance statement from the previous school starting from Year 1; Letter of good conduct from the previous school for students in Year 6 and above. Part II: Additional documents required for those transferring within Egypt: Attendance statement or success report for last academic year stamped by the Educational District; Transfer request stamped from both the school the student is transferring from and the Educational District; Electronic transfer request from the previous school. Part III: Additional documents required for students transferring from abroad: Attendance statement from the previous school stamped by the Ministry of Education of the country the student is transferring from, as well as by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Last school report stamped by the Ministry of Education in the country the student is transferring from, as well as by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Letter of admission from the Educational District for both Egyptian and non-Egyptian students transferring from abroad.	Admissions 1. The admissions process begins a year in advance of September admission. Before you fill in the online form, prepare the required documents: Parents' Egyptian IDs (Mother + Father) in PDF, Pupil Passport in PDF, and Previous school report in PDF. Incomplete applications will not be processed. The Admissions Department acknowledges receipt of each application and holds it on file for entry to the requested academic year. 2. The School accepts pupils for admission at the key entry points of Foundation Stage, Year 7, Year 10 and Year 12. Mid-year entry is not available for Year 11 and Year 13. 3. The Admissions Department oversees the following aspects of your child's admission: receipt of application forms, Open Morning appointments and school tours, arrangements for admissions assessments, interviews with the Principal and the relevant Head of School. 4. Assessments are scheduled subject to the availability of places. It is possible that an applicant will be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list. The registration fee must be settled on or before the date of the assessment. The registration fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee the offer of a place. 5. Foundation Stage uses classroom observation to assess ability; standardised CAT tests are used throughout the rest of the school to assess student ability. Places are offered subject to successful completion of the application procedures and of an academic entrance examination in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. A formal letter is issued with other necessary paperwork for your completion and return. 6. A term's fees (admissions fees) and supply fees are payable to reserve the place. You are invoiced for: Supply and Admissions Fees; One term's Tuition Fees; Refundable Deposit.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholarships: At GEMS TBS, we offer several scholarship programs exclusively for GEMS British schools' students. Academic Scholarship: 10 academic scholarships are awarded each year, with a maximum of four students receiving 50% remission on school fees and a maximum of six students receiving 25% school fee remission. Co-curricular Scholarship: four students receive a 15% school fee remission. Top Attendance Scholarship: for Years 11 and 12; 50% remission on tuition fees and the opportunity to participate in summer internships at EEP during the first two years of university study. Academic University Award: for two graduates of British International Schools who have demonstrated sustained academic excellence and secured admission to a highly prestigious university; financial grant equal to 10% of the annual tuition fees for the first year of study, with a maximum of EGP 100,000 or GBP 5,000 per scholar. Study Abroad University Scholarship: supports up to three outstanding graduating students across EEP's network of British and IB schools who have secured admission to prestigious universities abroad; value equal to 20% of the annual tuition fees for the first year of study, with a maximum of EGP 250,000 or GBP 4,000 per scholar. Exclusive discounts and benefits in partnership with prestigious universities in Egypt and abroad to all EEP schools' students, offering remissions from 10% to 20%, funding opportunities, and early application discounts. A Scholarship Booklet with more details can be downloaded.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist Assessments are scheduled subject to place availability. It is possible that an applicant will be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list.
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