Hayah International Academy vs Modern English School Cairo

	H Hayah International Academy Cairo, Egypt	M Modern English School Cairo Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 135,000 - 160,000	Fees / year EGP 80,000 - 185,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,320	Pupils 2,400
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened —	Opened 1990
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Main campus in New Cairo, South of Police Academy 5th District, New Cairo, Egypt 11835. There is also Hayah West in Sheikh Zayed City.	Location New Cairo, South of Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt. The campus is in the New Cairo suburb and is purpose-built with green spaces, open atriums, fish ponds and an aviary. The Primary school is based around a pod layout with year groups clustered in a common corridor, with a shared pod-space connecting all classrooms. A central 400-seat theatre is used for meetings, assemblies and performances.
Stages	Stages PYP (PS–G5); MYP (G6–G10); DP/AD (G11–G12)	Stages Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS); Key Stage 1 (KS1); Key Stage 2 (KS2); British Secondary; American Secondary; IB Diploma Programme.
School type	School type Private international school; IB Diploma and American High School Diploma	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Students with identified exceptionalities may access additional support via Primary LDD and Secondary LDD teams. Provision includes authoring of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), outsourcing to community agencies and exam/testing modifications.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details School bussing is available for students and staff to/from most locations in greater Cairo. Our school buses are well maintained to ensure safety and comfort of the highest standard.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & assessment fees - Reregistration / admission charges: a one‑off reregistration fee of EGP 15,000 is applied at Hayah International Academy West. - Assessment fee: an assessment/placement fee of EGP 600 is charged at Hayah International Academy West. Tuition fees (annual, by year group) - Preschool (Early Years): EGP 135,000 (annual). - KG1: EGP 160,000 (annual). - (Earlier published tuition guidance for Hayah shows comparable annual starting amounts reported elsewhere: Pre‑School EGP 127,000 and KG1–2 EGP 152,000 in a prior listing.) Tuition — per term / billing detail - Hayah issues school tuition as an annual amount; families can choose to settle tuition in full or on instalment programs supported by the school. Instalment options include monthly instalments through the school's e‑invoice/PayFort link, ValU monthly plans, and bank‑card instalments (CIB 12‑month 0% interest plan for eligible cardholders). Payments can also be made by cash, cheque or card at the school cashier, or by bank transfer/deposit to the school account. Accounts office hours are available Sunday–Thursday mornings and early afternoons for in‑person settlement. - When invoices are issued on a term basis, the per‑term amount equals the published annual tuition divided by the number of billed instalments on the invoice; families selecting monthly instalments will see the annual tuition spread across the chosen instalment schedule. Boarding / residential provision - Hayah International Academy operates as a day school; no boarding fees apply because the school does not offer boarding facilities. Other costs and recurring extras - School bus (transport): the school offers bus/transport services; transport is charged separately from tuition (amounts are route‑dependent and published to families at registration). - Uniform: students are required to wear the school uniform; uniform costs are charged separately and are not included in the headline tuition figures. - Books, activities and resources: at the Hayah West campus, books, activities and resources are included within the published tuition for that campus. - Extra curricular trips, specialist exams, external examination fees (IB/American external exam costs), elective course charges, optional after‑school activities and some field trips are invoiced separately when applicable. Refunds and cancellations - Refunds are processed only through the original mode of payment used for the transaction. Online payment terms state that refunds are returned by the same payment channel that was used. Fee payment options and payment terms - Accepted payment channels: online e‑invoice with PayFort (credit card full payment or instalments for specific banks), ValU instalment plans, in‑person cash/cheque/credit card at the school cashier, and bank transfer/deposit to the school account. Specific online instalment schemes work with CIB, Alexandria, Al‑Tijari Wafa, Al‑Mashreq, EmiratesNBD, Alex Bank and Bank Misr; CIB cardholders may access a 12‑month 0% instalment plan where eligible. Accounts staff handle payments during weekday school hours. - Credit‑card handling: some card payments may incur a handling fee; instalment interest/fees depend on the chosen provider and card issuer instalment program. Summary of the fee schedule provided above - Annual tuition figures by year group are the published headline amounts available from current school listings; the school provides multiple payment choices (full payment, monthly instalments, third‑party finance partners) and charges separate, specific fees for registration/assessment and for transport, uniform, and optional activities where applicable. Note: the figures above are the latest published annual tuition and fee items available from current school listings and campus notices; specific per‑term invoice values and some one‑off charges (for example transport route charges, exact uniform package pricing, and certain exam/IB external fees) are issued directly to families at registration and on invoicing documents.	Fee details Application and registration fees - A non‑refundable registration (application) fee is charged for new enrolments; a re‑enrolment deposit equal to 10% of the annual tuition is collected to secure places for continuing pupils. Tuition — annual and typical instalment amounts (2025/26 fee levels) - Foundation stage / KG1: EGP 80,000 per year. Typical payment if spread in four instalments: EGP 20,000 per instalment. - Foundation stage / KG2: EGP 93,000 per year. Typical four‑instalment amount: EGP 23,250 per instalment. - Primary (Years 1–2): EGP 119,000 per year. Typical four‑instalment amount: EGP 29,750 per instalment. - Primary (Years 3–6): EGP 131,000 per year. Typical four‑instalment amount: EGP 32,750 per instalment. - Secondary — American diploma (middle/upper secondary exam years and related grades listed): EGP 161,000 per year. Typical four‑instalment amount: EGP 40,250 per instalment. - Secondary — British/upper‑secondary exam years (A‑level/IB/UK senior years listed): EGP 185,000 per year. Typical four‑instalment amount: EGP 46,250 per instalment. (Fees above are shown as annual tuition with a commonly used school instalment structure; the school issues billing and instalment schedules as described below.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is billed as the annual fee but may be paid in instalments. The school's standard instalment plan requires an early re‑enrolment payment (10% of the annual fee) and staged payments through the year (historically shown as further instalments in August, November and March). Transport charges are required in full before the start of the academic year. No student is admitted on the first day of term without settlement of due fees. - Registration fees for new students are non‑refundable at enrolment. The school operates sibling fee concessions: a reduced registration charge for the second child and additional reductions for third/fourth siblings, and percentage reductions on tuition for multiple children. Boarding - The school is a day school; no boarding fees apply. Other costs and recurring charges - Transportation: school bus service is charged in addition to tuition; published listings for the 2025/26 year show transportation charges reported at EGP 10,400 (charged separately and payable in advance). Transport must be paid in full before the start of the academic year (exact amount may vary by route). - Examinations and external exam fees (IGCSE/GCSE/A‑level, SAT/TOEFL, IB) are billed separately and are not included in tuition. - Books, activity fees and similar consumable or programme costs are not included in the published tuition figures and are charged separately. - Uniform: official school uniform is required. Uniform items are available from the school uniform shop and may be purchased online via the parent portal; uniform costs are charged separately. The school maintains a published uniform policy listing required items by year group. - Other potential additional charges include specific trips, optional extracurricular activities that require extra payment, learning‑support or EAL services if applicable, and exam administration fees. External exam charges and some activity costs are billed separately from tuition. Refunds and withdrawal terms - The school operates an explicit re‑enrolment and withdrawal policy: parents are required to notify the school in writing by stated deadlines to be eligible for any partial refund of re‑enrolment payments; a historical example of the policy requires written notice before the school's published cut‑off date (example given as July 1 in earlier documentation) to qualify for a refund of the re‑enrolment payment less an administrative charge; beyond the deadline re‑enrolment fees may not be refundable. Parents are bound by the school's written terms and conditions when enrolling or withdrawing a pupil. Fee payment options and instructions - Accepted payment methods include bank transfer to the school's accounts, card payments (Visa/MasterCard), and electronic instalment plans through third‑party finance partners (valU has been offered as an option). Cheques are not accepted. The school publishes account details and an accounts e‑mail contact for fee queries and payment confirmations. Quick practical points for parents - Tuition amounts shown above are annual figures; the school issues invoices and an instalment schedule. Typical instalments are calculated by splitting the annual fee over the school's accepted number of instalments (the school's standard plan has historically used four instalments). - Transport, uniforms, books, exam fees and many trips/activities are additional to tuition and must be budgeted for separately. - There are sibling discounts and reduced registration terms for second and further children.
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement The school has a formal uniform policy. Uniforms are worn at school or when representing MES Cairo. Uniforms can be purchased from the school uniform shop (open Sunday–Thursday until 3:30 pm and Saturday until 1:00 pm) or online via the Parent Portal; the MES Cairo House Polo Shirt must be worn for house events and alternatives are not permitted.
Food options	Food options —	Food options Canteen arrangements: Canteen services will continue to be available to students in KS2 and Secondary, but with a reduced menu. Set menu boxes cost 50 LE per box and include a main item (pizza, sandwich, pasta or rice with protein), a fruit or vegetable option, and a drink.
House system	House system —	House system MES Cairo uses a House Spirit system. Students wear a MES Cairo House Polo Shirt for house events, and alternatives to the House polo shirt are not permitted.
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Directors.	Governance and ownership The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board is Mrs Sawsan Dajani and the Managing Director is Ghada Dajani.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details IB continuum: PYP (PS–G5); MYP (G6–G10); DP/AD (G11–G12). The IB Diploma Programme or the American High School Diploma are offered. Fifteen cohorts have graduated with a 99% pass rate.	Curriculum details Early Years follows the Early Years curriculum with an emphasis on play, early childhood development and interpersonal skills. They progress to KS1 and then KS2, where the National Curriculum of England underpins learning with adjustments for local context and international culture. In Secondary, students choose between the British Secondary pathway (a 2-year KS3 programme with GCSE/IGCSE, followed by AS/A Levels) or the American Secondary pathway (a 2-year Middle School Programme followed by a 4-year High School Diploma Programme). At the completion of Year 10/Grade 10, students can pursue graduation via the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme if they prefer. All pathways lead to graduation and university access.
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Exam results	Exam results Fifteen cohorts have graduated with the International Baccalaureate Diploma or the American High School Diploma at a 99% pass rate; alumni have been proudly accepted in top local and international universities.	Exam results A-Level results: 2024 - A-A 40%, A-B 58%, A-C 85%; 2023 - A-A 30%, A-B 57%, A-C 78%. IGCSE results: 2024 - A-A 42%, A-B 64%, A-C 78%; 2023 - A-A 33%, A-B 61%, A-C 83%.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Alumni have been accepted in top local and international universities.	Higher education progression Our Secondary Leadership Team provides university counselling and information on virtually any university destination worldwide, including Egypt, with visits by reputable tertiary institutions throughout the academic year. Students are encouraged to utilise school resources to support their university planning, and not outsource to third parties.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented For Gifted and Talented students there is an opportunity to take an additional two subjects, PE and Global Perspectives.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning Hayah has a Character Education Program that places emotional and social wellbeing at the core of its approach. The school strongly believes in the emotional and social wellbeing of its students and aims to help them become self-reflective and proactive members of their communities. The program provides an emotionally and socially safe environment where students can express themselves. It is led by a dedicated team of teachers across kindergarten through high school who act as teachers, coaches, mentors, and activity coordinators, engaging students through one-on-one and group discussions, reflections, activities, trips, camps, and weekend events. School-wide, the program is reinforced through interdisciplinary integration of core values and collaboration with teachers and parents to achieve its goals.	Social & emotional learning Pastoral support is a key strength; students have access to emotional and psychological care, including on-site psychological support and a dedicated school counsellor in the secondary section. The wellbeing framework is supported by a structured referral system and access to counsellors to assist students with emotional and social needs.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) Hayah coordinates a comprehensive Student Services program that includes behavior support, English Language Support (ELS), Arabic Language Support (ALS), and Math Support to address student needs. A dedicated Student Services Coordinator leads planning, implementation, and evaluation of services and collaborates with teachers and parents to ensure appropriate entry and exit assessments and reporting. The coordinator organizes teacher referrals for student support services (SEN, ELS, Counseling, etc.) and coordinates with the Campus Intervention Team to align ELS, SEN, Counseling, and related supports. The ES counselor provides individualized support to students, including guidance and counseling. The ES Office monitors attendance and coordinates with administrators to track progress and maintain records of students receiving support.	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning Development Departments in both primary and secondary provide support for students with identified exceptionalities, including the creation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), outsourcing to community agencies, and exam/testing modifications.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English Language Support (ELS) is offered as part of the student services program, with Arabic Language Support (ALS) also available. ELS and ALS are coordinated through the Student Services team to support language development and access to learning. The IB Diploma Programme includes English A Language and Literature, Arabic A Language and Literature, and English B HL as part of language groups. The Student Services Coordinator works with teachers to recommend and implement language supports and to monitor progress. ALS and ELS programs focus on helping students engage with the curriculum.	English as an additional language English as a Second Language is offered within the secondary English provision. Most students sit English as a Second Language in November of Year 10 and English as a First Language in May of Year 10; some families may choose to pursue English as a First Language, or English as a Second Language later, with guidance to place students in appropriate language pathways.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through a comprehensive Student Services program coordinating ELS, SEN, ALS, and Math Support. The Campus Intervention Team meets regularly to coordinate supports and address student concerns. The ES counselor provides counseling and emotional support for students and families. Staff monitor students' transitions between grades to support social, emotional, and academic growth. The program fosters a climate where students feel safe, respected, and cared for.	Mental wellbeing Well-being is prioritised with welfare, health and safety described as outstanding. Students have access to emotional and psychological care, including on-site medical staff and mental health resources, with a structured referral process for well-being concerns.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Hayah provides a safe, healthy environment and practices safeguarding across all divisions. The Child Protection Policy (CPP) and Safeguarding applies to any adult working for or with Hayah International Academy, including staff, volunteers, and outsourced staff. Safeguarding and child protection training is regularly conducted to provide staff with knowledge and skills. The Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) provides guidelines for the safe use of the internet, digital technologies, IT systems, and social media. Contact information for safeguarding concerns includes info@hayahacademy.com and the main phone line.	Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding; a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy outlines standards applied to staff, the Board, and volunteers, reflecting the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and supported by a Child Protection Team.
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview The campus sits on a land lot of 55,000 square meters. The footprint and outdoor spaces occupy less than 30% of the land, leaving over 30,000 square meters for outdoors and recreation. The building and outdoor areas can accommodate 3,800 students, though enrollment is around 1,600. The campus provides Academic, Artistic and Sports facilities with classrooms that have smart boards or data projectors to promote interactive learning. The campus includes six specialized science labs fully equipped to cater to different age groups and curriculums.	Facilities overview Modern English School Cairo is located in New Cairo in a purpose-built campus. The campus features green spaces, open atriums, fish ponds and an aviary. The Primary section uses a pod layout with year groups clustered in a common corridor and a shared pod-space connecting classrooms. There are ample yard and sports facilities, including indoor and outdoor courts, sports pitches and swimming pools for outdoor play and learning. A central 400-seat theatre supports meetings, assemblies and performances.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a multi-purpose building that accommodates basketball, volleyball, and handball, and includes two squash courts, two Jacuzzis, and two locker rooms. It houses a 560-square-foot lifting room and a 560-square-foot martial arts room. Outdoor facilities include two basketball courts, a soccer court, two Padel Tennis courts, and two tracks. The 400-meter track surrounds a standard-size soccer field. There is an Olympic-size swimming pool and an enclosed 25-meter pool. Early Childhood and Elementary playgrounds have jungle gyms, sand pits, and greenery.	Sports facilities Indoor and outdoor courts accommodate court sports and physical education. Sports pitches enable team practice and matches on grass or turf. Swimming pools support aquatic activities and lessons. Ample yard space supports outdoor games and recreational activities. The facilities underpin a comprehensive PE and after-school athletics program.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Six specialized science labs fully equipped to cater to the different age groups and curriculums. All Chemistry labs are equipped with two fume hoods and safety features including emergency blankets, showers, and eye wash stations. The school has five computer labs with 25 computers each. iPads and tablets are learning tools inside the PYP classrooms. A Maker Space Lab with 3D printers supports the STEAM program, including robotics and coding. The ICT department adopts an open-source software policy and a bring-your-own-equipment policy.	Academic facilities Classrooms are well-equipped with specialist facilities for music, dance, theatre, cooking, design technology and computing. There are dedicated facilities for Science and Art. A pod-layout in the Primary division connects year groups with shared pod-space to support collaborative learning. The central 400-seat theatre supports performances and presentations as part of the academic and co-curricular program.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Arts rooms are spacious and fully equipped for visual and performing arts. Early Childhood and Elementary playgrounds include jungle gyms, sand pits, and greenery. Outdoor recreational areas extend across the campus for various activities. The campus design integrates academic, artistic and sports spaces to support student life.	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular options include After School Activities (ASAs) and athletics, along with trips and productions. House Spirit, Pioneers and The International Award are part of the student opportunities. Productions are supported by the on-site theatre. The school offers a broad enrichment program with opportunities across performing arts, leadership and outdoor learning.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The main campus is in New Cairo and Hayah West is in Sheikh Zayed City. At the mark of 20 years, Hayah expanded with the launch of Hayah West, creating two campuses across Cairo. The Hayah community is described as a family, including staff, students, alumni and families, guided by its core values. Hayah aims to provide opportunities for growth and to expand its vision in serving local and global communities.	History Modern English School Cairo opened in October 1990 with 28 students. It began with a pioneering group of educators led by Mr. Nabeel Dajani and Mrs. Sawsan Dajani. As the school population grew, facilities were improved and the school moved to a purpose-built campus in New Cairo. The school fosters a friendly and welcoming atmosphere where students care for each other, seek challenge, and are inspired.
Community	Community Life on Campus highlights an inclusive academic program along with diverse extra-curricular activities. The school's Student Life includes After School Activities, Hayah Sharks, Student-Led Events, Trips & Camps, School Events, and Hayah Sports Academy. The community emphasizes ongoing engagement through events and programs led by the school and its clubs. Regular PTA activities further contribute to community life, including family gatherings and school-wide events.	Community MES Cairo has a defined school community led by a Senior Leadership Team and Senior Student Leaders, with safeguarding and an Alumni network (MESConians). Teaching staff and Parents as Partners are integral to school life. The enrichment provision includes After School Activities (ASAs), Athletics, Student Leadership, Trips, Productions, House Spirit, Pioneers, and The International Award.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association The Hayah PTA is an integral part of the school, serving to support students and promote positive relationships between staff, parents and the Hayah community. The PTA organizes fundraisers and drives, bake sales, garage sales, family picnics, workshops for parents, Ramadan activities, Quran Competition, and regular meetings throughout the year. The PTA is led by a board, and inquiries can be directed to PTA@hayahacademy.com.	Parent teacher association Parents as Partners (PAP) is an initiative to engage parents as partners in education. The Whole School Development Plan for 2021/2022 revisits and develops the PAP, with a calendar of regular events offered online by staff, parents, and specialist experts. A social media campaign is planned to reinforce school culture and parenting to support learning, growth and development. The plan includes a needs assessment from stakeholders, coordination of the programme, and a calendar rollout for Terms 1 and 2, with leadership roles for SLT, SSLT, PSLT and related teams.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual After School Activities (ASA) expands student involvement with a diverse selection of options for all students from kindergarten through grade 12. The ASA program runs three days a week—Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays from 3:00 to 4:00 pm—and offers activities spanning sports, performing and creative arts, community service, ICT, culinary, and academic enrichment. The program is designed to extend knowledge, understanding, and creativity beyond the school curriculum while promoting social and physical well-being.	Academic & intellectual Enrichment Provision comprises a range of activities beyond core classes, including After School Activities (ASAs), Athletics, Student Leadership, Trips, Productions, House Spirit, Pioneers and The International Award. These offerings provide opportunities for exploration and skill development outside the standard curriculum. Students participate in after-school activities and school-wide events to deepen interests and teamwork. The International Award is listed as part of Enrichment Provision.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Performing Arts are central to Hayah's School Events. The Performing Arts Department auditions for and presents a production each year with students from elementary to high school, and the backstage team handles sound, lights, props, makeup, and costumes. The Hayah Annual Art Competition brings together multiple schools with a new theme each year and features partners and sponsors that support drawing, painting, collage, and photography; winning works have even become carpets. The Arabic Culture Night showcases performances, a choir, and student performances, with the event run under the supervision of the Performing Arts department.	Arts & creative Productions are included in the Enrichment Provision. The Enrichment Provision also includes After School Activities (ASAs) and other named activities. Through these provisions, students have opportunities to engage in creative performance beyond the classroom. Productions provide opportunities for performing arts.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language Arabic Culture Night is an annual tradition celebrating the Arabic language and culture; performances are conducted by talented Elementary, Middle and High School students and the night includes a choir. The event is aligned with the school's mission and highlights figures who have influenced Arabic or Egyptian art, literature, or culture, with student backstage involvement in lights, sound, props, makeup, and more. TEDxYouth@The Nile at Hayah features talks in both Arabic and English.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies MS and HS Student Councils are elected to represent the student body and voice concerns through the council structure, organizing social events such as talent shows, BBQs, and the end-of-year Summer Bash, as well as supporting school-wide initiatives. HIAMUN, Hayah's Model United Nations, gives students leadership opportunities from grade 8 onward, with admins and delegates at local and international conferences. The Entrepreneur Fair, run by Grade 8, lets students design and present more than 100 business ideas, fostering creativity, teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurial skills.	Social & hobbies Trips are listed as part of the enrichment program. Productions and House Spirit are included as social and community activities. Pioneers and After School Activities (ASAs) offer additional clubs and hobby groups.
Community & service	Community & service Trips & Camps include day trips and overnight camps both locally and internationally, designed to complement educational development and featuring MS/HS School Without Walls and service action elements. Live Earth Run for Water events, organized since 2010 in collaboration with the ministry of water resources, support river and canal cleanups and related community initiatives. Hayah also hosts annual community-focused activities and fundraisers as part of its broader character education and events program.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional HIAMUN began in 2011 and has become THIMUN-affiliated, challenging student delegates to research, debate, and craft resolutions in a realistic UN setting. TEDxYouth@The Nile provides opportunities for students to develop public speaking and leadership through talks in Arabic and English. Student Councils enable leadership roles within the school, while the annual Entrepreneur Fair offers hands-on experiences in entrepreneurship and project management.	Leadership & professional Student Leadership is part of Enrichment Provision. The International Award is listed as part of Enrichment Provision. These elements are listed under Enrichment Provision.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Hayah emphasizes social and emotional well-being through its Character Education Program, which supports self-reflection, empathy, and responsible citizenship across all grades. The ASA program promotes social and physical well-being by offering a wide range of after-school activities. Hayah Sports Academy provides extensive athletic facilities, including indoor and outdoor courts, two heated pools, a gym, squash courts, and track facilities to support students' health and fitness.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Athletics is part of the Enrichment Provision. Trips are included in the enrichment program. The Enrichment Provision includes House Spirit and Pioneers.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision World Languages are taught as part of the MES Cairo curriculum. Grade 7 and Grade 8 both offer French and Spanish, taught using Bien Dit 1 (French) and Avancemos 1 (Spanish) as digital course books. The World Language Department emphasizes the five C's of language education—communication, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities—through a dynamic program that develops speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. In Grades 9–12, the American High School Diploma pathway requires two consecutive world language courses for graduation.
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations Hayah International Academy is licensed to operate as an international school by the Egyptian Ministry of Education; MOE License number 311 for the IB and 312 for the American system. It is accredited by Cognia (AdvancED), and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools (MSA CESS) with accreditation through 2027. It is an IB World School and a member of IBSEA. Hayah also holds a RAIL endorsement for ethical AI in learning.	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Admissions: Hayah International Academy is currently accepting applications for Grades 6, 10 and 11 for the 2026/2027 academic year. Applicants who submitted before January 20, 2026, will be contacted with further information. Apply online via the admission form by selecting “Hayah, MS/HS” from the SCHOOL dropdown menu at https://forms.rediker.com/HayahInternational. The admissions office will contact applicants to schedule an assessment date and time. On assessment day, submit: two recent passport-size photos; birth certificate copy (Egyptian students); passport copy (non-Egyptian and Egyptian students if available); copies of both parents' IDs; the most recent report card for the current academic year (2025/2026); end-of-year reports for the past two academic years; a completed Confidential Reference Form (to be filled out by the School Principal for grades 6–11); and the High School Transcript (for students transferring from an American school system to grades 10–11). Applicants applying to Grades 6, 10 or 11 from abroad should email the admissions office for the application form and the office will guide them through the process. Address: Hayah International Academy, South of Police Academy, 5th District, New Cairo, 11835, Egypt.	Admissions Admission priorities: First consideration is given to students who already have siblings registered in MES Cairo. Second consideration is given to students who apply from schools which offer similar academic programmes or follow a similar academic syllabus. Third consideration is given to students with the most academic ability, keeping in mind space availability and the date when the application was first processed. All other considerations may or may not play a major role in the admission process depending on the individual case. Application steps: 1. Complete MES Cairo Application Form online. 2. Visit MES Cairo to sign the application and submit the required documents. Your application is not submitted into the system until step 1 and step 2 are both completed. 3. Assessment results are announced within two weeks from the assessment date. If accepted, a deposit will be required within seven days of receiving the acceptance call to secure the student's place. Required documents: Part I – The required documents for the admission process: 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); Two recent passport-size photos of student; Copy of mother and father's ID (National Number) and passport copies of non-Egyptian parents; Original academic report from previous school for last two academic years; Stamped attendance statement from previous school starting from Year 1; Letter of good conduct from previous school for students in Year 6 and above; Copy of parents/guardian's education certificates. Part II – Additional documents required for those transferring within Egypt: Attendance statement or progress 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 previous school. Part III – Additional documents required for students transferring from abroad: Attendance statement from 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; Issuing a letter of admission from the Educational District for both Egyptian and non-Egyptian students transferring from abroad.
Scholarships	Scholarships Scholars: Hayah International Academy participates in the EEP Study Abroad University Scholarship program. The scholarship provides up to 20% of the first-year tuition, up to 250,000 EGP or 4,000 GBP per student, for up to three outstanding graduating students across the British and IB streams who have been admitted to prestigious universities abroad. British Stream eligibility includes strong performance (A/A* in at least 3 A‑Level exams and A*/A or 9/8 in at least 8 GCSE/IGCSE exams), leadership and service, attendance of at least 90%, and confirmation of placement at a prestigious university (usually within the Times World University Rankings top 50). IB Stream eligibility requires an unconditional university placement, Final IB score of 40+ with strong DP performance, strong extracurriculars and leadership, attendance of at least 90%, and successful interview with the school's Diploma Programme Committee, plus a compelling personal statement. The scholarship process may involve an interview and submission of a personal statement. The EEP framework also provides access to additional university scholarships, discounts, and incentives across partner universities. .	Scholarships —
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