Maadi British International School vs Modern School of Egypt 2000

	M Maadi British International School Cairo, Egypt	M Modern School of Egypt 2000 Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 150 - 63,000	Fees / year EGP 1,000 - 185,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels	Curriculum French Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 340	Pupils 250
Typical class size	Typical class size 18	Typical class size 36
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 1995	Opened 2000
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Maadi British International School is located in the 4th District Zahraa Al Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. The campus sits in a quiet area of the city with three main buildings and facilities including a large two-storey auditorium, indoor heated swimming pool, astroturf playing field, two multi‑purpose PE courts, an athletics track, science laboratories, two ICT suites, two music rooms, a drama studio, a large library with over 20,000 books and an on‑site cafeteria.	Location Located in New Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt. Old Campus: El Tagamoe EL-Khames, South Police Academy, New Cairo City. New Campus: El Narges Buildings Service Center, New Cairo City.
Stages	Stages Ages 2-18; Early Years Foundation Stage (2-5), Key Stage 1 (5-7), Key Stage 2 (7-11), Secondary School (11-18), and 6th Form (Year 12-13, 16-18).	Stages Kindergarten; Lower Elementary School; Upper Elementary School; Middle School; High School
School type	School type British international school following the English National Curriculum; Edexcel GCSE/IGCSE and Cambridge/Edexcel A‑Levels; English is the language of instruction with subject offerings including Arabic, Spanish and French as part of the curriculum.	School type Private international day school with American and British divisions; American-accredited
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Ages 2-18; students from over 70 countries; over 330 students.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support Inclusion Department provides Special Learning Needs and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation British/UK affiliated; follows the English National Curriculum.	Country affiliation Egypt
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure The school week runs Sunday to Thursday from 8:00 to 14:30, with After School Activities for Years 1–13 from 14:45 to 15:45.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details The transportation service is provided through a local bus company; bus monitors accompany students on journeys. Service areas include Maadi, Zamalek, New Cairo, 6th October and Heliopolis; 14-seat buses are used and travel is charged separately.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Registration Fees - Application fee on admission: GBP 150 (non-refundable) for Primary and Secondary admissions for the 2025–2026 published schedule. A registration fee is payable at points of admission; the published Registration Fee is GBP 5,750 (payable once only). The Registration Fee is not refundable. The Registration Fee is waived for pupils joining Years 11, 12 and 13 for 2025–2026. Tuition fees by year group (annual and per-term amounts) - Early Years — Pre-Foundation: Annual tuition GBP 5,900; per term (one-third) GBP 1,966.67. - Early Years — Foundation Stage 1: Annual tuition GBP 7,250; per term GBP 2,416.67. - Primary School (Foundation Stage 2 – Year 6): Annual tuition GBP 12,000; per term GBP 4,000. Additional one‑off Registration Fee GBP 5,750 where applicable. Application Fee GBP 150; Leavers' Academic Assessment Fee (if applicable) GBP 150. - Secondary School (Year 7 – Year 13): Application Fee GBP 150; Registration Fee GBP 5,750 where applicable; Leavers' Academic Assessment Fee (if applicable) GBP 150. - Years 7–9: Annual tuition GBP 13,900; per term GBP 4,633.33. - Years 10–13: Annual tuition GBP 14,250; per term GBP 4,750. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition may be paid annually or in three equal instalments (three equal payments of one-third of the annual tuition). Invoices for a new child are issued on acceptance of registration and are due prior to the first day of attendance. Children starting in the first half of a term pay the full term fee; those starting after half term pay 50% of that term's fee. A 10% discount is applied for the fourth child while four children are registered at the school. - Standard tuition instalment timing (invoices and due dates): - Payment 1: Invoices issued one month before the end of Term 3 of the current academic year; due one week before the start of Term 1. - Payment 2: Invoices issued one month before the end of Term 1; due one week before the start of Term 2. - Payment 3: Invoices issued one month before the end of the Spring Term; due one week before the start of Term 3. - Invoices must be paid by the due dates shown; places are not guaranteed until full payment is received. Reports and school records will not be issued while fees are outstanding; if fees are outstanding by more than one month, the pupil will not be permitted to attend class. Continued non-payment may result in legal collection action and additional costs charged to the family. Parents with extenuating circumstances may apply in writing to the Head of Corporate Services for exception. Bus / Transport fees and terms - Bus fees are charged per child per term in Egyptian Pounds and must be paid in EGP. Published per-term bus fees (2025–2026) are: - Maadi: EGP 18,000 per child per term. - New Cairo: EGP 20,000 per child per term. - Zamalek: EGP 20,000 per child per term. - Heliopolis: EGP 20,000 per child per term. - 6th of October: EGP 21,000 per child per term. - Bus fees are payable in EGP and can be paid in cash to the Cashier or by direct deposit/bank transfer to the school's Egyptian Pounds account; non-payment will result in the child not being permitted to travel by bus. The transport service is operated under contract; students are supervised by a bus monitor and monitored during journeys. Foundation children require an age-appropriate car seat for bus travel. Other charges and routine costs - School meals: On-site cafeteria operates a cashless system for most transactions; exact meal prices are managed by the caterer and paid through the cafeteria's pre-paid system. Parents may also provide packed lunches. - Music tuition: Charged separately; music lesson fees must be paid in cash directly to the Reception Office; lessons will be suspended if music fees are not paid by the end of the first week of the term's lessons. - Uniforms: Typical uniform item price ranges (in EGP) are published; examples include long-sleeved polo EGP 495–540, trousers EGP 395–440, short-sleeved polo EGP 325–415, PE items and jackets in similar price ranges. Uniforms are typically purchased from a local supplier (supplier details and order forms are published). Uniform purchases are normally paid in cash on delivery from the supplier. Refunds and special circumstances - Registration fees are non-refundable. Tuition fee refunds: in the event of a force majeure that causes withdrawal of a pupil, any fees already paid for the school year will not be refunded and any unpaid fees for that year will remain payable. The school defines force majeure to include events such as civil disturbance, acts of war, earthquakes, civil/political/military events, labour unrest, or extreme weather conditions. Accepted payment methods and bank details - Tuition fees: Payable in GBP by direct deposit or bank transfer to the school's Sterling account. The published bank details (Sterling Pounds account) are: - Bank: HSBC, New Maadi, Egypt; Account name: Maadi Egyptian British Cultural Society. - Sort Code: EBBKEGCX. - IBAN (Sterling Pounds account): EG260025000500000005002373126. Tuition payments by cash or cheque are not accepted. - Bus fees and other EGP charges: Payable in EGP and can be paid in cash to the Cashier or by direct deposit/bank transfer to the school's Egyptian Pounds account (IBAN: EG760025000500000005002373002). When paying by bank transfer, a copy of the deposit slip or transfer notice must be sent to the Finance Office for clearance; until confirmation is received, fees are considered outstanding. Music tuition is paid in cash to Reception. Consequences of non-payment and administrative notes - Places are not guaranteed until appropriate registration and fees are paid. The school will withhold reports and records for families with outstanding fees, restrict attendance for arrears over one month, and may refer persistent non-payment to legal counsel with recovery costs charged to the family. Requests for exceptions must be submitted in writing to the Head of Corporate Services.	Fee details Application and one‑time registration fees - Application (processing) fee: EGP 1,500 (published for the 2024–25 intake). - One‑time registration / enrolment deposit: published figures vary by listing; recent public listings show one‑time registration charges reported as EGP 5,000 and older listings show EGP 10,000. Record the applicable one‑time registration amount when completing enrolment paperwork. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pre‑KG / Early Years: published listings show varied historical figures; no single current official parent‑facing tariff was centrally published. For reference, a public directory entry for the 2024–25 academic year lists KG1–2 at EGP 110,000 and Pre‑KG in nearby listings in that band; treat directory figures as indicative and confirm the exact band for the chosen programme. - KG 1–2 (annual): EGP 110,000 as published in public school directories for 2024–25. - Grade 1–6 (Primary) (annual): EGP 124,000 as published in public school directories for 2024–25. - Grade 7–9 (Preparatory) (annual): EGP 143,000 as published in public school directories for 2024–25. - Grade 10 (Lower Secondary / Year equivalent) (annual): EGP 145,000 as published in public school directories for 2024–25. - Alternative programme listings (American‑diploma band): earlier public listings show different annual ranges (examples published for earlier years: Kindergarten ~ EGP 71,000; Primary ~ EGP 75,000; Preparatory ~ EGP 89,000; Secondary ~ EGP 110,000). These listings are from separate directory records and reflect programme or year differences. Use the directory figures above for the most recent published banding. Per‑term amounts and how fees are presented - Public listings present annual tuition bands rather than a detailed per‑term tariff. The school's published annual figures in directories are the commonly quoted amounts; parents should expect invoicing to be based on the annual fee and to be split into school terms or instalments when the school issues an invoice. No authoritative per‑term schedule was published in the referenced public listings. Billing schedule and payment terms - A clear billing calendar (exact due dates for term instalments) and late‑payment penalties were not published in the public directory entries reviewed. Public listings indicate application and one‑time registration charges are payable at application/enrolment; annual tuition figures are quoted as the headline amounts. Expect the school to issue the official invoice with the payment schedule at offer/enrolment. Boarding - Boarding is not listed as a service for Modern School of Egypt 2000 in public school summaries; available listings describe the school as offering day education with school bus service and on‑site lunch options rather than boarding accommodation. No published boarding fees were found. Other costs and compulsory extras - Textbooks and basic curriculum materials: public listings state that published tuition/fees figures include textbook costs in some years; treat this as programme‑dependent. - Transportation (school bus): a school bus service is offered and the bus is routinely listed among extra services; bus fees are charged separately from tuition in typical practice, although specific bus tariffs were not published in the public listings. - Uniforms, extracurricular activities, exam or external‑exam entry fees, and certain optional activity charges are commonly charged in addition to tuition; specific uniform prices and activity‑fee schedules were not published in the public listings reviewed. Refund information - No formal, detailed refund policy (for tuition, registration or deposits) was published in the public directory material reviewed. One‑time registration / enrolment charges are described as payable on first enrolment in some listings, but the listings do not provide authoritative wording about whether those amounts are refundable. Parents should rely on the school's official offer letter and fee contract for the school's refund terms. Accepted payment methods and practical notes - Public listings and directories do not consistently publish the school's accepted payment channels. Common practice among Cairo private schools is to accept bank transfer, direct deposit and on‑site card or bank payments; however, the school's definitive accepted payment methods and any merchant/card fees should be confirmed from the school's enrolment invoice or admissions office at the time of offer. Summary of what is and is not published - Public school directories provide headline annual tuition bands and mention an application fee and a one‑time registration charge; multiple directory sources show changes and variation across years and programmes. The most recent public directory entry reviewed lists annual tuition bands (KG1–2 EGP 110,000; Grade 1–6 EGP 124,000; Grade 7–9 EGP 143,000; Grade 10 EGP 145,000) and an application fee of EGP 1,500 for the 2024–25 academic year. Detailed per‑term invoices, exact instalment due dates, a formal refund policy, explicit uniform prices, bus tariffs and a definitive list of accepted payment methods were not published in the public listings reviewed; these items are normally issued directly with the school's official acceptance letter and fee invoice.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details MBIS uses the English National Curriculum (ENC) as the basis for teaching and is an Edexcel centre delivering GCSE/IGCSE and A‑Level courses. The ENC directs what to teach while curriculum delivery defines how to teach. The Primary Integrated Curriculum uses thematically linked topics with Launch Pad and Landing Pad experiences to make learning engaging. In Secondary, Year 7–9 follow KS3 English National Curriculum in preparation for KS4, while Years 10–11 follow Edexcel GCSE courses leading to KS5 or other pathways. The A‑Level programme offers 14 subject choices including Spanish, French, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Business, English, Computer Science and Art to prepare students for university anywhere. The primary and secondary curricula are described as creative, inquiry‑based and rigorous, with examples such as the Year 4 Lotions and Potions unit and a UK Independent Schools Inspectorate report praising the provision.	Curriculum details The school follows the Ministry of Education's academic curriculum in Arabic, Religion, Math, Science and Social Studies, with English O.L. The English School offers French as a second language, and the German language is taught as a third language in both the English and French tracks. The second language begins in Primary 2 and the third language begins in Primary 3. In the English School, prep stage students may choose their second language as French or German and their third language as the other; in the French School, the second language is English throughout, with German as the third language. The English High Level curriculum is used, with books and materials selected by the English and French departments, and supplementary materials such as English High Level practice books, Science Planet, Math booklets, Arabic booklets and a Computer Level A course.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio Smaller class sizes are emphasized to ensure more teacher time.	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results For 2024 IGCSE examination results, 4-9 (C/A) 89%, 6-9 (B/A) 61%, and 7-9 (A*/A) 29%. For 2023, 4-9 86%, 6-9 66%, and 7-9 50%. External awards include 2023 Simone Maestrami – Highest Mark in Egypt (History) and 2022 Ester Lacoud – Highest Mark in Africa (French).	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The school operates Edexcel GCSE and A‑Level pathways; the A‑Level programme covers 14 subject choices including Spanish, French, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, History, Geography, Business, English, Computer Science and Art to prepare students for university in any country.	Higher education progression Alumni have attended American University in Cairo (AUC), German University in Cairo (GUC), Misr University for Science and Technology (MIU), British University in Egypt (BUE), and the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented UCMAS mental skills program is offered as an extracurricular activity; the school also runs Model United Nations (MUN) and stock market-related activities as enrichment opportunities.
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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 —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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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. The school offers places to children with foreign nationality. The School Admissions Manager, Nancy Girgis, arranges a visit to MBIS; this includes a meeting with the Head of School, a tour of the site, and the handover of key documentation including an application package. The initial contact starts the enrolment process. 2. If a pre-visit is not possible, especially for families relocating to Cairo, email Nancy with any queries. 3. An entrance interview is scheduled after receipt of the completed application forms and the previous school report. MBIS is not academically selective; however, the school needs to ensure that the curriculum is appropriate to the child's needs. The assessments are age- and stage-appropriate: Foundation & Reception age children – classroom-based observation and a short phonics assessment (90 minutes); Year 1 & Year 2 age children – classroom-based observation; a short reading and writing assessment (90 minutes); Year 3 to Year 11 – an age-appropriate online assessment in reading and mathematics; a short writing task (90 minutes); If the child is new to English – short assessments in speaking, writing and reading; a short non-language based mathematics task (90 minutes). 4. An official offer of a place is made to parents, subject to availability. 5. Parents are invited to confirm the children's enrolment, after which the registration fee is requested. 6. Once the fee is paid, the place is secured. MBIS accepts enrolment applications across the year and places may be limited.	Admissions 1. Share your interest. After completing our online application form, you will receive an acknowledgement notifying you about the next step. The acknowledgement confirms that the application has been received and indicates the next stage in the admissions process. 2. Assessment invitation. Once a seat is available, the admission team will contact you to bring the student for assessment. The invitation to assessment marks the next step in the admissions process. 3. Offer for admission. Once the student passes the assessment, the admission team will contact you to formally offer admission to the student. This completes the admissions decision for an admitted student.
Scholarships	Scholarships Many of our students have been awarded scholarships.	Scholarships —
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