Maadi Narmer School vs The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October

	M Maadi Narmer School Cairo, Egypt	T The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 62,000 - 66,000	Fees / year EGP 59,300 - 96,900
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils 392	Pupils 1,300
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Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1996	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 126 Misr Helwan Agricultural Road, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. Maadi is a residential district in southern Cairo. The address places the school on a major local road, convenient for access within the Maadi community.	Location Dreamland, City of 6 October, Al Giza, Egypt. The campus sits in the Dreamland area of City of 6 October and serves both local and international students. It is a member of the global SABIS network.
Stages	Stages Nursery & KG; Primary 1-6; Preparatory; Secondary	Stages Kindergarten; Lower School; Middle School; High School
School type	School type British Division and Semi-International Division school	School type The school is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium day school. Founded in 2003 and a member of the SABIS Network.
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Additional learning support	Additional learning support The School Counseling Department provides guidance on social issues, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, time management and study skills, and supports parents and teachers handling children.	Additional learning support Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-6 October. Progress is monitored and gaps are addressed through teacher-led study groups and roles such as Prefects and Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt	Country affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & registration fees - Semi‑International division application fee: EGP 600. Registration/enrolment fee on acceptance: EGP 2,000. - British (International) division application fee: EGP 800. Registration/enrolment fee on acceptance: EGP 10,000. Tuition fees by division and year group (annual amounts) - British division (annual tuition): - Pre‑KG: EGP 66,000. - FS1–FS2 (KG years): EGP 66,000. - Years 1–3: EGP 62,000. - Semi‑International division (annual tuition): - Pre‑KG: EGP 42,000. - KG1–KG2: EGP 42,000. - Grade 1: EGP 40,000. - Indicative starting point: published school listings indicate annual tuition generally starts from around EGP 52,000 depending on division and year. Billing schedule and payment terms - A place is confirmed only after payment of the required first installment; the first installment must be settled within five working days after an offer is made. - Activity and trip payments follow their own deadlines; a short postponement (one week) may be granted after a written parental request. For organised trips, a full refund is issued for sickness on submission of a medical report; trips booked through travel agencies may be eligible for a partial refund (typically 50–70%). Boarding fees - Maadi Narmer School does not advertise boarding provision; no boarding fees are listed in public school information. Other costs and typical additional fees - Books and activities are normally additional elements of the annual cost; some listings note that published tuition figures may include or exclude books and activities depending on the division and year — parents should expect book, activity and trip charges in addition to tuition. - Transport (school bus), uniform, exam fees for secondary external qualifications, and optional extracurricular fees apply where relevant; these items are charged separately from base tuition. Contact details are provided for the British and Semi‑International offices for billing or transport enquiries. Refunds and withdrawals - Trip refunds: full refund granted in case of sickness with a medical report; partial refunds apply for agency‑booked trips (approx. 50–70%). - For tuition and enrolment refunds (for example refund of registration fees or installments after withdrawal), public documents with a full tuition‑refund schedule were not published in the publicly accessible admissions and school pages; parents are required to pay the first installment to confirm a place. How to pay (payment channels and practical steps) - Initial application and enrolment transactions are handled through the school's admissions system (mns.getscl.com) and by visiting the school premises to sign and submit documents; the school's contact numbers and reception email are available for billing and payment enquiries. Brief summary of findings and outstanding items: - Public listings and school admission pages supply application/registration fees and headline annual tuition figures for the British and Semi‑International divisions (amounts shown above). - The school's detailed fee schedule showing a full year‑by‑year and per‑term instalment breakdown, explicit tuition refund rules for withdrawal, precise charges for bus routes, uniform, exam and activity fee line items, and definitive payment method options (e.g., specific card processors or bank details) are not published in the publicly accessible pages reviewed. Where specific refund or per‑term breakdowns are required, the school's admissions and billing offices should be contacted directly using the published contact details.	Fee details Application fees - There is no joining/application fee charged on the first occasion of submitting an application. Once a student is accepted, payment of the required fees is necessary to reserve the place. Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group) - The school publishes annual tuition levels for core year groups as follows (amounts shown in EGP): - KG 1: EGP 59,300. - KG 2: EGP 64,100. - Primary 1: EGP 81,500. - Primary 2: EGP 81,600. - Primary 3: EGP 82,600. - Primary 4: EGP 82,500. - Primary 5: EGP 84,900. - Primary 6: EGP 95,300. - Preparatory 1: EGP 96,900. - Per-term breakdown (three-term academic year): fees may be billed across school terms; when split evenly into three terms the per-term amounts calculate as follows (annual fee ÷ 3): - KG 1 per term: EGP 19,767. - KG 2 per term: EGP 21,367. - Primary 1 per term: EGP 27,167. - Primary 2 per term: EGP 27,200. - Primary 3 per term: EGP 27,533. - Primary 4 per term: EGP 27,500. - Primary 5 per term: EGP 28,300. - Primary 6 per term: EGP 31,767. - Preparatory 1 per term: EGP 32,300. Billing schedule and payment terms - A place for an accepted student is reserved only after the required fees are paid at acceptance. Payment timing for instalments and exact instalment dates are administered by the school's Accounts/Admissions office at registration. - Many schools in the same SABIS network use a multi‑instalment billing pattern (commonly three instalments across the academic year); families should expect the school to set instalment dates during registration and to require the first payment on registration or acceptance. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as an English‑medium day school and does not offer a boarding programme. Other costs and optional extras - Books and learning‑materials fees: - Book fees for KG and primary stages are charged separately; published book fees include KG book fees at EGP 5,210 and primary stage book fees at approximately EGP 5,970. - Book fees for middle and high school stages are commonly higher; published ranges for those stages are shown between EGP 8,570 and EGP 10,000. - Transportation (optional): annual bus/transport fees are charged separately and vary by route/distance; representative published amounts include EGP 15,500 (site listing) and other published figures showing bus fees up to EGP 24,750 depending on distance. These transport charges are optional and billed in addition to tuition. - Uniforms, school meals, extracurricular activities, exam fees and some workbooks are charged in addition to tuition and are billed separately by the school. Refund information - Payment of required fees is used to reserve a student's place at acceptance; specific refund terms for registration, deposits, or tuition (including any non‑refundability clauses and conditions for rebates) are set out in the school's registration/guarantee documentation and the Accounts office paperwork at enrolment. Fee payment options - The school's Admissions and Accounts offices handle billing and payment arrangements in person. Parents should follow the school's registration instructions and the Accounts office guidance for accepted payment methods and timing. Typical payment methods used across other International School of Choueifat (SABIS) branches include bank transfer and card payments, and schools commonly request proof of payment to confirm registration; confirm payment method and any processing fees with the school's Accounts office when registering. Contact for fee administration - ISC‑6 October Accounts/Admissions contact details for billing and payment enquiries: phone +20 100 606 9001 and info@iscoctober.sabis.net. Use these contacts when you need exact instalment dates, official invoices, payment instructions, and the school's written refund policy.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Maadi Narmer School has two divisions: British and Semi-International. The British Division follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum for the primary years, with the Early Years Foundation Stage offering seven development areas and daily English, Mathematics and Arabic, plus French or German as a second language. The Cambridge Primary English program supports reading, writing, speaking and listening, and Cambridge Primary Mathematics builds mathematical reasoning; the curriculum also includes a Cambridge-based Science and STEM strand and a Humanities Programme that emphasizes Egyptian Culture and world civilizations. The Humanities Programme for FS2 and Key Stage 1 focuses on developing curiosity about heritage and wider world cultures, with weekly lessons, projects and field trips to foster belonging to Egypt and appreciation of history. The Semi-International Division follows MOE standards in ICT and other subjects, with a strong emphasis on Information and Communication Technology to nurture literate and numerate independent learners; KG includes English and Mathematics, Arabic is taught, and French/German are offered in KG2. The British side aligns with the Oxford International Primary Curriculum through the Technology Hub, and the curriculum includes English-language ICT skills development from Year 1 to Year 8; Egyptian Culture content is embedded in Humanities.	Curriculum details Starting in Kindergarten through graduation, the curriculum at ISC-6 October covers a broad range of academic subjects. The school develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French. English and mathematics are strongly emphasized, and science is emphasized in the secondary years, with preparation for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Other disciplines include social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, sociology, business and economics, and computer studies, among others. The SABIS Educational System provides a structured, mastery-based approach with frequent assessments and progress tracking, enabling a 360-degree view of student progress for students, teachers, and parents. A strong, student-led component is embedded in the curriculum, supported by the SABIS Student Life Organization.
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Exam results	Exam results Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams are celebrated for outstanding results, with the Cambridge Primary Ceremony 2023-2024 acknowledging students who completed Checkpoint exams with outstanding results.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Key Stage 2 emphasises progression to higher education or the student's chosen career paths, highlighting that KS2 success builds confidence and readiness for upper grades and beyond.	Higher education progression ISC-6 October prepares students for success in college and beyond as part of the SABIS Network.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The Empowerment Program offers enrichment opportunities for high school students, including Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (inquiry into global issues), Model United Nations (NMUN and JCIMUN participation and leadership opportunities), journalism via the school magazine, TEDx talks, cultural events, and a student union that fosters leadership and academic excellence.	Gifted and talented —
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	Social & emotional learning —
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English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
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Facilities	Facilities
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
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Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. To join Maadi Narmer School, apply online at https://mns.getscl.com/signup/admissionapply. The online application initiates the admissions process. After submission, applicants proceed to the next steps. 2. Visit Maadi Narmer School premises to sign the application and submit the required documents: copy of a birth certificate; 1 recent photo for the student; copy of the father's ID; copy of the mother's ID; and copies of both parents' university degrees. Set an appointment for the assessment. 3. Punctuality for the assessment and interview is highly appreciated. 4. Parents' interview is conducted for newcomers only. 5. Parents will receive a confirmation e-mail with a code from the admission office to confirm the appointment. 6. British Division students are tested to assess their academic level through a written entrance exam in Literacy, Numeracy, and Arabic Language and an oral assessment in Literacy. 7. Semi-International Division transferred students are tested to assess their academic level through a written entrance exam in English, Math, and Arabic and an oral assessment in English. 8. Please note that an invitation for assessment does not guarantee a place, and students may be put on the waiting list for transferred students. 9. Once your child has been awarded a place in the school, parents will be required to settle the first installment within 5 working days. When the required payments have been received, you are on board and have joined Maadi Narmer School. 10. Applicants must submit all their required documents after acceptance: Original birth certificate; 4 passport photos with white background; Most recent grade reports; Behaviour report from the current school; Copy of the father's I.D., Copy of the mother's I.D., and/or Guardian's. 11. Transferring from a School WITHIN Egypt: In case your child is transferring from a school WITHIN Egypt, you are required to present all the above-mentioned documents in addition to the following: a certificate testifying to the promotion of your child from one year to another, issued by the Ministry of Education, Educational Department; school transfer paper stamped from your child's previous school and the Ministry of Education, Educational Department. 12. Transferring from a School OUTSIDE of Egypt: In case your child is transferring from a school OUTSIDE of Egypt, you are required to present all the above-mentioned in part one in addition to the following: Attendance statement from the previous school; Previous year's school reports; Both must be original documents duly signed and stamped by the Ministry of Education/ Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in the country you are transferring from; Once the number of accepted students reaches its limit, the remaining applicants will automatically be placed on a waiting list; Priority in acceptance goes to students with the highest performance on the Admission Placement test. 13. Admissions Rules and Regulations: Minimum age for admission as on 1 October is 3+ for Nursery and 4+ for KG1/FS1; Both parents are required to attend the parent interview; Parents are not allowed to attend the applicant's interview; Babies and nannies are not allowed to attend the applicant's interview or the parents' interview; There are no re-exams for unaccepted applicants; Results will be announced within 10 days to 2 weeks of the examination and parents' interview; Scores are confidential and are not to be announced to parents; Acceptance to MNS is contingent upon the results of the assessment test and the student's and parent's interview. 14. Ms.	Admissions 1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the campus for a tour and to speak with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. There is no application deadline, and offers are granted based on space availability throughout the school year; there is no joining fee on the first occasion of the admission process. 2. Application and Required Documents. The student application form is submitted with certain documents. Details regarding required documents are provided by the admissions team. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 3. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions follow careful evaluation of candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Enrollment. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved. The admission process is considered complete upon reservation. The school will provide any further enrollment instructions as needed.
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Waitlist	Waitlist If the number of accepted students reaches its limit, remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list. Priority in acceptance goes to students with the highest performance on the Admission Placement test.	Waitlist —
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