Marvel International School vs New Horizon International School

	M Marvel International School Cairo, Egypt	N New Horizon International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 89,000	Fees / year EGP 65,000 - 90,000
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
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 British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 430
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Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 1993
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Elshiekh Zayed, 7th District, 3rd neighborhood. The school is located in the Elshiekh Zayed area.	Location Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. Address: 8 Al Ofouk Street, Zahraa Al Maadi City – Sector #3, Maadi – Cairo – Egypt. The school is located in the Maadi district, a residential area in southern Cairo. It is accessible by road from central Cairo.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Year 12; Early Years (EYFS) follows the English National Curriculum; Primary and Secondary follow the Cambridge Framework; ages 2 years 8 months to 18 years.	Stages Reception through Lower Senior Two (10 years of schooling) in the International Department, followed by the Core IG programme leading to IGCSE.
School type	School type Private international school offering Cambridge and Edexcel examinations; English-language education.	School type International school (British curriculum) – day school; delivers IGCSE.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt.	Country affiliation Egypt
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - No publicly published non‑refundable application or registration fee amount was found for Marvel International School. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pre‑School (Pre‑KG / Nursery): EGP 70,700 per year. - FS1–FS2 (Foundation Stage 1–2): EGP 89,000 per year. - Years 1–2: EGP 104,200 per year. - Years 3–5: EGP 112,200 per year. - Year 6: EGP 119,300 per year. - Years 7–8: EGP 120,300 per year. - Years 9–10: EGP 119,300 per year. - Year 11: EGP 122,300 per year. - Year 12: fee listed as subject/individualised; no single annual figure published. - These figures are published as annual tuition amounts. A per‑term breakdown (term 1 / term 2 / term 3 amounts) was not published in the publicly available fee listing. Per‑term amounts - A specific term‑by‑term fee schedule (amounts due each term) was not publicly available; only annual tuition figures are shown in the available fee listing. Parents should expect that annual tuition will be split across the school's standard terms but the exact per‑term instalments and any term‑specific resource or materials charges were not published. Billing schedule and payment terms - No publicly published billing schedule, due‑date calendar, or formal payment‑terms policy (for example: dates for first/second/third instalments, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for early/annual payment) was found in the publicly available information. Boarding fees - Boarding provision or boarding fees are not listed. The school is presented with day‑school facilities (transport/bus is listed as a facility) and no boarding fees or boarding option were published. Other costs and typical additional charges - No specific published amounts were found for uniforms, transport (bus) fees, examination registration (IGCSE/A‑Level), textbooks, consumables, extracurricular clubs, field trips or optional activities. Families should budget for these commonly charged items in addition to the annual tuition. The publicly listed materials did not itemise these additional charges. Refund information - No publicly published refund policy or details about refund conditions (for withdrawal, cancellation, or deposit refunds) were found in the available fee information. Fee payment options - No specific published payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, on‑site credit/debit card payment, online payment portal, or instalment plan providers) were located in the public fee information. Notes on currency and approximate conversion - One directory provided an approximate equivalent in US dollars (displayed as approximately $2,165) as a general indicator rather than an official school conversion; the official figures above are presented in Egyptian pounds (EGP). Brief summary of what was found and what was not published - Public listings contain an annual tuition schedule by year group (amounts set out above). The school's publicly available materials and major school directories did not publish an application/registration fee amount, a term‑by‑term breakdown, a formal billing calendar or payment‑terms policy, boarding fees, specific charges for uniforms/transport/exams, refund policy details, or accepted payment methods. Parents should note that the available listing shows annual tuition figures and that finer details (term instalments, other fees, payment options, refunds) were not published in the publicly accessible fee materials.	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - Application fee: EGP 1,500 (one‑time per application). Annual Tuition by Year Group (Academic year 2025/2026) - Pre‑KG: EGP 60,000 per year. - KG1 – KG2: EGP 65,000 per year. - Grades 1 – 12: EGP 90,000 per year (same annual rate listed for Grades 1 through 12). Per‑term amounts (calculated) - Per‑term figures below are simple divisions of the published annual tuition into three equal terms (calculated for convenience): - Pre‑KG: EGP 20,000 per term (EGP 60,000 ÷ 3). - KG1 – KG2: EGP 21,667 per term (EGP 65,000 ÷ 3, rounded). - Grades 1 – 12: EGP 30,000 per term (EGP 90,000 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - The published fee figures are presented as annual tuition for the 2025/2026 academic year. Per‑term amounts above are provided as equal three‑term breakdowns for planning purposes; the school's formal billing schedule, installment dates and any required deposits are set and communicated by the school at registration. Boarding / Accommodation - Boarding is not listed among the school's facilities; the school operates as a day school with transportation services available. No boarding fees apply. Other compulsory or commonly observed additional costs - Bus (transportation) fee: EGP 20,000 per year (listed separately from tuition). - Textbooks and uniform: explicitly excluded from the published tuition figures; these are billed separately. - Extra costs that frequently apply at international schools (examples to budget for): examination fees, school trips, specialist course materials, extracurricular activities and any private instrument or club fees. Specific amounts for these items are determined per activity or academic year by the school. Refund information - No separate, publicly posted refund policy for application, registration or tuition payments is given in the school's published admissions material for the 2025/2026 year; parents should review the school's finance terms at registration or with the admissions/finance office for any refund, cancellation or withdrawal conditions that will apply to paid fees. Fee payment options and currency - All fees are shown in Egyptian pounds (EGP). The school processes fee payments through its finance office; the school's admissions/finance office provides the accepted payment methods and account details at registration. For contact and admissions queries use the school's admissions email or phone. Notes for budgeting parents - Tuition figures above are the published annual rates for the 2025/2026 academic year and do not include textbooks, uniforms or the separate bus fee. Expect standard additional charges for exams, trips and some extracurricular activities. Plan using the annual numbers and the three‑term breakdowns above for short‑term cashflow planning.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Marvel International School was founded in 2018. MIS is accredited and an approved centre for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations. Following the Cambridge and the EYFS National Curriculum framework, MIS delivers the British education system to children aged 2 years 8 months to 18 years old, from Nursery to Year 12. EYFS follow the National Curriculum of England (7 Areas of Learning and Development): Literacy, Mathematics, Communication and Language, Understanding the World, Physical Development, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Expressive Arts & Design. Primary and Secondary Stages follow the Cambridge Framework. This provides a flexible framework for developing skills and understanding in English as a first language, Mathematics, Science (and Humanities in Primary) and Cambridge Global Perspectives. All stages study non-core subjects such as Art, P.E., Music, ICT, French/German (except Nursery & FS1), Arabic, Religion (except EYFS), Arabic Social Studies (Y4 to Y10), Pastoral.	Curriculum details International Department follows the British curriculum preparing students for the IGCSE. The International Department starts at Reception level up to Lower Senior Two, accounting for 10 years of schooling. After Lower Senior Two, students who successfully pass will continue onto the Core IG programme preparing them to obtain their IGCSE qualification. Egyptian students must complete Arabic, Religion, and Social Studies subjects as provided by the Egyptian National Curriculum. French is taught as a second language from Reception. The school is licensed by the Ministry of Education in Egypt and is accredited to deliver Cambridge International Examinations (IGCSE) and Edexcel qualifications.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results New Horizon has provided the IGCSE programme since 1998, and is accredited by Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel under license of the Egyptian Ministry of Education; final subject exams are conducted under the auspices of the British Council in Cairo. Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award winners include Top in the World and Top in Egypt recognitions for individual students. The school publishes monthly assessment reports, holds a mock exam in March, and conducts final exams under Cambridge/British Council in May and October each year.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at Egyptian and international universities through the IGCSE pathway. The school has Cambridge Beacon School Award status and Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award recipients, including Top in the World and Top in Egypt, with recognition by the British Council, indicating strong university admissions outcomes.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Notable gifts and talents are recognised through Cambridge Outstanding Learner Award winners and Top in the World/Top in Egypt Cambridge Learner Awards; several students have earned scholarships and participated in British Council programs such as Your World competitions.
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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 —
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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
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Online Admission Enquiry (Step 1 of 2). The form collects essential student and family information to begin the application. It asks for Student Name, Academic Year, Gender, Date of Birth, and Grade, as well as Previous School Name and Previous grade year. It also requests parent names and occupations, contact details (Mobile and Email), and address in English and Arabic. It includes interview and assessment preferences (Online or In-school for both interview and assessment) and asks how the family heard about Marvel. 2. Interview and Assessment Modality (Step 2). The form shows options to choose the preferred method for the parent interview (Online Interview or In school premises Interview) and for the assessment (Online Assessment or In school premises Assessment). The two options for interview and the two options for assessment indicate that interviews and assessments may be conducted either online or on campus. This step is part of completing the online admission enquiry as the admissions process continues after Step 1.	Admissions 1. Age eligibility and school year: Children entering the National Department at Kindergarten and the International Department at Reception must be 4 years old before September. The school year runs from September to May/June. Acceptance is based on availability and an evaluation of the child's skills and potential. The admissions process begins with submitting an application form for the applying child to the School Front Office. 2. Application: Parents complete an application form with the applying child's photo. The completed form is handed in to the School Front Office. The admissions office handles subsequent steps, including coordinating the assessment when space is available. 3. Supporting documents: The following supporting documents must accompany the application: 4 passport size photographs, copy of both parents' ID, original grades report from previous school, conduct report, vaccination certificate and electronic birth certificate. Complete the medical, transportation, and agreement forms for school files. The registration process will be considered only after all supporting documents have been submitted. 4. Student assessment: An assessment will be arranged once the application form and supporting documents are handed in and pending space availability. All assessments will be arranged through the admissions office. Senior School students must meet with the Head of the IGCSE department before their assessment takes place. Entrance tests for English language and Mathematics are required for transfer to the IGCSE programme. 5. Assessment outcome: Results of the assessment will be disclosed within one week after the assessment has taken place. 6. Parent meeting: A parent meeting will be arranged once the outcome of the assessment is successful. All parent appointments will be arranged through the admissions office.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Jubilee Scholarship is awarded yearly by the British Council to students in recognition of their academic endeavours and personal contribution to their school and local community. Winners attend summer school in the United Kingdom.
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