Metropolitan School vs New Generation International School

	M Metropolitan School Cairo, Egypt	N New Generation International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 102,000 - 215,000	Fees / year EGP 77,000 - 145,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, French
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location 7 Khaled Ibn Al Waleed St., South of Police Academy, New Cairo, Egypt. The school is located in New Cairo. Metropolitan School serves Nursery to Grade 11. Buses serve New Cairo and surrounding areas, with GPS-tracked safety features.	Location 27th KM Cairo-Ismailia Rd., Cairo, Egypt
Stages	Stages Pre-School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School.	Stages Early years, Elementary, Middle School, High School
School type	School type International school following the American curriculum.	School type Private international school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support On-campus Behavior Counselor provides daily support to teachers; safeguarding policy and Child Protection framework are in place
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt.	Country affiliation Egypt
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure 7:40 arrival; 7:50 National Anthem; 8:00 first period; 8:00–8:10 attendance; 3:00 end of school day; 3:15–4:15 CCA.	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details GPS-tracked buses operate to New Cairo, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Sherouk City, Madinaty, Rehab City.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration - A one-time, non-refundable installment payment is required to secure an offered place; this payment must be made within 7 working days of the offer. Tuition fees (annual) by year group — amounts in EGP - Pre‑KG: EGP 102,000. - KG1: EGP 157,000. - KG2: EGP 165,200. - Grade 1: EGP 170,000. - Grade 2: EGP 185,900. - Grade 3: EGP 201,200. - Grade 4: EGP 204,000. - Grade 5: EGP 207,000. - Grade 6: EGP 210,000. - Grade 7: EGP 196,000. - Grade 8: EGP 201,500. - Grade 9: EGP 205,000. - Grade 10: EGP 210,000. - Grade 11: EGP 215,000. - Grade 12: EGP 225,000. Per‑installment / per‑term amounts (30% / 40% / 30% schedule) The school invoices tuition in three installments: 1st = 30%, 2nd = 40%, 3rd = 30%. For each grade the installments are: - Pre‑KG (EGP 102,000): 1st EGP 30,600; 2nd EGP 40,800; 3rd EGP 30,600. - KG1 (EGP 157,000): 1st EGP 47,100; 2nd EGP 62,800; 3rd EGP 47,100. - KG2 (EGP 165,200): 1st EGP 49,560; 2nd EGP 66,080; 3rd EGP 49,560. - Grade 1 (EGP 170,000): 1st EGP 51,000; 2nd EGP 68,000; 3rd EGP 51,000. - Grade 2 (EGP 185,900): 1st EGP 55,770; 2nd EGP 74,360; 3rd EGP 55,770. - Grade 3 (EGP 201,200): 1st EGP 60,360; 2nd EGP 80,480; 3rd EGP 60,360. - Grade 4 (EGP 204,000): 1st EGP 61,200; 2nd EGP 81,600; 3rd EGP 61,200. - Grade 5 (EGP 207,000): 1st EGP 62,100; 2nd EGP 82,800; 3rd EGP 62,100. - Grade 6 (EGP 210,000): 1st EGP 63,000; 2nd EGP 84,000; 3rd EGP 63,000. - Grade 7 (EGP 196,000): 1st EGP 58,800; 2nd EGP 78,400; 3rd EGP 58,800. - Grade 8 (EGP 201,500): 1st EGP 60,450; 2nd EGP 80,600; 3rd EGP 60,450. - Grade 9 (EGP 205,000): 1st EGP 61,500; 2nd EGP 82,000; 3rd EGP 61,500. - Grade 10 (EGP 210,000): 1st EGP 63,000; 2nd EGP 84,000; 3rd EGP 63,000. - Grade 11 (EGP 215,000): 1st EGP 64,500; 2nd EGP 86,000; 3rd EGP 64,500. - Grade 12 (EGP 225,000): 1st EGP 67,500; 2nd EGP 90,000; 3rd EGP 67,500. Billing schedule, payment timing and discounts - Installment structure: First installment 30%, second installment 40%, third installment 30%. - A sibling discount of 5% is applied for the second and third child. - Following an offered place, the securing payment must be made promptly (the school requires the one‑time payment within 7 working days of an offer; admissions communications also indicate offered places should be secured within the time window stated by Admissions). Boarding - Metropolitan School operates a day‑school schedule (regular day ends at 3:00pm) and does not publish any boarding/hostel fees or boarding facilities. Other costs and typical additional fees - Uniform: Uniforms are sold at the Met Uniform Shop on campus; a price list is provided by the school for the academic year and the uniform shop hours are published. Contact details for the uniform supplier (Kamy Store) are listed. - Transportation (school bus): Bus service is offered as a two‑way service; transportation fees are charged and transportation fees are non‑refundable. Contact details for the Transportation office are provided for route and fee enquiries. - After‑School Care (ASC) and co‑curricular activities (SMC): These are additional payable services. ASC packages and SMC enrollment fees are payable through the Accounting Department; SMC and ASC fees are described as non‑refundable and are billed as monthly or per‑round where applicable. - Field trips and outings: Trip registration payments are collected and are non‑refundable unless there is medical evidence preventing participation. Trip payments must be returned via the class/homeroom process and the Accounting Department will not accept late trip payments. - Incidental fees: Replacement ID/guardian cards and other small administrative charges are billed (for example, re‑issuing a lost ID/guardian card is listed as an administrative charge payable at the Accounting Office). Refund information - The securing/registration installment is explicitly non‑refundable. - Transportation fees are non‑refundable. - SMC and ASC fees and most activity/field‑trip fees are non‑refundable; field‑trip refunds may be made only with documented medical evidence. Fee payment options and contacts - All tuition and ancillary fee payments are processed by the school's Accounting Department; parents should contact the School Tuitions/Accounting team for the accepted payment methods, invoice schedule and to arrange payments: accounting@metropolitanschool.edu.eg. - For transportation enquiries (routes, fees, registration): transportation@metropolitanschool.edu.eg. For uniform enquiries: the listed uniform supplier contacts are provided on the uniform page. Quick practical notes for parents - Fees are quoted in Egyptian pounds (EGP) and the tuition amounts above are the school's published annual figures. - The school uses a three‑installment billing pattern (30/40/30); contact Accounting for exact due dates and for methods accepted (bank transfer, on‑campus payment, or card facilities where available).	Fee details Application / Registration and Assessment Fees - Non-refundable registration fee: EGP 5,000. (Payable to secure an offered place; must be paid within one week of acceptance.). - Evaluation / assessment fee (one-off on application): EGP 500. Annual Tuition fees by year group (full-year amounts) - Pre‑KG: EGP 77,000 per year. - KG1–KG2: EGP 87,800 per year. - Grade 1: EGP 98,500 per year. - Grades 2–6: EGP 104,740 per year. - Grades 7–9: EGP 126,600 per year. - Grade 10: EGP 133,000 per year. - Grade 11: EGP 141,000 per year. - Grade 12: EGP 145,000 per year. Per-term / instalment information and billing schedule - The school requires payment of the non-refundable registration fee to guarantee a place and specifies that it is payable within one week of acceptance. - Annual tuition is published as the principal charge; a specific per-term breakdown is not published in the publicly available fee schedule. Historical published listings for the school indicate that tuition has been collected in instalments in past years, but a current official instalment schedule (number of instalments and term amounts) is not published in the materials located. Included and additional one‑off or annual costs - Book fees (textbooks and learning materials): published ranges cited at EGP 8,000–12,000 (these amounts are treated separately from tuition in published school fee summaries). - Health insurance fee: EGP 1,000 (annual). - Other one-off/periodic costs commonly charged by the school include assessment/evaluation fee (EGP 500) and the registration fee (EGP 5,000). - Transport (school bus) and uniform costs: the school operates a bus service and requires a uniform; associated fees (route/transport tariffs and uniform purchase costs) are charged separately and are not given as fixed amounts in the published summary. Boarding - Boarding is not listed among the school services; the school provides day‑school services including bus transport. Boarding fees are therefore not applicable. Refunds and fee‑forfeiture rules - The registration fee is non‑refundable once charged and must be paid to guarantee a place. No full official tuition refund schedule was published in the publicly available fee summaries reviewed. Historical and third‑party listings note common private‑school practices (partial term pro‑rations or forfeiture rules) but a current, detailed refund policy for tuition and other charges was not found in the materials consulted. Payment methods and contact for payment - The school's published contact details for administrative and finance enquiries are: +2 01006069977 / +2 02 24772258–62 and frontoffice@ng.edu.eg. Specific accepted payment channels (credit/debit card, bank transfer, in‑person cash/payment gateway) are not itemised in the available fee summary; families should use the school's admissions/finance contact details for exact payment instructions and to obtain the current instalment/billing schedule. Other notes about extra costs - Extracurricular activities, field trips, examinations (external exam fees) and optional programmes may carry additional charges depending on participation; these are typically invoiced separately. A separate materials/uniform charge and transport fee are normally billed where applicable. Exact amounts for these optional items are not published in the publicly available fee summary. Brief summary of available fee data and gaps - Published annual tuition figures and headline one‑off fees (registration, evaluation, textbook and health insurance ranges) are available in recent school listings and school admissions summaries. Specific current per‑term invoice amounts, a detailed instalment schedule, explicit payment‑method options, and a full written tuition‑refund table were not present in the publicly available materials reviewed. The registration fee is explicitly stated as non‑refundable and payable within one week of acceptance.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Metropolitan School teaches an American, standard-based international curriculum in English. The Elementary School serves Grades 1–5 with Grade 1–5 ELA, Math, and Science, and includes Grade 1 Entrepreneurship; Arabic, PE, Music, Art, ICT, Library, SEL and Religion, with technology integration through IXL and McGraw Hill and MAP tests three times a year. The Elementary program includes entrepreneurship starting in Grade 1, including the Lemon Stand project. The Middle School serves Grades 6–8 with ELA, Math, Science, and a World Language program (French, German, or Spanish) and a broad Electives Catalogue (e.g., Swimming, Padel, Soccer, Basketball, Judo, Theatre, Filmography, Photography, Band, Drums, Guitar, Art, Crafting, Art & Culture, Robotics, Graphic Design, STEM, Puppetry, Creative Writing); MAP tests occur three times a year, with a technology-integrated approach via IXL, HMH and McGraw Hill and a mix of formative and summative assessments. The High School emphasizes university preparation and entrepreneurship; exams include ACT and EST for university qualifications, and a Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024.	Curriculum details The school uses a spiral, integrated curriculum aligned to international standards to build a foundation for college readiness. All academic departments contribute to developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills within the school's mission and balanced approach. English Language Arts is aligned with Common Core Standards. The Journey covers Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, and High School, with core subjects and enrichment offerings across each stage. The program includes core subjects (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Arabic Studies, Second Language) plus enrichment areas such as PE, Art, Music, and STEAM.
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Exam results	Exam results Top ACT scores in Egypt and globally.	Exam results MAP testing shows scores above the International Average for Grades 3 to 8. Advanced Placement courses include AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus, AP Biology, and AP Physics. DELF examinations have been passed at levels A1, A2, and B1. Graduation results on standard assessments indicate performance in line with international benchmarks (e.g., Grade 12 assessments and related metrics).
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024 (Catherine).	Higher education progression The school offers the American High School Diploma. Graduation requires 24 credit hours across English, Math, Sciences, Social Sciences, Electives (PE, Art & Music), a Foreign Language, IT, and Arabic Studies MOE requirement. Accumulative GPA (grades 9-12) includes all credits. Graduates may apply to national and international universities, including the American University in Cairo.
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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
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview —
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities —
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
Awards	Awards —	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Application. Metropolitan School is accepting applications for Nursery to Grade 11 for the academic year 2026-2027. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Final acceptance is confirmed only after the submission of all required documents. To apply, complete the application forms for each level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School. 2. Assessment & Parents Interview. Once all required documents have been submitted, students who meet the school's admission criteria will be invited, along with their parents, to attend an assessment and parent interview at the school. During the assessment day, younger students will be evaluated to understand their developmental readiness, while applicants for upper grades will complete a standardized American assessment to determine their academic capabilities. 3. Assessment Result & Enrollment Process. Families will be notified of the assessment results within 7 calendar days. If a place is offered, it must be secured within 10 days to confirm the student's enrollment. 4. Required Documents. The following documents are required: 1. Applicant's Birth Certificate (or a copy at this point) or Passport for Non-Egyptians; 2) Copy of Identification for both parents; 3) Copy of Parents' University Certificates; 4) Nursery Report (where applicable for Pre-K and KG1 applicants only); 5) End-of-Academic-Year Reports for the past two years and the most recent school reports for the current academic year (Important Notice: If coming from outside Egypt, papers must be formally attested from the country of origin of the school attended by the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt); 6) A Confidential Letter of Good Conduct from the current school (mandatory for Grade 7 applicants and up); 7) An Attested Sequence of Years Certificate (شهادة تسلسل دراسي موثقة).	Admissions 1. Online Application: Parents of prospective students fill in the online form. The admissions office will contact applicants to set a date and time for assessments. 2. Required Documents: On the day of the assessment, the application form must be handed in with the following documents: 6 passport-size photos; 1 original birth certificate; copies of both parents' IDs (Egyptian) or copies of passports (non-Egyptians); report cards from the past 2 school years (for transferred students). 3. Placement Test: Students will be assessed in English and Math, with an Arabic assessment added starting Grade 3 through Grade 12. 4. Parental Interview: The admissions office will contact parents to book a Parental Interview. On the day of the interview, the student's result is shared. For students who have been accepted, a non-refundable registration fee is charged and payable within 1 week. A place can be guaranteed only after the full registration fee is received.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships El Bakry Scholarship: New Generation International Schools describes the El Bakry Scholarship. The mission stated is that New Generation International Schools establishes a culture of a balanced, professional learning community that empowers educators and collaborates with parents to bring forth competent citizens who can make a difference. Contact details are: 27th KM Cairo-Ismailia Rd., Cairo, Egypt; +2 01006069977/88; +2 02 24772258/59/60/62; frontoffice@ng.edu.eg.
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