Metropolitan School vs Westcliff International School

	M Metropolitan School Cairo, Egypt	W Westcliff International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 102,000 - 215,000	Fees / year EGP 160,000 - 195,634
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, British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 24	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language Arabic, English, French
Opened	Opened 2015	Opened —
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 Sakkara Road, El-Mariouteya, Giza, Egypt 12511
Stages	Stages Pre-School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School.	Stages American Section and British Section. The American Section provides 12 years of primary and secondary education (elementary, middle, high), culminating in an American High School Diploma with optional ACT/SAT testing for university admissions. The British Section follows British Key Stages (KS1–KS4), with Year 11 exit; Year 10 begins International GCSEs with 8 subjects for the certificate, and A-Levels are available after IGCSE; exam sittings typically May/June, October/November, and January.
School type	School type International school following the American curriculum.	School type International day school offering American and British curricula; trilingual education in Arabic, English, and French with equal timetabled hours across languages
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 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 School bus service with a seat reservation form; contact details provided on site
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 Overview (academic year 2025/26) - The following fee schedule applies to Westcliff International School for the 2025/26 academic year. Annual tuition amounts below cover tuition only unless otherwise stated. Application and registration - Application fee (one-time, at application): EGP 2,500. - Registration fee / enrolment deposit (one-time, at acceptance): EGP 10,000. Tuition — annual and per-term by year group Note: annual tuition figures published for 2025/26 are shown first; per-term figures below are shown as the annual amount divided into three equal terms (approximate per-term amount, based on a three-term academic year). Where the school issues term invoices on a different schedule, per-term amounts will differ accordingly. - Kindergarten (KG) - Annual tuition: EGP 160,000. - Approximate per term: EGP 53,333. - Grade 1–2 - Annual tuition: EGP 165,000. - Approximate per term: EGP 55,000. - Grade 3–6 - Annual tuition: EGP 186,000. - Approximate per term: EGP 62,000. - Grade 7–9 - Annual tuition: EGP 190,000. - Approximate per term: EGP 63,333. - Grade 10 - Annual tuition: EGP 195,000. - Approximate per term: EGP 65,000. - Grade 11–12 - Annual tuition: EGP 195,634. - Approximate per term: EGP 65,211. Boarding / residential provision - Westcliff International School does not list any boarding or residential provision; the school operates as a day school with school transport available. Transport (school bus) - Annual bus fee (where used): EGP 29,000 (published bus fee for 2025/26). Transport is optional and billed separately from tuition unless otherwise agreed. Other costs and compulsory extras - Uniforms and school store items are supplied through the school uniform shop / online store; parents should budget for uniform purchase in addition to tuition and transport. Specific uniform prices are charged via the school store. - External examination charges (IGCSE, A-level or other external exam fees) and certain activity, trip, or specialised-programme fees may be charged in addition to tuition; these are not included in the published tuition figures. Discounts and fee reductions - Early Payment Discount: 5% discount on tuition for families who make full payment before the start of the academic year. - Siblings Discount: 10% for the first sibling, 7.5% for the second sibling, 5% for the third sibling (applies to tuition). - Referral (Choose Your Circle): a one-time 1.5% discount for both referrer and referred family, applied as a credit for the following academic year. - Scholarships and achievement-based discounts (academic and athletic) are available with specified criteria; these reduce tuition when awarded. Billing schedule and payment terms - The school accepts payment by bank deposit/transfer to named accounts (National Bank of Egypt, Commercial International Bank, Ahli United Bank). Account details are provided by the school for fee payment. - Instalment plans can be arranged through third-party providers (examples cited: Abgad or Contact) allowing payment over 6–12 instalments; instalment plans may include interest or administration fees. - Applying for financial aid and discounts is time-sensitive; applications for financial aid are recommended before 20 May for consideration. Refunds and cancellation - No explicit, comprehensive public refund policy for tuition, registration, application, or transport fees was published on the school's publicly available financial pages for 2025/26. Families should note that one-time fees (application and registration) are commonly non-refundable at many schools; however, no definitive refund terms were found in the published financial pages. Fee payment methods (formats accepted) - Bank deposit / bank transfer to the school's nominated accounts (National Bank of Egypt, CIB, Ahli United Bank). - Instalment payment plans arranged through authorised finance partners (e.g., Abgad, Contact); instalment plans may attract interest or admin charges. - The school's online/store channels are used for uniform purchases; specific payment methods for card acceptance may be available via those channels or at the finance office. Summary of key published figures (2025/26) - Application fee: EGP 2,500. - Registration fee: EGP 10,000. - Tuition (annual, by group): KG EGP 160,000; Grade 1–2 EGP 165,000; Grade 3–6 EGP 186,000; Grade 7–9 EGP 190,000; Grade 10 EGP 195,000; Grade 11–12 EGP 195,634. Approximate per-term values are provided above (annual ÷ 3). Bus fee: EGP 29,000. Note on completeness - The schedule above is based on published 2025/26 fee figures and the school's financial pages for payment options and discounts. Some typical operational details (exact term billing cycles, a line-by-line published refund policy, per-item uniform prices, and detailed exam fee schedules) were not present on the publicly available financial pages for 2025/26; these items are therefore not included in this summary.
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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 American and British education are offered through separate American and British sections, complemented by a Trilingual Experience teaching Arabic, English, and French as first languages. The French program, in partnership with Institut français d'Égypte, emphasizes DELF exams (A1, A2, B1) with an optional B2 in grades 11–12; a student joining from the early years may graduate with the American diploma or the IGCSE, alongside DELF exams. The British section follows British Key Stages, with Year 10 onward dedicated to the International GCSE journey (eight subjects) and options to pursue A‑levels after GCSEs, for university admissions. The American section follows the American system across 12 years, culminating in a High School Diploma, with GPA calculations and ACT/SAT testing used for university admissions. Canadian Methodologies influence teaching approaches, emphasizing innovative methods, critical thinking, and individualized learning while not constituting a Canadian curriculum.
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Exam results	Exam results Top ACT scores in Egypt and globally.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression A Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024 (Catherine).	Higher education progression The British section guides students toward higher education via International GCSEs and A‑levels; Year 10 begins the GCSE pathway and A‑levels are available after GCSEs, with many universities requiring GCSEs and A‑levels for admission.
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Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
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 The school has a five-step admission process. 1. Obtain information: Connect with the Westcliff International School Admissions Department. Staff guide you through the decision-making process, providing information on educational systems, financial aid programs, and more. 2. Submit Application for Admission: For a prompt start to your child's academic journey, submit the admission application here or contact the front office. The Admissions team will promptly help with filling out the application form. 3. Apply for Financial Aid (if applicable): Visit the Financial Aid tab to understand school fee deadlines and explore eligibility for scholarships, grants, and discounts. Complete the Financial Aid Form after completing the Online Application. This process runs parallel to the application, and your Admission Advisor will integrate approved Westcliff scholarships with confidentiality. 4. Stay Connected for Assessment and Interview Details: An Admissions Advisor will provide updates within 1-3 business days, coordinating assessment and interview details. Our instant result publication ensures a quick process, with many interviews scheduled on the same day. 5. Receive News of Acceptance/Denial: Upon receiving the acceptance notice, your Admission Advisor will guide you through completing required documents. After enrolment, expect ongoing communication for system logins and information about the New Student Orientation.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships The school has a range of scholarships and discounts designed to support students. CARES Fund: The CARES Fund recognizes exceptional students who excel academically and demonstrate a visionary mindset toward social betterment. New students express interest by selecting CARES on the Financial Aid form; a 120-word essay is required for renewal; Awarded annually before the academic year starts; Open to new and existing students; Minimum GPA: American section 3.5 or British 90%; Award amount: Up to 10,000 EGP per year; Decisions are made on a first-come-first-served basis. NEST Fund Scholarship at Westcliff International School: The Nurturing Education for Single Mothers Together (NEST) Fund is dedicated to offering support to single mothers committed to improving their children's education. New students express intent by selecting NEST on the Financial Aid form; Existing students apply similarly; Exclusive to single mothers; Minimum academic requirements: GPA 3.0 American or 85% British; Award up to 5,000 EGP per child per year; Annual awards; Renewal requires continued enrolment and minimum GPA. Choose Your Circle (CYC) program: The Choose Your Circle program offers a referral discount of 1.5% for both the referrer and the new applicant, usable in the following academic year; To participate, fill out the Financial Aid Form and select the CYC box; The referral is valid when the new applicant completes admission and enrolment. Distinguished Academic Achievement Discount: 10% for scores above 95% in the third preparatory year; 15% for 98% or more in the same year; Apply by selecting the discount in the Financial Aid Form; Aims to facilitate transitions to Year 10 of the IGCSE. Distinguished Athletic Achievement Discount: 25% for World/Olympic ranks or medals; 20% for Continental; 15% for National; 10% for Governorate rankings; Apply via the Financial Aid Form. Early Payment Discount: 5% discount for families who pay tuition in full before the start of the academic year; Apply by selecting the Early Payment Discount in the Financial Aid Form. Siblings Discount: 10% for the first sibling, 7.5% for the second, 5% for the third; Discounts apply to tuition fees. Corporate Partnerships (Banks Discount): Banks discount such as Commercial International Bank (CIB) and Crédit Agricole Egypt offer 2.5% discount on tuition fees. Discounts and scholarships are applied through the Financial Aid Form by selecting the appropriate boxes.
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