Stanford International School vs The British School in Cairo

	S Stanford International School Cairo, Egypt	T The British School in Cairo Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 97,000	Fees / year EGP 70,000 - 141,700
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type —
Curriculum	Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Reggio Emilia Approach	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,000
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 22
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English, Arabic
Opened	Opened —	Opened 2004
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Fifth Settlement, Street 26, District No.2, New Cairo, Cairo. The campus is located in the New Cairo area.	Location The school is located on the D3 Ring Road in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
Stages	Stages Early CC & Elementary (Pre-K through Grade 6); Middle School (Grade 7 through Grade 9); High School (Grade 10 through Grade 12)	Stages —
School type	School type American Division and British Division	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school has an ESL program to support Elementary, Middle, and High School students whose mother tongue is not English.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Affiliations with the United States and the United Kingdom	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application & Assessment Fees - Application / Assessment fee: EGP 2,000 (paid on or before the date of assessment). - Registration fee (one‑time, paid to confirm place): EGP 5,000. Deposit / Place‑holding payment - A downpayment of tuition is required to reserve a place once an offer is made. This downpayment is taken at the time of acceptance/registration. The assessment fee is not refundable when an applicant is not accepted. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pre‑KG / Pre‑K: EGP 62,000 per year. - KG1 – KG2: EGP 91,600 per year. - Grade 1: EGP 97,000 per year. - General starting point shown in published listings: annual tuition figures begin around EGP 91,200 and increase by year/grade. Per‑term example (three‑term split) - If tuition is split into three equal term payments, the per‑term amounts (example calculation) are: - Pre‑KG: EGP 20,667 per term (EGP 62,000 ÷ 3). - KG1–KG2: EGP 30,533 per term (EGP 91,600 ÷ 3). - Grade 1: EGP 32,333 per term (EGP 97,000 ÷ 3). Billing schedule and payment terms - Assessment fee must be settled on or before the assessment date. A downpayment is required to confirm a place. Tuition and other school charges (where applicable) must be paid according to the school's invoicing schedule. Fees do not include activities, books, uniforms or transportation; these are charged separately. A sibling discount of 5% is applied to the second and third child. Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered. All students admitted must live with parents or an authorized adult guardian. There are no published boarding charges. Other costs and typical additional charges - Items charged separately (not included in the tuition figures above): - School meals / hot‑lunch program (if used). - Textbooks, workbooks and learning resources (books/resources may be included for some years in directory listings; confirm per grade). - Uniforms and PE kit. - Transport / school bus fees (if required). - Charges for trips, extracurricular activities, exams and optional programmes. Refunds & discount policy - The assessment fee is non‑refundable when an applicant is not accepted. A downpayment is required to reserve a place; specific refund terms for deposits and tuition are set by the school and must be observed as part of registration paperwork. A 5% tuition discount is applied to the second child and the third child. Fee payment options (typical methods used by international schools in Cairo) - Parents are required to pay the tuition downpayment to confirm a place; the school's admissions/finance office issues the bill and confirms the accepted payment methods. Common payment channels used by international schools in the area include bank transfer/deposit, online payment gateways, and in‑person card or cash payments at the school's finance office. For Stanford International School the school requires a downpayment to confirm a place and handles tuition collection through its finance office and admissions process. Summary (key points for a parent) - Expect to pay an application/assessment fee of EGP 2,000 and a one‑time registration fee of EGP 5,000. Annual tuition for early years is shown in published listings as EGP 62,000 (Pre‑KG) and EGP ~91,600 (KG1–2), with Grade 1 at about EGP 97,000. A downpayment of tuition is required to secure an offered place; the assessment fee is non‑refundable if the applicant is not accepted. Tuition figures quoted do not include books, uniforms, activities or transport and a 5% sibling discount applies to the second and third child.	Fee details Application fees - No distinct, consistently published application or admission fee for The British School in Cairo (BSC) was available in the sources consulted. Contact details are listed for the school should you need direct confirmation. Tuition fees (annual) by year group - Pre‑Nursery (Pre‑KG): EGP 70,000 per year. - FS1–FS2 (Foundation Stage 1–2): EGP 88,480 per year. - Year 1: EGP 112,000 per year. - Year 2: EGP 116,000 per year. - Year 3: EGP 120,500 per year. - Year 4: EGP 124,000 per year. - Year 5: EGP 128,000 per year. - Year 6: EGP 133,360 per year. - Year 7: EGP 141,700 per year. - Year 8: EGP 140,000 per year. - Years 9–12 (Secondary / High School): fees are published on a per‑subject basis at EGP 15,000 per subject (per annum per subject). Tuition per term (approximation) - The school's published figures are presented as annual amounts. A per‑term figure is not directly published; as an approximation, dividing the annual tuition by three gives an estimated per‑term amount (example: Year 1 approx. EGP 112,000 / 3 ≈ EGP 37,333 per term). This per‑term figure is an arithmetic estimate only and not an official billing schedule. Billing schedule and payment terms - No clear, published billing schedule, term instalment plan, due‑date policy, late‑payment penalties, or formal payment‑terms statement was available in the consulted sources. The published figures above are annual tuition figures; specifics on instalments or deadlines were not provided. Boarding fees - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed for BSC; the school is presented as a day school with on‑site facilities and bus service. No boarding charges were published. Other costs and typical additional charges - Bus / transportation: the school lists a bus service among its facilities; a published bus tariff tied to these tuition figures was not available in the consulted sources. - Books, activities, uniforms and materials: no consistent, school‑published line‑item amounts for mandatory book fees, activity fees or uniform costs were found for the academic year figures above. Some directories note that schools often charge separately for books, supplies or activities, but no specific amounts for BSC were published in the sources consulted. - Examination or per‑subject charges for high school: high‑school tuition is listed per subject (EGP 15,000 per subject per year). Additional exam or examination‑entry fees (if any) were not published. Refund information - No formal refund policy or withdrawal/refund schedule (for deposits, registration or tuition) was published in the consulted sources. No specific refundable deposit amounts or refund deadlines were available. Fee payment options - No explicit list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, credit card, cash, online payment portal, etc.) was published in the consulted sources. Summary of findings and remaining items not published - Available: clear annual tuition figures by year group (amounts listed above) and the high‑school per‑subject rate. Contact details and the school's listed facilities (including bus) were also published. - Not published / not available in the consulted public listings: a definitive application or registration fee specifically attributed to BSC; a formal billing schedule or term instalment plan; published per‑term billing; explicit bus tariff tied to routes; uniform, book or activity fee line items; a formal refund or withdrawal policy; and the school's accepted payment methods. If you will publish these figures in an external database, use the annual tuition amounts listed above for each year group and note that high‑school fees are charged per subject at EGP 15,000 per subject per year. The items noted as not published above were not available in the consulted sources at the time of this review.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options The school has a cafeteria selling a variety of hot and cold meals, snacks and beverages. Pupils from Year 1 onwards have access to the cafeteria.
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details —	Curriculum details The School broadly follows the English National Curriculum in all age groups, alongside the Egyptian National Curriculum for Arabic and Religion from Year 1 onward, and the Egyptian Social Studies curriculum from Year 4 onward. A Cambridge international curriculum is followed in core subjects in Primary and Key Stage Three, with Cambridge Checkpoints in Years 6 and 8. Arabic is studied from Nursery (Foundation Stage One) and Religion in Arabic from Reception, with a third language (French or German) introduced from Year One. From Year 9, pupils join the Senior School/IGCSE section with Pre-IGCSE or IGCSE Core studies and external exams under the British Council in five core subjects, followed by subject choices for IGCSE O Levels, AS and A2/A Levels.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Class sizes are typically between 20 and 25 pupils, with a teacher and a bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to and including Year 8.
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results Pupils' attainment levels have remained strong across the different age groups, evidenced by end-year test results, with very strong performance in some areas.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression The school has a Partnership Agreement with the British University in Egypt offering a full scholarship to the top graduates of the IGCSE section.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The school develops critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and ethical global citizenship through transdisciplinary skills.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) The school has Learning Support Mentors and Co-Teachers to support students with learning needs.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language The school has a robust ESL (English as a Second Language) program to help Elementary, Middle, and High School students achieve academic success even if their mother tongue is not English.	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks are undertaken.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The school has an all-weather, heated swimming pool, three Computer Suites, two Science Laboratories and a preparation room, a library for Primary and Key Stage Three, a separate IGCSE Library and Teacher Resource Room, sports courts for tennis, basketball, soccer and volleyball, and an Assembly Hall. Classrooms are air-conditioned with Smart Boards, usually 20-25 pupils per class, with a teacher and bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to Year 8. Year 1 and above have access to a School Cafeteria serving hot meals, snacks and beverages. A School Swimming Academy operates year-round on site, with an additional sports academy offered seasonally. School buses are air-conditioned and supervised by a Bus Matron.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The school has a fitness center, full-time athletic trainers, and coaches to support student athletic development. Elementary programs include scouting, robotics, science experiments, basketball, and coding; middle school programs include triathlon, football, handball, and swimming; high school activities include choir, dance, band, theatre, and orchestra, with opportunities to travel and compete with international schools.	Sports facilities All-weather, heated swimming pool and courts for tennis, basketball, soccer and volleyball support a broad PE and inter-school program. A School Swimming Academy runs year-round on site, with additional seasonal sports academies.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Languages offered include French and German. Core subjects include Arabic, English, Maths, Sciences, and Individuals & Society. An ESL program supports Elementary through High School students whose mother tongue is not English.	Academic facilities Three Computer Suites, two Science Laboratories and a preparation room support practical work, with a well-stocked Library for Primary and Key Stage Three and a separate IGCSE Library and Teacher Resource Room. Classrooms are air-conditioned with Smart Boards and typically accommodate 20-25 pupils, with a teacher and bilingual co-teacher in all year groups up to Year 8.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Elementary students have Extra Curricular Programs covering robotics, science experiments, basketball, and coding. Middle school programs expand to activities such as coding, robotics, Model United Nations, photography, and rock climbing. High school students participate in events and competitions with International schools in the Middle East, and opportunities exist in choir, dance, band, theatre, and orchestra.	Extra curricular facilities The School has a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals and Mother's Day Parties, concerts, shows, sports days, and weekly Golden Time sessions in Primary. There have been Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, Music Clubs and stage performances in Primary and Key Stage Three, plus trips and events for IGCSE students in Years Four and Five.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History —	History The British School in Cairo was established in August 2004. It is described as a close-knit community of learners centered around meeting pupils' needs. It is located in Maadi, Cairo. There are opportunities for art, sport, music, drama, trips and camps, and leadership events and activities.
Community	Community The campus is located at Fifth Settlement, Street 26, District No.2, New Cairo, Cairo. The school has Instagram and Facebook pages. The school offers German and French language programs and ESL support for students whose Mother Tongue is not English. AP program is offered, and IB program is planned in the near future.	Community Trips include En Sokhna Trip, Agyad Trip, and London Trip. Extra Curricular Activities include Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals and Mother's Day Parties, concerts, shows, sports days, fun days and dressing-up days in the Foundation Stage. There are weekly ‘Golden Time' sessions in Primary, Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Sports Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, Music Clubs and stage performances, concerts, competitions, poetry festivals and debates in Primary and Key Stage Three. A number of trips, special events and excursions are offered to IGCSE students in Key Stages Four and Five throughout the year.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual AP program is available and the IB program is planned for the near future. Math is taught with a conceptual approach that allows each grade to build on the previous one, and learning is reinforced through Science and Computer labs. Multiple language offerings include German and French, supporting students who may not use English as their mother tongue in higher levels.	Academic & intellectual The school has offered a wide variety of extra-curricular activities to date. Foundation Stage includes Book Weeks, Eid Parties, Halloween Festivals, and Mother's Day Parties, as well as Dressing-Up Days. Primary and Key Stage Three feature Spelling Bees, Design and Technology Days, Science or Humanities Fairs, music clubs, stage performances, concerts, competitions, poetry festivals and debates. IGCSE students in Key Stages Four and Five have access to trips and special events throughout the year.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Arts is offered as part of Recreational activities, alongside Music and Sports. Arts and Technology connect to expand learning across disciplines, enriching the curriculum with creative engagement across subjects.	Arts & creative There are growing opportunities for art, music and drama. Concerts and stage performances provide platforms for student creativity. Music clubs are offered as part of the extra-curricular program. Art activities and other creative projects are encouraged across the school.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language German and French are offered as language programs. There are multiple language offerings to deepen students' understanding of different cultures. Middle and High School students can achieve academic success even if their mother tongue is not English. The IB program is planned for the near future.	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Recreational activities include Arts, Music, and Sports, providing opportunities for student social engagement and personal interests beyond academics.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional There are leadership events and activities. These activities are part of the school's extracurricular program.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing Sports Days and other wellbeing-focused activities are part of the program. Foundation Stage includes Fun Days and Dressing-Up Days. Concerts and other events contribute to a vibrant school life. Trips and camps are offered as part of extracurricular experiences.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision The School follows the English National Curriculum in all age groups, alongside the Egyptian National Curriculum in Arabic and Religion from Year 1 onwards, and the Egyptian National Curriculum in Social Studies from Year 4 onwards. Arabic is studied from Nursery (Foundation Stage One), aged 3.5-4.5 years. Religion is taught in Arabic from Reception (FS2), aged 4.5-5.5 years. A third language, French or German, is introduced from Year One.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards —	Awards null
Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations null
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Submit application with required documentation. Submit an application and all supporting documents. Applications will not be considered until all required documents have been submitted. The school acknowledges receipt of each application and holds it on file for entry to the requested academic year. 2. Assessment scheduled and Assessment Fee paid. Assessments are scheduled subject to the availability of places. It is possible that an applicant will be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list. The assessment fee must be settled on or before the date of assessment. 3. Foundation & Interviews. Foundation Stage uses classroom observations to assess ability. Standardised tests are used throughout the rest of the school to assess student ability. Interviews may be conducted with the Admissions Director or designee. 4. Places offered. Places are offered subject to successful completion of the application procedures and of an academic entrance examination in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. A formal letter is issued with other necessary paperwork for completion and return. The formal letter provides instructions for completing and returning required paperwork. 5. Pay Tuition Fees and Deposit to confirm place. A downpayment of the tuition fees is required to reserve the place. Fees do not include activities, books, uniforms and transportation. 6. Refunds & Discount Policy. The assessment fee is not refundable when not accepted and does not guarantee the offer of a place. A 5% discount is offered on the second child and the third child.	Admissions —
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Assessments may result in a place on the waiting list. Applicants may be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list.	Waitlist —
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