The British School in Cairo vs The Royal British International School

	T The British School in Cairo Cairo, Egypt	T The Royal British International School Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 70,000 - 141,700	Fees / year EGP 80,000 - 184,000
Age range	Age range 4 - 18 years	Age range 2 - 18 years
Type	Type —	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	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils 342
Typical class size	Typical class size 22	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2004	Opened 2019
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The school is located on the D3 Ring Road in Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.	Location Located in the centre of New Cairo's Residential Area. The campus is in New Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt, within a central residential district. Visitors can find directions via the Find us on Maps link.
Stages	Stages —	Stages EYFS, Primary, and Secondary
School type	School type —	School type British international school delivering the British National Curriculum
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Special Educational Needs (SEN) Policy is in place.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation —	Country affiliation British
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 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.	Fee details Application & registration fees - Application (assessment) fee: EGP 3,000–3,500 payable to begin the admissions process. - Registration (placement) deposit/fee: EGP 15,000–18,000 payable within five days of acceptance to secure the place. Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group) Note: Tuition is invoiced and payable in three equal instalments (termly). The school schedules these instalments in June, September and December. Annual figures below are taken from published fee listings; per-term figures are the annual amount divided into three equal instalments. - Early years / Pre‑KG / KG1: - Annual tuition: EGP 80,000 – 190,000. - Per term (three equal instalments): EGP 26,667 – 63,333. - Foundation Stage 1 – Foundation Stage 2 (FS1 – FS2): - Annual tuition: EGP 138,000 – 214,000. - Per term: EGP 46,000 – 71,333. - Year 1 – Year 2: - Annual tuition: EGP 165,000 – 273,000. - Per term: EGP 55,000 – 91,000. - Years 3 – 9: - Annual tuition: EGP 184,000 – 264,000. - Per term: EGP 61,333 – 88,000. - Years 10 – 12 (IGCSE / A‑Level years): - Annual tuition: EGP 175,000 (published figure); separate external examination entry fees and subject-specific costs may apply in addition to tuition. - Per term: EGP 58,333. Billing schedule and payment terms - Tuition is payable in three equal instalments; scheduled instalment months are June, September and December. - The registration/placement fee is payable promptly after an offer (the school requires registration payment no later than five days post‑acceptance). Late payment may attract interest or require advance payment for subsequent years as a condition of continued enrolment. Parents are personally liable for timely payment of all fees. Boarding / day provision - The Royal British International School operates as a day school. There is no published boarding provision; a school bus service is provided for student transport. Other costs and typical extras - School bus / transportation: EGP 32,000 – 40,000 (annual, depending on route). - Books and learning resources: EGP 9,000 – 12,800 (estimated annual range noted in published listings). - Uniforms: uniform is required; parents should budget for initial uniform set and seasonal replacements (no fixed published uniform price was listed). - Devices / ICT: from Year 6 upward students use school‑issued or personal tablets for much of the curriculum; families should expect device or accessory costs and occasional software or licence charges. - Examination fees: external exam entry charges (IGCSE, A‑Level, Pearson/Edexcel/Cambridge/AQA) are charged in addition to tuition and vary by subject and examining body. Budget for per‑subject exam fees in upper secondary. - Additional extras that may incur charges: extracurricular clubs/academies, specialist tuition, medical or clinic charges for treatments not covered by the school clinic, and optional trips. Refund information - If a refund of tuition is requested before the school year starts, a 10% deduction applies. - No refunds are provided after the start of Term 2. - Refund requests must be submitted in writing to the school administration and will be processed after receipt of required documentation. Fee payment options - Accepted methods for paying tuition: cash, Visa (credit/debit card) and bank transfer. - The school may require specific local currency handling; parents should confirm currency and payment cut‑offs when arranging transfers. Important notes for parents (practical facts only) - Published annual tuition figures appear in public school listings and directories; the school collects tuition in three equal instalments. Additional mandatory charges (registration, transport, books, exam entries) are billed separately. Parents should budget for both tuition and these recurring extras.
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Academics	Academics
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.	Curriculum details EYFS & Primary Curriculum: Our youngest learners follow the Early Years Foundation Stage with strong emphasis on play, early childhood development and interpersonal skills. They progress to KS1 and KS2, where the National Curriculum of England underpins learning, with adjustments made to fit our local context and international culture. Secondary Curriculum: In Key Stage Three we implement the British National Curriculum, with English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, French or German, Humanities (including Global Perspectives), Music, Physical Education and Computing. Egyptian students study the Egyptian Ministry of Education Curriculum in Arabic, Religion and Social Studies; other students study Arabic as a foreign language. From Year 10, five IGCSE subjects are chosen, followed by up to two AS levels in Year 11 and potential A levels in Year 12 (Year 13 optional). Assessment in secondary includes Cognitive Ability Tests in Years 7 and 10, formal internal examinations at the end of each term, Year 9 sit the Pearson iLower Secondary Examinations in May, and IGCSEs at the end of Years 10 and 11 with AS/A levels in Years 11 and 12.
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.	Student teacher ratio —
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.	Exam results IGCSE Top in the World (November 2025); iLower Pearson Top Achiever (November 2025).
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.	Higher education progression Graduates destinations include Sunderland University; University of the West of England (UWE Bristol); American University in Cairo; German University of Cairo; University of Liverpool; University of Hertfordshire; Coventry University; European Universities in Egypt; EU Business School in Barcelona; Gisma University of Applied Sciences, among others.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented Academy Pathways: The Artist Within and The Athlete Within for Years 3–12, offering specialized elective experiences with a dedicated weekly time slot to nurture talents. Pathways are supported by highly trained coaches and mentors and include Golf, Squash, Padel, Football, Basketball, Ballet, Art, Music and MUN.
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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 —	Admissions 1. Visit for a campus tour and meet Admissions staff. Appointments are by Hotline 15065 or mobile numbers +20 1030303087, +20 1030303089, +20 1030666033. Admission is based on academic achievement, not age, with priority to siblings and to those from aligned schools. Admissions consider academic aptitude, space, and application date; other factors vary by case. 2. Submit the enrollment application and required documents on campus. Applications are accepted throughout the year subject to space. For Years 1–2, the Lower Primary Principal evaluates Foundation Stage and Year 1–2; Years 3–12 take CAT4 online in Literacy and Numeracy. 3. Submit required documents on the day of the assessment; remaining documents follow acceptance. Documents include Original Birth Certificate – computer generated (Egyptian Students); Photocopy of Passport (Non-Egyptian Students); Photocopy of the Father's ID; Photocopy of the Mother's ID; 6 Recent Personal Size Photographs; Applicant's Behavioural Reference Letter; Original Academic Records/Reports; Stamped attendance statement from previous schools starting from Year/Grade One. Additional copies may be requested. 4. Within Egypt transfers require a sequential MoE promotion certificate and a stamped School Transfer Certificate; Electronic Transfer from the previous school; MoE admissions letter for foreign students. 5. Transferring from abroad requires attendance statement; previous reports stamped by MoE and MoFA; MoE admissions letter for Egyptians and foreign students. 6. Tuition refunds: 10% deduction if requested before the year starts; no refunds after Term 2. Refunds are processed after a written request. If the school cancels a term, a full refund is issued; if the student cancels, no refund. A non-refundable Registration Fee applies; the first instalment is required in May to secure a place. 7. Apply Now: The online admissions form starts with Student Information and runs in four steps. The form is available on the admissions page. JavaScript must be enabled to complete the form.
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