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Affordable International Schools in Cairo, Egypt

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About international schools in Cairo, Egypt

International schooling in Cairo includes a broad mix: full foreign-curriculum campuses (British, American and IB), French and German tracks, and a sizeable lower-fee segment that blends the Egyptian national curriculum with English-medium teaching and extra international subjects. Instruction in British/American/IB schools is usually English, but Arabic language and Egyptian social-studies/religion lessons are commonly required for national-track pupils; French and German pathways are offered by a number of schools. Fees vary widely across the city - the market median sits in the mid-hundred-thousands of Egyptian pounds per year, with many schools charging roughly EGP 100,000 - 200,000 and a lower-fee cohort available below that range. The school year generally runs September - June, admissions operate in advance with several application windows and waiting lists for popular year groups, and relocating families should budget for deposits, registration and extra charges as well as commuting time between neighbourhoods such as Maadi, New Cairo and Sheikh Zayed.

Compare 65 Affordable international schools in Cairo, Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 92,516), location, and more to find the right international school now.

At a glance 65 schools · avg fee EGP 95,646
Schools listed
65
Curricula
18
Average annual fee
EGP 95,646
Fee range
EGP 150 – 195,634
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (42 schools)
Average school size
934 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Egypt British International School
Oldest
Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo (1904)
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FAQs for Egypt

What does “affordable” mean for international schools in Cairo?
Affordable is relative: Cairo’s international market spans a wide price range, with the city median in the mid-hundred-thousands of Egyptian pounds and many mainstream international schools charging around EGP 100,000 - 200,000 a year. A lower-fee segment exists beneath that median, including bilingual or national-curriculum schools taught partly in English; compare total annual cost (tuition plus mandatory extras) rather than headline tuition alone.
Which curricula and languages will my child encounter at more affordable international schools?
Affordable options commonly offer a mix of models: English-medium schools following the British, American or blended curricula, and schools that teach the Egyptian national curriculum in English with added international subjects. Arabic lessons and, for Egyptian nationals, compulsory ministry subjects are typically included; some schools also offer structured French or German programmes.
How much extra should we budget beyond the advertised tuition?
Expect additional, sometimes significant, costs for registration or re-registration fees, refundable or non-refundable deposits, transport, uniforms, textbooks, exam fees and extracurricular activities. Some schools publish separate charges for foreign-passport holders or quote parts of their fee schedule in foreign currency, so check payment terms and what is included in the published annual figure.
When should we start the admissions process and what documents are typically required?
Begin enquiries several months before your planned move: the Egyptian academic year runs from September to June and many schools open applications well before term starts and run multiple admissions windows, often with waiting lists for popular year groups. Schools commonly request birth certificates, previous school reports, passport copies and vaccination records, and may require entrance testing or interviews for some ages.
How can I judge whether a lower-fee school meets my family’s priorities?
Look beyond price: check which curriculum is delivered and whether the school holds relevant accreditation or recognitions, request sample timetables, ask about class sizes and native-language teacher availability, and review language provision for Arabic and other languages. Visit the campus if possible, speak to current parents about transport and after-school provision, and confirm the school’s inspection or accreditation reports where available.