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British Curriculum International Schools in Cairo, Egypt

Compare 74 British Curriculum international schools in Cairo, Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 107,607), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
74
Curricula
22
Average annual fee
EGP 112,538
Fee range
EGP 150 – 378,000
More school facts
Most common curriculum
British Curriculum (62 schools)
Average school size
977 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Egypt British International School
Oldest
Dar El Tarbiah IGCSE Zamalek (1958)
With boarding
1
About international schools in Cairo, Egypt

British-curriculum international schools in Cairo generally follow the English National Curriculum through Early Years and Key Stages, moving to Cambridge IGCSEs and A-Levels (with some schools offering the IB Diploma or alternative exam boards as a pathway). Teaching is delivered mainly in English, but Arabic language, national social-studies content and religious education are commonly taught in line with Egyptian regulations, and many schools also offer French or German as additional languages. Annual tuition varies widely between providers, campus location and age group - parents should expect published annual fees to range from lower-hundreds of thousands of Egyptian pounds at some schools up to several hundreds of thousands at others, with extra costs for registration, transport, exams and uniforms. Admissions run on an academic-year cycle but many schools admit on a rolling basis, use placement assessments and maintain waiting lists for popular year groups, so families usually start enquiries several months (and in high-demand years up to a year) before a planned start date.

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What exactly does a “British curriculum” school in Cairo teach and what qualifications do students take?
A British-curriculum school typically follows the English National Curriculum in primary and lower secondary, then prepares students for Cambridge IGCSEs around Years 10 - 11 and for A-Levels in the sixth form; some Cairo schools also offer the IB Diploma or other international qualifications as alternative post-16 routes. Curriculum guides and school handbooks set out subject choices and assessment patterns, so check individual schools for optional subject lists and whether they run Cambridge, Edexcel, IB or vocational pathways.
Is instruction in English, and will my child learn Arabic?
Instruction in core subjects is almost always in English, but Arabic language and, for Egyptian nationals, national social studies and religious education are commonly required and timetabled in British schools in Egypt. Many schools also offer modern languages such as French or German as options; confirm whether Arabic is taught as a first-language, second-language or as a limited national-curriculum subject for non-Egyptian pupils.
How much should we budget for fees and extra costs?
Published annual tuition varies significantly by school, campus and year group, with examples of mid-range to higher-end British schools listing yearly fees from the low hundreds of thousands of Egyptian pounds up to several hundred thousand; additionally expect one-off registration or reservation deposits, termly payment options, and extra charges for transport, meals, uniforms, exam registration and extracurricular provision. Always check the school’s current fee schedule and the contract for compulsory extras, payment schedules and any refundable versus non-refundable deposits.
When should we start the admissions process and what will it involve?
Many Cairo international schools operate rolling admissions but popular year groups (early years, reception and Year 1, and some lower secondary years) can fill quickly; parents should begin enquiries several months in advance and often up to a year ahead for sought-after places. Admissions commonly include submission of documents (birth certificate, previous school reports), an application or registration fee, and age-appropriate assessments in English and maths, with interviews or trial days for older children.
What practical factors should relocating families check before choosing a British school in Cairo?
Look for clear information on the curriculum pathway (KS progression, IGCSE/A-Level or IB), language provision and how the school meets Egyptian statutory requirements, plus accreditation or membership of recognised international bodies and inspection reports where available. Also check location and transport options, the school’s approach to pastoral care and admissions waiting lists, the full fee and refund policy, and how the school supports transitions to sixth form and to universities or other systems abroad.