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French Curriculum International Schools in Cairo, Egypt

Compare 10 French Curriculum international schools in Cairo, Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 118,713), location, and more to find the right international school now.

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Schools listed
10
Curricula
11
Average annual fee
EGP 118,713
Fee range
EGP 1,000 – 206,500
More school facts
Most common curriculum
French Curriculum (10 schools)
Average school size
1,051 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Lycée Français du Caire
Oldest
Lycée Français du Caire (1911)
About international schools in Cairo, Egypt

French-curriculum international schools in Cairo teach the French national programme from maternelle through lycée and typically prepare students for the French baccalauréat; a number are directly managed by or partnered with the French state’s AEFE network while others run a French section within a wider international or national school. Instruction is primarily in French, with Arabic taught as a statutory subject and English widely offered as a second language or through bilingual pathways; many schools also provide dedicated French-language support for newcomers. Fees vary widely by campus, age and accreditation - families can expect headline annual tuition to sit in a broad band (lower primary to secondary) and to encounter additional one-off registration and capital levies; confirm the billing currency (EGP, EUR or USD) before making commitments. Admissions generally follow the Egyptian school year (September start) with applications and placement decisions commonly handled in the spring and summer months, but schools run rolling or mid-year entry for some year groups and require documents, assessment and a non-refundable registration/payment to hold a place.

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FAQs for Egypt

What qualification do children in French-curriculum Cairo schools work towards?
Most French-curriculum schools in Cairo follow the French national programme and prepare students for the French baccalauréat; some establishments are homologué or part of the AEFE network while other schools run an accredited French section alongside alternative international offerings. Check each school’s status (AEFE/partner/homologation) if you need automatic recognition of the diploma and continuity with schools in France.
Which languages are used and what support exists for non-French speakers?
Teaching is primarily in French, with Arabic taught as a compulsory subject and English offered from early grades in most schools; many schools also operate bilingual tracks or enhanced English classes. New arrivals who are not yet fluent in French are commonly given language support or entry classes to help them integrate, but the level and intensity of that support varies by school so you should ask for details.
How much do these schools typically cost and what extra charges should I expect?
Annual tuition for French-curriculum schools in Cairo covers a wide range depending on the school, campus and pupil’s age - published figures and market guides show typical headline tuition bands with lower rates at smaller or private French sections and substantially higher fees at larger AEFE-managed lycées; in practice families should budget for registration or enrolment fees, occasional capital levies and extra costs for transport, meals and activities. Always confirm whether fees are quoted and billed in EGP, euros or US dollars and request the school’s full fee schedule (including refund and instalment terms) before accepting a place.
When should I apply and what does the admissions process look like?
Most schools publish an annual admissions timetable aimed at a September intake, with applications opening in the months beforehand, but many also consider mid-year admissions where capacity allows; places are allocated by year group and campus and can involve document checks, an entrance assessment and an interview. Expect to pay a non-refundable application or registration fee to secure a place and to supply academic records, ID documents and proof of residence; ask each school about waitlist practices and transfer recognition if your child is already following the French curriculum.
What practical things should relocating families check before enrolling?
Confirm the school’s accreditation or homologation status, the principal language pathways (and availability of newcomer French support), the billing currency and full fee schedule, and whether the timetable and campus location match your housing and commute plans. Also check secondary options (continuity to lycée and baccalauréat streams), pastoral care and reports on safeguarding and special-educational-needs support, because these operational details differ between AEFE-managed lycées, partner schools and private French sections.