Most popular international schools in Cairo

AIS West in Cairo delivers a K-12 American education with two graduation pathways: the American High School Diploma recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11-12. The curriculum uses the US Common Core for Math and English, the Next Generation Science Standards for Science, and American Education Reaches Out (AERO) Social Studies, with the IB DP core of Theory of Knowledge, the Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity and Service. Elementary and Middle School use a literacy workshop approach and integrate social studies and sciences into literacy, while an Advisory program supports social-emotional learning. The High School is departmentalized and experiential, featuring Week Without Walls field experiences that connect learning to the broader world. The campus covers 31,726 square meters with capacity for 1,800 students, six science labs, multiple libraries/media centers, two heated pools, a gym, a track, and an auditorium. Counseling available.

The International School of Choueifat Cairo (ISC Cairo) sits in Katameya, New Cairo, and serves students aged 3 to 18 as part of the SABIS Network. The school follows the SABIS Educational System alongside internationally recognized curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, the American Curriculum, AP courses, and a bespoke program. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic and a third language offered. The campus supports KG–12 with facilities including an all-season running track, a semi-Olympic pool, a large sports hall, outdoor courts, a theatre, and dedicated KG buildings. KG–12 classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards; four science labs, two computer science rooms, art and music spaces, and the ITL Hall support learning and assessments. Frequent assessments provide a 360° view of progress, while the SABIS Student Life Organization supports leadership and life skills.

Capital International Schools in New Cairo operates two campuses: Main Campus and Lotus Campus, serving learners aged 3 to 18. The school offers American, Cambridge and IB Diploma Programmes, with MYP in Grades 9–10 and DP in Grades 11–12. Entry groups run from Year 1 to Year 12, with DP1/DP2 available. The American stream allows selecting a second language: French, German or Spanish. Founded in 2016 and governed by a Board of Directors, the school emphasises partnerships with families and holistic education. Facilities include four science labs per campus (elementary through chemistry), three computer labs per campus plus a Mac lab, four music studios, art studios, libraries, a 700-seat auditorium, eight cafeterias and two dining halls, plus an innovation lab. Sporting amenities include a gym, a semi-Olympic heated pool, two basketball courts, two tennis courts and soccer pitches. The Innovation Lab nurtures creativity and design thinking with opportunities for international competitions.

Hayah International Academy is a private international school in Egypt offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American High School Diploma for students aged 3 to 18. The main campus is in New Cairo, with Hayah West in Sheikh Zayed City, creating two Cairo campuses as the network grows. The Hayah community is described as a family, guided by core values and a commitment to local and global engagement. The 55,000-square-meter campus provides academic, artistic, and athletic facilities, with six fully equipped science labs, five computer labs, and a Maker Space Lab for 3D printing, robotics, and coding. Classrooms feature smart boards; iPads and tablets are used in PYP. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose gym, two squash courts, outdoor tracks and courts, and Olympic-size pools. After-school activities span ASA, Performing Arts, Arabic Culture Night, TEDxYouth@The Nile, HIAMUN, and service trips. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and impact.

Nefertari International School is an Egypt-based institution serving ages 3 to 18, with several language divisions and international curricula. The Cairo Branch and October Branch host American, British, French, German, and International Baccalaureate programs, with the October Branch also offering a Semi-International Division. Established in 1996, the school honors the queen Nefertari, famed for literacy, arts, and influence, and has grown to provide diverse learning pathways. The curriculum spans IGCSE, American, British, French, German, and the IB Diploma Program, supporting students from early years through pre-university study. The campus features smart-board classrooms for 15–30 students, science laboratories, two computer labs, and two libraries, plus a KG video/playroom, a music room, and art workshops. Sports facilities include a handball court, football pitches, volleyball and basketball courts, and a gym, with an on-site health clinic and campus canteen. Extracurriculars are grouped into Sports, Arts and Design, Music, and Skills, promoting leadership, collaboration, and creative inquiry.