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If you're researching international schools in Egypt offering Cambridge Lower Secondary, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Cambridge (Secondary), taught by 12 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 0–204,500 EGP, with the average sitting around 103,068. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like The Continental School Cairo (opened 1994).
Compare 12 Cambridge Lower Secondary international schools in Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 103,068), location, and more to find the right international school now.
Aspire International School in Cairo delivers a British-curriculum experience for students aged 3 to 15, spanning EYFS to Cambridge IGCSE. The curriculum is fully aligned with the Cambridge International Framework and includes an enriched Arabic program that serves as the language of identity. In Early Years (ages 3–5) the foundation follows the Cambridge framework and incorporates Arabic enrichment. Primary (ages 5–11) emphasizes life skills, critical thinking, communication and collaboration, and remains Cambridge-aligned with ongoing Arabic enrichment. Lower Secondary (ages 11–14, Year 7 and 8) follows Cambridge Lower Secondary, and Upper Secondary (Year 9–10) offers Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge O Level. On-site facilities include ICT-Science labs, a library, and dedicated Visual and Performing Arts spaces, alongside on-campus sports facilities and a vibrant Clubs & Activities program. The program supports engagement beyond lessons, with Arabic as identity language and English, French and German taught by qualified staff. Transport is available for pupils.
Based in Maadi, Cairo, The British School in Cairo was established in 2004 and serves aged 4 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum through EYFS and British framework, with Cambridge Primary and Secondary, IGCSE, AS Levels and A Levels. Arabic and Religion follow the Egyptian National Curriculum from Year 1, and Egyptian Social Studies from Year 4; a third language (French or German) begins in Year 1. In Primary and Key Stage Three, Cambridge curriculum is taught in core subjects, with Cambridge Checkpoints in Years 6 and 8. From Year 9, pupils join Senior School/IGCSE with external exams under the British Council, later choosing IGCSE O Levels, AS and A Levels. The school emphasises a close-knit community and offers facilities including heated pool, science laboratories, computer suites, a library and IGCSE library, air-conditioned classrooms and a School Cafeteria. Extra-curriculars include art, sport, music, drama, trips and leadership activities.
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.
Maadi Narmer School is a two-division British and Semi-International school in Cairo serving students aged 3 to 18. The British Division follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for the early years and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE within a framework aligned to Oxford International Primary Curriculum. The Semi-International Division adheres to MOE standards in ICT and core subjects, emphasizing information and communication technology. The campus includes STEM, Drama, Art, Reading Rooms, a Library, a Theatre, science and ICT laboratories, well-equipped classrooms, a clinic, outdoor play areas, and sports facilities. The Humanities and Egyptian Culture content run across divisions, with field trips and projects that foster heritage and awareness. The school also offers clubs and programs such as Model United Nations, a student union, and a range of performing and visual arts, science and languages initiatives that prepare students for international higher education.
Located in the Shorouk City district, The British School of Elite Education provides a British international education for Foundation Stage 1 to IGIII, serving ages 3 to 16. The Cambridge international curriculum underpins the programme from Foundation Stage 1 through IGIII, with the secondary curriculum following Cambridge IGCSE examinations. KS1 follows Cambridge standards in English, Numeracy, Science and Global Perspectives, and Arabic is taught and integrated daily. Specialist lessons include Second Language, Music, Art, Computing, Arabic, Religion and Physical Education. In KS2, students take Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams in English, Mathematics, Science and Cambridge Global Perspectives. The secondary curriculum is UK-based, following the British National Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The campus groups facilities into Sports, Technology, Arts and Music, with indoor and outdoor spaces, two semi-Olympic heated pools, multi-purpose fields and a fully equipped gym. A 200 m² Elite STEM Lab offers internationally accredited technology education; the Royal Schools of Music-accredited music program and art facilities support visual and performing arts. Extracurriculars include drama, choir and community service.
Merryland International School Cairo is a British-affiliated international school delivering the Cambridge International Curriculum for core subjects and the English National Curriculum for non-core subjects, with Arabic, Islamic Education and Arabic Social Studies following the Ministry of Education curriculum. The school serves learners aged 3 to 16, organized in Cambridge phases: Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2, Key Stage 3, and Key Stage 4, with Year 6 and Year 8 Checkpoints and Year 9 IGCSE, followed by IGCSE/AS/A‑Levels from Year 10. Founded in 1970 by Ayad Ragheb Ayad, the school has over 50 years of experience and operates from new premises. Facilities include air-conditioned KG classrooms, science labs, computer labs, a maths lab, a library, an AV room and dining spaces. The sports program features multi-purpose playgrounds, indoor and outdoor facilities and a swimming pool. The arts are emphasised through music and art spaces, with performing arts playing a key role in creativity.
Majesty International Schools is an independent day school in Egypt offering British and American curriculums for students aged 3 to 18. Opened in 2019, campus offers a modern learning environment with classrooms, Childhood spaces, and science labs. Classrooms are air-conditioned with computers and whiteboards. A Montessori Room and a library support independent study, while health clinics and arts facilities underpin the curriculum. The school offers Cambridge Primary for KS1 (Years 1–2), Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS and A Levels, and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, alongside an American Carnegie Unit pathway with graduation requirements. Majesty is a certified exam venue for Cambridge, Edexcel and Oxford Assessments and provides ESL support. Campus features a PE room, outdoor pool, soccer field, basketball court, Art Room, and Music rooms, plus the Majesty Sports Academy. The school emphasizes life skills, international engagement, and community service through initiatives and events such as International Day and COP26.
Asten College offers a rigorous British education founded by Dr. Salma El Bakry, delivered through a Core 24 values-based framework. The curriculum spans EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 17. The school is a Microsoft Digital Transformation School, integrating digital technology across teaching and learning with support from Microsoft educators. Core 24, implemented in collaboration with Franklin Covey in 2021, embeds values-based learning across Early Years, Key Stages 1–2, and Secondary Education, while emphasising personalised learning experiences. Accredited by Pearson, the MOE, the British Council, and Cambridge, Asten College aligns with respected external standards. The 20,000 m² campus in Taj City along the Cairo–Suez International Road, designed by Gensler, provides safe, healthy, and equitable learning environments. BalancED supports professional development and school evaluations. Extracurriculars are embedded in Core 24 across academic, athletic, and co-curricular activities, including coding and robotics, earth studies, art and music competitions, leadership development, and cultural trips."
Marvel International School (MIS) is an international school in Egypt offering English-language education from Nursery to Year 12 for students aged 2 years 8 months to 18. Founded in 2018, MIS is an accredited examination centre for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-Level qualifications, enabling students to follow recognised international curricula without leaving Egypt. The curriculum combines the Early Years Foundation Stage framework with Cambridge Primary and Secondary stages, and Cambridge IGCSE/AS/A-Level programmes, alongside the Edexcel option where applicable. In EYFS, children experience seven areas of learning: Literacy, Mathematics, Communication and Language, Understanding the World, Physical Development, Personal, Social and Emotional Development, Expressive Arts and Design. Primary and Secondary studies emphasise English and Mathematics, Science and Cambridge Global Perspectives, with Art, P.E., Music, ICT, Arabic, French/German (where applicable), Arabic Social Studies (Y4–Y10) and Pastoral support. The school is located in Elshiekh Zayed, District 7, preparing students for study.
Elwy British International School in Giza delivers an English-medium, British-style education for ages 3 to 17. Founded in 1995, the group runs a National and International Division in the Al-Haram district, serving Foundation Stage through Year 12. The school is private and co-educational, affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, preparing students for IGCSE examinations. Cambridge Primary and Secondary frameworks, together with IGCSE offerings, are embedded across the curriculum. The British Council accredits the school, and it is recognised by the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The Cambridge approach is described as comprehensive, thematic, and creative, fostering international mindedness and personal learning. Facilities include age-appropriate, safe play areas, a swimming pool, a gym, and both covered and outdoor spaces. A media center with a video library, three computer labs, a school-wide network and smart boards support digital learning across all stages.
Located in Cairo, Sahara International School Cairo offers the British Curriculum from Early Years to Upper Secondary for ages 3 to 16. Founded in 1990, the school follows Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel qualifications, delivering Cambridge Primary, IGCSE (Years 10–12) and Cambridge International AS and A Levels, alongside the UK National Curriculum Framework in the Early Years. Three languages are taught from FS1, with French and Arabic featured alongside core subjects. The Primary curriculum centers on Cambridge principles with English, Mathematics and Science as core subjects and French as a fourth; Cambridge Primary Checkpoint monitors progress toward the Cambridge Lower Secondary Checkpoint. The secondary program culminates in IGCSEs with OL, AS and A-level subjects. The school reports an average class size of 22 and a student–teacher ratio of 9:1. Accreditations and partnerships with Cambridge, Edexcel, and OxfordAQA reflect truly international orientation; music, theatre, and a School Band highlight arts offerings.
The Continental School of Cairo operates a three‑school campus on one site, comprising CIS (a British international school), CLS (an Egyptian National Curriculum school taught in English), and CSC (a British Special Education school). It serves pupils aged 4 to 17, with approximately 1,000 students across the three schools. The English‑medium curriculum follows the British National Curriculum, with core subjects English, Mathematics and Science and additional subjects including Arabic, History-Geography, Music, Computer Studies, Art and Craft, and Physical Education. Cambridge Secondary, Cambridge IGCSE, and Pearson BTEC Vocational qualifications are offered for older students. The school is licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and authorized by UCLES to prepare students for IGCSE examinations. The campus features custom‑built classrooms with displays of student work, a dedicated Lower School Library, a health centre with a full‑time doctor, outdoor play areas and a shallow pool for younger students. Sports facilities include a football court, basketball and volleyball courts, and a swimming pool; teams compete regionally. An Autism Unit with tailored programmes and therapies supports diverse learners, and each student receives an Individual Learning Plan after a six‑week observation, discussed with parents.
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