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If you're researching international schools in Egypt offering EYFS, 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 EYFS (Early years foundation stage), taught by 21 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 150–204,500 EGP, with the average sitting around 104,736. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like Maadi British International School (opened 1995).
Compare 21 EYFS international schools in Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 104,736), location, and more to find the right international school now.
The Royal British International School is a British international school in New Cairo, welcoming students from age 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England from Early Years through Key Stages 1–4, with adjustments for local and international context, and a pathway to IGCSEs in Year 10–11 with AS and A levels in Years 11–12. The school is accredited by the British Council and major examination boards, and its latest British Schools Overseas inspection rated Excellent. The campus is powered by solar panels and sustainable energy systems, with a Green Students program that engages students in environmental stewardship. Beyond academics, learners participate in Academy Pathways—The Artist Within, The Athlete Within—and wide-ranging extracurriculars through Beyond The Classroom and The Royal Sports Club, including art, music, sports, language clubs, and leadership activities. The environment supports social, emotional, and physical development within a vibrant international community for students worldwide today, globally.
Windrose Academy Cairo is an international British curriculum school for ages 3 to 17 that blends the Cambridge International Examinations framework with Egyptian Ministry of Education requirements. The school teaches the Early Years Foundation Stage and five English National Curriculum Key Stages, progressing through Key Stages 1 to 5, including O-Levels, Cambridge AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Students prepare for Cambridge Progression Tests and Checkpoints, while Arabic language, social and religious studies are fulfilled for local requirements. The Ring Road – Ain Sukhna Exit campus in Katameya features spacious play areas, three multipurpose courts and a football field, plus classrooms with interactive smart boards, laptops and tablets connected by high-speed internet. The library and computing facilities support digital learning. Extracurriculars, offered by teachers and external experts with online sign-up, include KS1 drama and cultural days such as French & German Day and International Day, plus leadership and community service opportunities.
GEMS British International School Madinaty is a British international school for learners aged 2 to 17 that delivers the English National Curriculum with a strong STEAM focus. The school combines EYFS with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels, aligned to the National Curriculum of England. Students benefit from future-based learning technologies, AR/VR in classrooms and tablets across the learning environment, with a curriculum where all students from FS2 to Y8 take part in a hands-on STEAM programme. The 37,000 square metre campus features a swimming pool, multipurpose sports hall, football, tennis and basketball facilities, as well as dedicated music and art rooms and extensive outdoor playgrounds to support well-being and collaboration. Beyond the classroom, a broad co-curricular programme includes GEMUN, LEGO/engineering, drama and language clubs, plus leadership pathways such as Junior Innovators and Young Professionals and strong home-school partnerships through GEMS Egypt Connect. Campus life thrives.
International British School of Alexandria (IBSA) is a private international day school delivering the English National Curriculum with an EYFS foundation for ages 3 to 18. The school teaches in English and adapts the National Curriculum for England and Wales to include Egyptian cultural experiences, with Foundation Stage through Key Stage 3 taught within this framework and Arabic taught through the Arabic Curriculum. French is offered as a Modern Foreign Language. The curriculum emphasizes holistic learning and PSHE to develop knowledge, skills and global citizenship. IBSA welcomes pupils from Egyptian and expatriate families, aiming to provide a broad, international education relevant to contemporary life. The school is guided by values including Respect, Integrity, Responsibility, Commitment, Excellence and Empathy. In practice, learning blends English standards with Egyptian context, reflecting local culture while maintaining the discipline and rigor associated with British education. The faculty emphasizes inquiry, collaboration and real-world application. For learners.
Wycombe Abbey International Cairo East is the Cairo campus of Wycombe Abbey, United Kingdom affiliated and led by Founding Headmistress Ms. Nancy Eldars. Located in the Diplomatic District of the New Administrative Capital, the 58,000-square-metre site houses specialized classrooms, science laboratories, a 25-metre indoor heated pool, a gym, football and multi-purpose pitches, and dedicated art and music studios. The school offers an enhanced international curriculum drawn from the English National Curriculum. Early Years (age 3–5) are taught in a bilingual, theme-based programme; Junior School (age 5–11) combines Arabic and English instruction with a Modern Foreign Language from Year 3 (French or German) and a focus on independent, higher‑order thinking. Senior School (11–18) provides Key Stage 3 and 4 with IGCSE, followed by a Sixth Form delivering International A‑Levels, enrichment, and guidance on university applications and wellbeing. The curriculum incorporates language immersion, global citizenship education, spirituality, and service, along with STEAM projects, robotics and coding, drama, art and music. Co‑curriculars include Model United Nations, drama and debate, digital arts, chess, and entrepreneurship and technology start‑ups.
GEMS British School Al Rehab (GEMS TBS) is a well‑established British international school located in Rehab City, New Cairo. Founded in 2001, it serves around 1,000 students on a campus of just under 9,000 square metres, offering Pre‑School through Year 12. The school follows the British National Curriculum, with Foundation Stage guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. In Primary, Key Stages 1 and 2 align with the UK curriculum, and in Secondary Key Stages 3 and 4 include an Arabic compulsory component. Years 9–11 deliver Cambridge IGCSE, followed by Cambridge A Levels for post‑16 study, with an IELTS course to prepare for Advanced Level study. Entry to Egyptian degree courses typically requires eight IGCSEs. Facilities include specialised activity rooms, a Science Lab, and a Makerspace; a mid‑size football field; a multipurpose hall; and exclusive year‑round access to Rehab City's sporting club. The CAST programme emphasises Creativity, Activity, Service, and Teamwork, while the Future‑Proof Education approach blends academics with real‑world skills through interdisciplinary projects, debate clubs, coding labs, and leadership programmes.
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.
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.
GEMS Academy Alexandria is a co-educational day school in Alexandria, Egypt, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and the American Curriculum, enabling families to choose a suitable pathway. The IB continuum runs from nursery to high school, and the campus includes an IGCSE British Division and an IB French Division. German is taught in upper grades, with ICT and E‑learning embedded across classrooms. The library supports study and leisure reading, and on‑site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare. Classrooms are bright, spacious and air‑conditioned, with a two‑adult per class policy. Facilities include gymnasia, an outdoor pool with lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball, plus monitored transport. An expansive auditorium hosts Music and Drama; four languages are taught: French, English, German and Arabic. The school emphasizes pastoral care and community-building through holistic support and a strong welfare framework.
British International College of Cairo offers education from ages 3 to 16 across pre-school, primary and secondary sections in the Fifth District of New Cairo. It follows the British Curriculum, with EYFS for early years and Cambridge IGCSE and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE in secondary. The school is a British Council venue and is multilingual with native teachers, supporting language development and cross-cultural understanding. The campus features green areas, interactive panels across learning spaces, and large on-site playing fields. Boutique-style facilities and a modern learning environment complement the curriculum, providing a comfortable, well-resourced setting for study. The school's structure and facilities support a coherent progression from early years to secondary, helping students prepare for further study in international contexts. This combination supports students as they adapt to international education standards.
Maadi British International School (MBIS) is a British international school in Cairo serving ages 2 to 18. It follows the English National Curriculum, with Early Years Foundation Stage, Edexcel GCSE/IGCSE and Cambridge A‑Levels delivered at an Edexcel centre. The Primary Curriculum uses thematically linked Launch Pad and Landing Pad experiences, and in Key Stages 3–5 students study KS3, GCSEs and A‑Levels across 14 subjects, including languages such as Spanish, French and Arabic. The campus is purpose-built in Zahraa El Maadi, with facilities that include a 25-metre indoor pool, an auditorium/theatre, two ICT suites, a science laboratory, Art and Design Technology rooms, a drama studio and a well-stocked library of more than 20,000 books. MBIS emphasizes creative, inquiry-based teaching and offers extensive arts, sport and leadership opportunities. It has a strong pastoral program, a House and Student Leadership Team, and a UK Independent Schools Inspectorate report praising provision for families worldwide.
The British School of Egypt is a co-educational British international school in Sheikh Zayed, Cairo, delivering the National Curriculum for England. The school serves students from age 2 to 17, starting with the EYFS and progressing through Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Opened in 2010, it now educates over 1,300 students from diverse nationalities on a large campus with dedicated buildings for Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections. Facilities include a theatre, a heated swimming pool, comprehensive sports facilities, science laboratories, music rooms, art rooms, drama rooms and ICT laboratories. The Senior Leadership Team is mainly British, and the school is a COBIS member. The environment supports a practical, globally oriented education that blends strong academic pathways with opportunities in the arts and physical education, helping pupils prepare for higher education and successful futures worldwide.
Egypt British International School (EBIS) sits within the International Schools Campus alongside another on-site campus, educating about 4,000 students from nursery to Year 12 across two campuses. EBIS follows the British National Curriculum with an international perspective and a strong emphasis on culture and heritage. The school prepares learners for EdExcel and Cambridge International Examinations; IGCSE results are used as international benchmarks, alongside England's standardised tests at Years 2 and 6. The curriculum is delivered by qualified teachers and encompasses specialist departments in Arts, Music, PE/Sport, MFL (French and German), ICT, Science, Maths, English, Arabic, Humanities and ESS, with a dedicated Learning Support and SEN team offering tailored programs. Language acquisition begins at age five and a half and continues through Key Stage 4. The campus supports extensive co-curriculars with year-round camps and participation in events like the BSME Games. Distinctive features include a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt sports partnership and a Student Council-driven community program with Share a Smile. EBIS's mission is Enriching – Exploring – Excelling.
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.
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.
Manchester International School (MIS) offers a British international education in Egypt for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum follows the English National Curriculum with Cambridge Pathway (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel IGCSEs, from EYFS to Year 12. Cambridge Primary is used for Years 1–6 alongside the National Curriculum; progression continues through lower and upper secondary leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and A/AS Levels. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education and Pearson Edexcel and is a British Council Attached Centre; native English-speaking teachers are employed across year groups. Facilities include dedicated spaces for art, music and theatre, and two indoor heated pools supporting a broad sports program. The school emphasises Learning Outside the Classroom experiences, regular trips, and a Sports & Activities Academy that supports wellness and community involvement. Secondary languages offered include French and German with DELF and Goethe-PASCH; annual performances showcase student talent. MIS welcomes international families here.
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."
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.
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.
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.
The International School of Elite Education (ISEE) is a private, co-educational international school in New Cairo, Egypt, serving students aged 3 to 18. The campus spans 21,100 m² and offers British Curriculum (EYFS through IGCSE by Cambridge or Edexcel), the American Curriculum with Cognia accreditation and AP courses, and the IB Diploma Programme (DP), authorized since 2017. The school aligns Ministry of Education Arabic/Religion requirements with international standards, complements the US curriculum with Common Core and NGSS where relevant, and provides test-prep for SAT, ACT, and EST. Language learning includes three second-language options (French, German, Spanish) from Grade 1, with ICT integrated across subjects. The ISEE curriculum is described as extending beyond standard requirements to nurture diverse talents. Facilities center on four hubs—sports, theatre, art, and music—featuring two heated indoor pools (including a semi-Olympic pool), five football courts, a fully equipped gym, an 800-seat theatre, and four art rooms with professional instrumental instruction. Extras include year-round arts performances and community, service, and leadership programs.
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