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Egypt offers a range of international schools for expat families, with options spanning British, IB, American, and other curricula. Families relocating here will find schools at various price points, from affordable to premium institutions with world-class facilities.
Compare 12 international schools in Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 120,462), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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.
Canadian International School of Egypt is a private international school for learners aged 4 to 18. It delivers the Ontario Canadian Curriculum and grants the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and it is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School. The school offers a bilingual pathway with a French Immersion option that uses the same Ontario content as the English program, plus a two-year trilingual Kindergarten in English, French, and Arabic. In Elementary, French instruction reaches up to 80 percent in Grade 1, about 60 to 66 percent in Grades 2 to 6, and roughly 50 percent in Grades 7 to 8; graduates receive an Elementary French Immersion Certificate at Grade 8, with continuing bilingual qualifications in secondary. The DELF Diploma is available for French proficiency. Facilities include an auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, library, computer lab, and science lab, plus on-campus medical care. The campus features a main soccer field, a full athletics program, a performing arts space, extensive library resources, and early after-school activities. Service and global citizenship are emphasized for diploma graduation.
El Gouna International School is a co-educational, non-selective day school on Egypt's Red Sea coast serving students aged 4 to 18. It runs two pathways under one umbrella: a British Section delivering the National Curriculum for England with English as the language of instruction, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and AS/A Levels taught by British-qualified teachers; and a National Language School Section following the Egyptian Language School Curriculum with English instruction while Arabic, Social Studies/Civics and Religion are taught by Egyptian staff. The German Language DSD Programme is available in both sections. All subjects are taught in English, with Arabic-based core subjects taught in Arabic. The school is accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and is a member of BSME and COBIS; it is an approved Cambridge (CAIE) and Edexcel (Pearson) exam center through the British Council. Two sections operate independently but join for morning assemblies and co-curricular activities. Facilities include a 25m pool, science and ICT laboratories, a canteen, a clinic, a small library hosting reading activities, a Little Free Library initiative, outdoor AstroTurf fields, a basketball court, and an indoor multipurpose hall.
Forsan International Schools in Egypt comprises the Playschool, Forsan British School and Forsan American School. The network provides an all‑through education from age 3 to 19, with Forsan British School following the Cambridge UK framework (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels) administered by Cambridge Assessment and the British Council. Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic, with native English support and a Global Perspectives program. Forsan American School offers an American‑based curriculum for Pre‑K through 12, aligned to the Common Core and including an AP program in high school; it is US‑accredited by Cognia, NWAC and SACS‑CASI. The campuses are purpose‑built and modern, featuring facilities such as indoor pools, theatre spaces, science and IT laboratories, art rooms and music studios, two libraries and gallery spaces, and interactive classrooms. Core strengths include a robust athletics program, extensive performing and visual arts, and a broad range of co‑curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Ethos International School is a British international school in Egypt, located in Sheikh Zayed City, Cairo. Since its founding in 2015, Ethos has delivered British education designed to nurture the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. The campus spans 14,000 square metres and was conceived with sustainability in mind, providing space. The school follows the Foundation Stage with the Early Years Foundation Stage framework, Primary aligned to the National Curriculum of England, and Lower/Upper Secondary under the Cambridge International Curriculum for IGCSE and A-Levels. Facilities include four science labs, 52 classrooms, and over 20 specialized rooms, with every classroom equipped with a Smart board, computer, and speaker. The library offers English and Arabic books and audiobooks, plus resources. Expressive Arts, Arabic Studies, and Learning Support are embedded in the curriculum, alongside sport and wellbeing program. Nine Yards provides internships and after-school activities, supporting student leadership, community involvement, and personal growth.
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.
Manaret Heliopolis International School (MHIS) is an Egyptian international school serving students aged 3 to 17. It is IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP, alongside the American Curriculum and AP courses, with a DP pathway that includes a US High School Diploma. English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught in a bilingual framework and a third language (French or German) is offered, with Arabic integrated through MOE curriculum. MHIS provides mother‑tongue support and a Guided Reading Program. Facilities include a school library, digital learning tools, and the Toddle Learning System; Classter runs information system. The school hosts DELF/DALF French certification and a German language partnership with ÄDK. MHIS emphasizes experiential learning through IB‑aligned projects, robotics competitions such as World Robot Olympiad, and cultural/service activities like Egyptian Culture and Identity. Admissions can be explored via a virtual tour; school days run 7:45am–2:30pm, Sunday–Wednesday, with Thursday ECAs 12:30–2:45pm.
The British International School Cairo is a non-profit British international co-educational day school established in 1976 in Cairo to serve expatriate families and others linked to British schooling. The school delivers a British-based curriculum for ages 3–18: Early Years follows the UK Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2); Junior School (Years 1–6) follows the English National Curriculum; Senior School (Years 7–11) leads to IGCSE; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other subject pathways. In 1989 the school introduced the IB Diploma Programme; in 2008 a Beverly Hills campus opened west of Cairo; in 2022 the Egypt and Middle East Programme was launched to strengthen Arabic language skills and knowledge of Egyptian and Middle Eastern history and culture. Facilities include large Foundation Stage classrooms, an Arabic classroom, a Music Room, a dedicated swimming pool, and extensive sports facilities such as a 50m pool, a 1000m2 sports hall, a 400m track and training fields. Co-curricular offerings include Injaz, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, MUN, Art Club, Band Club, Dance and Accelerated Reader. Graduates progress to universities 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.
Westcliff International School is an international day school in Giza, Egypt, serving students aged 3 to 18. It offers two parallel, language-rich curricula: an American program culminating in a High School Diploma and an English-speaking British program following Key Stages, with the International GCSE path from Year 10 and options for A‑levels. The school also provides a DELF-certified French program, developed in partnership with Institut français d'Égypte, with DELF exams at A1, A2, B1 and an optional B2 in upper grades. A distinctive feature is the Trilingual Experience, teaching Arabic, English, and French as first languages with equal timetabled hours. Canadian methodologies influence teaching, emphasising critical thinking and individualized learning, without adopting a Canadian curriculum. Founded by Dr. Omar Nassar, the school promotes a community-centric ethos under the motto An Education for a Lifetime, blending heritage with modern international standards and a commitment to university preparation through ACT/SAT or A‑levels.
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.
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.
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