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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
British Columbia Canadian International School East (BCCIS East) is a private offshore school delivering the British Columbia Curriculum for Pre-K to Grade 12 and issuing the Dogwood Diploma, alongside BC transcripts. Accredited by the BC Ministry of Education as a BC Offshore School, the school assigns a Personal Education Number (PEN) to each student. The program teaches core competencies, literacy and numeracy, with a Know-Do-Understand approach, and Graduation in Grades 10–12 requires 80 credits and BC provincial assessments. Arabic Studies is offered within the curriculum. The school serves ages 2–18, with campus facilities including science labs, an art room, library, computer labs, a gym, a swimming pool, a soccer field, and specialized Early Childhood spaces. Extracurricular life features a yearly Model United Nations, international exchanges (including a Germany program) and a range of trips. Community service is integrated, and students participate in sports, arts, and clubs across campus and leadership.
British Columbia Canadian International School East has instruction in English.
Location
5th Settlement, Section 34, Suez Road Entrance, El Sherouk City, Cairo, Egypt (P.O. Box 98). The school presents a Canadian education in Cairo.
Stages
Pre-K to KG2 (Early Childhood Education); G1–G12 (British Columbia Curriculum).
Type
Private offshore school offering the British Columbia curriculum and the Dogwood Diploma.
Country affiliation
The school has Canada affiliation.
Fees
Annual tuition at British Columbia Canadian International School East ranges from up to EGP 294,000 for 2026/27.
Academic year covered
2025/2026.
Application fee
- Application fee: No separate application fee is published in the school's admissions or application-form materials for the 2025/2026 intake.
Annual tuition (by year group) — amounts are shown in Egyptian pounds (EGP)
- Pre-K: TBD. - KG1 (Kindergarten 1): EGP 184,000 per year. - KG2 (Kindergarten 2): EGP 207,000 per year. - Grade 1 – Grade 6: EGP 248,000 per year. - Grade 7 – Grade 9: EGP 271,000 per year. - Grade 10 – Grade 12: EGP 294,000 per year.
Per-term / instalment detail and billing schedule
- Standard payment schedule: four instalments. - First instalment: EGP 60,000 (paid at initial billing). - Second instalment: due before July 31. - Third instalment: due before October 31. - Fourth instalment: due before January 31. - The first instalment is a fixed published amount of EGP 60,000; the remaining annual balance is collected across the second, third and fourth instalments per the dates above. Fees may be adjusted annually in line with local regulations.
What tuition covers
- Tuition includes the following items where applicable: meals for KG1 and KG2 only; textbooks; British Columbia Ministry of Education student registration fees (payable annually from Grade 1 to Grade 12); and activity fees.
Transportation / bus fees
- Bus fees (annual): - EGP 42,000 – routes covering El Shorouk and Madinaty. - EGP 47,000 – routes covering El Rehab, New Cairo, Maadi, Nasr City, Heliopolis, and Obour. - Route coverage includes Sherouk, Obour City, New Cairo, Nasr City, Madinaty, Rehab City, Heliopolis and Maadi.
Boarding fees
- Boarding: Not applicable. The school operates as a day school and does not publish boarding services or boarding fees.
Other costs and optional fees
- Uniforms: parents are responsible for school uniforms; no separate uniform fee or published uniform-price schedule is included in the school's standard fee listing. - Additional optional or occasional costs (examples): extracurricular trips, specialised activity fees beyond standard activity fees, external exam charges, and any personal supplies or equipment. These appear outside the published annual tuition lines and are charged as applicable. - Transportation is charged separately (see transportation fees above).
Refund information
- Refunds and cancellations are handled under the school's formal refund policy. The school publishes a refund policy as part of its admissions/policy documentation; refund claims and their terms are governed by that published policy.
Payment terms, methods and financing options
- Payment timing: instalments are due on the dates listed above; late payment terms and any penalties are applied per the school's billing terms. - Financing: an instalment-financing option is available through BelCash with 6, 9, or 12 monthly plans; BelCash contact numbers are published for application and assistance. - Common payment methods accepted for school fees include standard school payment routes (bank transfer and card-based payments) as handled by the school's finance office; specific merchant and bank details are provided through the school's admissions and finance office at registration.
Notes on fee changes and billing
- Fees are subject to annual review and possible increase according to applicable Ministry of Education regulations; the school publishes its current annual tuition schedule and instalment dates within its admissions materials.
If you require these figures presented in a different currency or broken down into equal instalment amounts per grade, the school's published instalment schedule plus the annual tuition amounts above allow calculation of the outstanding instalment values after the first EGP 60,000 payment.
Academics
British Columbia Canadian International School East teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 2 to 18.
Curriculum
BCCIS East delivers the British Columbia Curriculum for Grade 1 to Grade 12, with Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to KG2). The BC Curriculum features Core Competencies, essential learning, and literacy and numeracy foundations, and uses a Know-Do-Understand model to support deeper learning. Graduation in Grades 10–12 requires 80 credits and BC provincial assessments. Students graduate with the Dogwood Diploma and BC transcripts issued by the BC Ministry of Education. The school is fully accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as a BC Offshore School. Each student is issued a Personal Education Number (PEN) by the BC Ministry of Education. Arabic Studies (Arabic Language) is offered as part of the curriculum alongside the BC program.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates attend post-secondary institutions in Egypt and around the world; the BC Dogwood Diploma is recognized by universities worldwide.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach that supports confidence, curiosity, and personal growth through its BC curriculum and caring teaching staff.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit Application. Parents begin the admission journey by filling out and submitting the online application form. The form is available online through the school's site. After submission, parents monitor their application status through the portal a few days later. This initiates the admissions review process.
2. Track Application Status. After submitting the form, monitor the application status through the portal a few days later. The portal provides status updates on the progress of the application. This enables families to stay informed during the admissions process.
3. Schedule Student Assessment. The admissions office will reach out to arrange an on-campus assessment for the student, which both parent and child must attend. The assessment is part of the admissions process. The on-campus assessment helps the admissions team evaluate the applicant.
4. Attend Parent Interview. Parents will receive a call to set up an interview, either in person or online via a provided link from the admissions team. The interview is part of the admissions process. This step involves the parents in the evaluation of the applicant.
FAQs
What curriculum does British Columbia Canadian International School East follow?
BCCIS East delivers the British Columbia Curriculum for Grade 1 to Grade 12, with Early Childhood Education (Pre-K to KG2).
What age range does British Columbia Canadian International School East serve?
The school serves students from age 2 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
Where is British Columbia Canadian International School East located?
5th Settlement, Section 34, Suez Road Entrance, El Sherouk City, Cairo, Egypt (P.O. Box 98). The school presents a Canadian education in Cairo.
When was British Columbia Canadian International School East established?
The school was established in 2005.
Who leads British Columbia Canadian International School East?
The school is led by Engy Abdallah.
Does the school provide SEN support?
No SEN provision information is publicly available. Parents with children who need additional learning support should enquire directly with the school.
What languages are used for instruction?
Arabic Language and Arabic Studies are offered as part of the curriculum. The British Columbia Curriculum is delivered for Pre-K to Grade 12.
How do I apply to British Columbia Canadian International School East?
1. Submit Application. Parents begin the admission journey by filling out and submitting the online application form. The form is available online through the school's site.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Clubs range from photography, Social Justice, Archery, and more. Students engage in creative projects through these clubs. The program supports artistic expression and collaborative work.
What accreditations does British Columbia Canadian International School East hold?
The school is fully accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education and Child Care as a BC Offshore School, meeting BC standards through annual inspections.
