Egypt, Cairo
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The school is located in Cairo, Egypt, in El-Shorouk City (Zone 9) on Hamza Ibn Abdel-Motaleb Street. The address is Street (Hamza Ibn Abdel-Motaleb) Zone 9, El-Shorouk City, Cairo, Egypt. It is accessible via local roads in the Cairo area.
Early Years (KG-2); Elementary School (3-5); Middle School (6-8); High School (9-12)
Private international day school
The school provides Special Education through the Dover Student Development Center (DSDC), offering speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology and behavior programming, with an inclusive classroom model and support from specially trained staff.
Islam
The school day runs Sunday through Thursday from 7:30am to 2:30pm.
Assessment & Application Fees
- Assessment (application) fee: EGP 2,000 (non‑refundable), payable prior to the scheduled interview.
- One‑time non‑refundable pre‑enrolment installment to secure a place: EGP 10,000 for the first child and EGP 5,000 for the second child, payable within 7 working days of an offer.
Annual tuition (per year group) — published schedule (academic year 2025/26)
- Kindergarten I (KG1 / FS2): EGP 104,615 per year. Per term (if paid in four instalments): EGP 26,154.
- Kindergarten II (KG2): EGP 104,615 per year. Per term: EGP 26,154.
- Grade 1: EGP 114,795 per year. Per term: EGP 28,699.
- Grade 2: EGP 114,795 per year. Per term: EGP 28,699.
- Grade 3: EGP 114,795 per year. Per term: EGP 28,699.
- Grade 4: EGP 122,066 per year. Per term: EGP 30,517.
- Grade 5: EGP 122,066 per year. Per term: EGP 30,517.
- Grade 6: EGP 129,337 per year. Per term: EGP 32,334.
- Grade 7: EGP 129,337 per year. Per term: EGP 32,334.
- Grade 8: EGP 129,337 per year. Per term: EGP 32,334.
- Grade 9: EGP 130,791 per year. Per term: EGP 32,698.
- Grade 10: EGP 130,791 per year. Per term: EGP 32,698.
- Grade 11: EGP 139,516 per year. Per term: EGP 34,879.
- Grade 12: EGP 143,970 per year. Per term: EGP 35,993.
Fee components and other mandatory charges
- Activity fee (termly/annual component shown in published schedule): EGP 7,000 (included in the total annual fees shown in the published schedule). Learning‑resources / course materials charge shown as EGP 6,000 (included in the totals). These amounts are applied as part of the yearly fee structure for each grade in the published schedule. Per‑term calculations above divide the published annual totals by four (the school's standard number of instalments).
- Supply and uniform requirements: the school provides a detailed supply list for each division (Early Years, Elementary, Middle School, High School) that lists required stationery, textbooks/supplies and clothing items to be provided by parents. Specific uniform prices are not listed on the supply documents. Parents must purchase the listed supplies and required clothing items before the start of the year.
- Transportation (school bus): published local listings show typical annual bus fees of EGP 7,500 for Sherouk City / Madenaty routes and higher amounts for other areas (e.g., EGP 8,500 for more distant routes). The school maintains a separate bus account for transport payments. Confirm route and exact price with the school's admissions/transport office when enrolling.
Billing schedule, payment terms and discounts
- Standard payment schedule: tuition may be paid in four instalments (termly). The per‑term figures above assume four instalments. The school notes the option to pay the full annual tuition in one single payment. Parents who pay the full annual tuition in one instalment receive a 7% deduction on the total fees if that payment is made by 31 May 2026 (deadline stated for the one‑payment discount).
- Accepted payment channels and banking details: fees are paid at Commercial International Bank (CIB) branches; no cash or checks are accepted at the school. The school publishes a school account number and a separate bus account number for transport payments. Use the school's published accounts when making bank payments.
- Sibling reductions: a sibling discount policy exists; parents should contact the Accounting department for the exact sibling discount schedule and application. The school provides an Accounting contact for fee enquiries.
Refunds and cancellation of enrolment
- Pre‑enrolment refund rule for withdrawals before the academic year: written notification to the school received before July 1, 2026, makes the family eligible for a refund of the full pre‑enrolment fees paid minus a 20% administrative charge. There is no refund of pre‑enrolment fees after July 1, 2026. The assessment fee is non‑refundable. The school's one‑time pre‑enrolment instalment is described as non‑refundable except where the school's published refund condition (notice before July 1) is met as stated above.
Boarding
- Boarding is not provided; the campus description and facilities reference classrooms, sports facilities and day‑school services only. All students must live with parents or an authorized guardian as part of admission requirements.
Contacts for fee queries and payments
- Accounting / fee enquiries: accounting@daisegy.com; phone for Accounting as listed by the school. Use the school's admissions or accounting contacts to confirm route‑specific transport prices, sibling discounts, and to obtain the exact bank reference needed for CIB transfers.
Notes on payment calculations used above
- Annual totals were taken from the school fee schedule published for the 2025/26 academic year and broken down into per‑term figures by dividing the published annual totals by four (the school's standard number of instalments). The school's policies on instalments, one‑time pre‑enrolment payments, payment channels, and refund deadlines are taken from the school's published fee and admissions information.
Dover American International School in Cairo offers an American college-preparatory education for ages 3 to 18. The curriculum blends Common Core English and Mathematics with NGSS science expectations, Virginia standards for English language arts, and Egypt's Arabic studies guidelines, delivered through project-based, inquiry-led learning. A flexible pathway supports Kindergarten through Grade 12 and leads toward entry to universities in Egypt and abroad. English instruction aligns with CCSS, and French and German are taught to a level aligned with Virginia Standards and the CEFR. The campus spans 15,000 square meters in El-Sherouk City, with dedicated facilities for Kindergarten through High School, a library, three science labs, three computer labs, two art workshops, and two theaters with 100 seats. Outdoor spaces include two football fields, a handball court, and a tennis and basketball area. Signature extras include ABRSM music curriculum and Model United Nations and Student Council programs. for curious learners everywhere.