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Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
Ecole Oasis Internationale is a Cairo-based international school serving ages 3 to 18, and is part of Groupe Scolaire Oasis - Zahraa El Maadi with a history spanning more than 35 years. The school delivers a full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, Diploma Programme, and the Career-related Programme, equipping students for global study and work. A distinctive feature is its long-standing use of Positive Discipline, adopted in 2015-2016 and designated a Positive Discipline Lab School in 2018, with ongoing training and cross-border collaborations. Facilities include CCTV coverage, on-site infirmaries, a digital parent-tracking system, and GPS-enabled transport with trained staff. Oasis supports robust extracurriculars: Adventure Learning, OisSpark, Student Council, and a high-performance athletics program; robotics, chess, a wide range of arts, and cultural/language activities. The school emphasizes service, leadership, and international engagement through conferences and partnerships across Egypt and beyond. Its bilingual opportunities prepare students for diverse futures.
Ecole Oasis Internationale has 1,900 pupils, typical class sizes of 8, instruction in French, English, Arabic.
Location
The school is in Cairo, Egypt, in the Zahraa El Maadi area. It is part of Groupe Scolaire Oasis – Zahraa El Maadi. The campus is located in the Cairo metropolitan area.
Stages
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Programme levels: PYP, MYP, DP, and CP.
Type
The school is an international school in Cairo.
Country affiliation
Egypt
Fees
Application fees
- The school does not publish a standard public application fee schedule. For the current fee figures and any one‑time application or registration charges, contact the finance office at finance@oasisdemaadi.com.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)
- Tuition amounts by year group (termly or annual) are not published publicly. The school requires families to request the detailed fee schedule directly from the finance office. No public breakdown of per‑term or per‑year fees for the 2026/27 academic year (or for 2025/26) is available.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Enrollment is confirmed only after receipt of the required payment(s). - The school accepts bank transfers in Egyptian pounds (EGP), euros (EUR) and US dollars (USD); full account details (bank name, branch, SWIFT and IBAN numbers) are provided for payments. Parents must include the school name, the candidate name and the invoice number on all transfers. - For Oasis Hub workshops the school offers the option to spread payment over up to four instalments when explicitly stated for a given workshop. Regular tuition instalment options and exact instalment dates are not published publicly; enquire with the finance office for the available billing plans and the term dates for invoicing.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- No public information about boarding or residential provision is published. There is no published boarding fee schedule; the school appears to operate as a day school. Confirm availability of boarding (if needed) with the finance or admissions office.
Other costs and fees (uniforms, supplies, transport, meals, extracurriculars)
- A supply/uniform list is published for each year group, indicating families are responsible for purchasing required supplies and uniforms; costs for these items are not stated publicly. - Charges for optional services such as transport, school meals, extracurricular activities, specific trips, IB examination fees, or individual instrument lessons are not published as fixed amounts and are invoiced or communicated separately when applicable. For cost details on any optional service, request the fee itemisation from the finance office.
Refund information
- For Oasis Hub workshops the published cancellation policy is: cancellations notified up to one month before the workshop receive a full refund less a 5% administrative fee; cancellations after that period are generally non‑refundable, although a registered place may be transferred to another participant or to a future session if permitted. If the school cancels a confirmed workshop, a full refund is issued. These workshop refund rules apply to Hub activities and workshops; they do not substitute for the tuition refund policy. - The school does not publish a general tuition refund policy (for withdrawal, late arrival in the academic year, or early departure). For details about refunds or charge adjustments related to tuition, registration, or term withdrawals, contact the finance office for the official policy and any applicable deadlines.
Fee payment options
- Bank transfer (EGP, EUR, USD) to the school's accounts is an accepted payment method; full bank details including SWIFT and IBAN are provided by the school for each currency. Parents must include school name, candidate name and invoice number on transfers. - No public, explicit statement listing other payment channels (online card payment, in‑person card, cash, standing order) as general school policy is published. For card payments, direct debit arrangements or online payment portals, request confirmation and allowed channels from the finance office.
What to do next to obtain exact figures
- Request the full 2026/27 (or 2025/26 if 2026/27 is not yet published) fee schedule, payment plan options and any applicable one‑time charges by emailing the finance office at finance@oasisdemaadi.com or by using the school's admissions/finance contact channels. The finance office will provide the itemised figures, invoice templates and bank details needed to pay and confirm enrolment.
Brief note on availability of public fee data
- The school does not publish a public breakdown of application, registration or tuition amounts on its public pages; published web content instead provides finance contact details and the bank accounts for payments. External school directories list the school but indicate that fees are not made public.
Academics
Ecole Oasis Internationale teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school offers IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP).
Student Teacher Ratio
1:8
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to Harvard University, University of Maryland College Park, Princeton University, Virginia Tech, University of Florida, University of Central Florida, Rutgers University, The Georgia Institute of Technology, Parsons The New School for Design, American University in Cairo, Cairo University, and other universities in the United States, Morocco, Egypt, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Canada.
Gifted and Talented
We work with our talented learners as well as those who face identified difficulties.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school uses Positive Discipline as its discipline policy since 2015/2016 and, since 2018, is authorized to apply Positive Discipline under the Positive Discipline Lab School label. The school provides Positive Discipline training for teachers and staff. The school runs weekly Classroom Meetings to teach social and emotional skills such as problem solving and self-regulation. The school trains and involves parents through regular sessions. A group of more than 40 teachers, parents and administrators has become Certified Positive Discipline Educators.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides differentiation for all learners, including those with learning disabilities, through an inclusion approach. The school operates a Learning and Teaching Center (LTC) that supports the specific needs of learners. The school addresses both talented learners and those who need additional individual attention. The school also supports foreign students with Arabic language lessons to aid academic and social integration.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school introduces English and Arabic from kindergarten 1. The school offers Arabic language lessons for foreign students to support academic and social integration.
Mental Wellbeing
The school supports mental wellbeing through Positive Discipline and social-emotional learning initiatives. The school includes classroom activities that develop social and emotional skills and engages families in the process.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The online application is completed between October 15 and November 15 of each year. After submission, the admissions office contacts the parents by email. Non-francophone parents are not a barrier to admission; regular follow-up by the parents is required. English and Arabic are introduced from kindergarten 1.
FAQs
What curriculum does Ecole Oasis Internationale follow?
The school delivers the full IB continuum: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), Diploma Programme (DP), and Career-related Programme (CP). This provides a continuous international education pathway.
What is the school's approach to discipline?
The school has used Positive Discipline since 2015-2016 and is designated a Positive Discipline Lab School since 2018. Weekly Classroom Meetings teach social-emotional skills including problem solving and self-regulation.
What is the student-teacher ratio?
The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 1:8, ensuring personal attention and support for each student across all IB programmes.
What learning support is available?
The Learning and Teaching Center (LTC) supports learners with specific needs through an inclusion approach. The school differentiates for all learners, including those with learning disabilities and talented students.
What languages are taught?
French, English, and Arabic are taught from Kindergarten 1 onwards. Spanish is available at the Diploma Programme level. Arabic lessons support foreign students with academic and social integration.
Where have graduates gone on to study?
Graduates have progressed to universities including Harvard, Princeton, Virginia Tech, Georgia Institute of Technology, Parsons, American University in Cairo, and many other institutions worldwide.
How large is the school?
Ecole Oasis Internationale has approximately 1,900 students across all IB programme levels, from early years through to the Diploma and Career-related Programmes.
Is there a school bus service?
Yes, the school provides a Cairo-wide bus service covering all areas including Shorouk and 6th of October City. Buses are supervised with GPS tracking, and staff are trained in Positive Discipline.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include robotics, electronics, chess, adventure learning, Student Council, OisSpark entrepreneurship programme, visual arts, theatre, music, crafts like carpentry and leather work, and sports.
Does the school provide meals?
Yes, meals including breakfast, lunch, pre-training snacks and dinner are freshly prepared on campus. An in-house nutritionist and chef tailor meals for student-athletes and daily nutrition needs.
How does the school involve parents?
The school offers 75 hours of parent workshops annually and provides parental support from birth through the Oasis Hub platform. Parents participate in regular Positive Discipline training sessions.
When was the school founded?
The school was founded in 1989 as part of Groupe Scolaire Oasis - Zahraa El Maadi and has served the Cairo community for more than 35 years.
What is the admissions process?
Online applications are accepted between October 15 and November 15 each year. The admissions office contacts parents by email after submission. Non-francophone parents are welcome to apply.
