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Egypt, Hurghada
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El Gouna International School is located in El Gouna, a coastal town on the Red Sea about 25 km from Hurghada International Airport and roughly a four-hour drive from Cairo. El Gouna is a sustainable, self-contained town developed by Orascom Development, with a vibrant expat community, 18 hotels, diverse dining options, three marinas and a modern hospital.
Two sections: International British Section (EYFS to Year 13, following the English National Curriculum and leading to International GCSEs and AS/A Levels) and National Language School Section (KG 1–Year 3/Secondary, Egyptian national curriculum; English as the language of instruction with Arabic, Social Studies/Civics and Religion taught by Egyptian teachers). The German Language DSD Programme is available for students in both sections.
non-selective co-educational
Egypt
Application & Registration Fees
- A non-refundable registration/admission test fee is required at application and must be paid in Egyptian Pounds in cash.
Tuition fees by year group (Annual, per term and per installment)
Notes: Annual tuition amounts are stated in Egyptian Pounds (LE) and are the approved figures for the 2025–26 academic year. Term structure is three terms per year; the school normally accepts payment in two equal installments (September and December) from the second year of enrollment. Per-term figures below are shown as the annual amount divided by three (rounded to two decimal places). Per-installment figures below are the annual amount divided by two (rounded to two decimal places).
- National Language School Section
- KG 1 & KG 2 — Annual: LE 25,220.46; Per term (annual/3): LE 8,406.82; Per installment (annual/2): LE 12,610.23.
- Primary 1 — Annual: LE 25,242.49; Per term: LE 8,414.16; Per installment: LE 12,621.25.
- Primary 2 to Primary 6 — Annual: LE 25,220.46; Per term: LE 8,406.82; Per installment: LE 12,610.23.
- Preparatory 1 to Preparatory 3 — Annual: LE 25,551.08; Per term: LE 8,517.03; Per installment: LE 12,775.54.
- Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 — Annual: LE 25,954.78; Per term: LE 8,651.59; Per installment: LE 12,977.39.
- International British Section
- FS1 & FS2 — Annual: LE 81,779.69; Per term: LE 27,259.90; Per installment: LE 40,889.85.
- Year 1 to Year 6 — Annual: LE 101,143.08; Per term: LE 33,714.36; Per installment: LE 50,571.54.
- Year 7 to Year 9 — Annual: LE 112,718.88; Per term: LE 37,572.96; Per installment: LE 56,359.44.
- Year 10 & Year 11 (IGCSE) — Annual: LE 130,127.00; Per term: LE 43,375.67; Per installment: LE 65,063.50.
- Year 12 (AS/A Level) — Annual: LE 136,072.56; Per term: LE 45,357.52; Per installment: LE 68,036.28. Year 12 and Year 13 students are currently charged on a per‑subject basis as an incentive to take AS/A Levels; taking more than three subjects will require payment of the full tuition fee.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard practice: tuition is usually billed and may be paid in two equal installments (September and December) from the student's second year of enrollment. New applicants must pay the full tuition for their first year in advance (full payment is expected before the beginning of the academic year; partial payments for new admissions must be completed prior to the start and full payment must be made no later than 15 days after the start of the first term).
- Installment financing: tuition may be settled via installment plans (6–12 months) through the valU partner plan.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable; El Gouna International School operates as a day school.
Other costs and mandatory additional fees
- The published annual tuition figures do not include several additional mandatory or optional costs that parents should budget for: activity fees set by the Ministry of Education, books and stationery, school transport (school bus), school uniform, registration/admission test fee, technology fees and exam/assessment fees. Specific amounts for these items are not published in the standard fee table and are handled separately by the Finance Department.
- School uniform is mandatory for students.
- For Year 12 and Year 13 students, exam and subject-charging arrangements may apply (per‑subject charges for AS/A Level candidates, as noted above).
Refunds, withdrawal and notice terms
- A 30‑day written notice is required to withdraw a student. Fees already paid may be fully or partially refundable based on the student's attendance and in accordance with Ministry regulations; final calculation and any refund are made by the school Finance Department. Failure to give the required notice may result in additional charges or deductions before any transfer documentation is released. The registration/admission test fee is non‑refundable.
Discounts and concessions
- No general discounts apply. A sibling discount or an EGIS employee discount may be applied (only one discount type may be used, whichever is higher). Exceptional financial support may be considered by confidential application to the Principal.
Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include bank transfer (in Egyptian Pounds), credit card payments, and valU instalment plans. The registration/admission test fee must be paid in cash in Egyptian Pounds. The school Finance Department administers invoices and payment arrangements.
More than 24 nationalities represented; the majority of National Language School students are Egyptians.
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.
