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The school is located in the Al-Haram region of Giza, Egypt. The address is 15 El-Lebeiny St., Mariouteya Road, Faisal, Giza. It operates as Elwy National & International Schools and serves both national and international divisions. Parking around the school entrance is difficult and dropping off/picking up by car should be done with care. Driving directions from Al Remaya to Elwy International School are available on site.
Foundation Stage through Year 12.
Private, English-medium, co-educational.
Affiliated with the United Kingdom through Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) and Edexcel; accredited by the British Council and the Egyptian Ministry of Education.
School starts at 7:30 am. Elwy Language School runs 7:30 am–2:30 pm and Elwy British International School runs 7:30 am–2:45 pm; a bell rings at 7:45 am to welcome students, and punctuality is emphasized. The morning line-up and attendance rules apply; late arrivals must report to the headmistress.
Application fees
- Application fee (International section): EGP 1,600.
- Application fee (National section): EGP 800.
Tuition fees (annual; by year group)
- Foundation / KG1–KG2: EGP 70,000 per year.
- Grades 1–12: EGP 70,000–75,000 per year (varies by grade).
Per-term detail
- A published per-term schedule for specific year groups is not publicly provided; tuition figures above are given as annual amounts. Parents should note that the school issues fee invoices at enrolment and at the start of the academic year and requires payment as described under Billing schedule and payment terms.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Parents enrolling a child for the first year must pay the full school fees at the beginning of the school year to secure a place.
- For returning students, fees may be paid in two installments in the school year.
- The school requires payment of the first instalment (or full fee for new students) before the place is confirmed.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered; there are no published boarding fees. Facilities and programme descriptions make no provision for residential/boarding pupils.
Other costs and compulsory extras
- Books and school activities: Included within the school fees where stated for the published annual figure.
- School uniform: Sold through the official uniform supplier GELGELA; uniform costs are charged separately.
- School transport (bus): Bus fees vary by route; published starting figure is EGP 15,000 per year (subject to annual change).
- Any additional mandatory exam, registration, or activity charges beyond the tuition/books/activities package are not itemised in the publicly available fee summaries.
Refund information
- There is no detailed publicly posted refundable-deposit or full refund policy in the publicly available admissions/fees information. The first installment is required to secure the place; refunds or partial refunds for withdrawal are not specified in published materials. Parents should assume that the first instalment secures the student's place and that any refund terms must be confirmed in writing by the school at point of payment.
Fee payment options
- Specific payment methods (bank transfer, card payment, electronic payment gateways) are not listed in the publicly available admissions and fees notes. Parents should expect standard options to be offered by the school's finance office but should confirm available methods with the admissions or finance office at enrolment.
Note on published figures and unavailable details
- The numerical figures provided above are published annual fees and related charges available in public school listings and the school's admissions FAQ; a full itemised, grade-by-grade per-term fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not published in the publicly available admissions or fees notes at the time of review. Additional line-item charges (detailed bus rates by route, exam or assessment fees, transactional surcharges, and a formal written refund policy) were not publicly itemised and should be confirmed directly with the school's admissions or finance office when arranging enrolment.
Elwy British International School in Giza delivers an English-medium, British-style education for ages 3 to 17. Founded in 1995, the group runs a National and International Division in the Al-Haram district, serving Foundation Stage through Year 12. The school is private and co-educational, affiliated with Cambridge International Examinations and Edexcel, preparing students for IGCSE examinations. Cambridge Primary and Secondary frameworks, together with IGCSE offerings, are embedded across the curriculum. The British Council accredits the school, and it is recognised by the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The Cambridge approach is described as comprehensive, thematic, and creative, fostering international mindedness and personal learning. Facilities include age-appropriate, safe play areas, a swimming pool, a gym, and both covered and outdoor spaces. A media center with a video library, three computer labs, a school-wide network and smart boards support digital learning across all stages.
