GEMS British International School Madinaty

Admission is open for the 2026-2027 academic year and applications are accepted for Pre-K to Year 12. The school aims to welcome students who flourish academically and contribute to the school and local community. To begin, fill the Interest form so the admissions team can contact you with further details. Submit the required documents listed in the Required Documents section, then pay the assessment fees and schedule an assessment. Outcomes are released within 24 hours, and payment is due within 2 days of receiving the offer letter. Required Documents include: Original birth certificate (Egyptian students); a copy of the student's passport and residence visa valid for at least six months (non-Egyptian students, not a tourist visa); eight passport‑size photos; copies of mother and father's IDs (and passports for non‑Egyptian parents); vaccination record (EYFS); original academic report from the previous school; stamped attendance statement from the previous school starting from Year 1; and a letter of good conduct for students in Year 6 and above. For transfers within Egypt, provide the attendance statement or a success report stamped by the Educational District, a transfer request stamped by both the sending school and the Educational District, and an electronic transfer request. For transfers from abroad, provide the Part I documents plus attendance statements and the last school report stamped by the country's Ministry of Education and by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a letter of admission from the Education District for both Egyptian and non‑Egyptian students. These steps and requirements are described in the Admissions section and the How to Apply page.

GEMS Egypt offers four types of scholarships. Academic Scholarships provide 50% or 25% school fee remission for Years 10–12 (up to 10 scholarships in total in the initial year across both British Schools); eligibility includes an average not less than 90% in the relevant year groups and strong extra‑curricular achievements, with shortlists interviewed by school leaders. Top Attendance Scholarships offer 50% fee remission and consist of two scholarships per British School; eligibility requires high attendance (notably 90% in IGCSE/A‑Levels) and strong academic performance, plus leadership indicators. Co‑Curricular Scholarships provide 15% fee remission for outstanding contribution in co‑curricular programs (e.g., STEM, Sports, Performing Arts, Visual Arts), with potential recognition from external organizations. Academic University Awards provide 10% of the annual tuition cost to graduates of British International Schools, with the possibility of additional university scholarships and incentives; GEMS Egypt Higher Education Scholarship covers up to 2 students per year for the first year of study, based on university placement. GEMS Egypt reserves the right to offer a Foundation Scholarship of up to 100% fee remission to exceptional students on a case‑by‑case basis. One of the above categories may be a World Academy of Sport Scholarship for exceptional athletes. Attendance and academic eligibility criteria, interview processes, and other details are outlined in the scholarship booklets.