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Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages French, Arabic
Strengths Visual and Creative Arts, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
GEMS British School Al Rehab (GEMS TBS) is a well‑established British international school located in Rehab City, New Cairo. Founded in 2001, it serves around 1,000 students on a campus of just under 9,000 square metres, offering Pre‑School through Year 12. The school follows the British National Curriculum, with Foundation Stage guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. In Primary, Key Stages 1 and 2 align with the UK curriculum, and in Secondary Key Stages 3 and 4 include an Arabic compulsory component. Years 9–11 deliver Cambridge IGCSE, followed by Cambridge A Levels for post‑16 study, with an IELTS course to prepare for Advanced Level study. Entry to Egyptian degree courses typically requires eight IGCSEs. Facilities include specialised activity rooms, a Science Lab, and a Makerspace; a mid‑size football field; a multipurpose hall; and exclusive year‑round access to Rehab City's sporting club. The CAST programme emphasises Creativity, Activity, Service, and Teamwork, while the Future‑Proof Education approach blends academics with real‑world skills through interdisciplinary projects, debate clubs, coding labs, and leadership programmes.
GEMS British School Al Rehab has 405 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The school is located on Talaat Mostafa Road, Al Rehab City, New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt 11841. It sits in the Al Rehab district within New Cairo, Cairo. The front desk can be reached at Front Desk +202 26070291/2/4/5.
Stages
Foundation Stage (Early Years) guided by the British Curriculum; Primary School (Key Stage 1 years 1–2 and Key Stage 2 years 3–6); Secondary School (Key Stage 3 years 7–8; Key Stage 4 years 9–11; Post-16 years 11–12).
Type
The school uses the British National Curriculum and serves pupils from Pre-School to Year 12.
Country affiliation
United Kingdom
School day structure
Gates open at 7:30 am; the first lesson starts at 7:50 am.
Bus service
The transportation service operates around 33 buses for about 405 students daily. To apply to use the bus service, print and submit the two forms to the transportation service desk at TBS; contact 01149792480 or [email protected].
Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS British School Al Rehab ranges from EGP 1,500 to EGP 165,407 for 2026/27.
Application / Assessment fees - Assessment (application) fee: EGP 1,500, payable on submission of the Student Admission Form. - Admission (place‑holding) fee: a one‑time non‑refundable fee of EGP 10,000 payable within 48 hours of an offer to secure a place (this is separate from tuition instalments).
Tuition fees (instalments and annual totals) - The school publishes tuition as three instalments with the stated instalment due dates: 1st instalment (29 Aug), 2nd instalment (31 Oct), final instalment (31 Jan). The amounts below are shown as instalment 1 / instalment 2 / instalment 3 — Annual Total (all amounts EGP). - Pre‑School (PS): EGP 69,600 / EGP 21,700 / EGP 9,450 — Total EGP 100,750. - Foundation Stage 1 (FS1): EGP 60,300 / EGP 40,471 / EGP 28,820 — Total EGP 129,591. - Foundation Stage 2 (FS2): EGP 69,600 / EGP 41,566 / EGP 33,310 — Total EGP 144,476. - Year 1: EGP 81,700 / EGP 44,247 / EGP 39,460 — Total EGP 165,407. - Year 2: EGP 84,800 / EGP 42,500 / EGP 38,107 — Total EGP 165,407. - Year 3: EGP 92,400 / EGP 44,500 / EGP 41,702 — Total EGP 178,602. - Year 4: EGP 92,400 / EGP 44,500 / EGP 41,702 — Total EGP 178,602. - Year 5: EGP 98,500 / EGP 46,500 / EGP 44,068 — Total EGP 189,068. - Year 6: EGP 98,500 / EGP 46,500 / EGP 44,068 — Total EGP 189,068. - Year 7: EGP 104,000 / EGP 48,500 / EGP 46,188 — Total EGP 198,688. - Year 8: EGP 104,000 / EGP 48,500 / EGP 46,188 — Total EGP 198,688. - Year 9: EGP 106,000 / EGP 49,500 / EGP 46,633 — Total EGP 202,133. - Year 10: EGP 107,700 / EGP 50,000 / EGP 47,423 — Total EGP 205,123. - Year 11: EGP 107,700 / EGP 50,000 / EGP 47,423 — Total EGP 205,123. - Year 12: EGP 119,600 / EGP 54,500 / EGP 51,499 — Total EGP 225,599.
What the published tuition includes and excludes - Included: annual tuition and additional service fees (these items are combined in the published tuition figures). - Excluded (additional costs payable separately): school transport, school uniform, examination fees (IGCSE fees collected by the British Council and Arabic studies examination fees collected by the Ministry of Education), textbooks, non‑educational trips, and canteen.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Instalment due dates as published: 1st instalment due 29 August; 2nd instalment due 31 October; final instalment due 31 January. Tuition must be paid on or before the due date for each term. - Place confirmation requires payment of the admission/place‑holding fee and the down payment or first instalment before the academic year starts; the financial agreement requires the first instalment (or down payment) to be settled prior to the start of the year. - Sibling discounts: two siblings — 5% on each; three siblings — 10% on each; four siblings or more — 15% on each. A 5% discount is available for full‑year advance payment.
Assessment of additional fees (uniform, transport, exams, textbooks, trips) - Uniforms are purchased separately through the school's approved supplier (online store link provided for uniform purchase); uniform costs are additional and vary by item. - Transport is provided as a separate paid service (school operates a fleet of buses and families apply to use the bus service); transport fees are additional and billed separately. - Examination fees (IGCSE and Arabic study fees) and textbook fees are charged in addition to the tuition figures and are collected separately.
Boarding - Boarding is not offered; the school operates as a day school with a transport service for students who require school buses.
Refunds and cancellation - Assessment fee refund: the assessment fee will be refunded only if Admissions is notified in writing at least 2 days prior to the scheduled assessment. - Application/paid tuition refunds and timing (financial agreement): - Student withdrawal prior to the start of the academic year: refunds follow Ministry of Education regulations. - Before 31 August: full refund of paid tuition fees. - From 1 September up to the first day of school: 90% refund of paid tuition fees. - After the start of the school year: paid tuition fees are non‑refundable (refunds only in exceptional cases and in line with local regulations). - Refunds are processed through the original mode of payment.
Fee payment options and terms - Online payment options: payments accepted by Visa and MasterCard credit/debit cards in EGP; families receive an invoice payment link and may choose to pay by credit card or use the online instalment option. Refunds are returned via the original payment method. - Place‑holding payment and instalment options must follow the school Accounts Department schedule; the first instalment or down payment must be received before the academic year starts to guarantee a place.
Discounts and concessions - Sibling discounts and a 5% advance payment discount are applied as published in the school's fee schedule.
(If a specific fee year label or published fees for 2025/26 or 2026/27 are required, the school's published fee schedule and application documents show the year(s) attached to each fee table; the figures above are those published in the school's current fee pages and admission documents.)
Academics
GEMS British School Al Rehab teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 16.
Curriculum
Foundation Stage is guided by the UK Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum with a play-based approach to learning. It supports development across all areas through enjoyable learning experiences. In Years 1–2 (Key Stage 1), learning follows UK National Curriculum with English, Maths and Science as core subjects and regular progress checks. From Year 3 (Key Stage 2) the curriculum broadens through cross-subject learning covering English, Maths, Science, History, Geography and more. The Primary School follows the British National Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, with additional breadth in Key Stage 2 including Literature, Geography, History, Maths, Science, Fine Arts, French and Music. The Secondary School follows the National Curriculum for England at Key Stage 3 and 4, with an Arabic compulsory curriculum; Years 9–11 deliver IGCSE courses. Post-16 progression leads to university entry; an IELTS course prepares for Advanced Level study; entry to degree courses in Egypt typically requires eight IGCSEs at grade C or better, with AS Level options available.
Higher Education Progression
Post-16 progression is through university study; the curriculum includes an IELTS course to prepare for higher-level study.
Admissions
Admissions
Application Process: Provide your details by filling the Interest Form here for our admission team to contact you with further details; download and fill out this form to share with our admission team in person or by email; submit the required documents, see the Required Documents section below; pay the assessment fees; schedule an appointment for the assessment. Outcomes will be released within 24 hours. Payment is required within 2 days of receiving the offer letter. Required Documents: Part I: Original birth certificate – computer-generated (Egyptian students); Copy of student's passport and residence visa valid for no less than six months – this should not be a tourist visa (non-Egyptian students); Eight recent passport-size photos of students; Copy of mother and father's ID (National Number) and passport copies of non-Egyptian parents; Copy of student's vaccination record (for EYFS); Original academic report from the previous school for the last academic year; Stamped attendance statement from the previous school starting from Year 1; Letter of good conduct from the previous school for students in Year 6 and above. Part II: Additional documents required for those transferring within Egypt: Attendance statement or success report for last academic year stamped by the Educational District; Transfer request stamped from both the school the student is transferring from and the Educational District; Electronic transfer request from the previous school. Part III: Additional documents required for students transferring from abroad: Attendance statement from the previous school stamped by the Ministry of Education of the country the student is transferring from, as well as by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Last school report stamped by the Ministry of Education in the country the student is transferring from, as well as by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Letter of admission from the Educational District for both Egyptian and non-Egyptian students transferring from abroad.
Scholarships
Scholarships: At GEMS TBS, we offer several scholarship programs exclusively for GEMS British schools' students. Academic Scholarship: 10 academic scholarships are awarded each year, with a maximum of four students receiving 50% remission on school fees and a maximum of six students receiving 25% school fee remission. Co-curricular Scholarship: four students receive a 15% school fee remission. Top Attendance Scholarship: for Years 11 and 12; 50% remission on tuition fees and the opportunity to participate in summer internships at EEP during the first two years of university study. Academic University Award: for two graduates of British International Schools who have demonstrated sustained academic excellence and secured admission to a highly prestigious university; financial grant equal to 10% of the annual tuition fees for the first year of study, with a maximum of EGP 100,000 or GBP 5,000 per scholar. Study Abroad University Scholarship: supports up to three outstanding graduating students across EEP's network of British and IB schools who have secured admission to prestigious universities abroad; value equal to 20% of the annual tuition fees for the first year of study, with a maximum of EGP 250,000 or GBP 4,000 per scholar. Exclusive discounts and benefits in partnership with prestigious universities in Egypt and abroad to all EEP schools' students, offering remissions from 10% to 20%, funding opportunities, and early application discounts. A Scholarship Booklet with more details can be downloaded.
FAQs
What curriculum does GEMS TBS follow?
The school follows the British National Curriculum with an Accelerated programme enabling IGCSE completion by Year 10, followed by AS and A Levels in Years 11-12. Foundation Stage uses the UK EYFS Curriculum.
What are the tuition fees?
Assessment fee is EGP 1,500 and a one-time admission fee of EGP 10,000 secures a place. Annual tuition is up to EGP 165,407 paid in three instalments.
What accreditations does the school hold?
GEMS TBS holds CIS accreditation, BSME membership, and serves as an authorised Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel, Oxford AQA, and GL assessment exam centre. It is also a Duke of Edinburgh's Award Centre.
Is there a house system?
Yes, four houses: Ruby (Empathy), Emerald (Compassion), Sapphire (Respect), and Topaz (Helpfulness). House competitions and activities use a points-based system.
What is the CAST programme?
CAST covers Creativity, Activity, Service, and Teamwork for Years 7-12 with weekly sessions. Senior students complete a CAST Project documenting their achievements across these areas.
When does the school day start?
Gates open at 7:30am with the first lesson starting at 7:50am. The school operates from the Al Rehab City campus in New Cairo.
How many students attend?
The school has approximately 405 students on a campus of just under 9,000 square metres. Around 33 buses operate daily for student transportation.
What facilities are available?
The campus includes specialised activity rooms, a Science Lab, Makerspace, mid-size football field, and a multipurpose hall. Students also access Rehab City's sporting club year-round.
Are scholarships available?
Yes, 10 academic scholarships are awarded annually for GEMS British schools students. Additional scholarship types support co-curricular and study abroad pursuits.
What languages are taught?
English is the primary instruction language. French is taught from Key Stage 2 (Year 3) through Key Stage 3, supporting bilingual literacy development.
When was the school founded?
GEMS British School Al Rehab was founded in 2001 and is one of the oldest British schools in Egypt, providing over two decades of British education excellence.
What uniform policy applies?
The school has a uniform which can be ordered online through shopping4school.com or purchased at the uniform store at Sky Mall, Sherouk City.
