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Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Heritage International School in Cairo is a Canadian international school for students aged 4 to 18, affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education and the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The curriculum follows Canadian standards aligned with Manitoba, and graduates receive a Canadian High School Diploma issued by Canada and accepted by universities worldwide. The campus sits on a secured, gated site, with a large two-storey library, an indoor gym, an indoor multipurpose room, an indoor cafeteria, science, physics, biology, chemistry and industrial labs, two computer labs, language labs, and an indoor theater under construction. Activities extend beyond the classroom through a broad extracurricular program featuring art, drama, music and sports. Notable programs include Model United Nations, a Student Council, and a range of community service initiatives. The school emphasizes international exposure and preparation for higher education, with no SAT/ACT requirements for many private universities in Egypt and Europe after graduation.
Heritage International School - Cairo has instruction in English.
Location
Al-Yasmine Greenland, Second Touristic Village, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.
Stages
Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12.
Type
Canadian international school affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education in Canada and the Egyptian Ministry of Education; follows Canadian standards and issues a Manitoba High School Diploma.
Additional learning support
Teaching assistants are assigned to kindergarten and early elementary grades; ESL specialists support literacy and numeracy; after-school tutoring for literacy and numeracy; administrative support.
Country affiliation
Manitoba Ministry of Education (Canada) and Egyptian Ministry of Education.
Fees
Annual tuition at Heritage International School - Cairo ranges from EGP 171,500 to EGP 375,000 for 2026/27.
(Annual tuition figures above are published fee levels for the 2025/2026 academic year; per‑term amounts are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three, since the school issues reports and operates on three academic terms.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school accepts online payments through a secure payment portal that redirects to the Paymob payment gateway; a confirmation email is sent after a successful transaction. - The published fee overview distinguishes one‑time assessment and registration fees (applied at assessment/registration) from recurring annual tuition; the first year's total for new entrants therefore typically includes those one‑time fees in addition to the annual tuition.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed among the school facilities; the school lists bus transport, cafeteria and other day‑school facilities but does not offer boarding. No boarding fees apply.
Other costs and additional charges
- Uniforms and school materials are required; the Parent & Student Handbook sets out the uniform policy and lists required school materials, but uniform prices are not published in the public fee tables. Additional charges (for items such as field trips, external examinations, books, transport, co‑curricular activities or other optional services) may apply and are not included in the published tuition figures.
Refund information
- The assessment (application) fee and the one‑time registration fee are non‑refundable. - No publicly published, detailed refund policy for tuition instalments or withdrawals is available in the school's publicly posted fee materials; specific refund terms for tuition (for example, on mid‑year withdrawal or early departure) are not included in the published fee pages.
Fee payment options (methods)
- Online card and electronic payments: payments may be made through the school's online payment portal which directs transactions to Paymob's secure gateway. Paymob supports major card schemes and multiple electronic payment methods commonly used in Egypt and the region. - A school invoice and the finance office are referenced for admissions and administration contacts; specific alternative methods (bank transfer details, in‑person payments, cheques) are not listed in the public fee summary but may be available through the school's Finance Office on request.
Brief note about data coverage and missing details
- The figures above reflect the school's published annual tuition levels for the 2025/2026 academic year and the school's stated non‑refundable assessment and registration fees. The school's public fees page contains a downloadable fee schedule link; however, the online public fee page shows the tuition table as the published amounts above while some school pages show ‘‘To Be Updated'' for a separate tuition table. Specific published instalment deadlines, an official term‑by‑term billing schedule, exact uniform prices, explicit tuition refund rules for mid‑year withdrawal, and any separate boarding fees (if introduced) are not publicly itemised in the school's posted fee documents that accompany the 2025/2026 fee listing. The school's online payment portal is active and uses Paymob for secure processing.
Academics
Heritage International School - Cairo teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.
Curriculum
Canadian curriculum aligned with Manitoba standards; affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education; graduates receive a Canadian High School Diploma issued by Canada and accepted by universities worldwide; there is no SAT/ACT required to enter private universities in Egypt or Europe after graduation.
Higher Education Progression
Heritage runs a University Preparation program for Grades 9–12. Grade 12 emphasizes early applications, IELTS before January, two teacher references, and online university submissions; Grade 11 focuses on high marks and ACT readiness for US universities; Grades 9–10 guide students through course planning and test preparation (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT) as appropriate. The school provides country-specific guidance including deadlines for Egypt (AUC) and abroad (UCAS in the UK, Common App in the US, OUAC in Canada). Transcripts include a Heritage Transcript stamped by Canada and Egypt and a Manitoba Transcript, both arriving around late August/early September.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Administrators counsel families, mentor students, and engage teachers and the student body to support academic and social success. All kindergarten and early elementary grades have teaching assistants assigned to support core skills, including reading and character development, contributing to a safe environment. The school emphasizes staff guidance and mentorship to promote student wellbeing.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support includes teaching assistants for kindergarten and early elementary grades to support core skills, including reading enhancement and observation for a safe environment. An English as a Second Language (ESL) team provides trained specialists to assist elementary learners with literacy and math, using classroom methods and including reading assessments. After-school tutoring provides two 8‑week blocks at 45 minutes per week annually for literacy and numeracy support.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
An English as a Second Language (ESL) team of trained specialists supports elementary learners with literacy and math, using classroom methods to reinforce instruction and enhance skill acquisition, including reading assessments.
Mental Wellbeing
Administrators counsel families, mentor students, and engage with teachers and the student body to help assure they are on the path to academic and social success. A safe environment is supported by teaching staff and school systems to monitor and support student wellbeing.
Safeguarding
Administrators counsel families and mentor students as part of safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the student body; staff engage with the school community to maintain a safe environment.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Applications are accepted for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Priority for places in any grade level is given to siblings of current students or Heritage graduates. 2. Before filling the online application, prepare soft copies of the following documents: student recent photo, student birth certificate, student passport copy, father and mother IDs, and last 2 years of academic report cards if applying for grades other than JK. 3. After submitting the online application, a confirmation email will be sent from the admissions office regarding scheduling of the assessment and its fee. 4. If the student passes the assessment, you will receive a call to schedule a parent interview with the School Co-Director. 5. After final acceptance, pay the registration fees within 5 working days to reserve the place, and submit hard copies of the following: Original student birth certificate and 4 recent pictures. 6. Once the required payments and documents are received you are on board and have joined Heritage's family. 7. Ministry of Education document requirements must be submitted before the start of the academic year; English and Arabic versions are provided, and for more information contact Ms.
FAQs
What curriculum does Heritage International School follow?
The school follows a Canadian curriculum aligned with Manitoba standards. Graduates receive a Canadian High School Diploma issued by Manitoba and accepted by universities worldwide. No SAT/ACT is required for private universities in Egypt or Europe.
What are the tuition fees?
K2 costs EGP 144,500 per year, K3 is EGP 199,000, and Grade 1 is EGP 265,000. Fees increase through higher grades up to EGP 375,000. Assessment fee is EGP 2,000 and registration fee EGP 25,000.
What learning support is available?
Teaching assistants support kindergarten and early elementary grades. ESL specialists help with literacy and numeracy, and after-school tutoring is provided in two 8-week blocks per year.
Is there a house system?
Yes, four houses: Bisons, Cougars, Grizzlies, and Hawks. Points are awarded by homeroom teachers for academics and behaviour, fostering team spirit and healthy competition.
What university preparation is offered?
A University Preparation programme for Grades 9-12 guides course selection, applications, IELTS preparation, ACT readiness for US universities, and teacher references for submissions.
What facilities does the campus have?
The gated campus includes a two-storey library, indoor gym, multipurpose room, cafeteria, science and chemistry labs, two computer labs, language labs, and an indoor theatre under construction.
Where is the school located?
Heritage is in Al-Yasmine Greenland, Second Touristic Village, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt, on a secured gated campus.
What languages are taught?
The school teaches Arabic and French alongside the Canadian curriculum. Local teachers deliver Arabic and French instruction.
Who leads the school?
The school is led by Raynard Schneider, with the Chairman and Director Eng. Mohamed Awara and Co-Directors Mrs. Amani Awara and Mrs. Yasmine Lotfy.
What accreditations does the school hold?
Manitoba Ministry of Education fully accredits Heritage and annually assesses adherence to the Manitoba Global Education Program. Certified Canadian instructors are provided and students are registered with Manitoba PEN.
Is there a uniform policy?
Yes, students wear a modest, neat uniform at all times for all school activities including field trips and weekends.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Activities include art, drama, music, sports, Student Council with elected positions, events, trips, and conferences at local, regional, and international levels.
