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Lycée Albert Camus is a French international day school in Cairo within the LVNG Schools Complex in New Giza. It is AEFE-accredited and educates students from nursery through terminale, following the French national curriculum while respecting Egyptian directives. Arabic is taught from kindergarten and English begins in CP, delivering a trilingual, multicultural learning environment. The school delivers maternelle and elementary timetables of 24 hours per week, with Cycle 2 (CP-CE1-CE2) and Cycle 3 (CM1-CM2-6e) structures, 26 hours weekly for the Collège, and a lycée comprising Seconde générale, Première and Terminale. In Première students select three specialties; in Terminale, two. The baccalauréat certifies end-of-secondary knowledge and enables access to higher education. The campus offers a range of after-school activities and academic support. Inaugurated in 2018, the school is part of the AEFE network, reflects a commitment to academic formation and holistic development in an international, multilingual setting for students worldwide everywhere.
Lycée Albert Camus has 1,024 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in French.
Location
LVNG Schools Complex, New Giza compound, Km 22, Cairo–Alex Desert Road, 6 October City, Egypt. Postal address: P.O. Box 85, Sheikh Zayed City, 12588, Egypt.
Stages
Kindergarten through terminale (final year of lycée).
Type
French international day school; AEFE-accredited.
Country affiliation
France (AEFE network).
School day structure
Ramadan schedule: end of the day for kindergarten is 12:40, primary 12:50, and secondary 13:00; the first hour of class begins on the usual schedule. Student buses depart at 13:15; staff buses depart at 13:30; bus arrivals follow the usual schedule.
Bus service
Bus service is provided; student buses depart at 13:15 and staff buses depart at 13:30 (Ramadan schedule).
Fees
Application and Entry Fees
- Application / assessment fee: EGP 5,000 (one‑off assessment fee at admission). - Re‑registration / enrollment deposit: EGP 23,000 (one‑off fee charged on re‑registration/new enrolment as reported).
Tuition fees (annual) — published figures from third‑party listings
Note: the school does not publish a complete fee grid on its public pages; two independent listings show different annual tuition amounts. Both sets of figures are given below exactly as reported by those listings.
- Listing A (annual tuition reported): - Pre‑K / Pre‑School (PS): EGP 127,500 per year. - KG1–KG2 (MS–GS): EGP 127,500 per year. - Grades 1–5: EGP 136,250 per year. - Grades 7–9: EGP 143,750 per year. - Grades 10–12 (Seconde, Première, Terminale): EGP 156,250 per year.
- Listing B (alternative annual figures reported): - Pre‑School: EGP 101,700 per year. - KG 1–2: EGP 101,700 per year. - Grades 1–5: EGP 109,700 per year. - Grades 6–7: EGP 117,500 per year. - Grades 8–9: EGP 122,000 per year. - Grades 10–12: EGP 126,600 per year.
- Per‑term breakdown: no official per‑term amounts or a published termly schedule were found; the figures above are presented as annual tuition amounts in the third‑party listings.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- No published billing schedule, instalment plan details, or formal payment terms were located on the school's public pages. Parents should treat the tuition figures above as annual amounts reported by third parties; specific invoice timing and instalment options (if available) are not published.
Boarding fees
- No boarding provision is indicated for Lycée Albert Camus — the school operates as a day school and no boarding fees were published.
Other costs and compulsory extras
- Transport (school bus): reported range EGP 20,200 to EGP 31,400 (annual, depending on route) in one third‑party listing. - Canteen / meals: canteen menus are listed by the school but specific canteen fees per child are not published on the school pages. - School supplies / book lists: the school maintains a supplies (‘Fournitures') page; specific prices for books and materials are not published. - Uniform: the school requires a uniform and has an information page for it; no uniform price list was published. - Incidental fees (excursions, extracurricular activities, trips): amounts are not published and are typically charged separately when applicable.
Refund and cancellation
- No published refund or tuition‑cancellation policy was found on the school's public pages or in the materials available online. No specific wording on refunds, pro‑rata refunds for withdrawal, or penalty charges was located.
Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not list accepted payment methods. A finance contact is published for invoicing and payment queries (finance@lvng.net and the finance phone number), which is the available point of contact for confirmed payment methods and banking details.
Summary of availability and discrepancies
- The school does not publish a full, itemised fee schedule on its public pages. The figures above come from third‑party listings and differ between sources; two independent listings show materially different annual tuition amounts for the same year groups. Where the third‑party listings disagree or where line‑items and payment terms are not published, no definitive per‑term or per‑service amounts could be located.
Academics
Lycée Albert Camus teaches French Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school is an AEFE-accredited institution educating students from nursery through terminale. It is homologated by AEFE and follows the French national education programs, while respecting Egyptian Ministry of Education directives. Arabic language is taught from nursery and English begins in CP, within a trilingual and multicultural educational approach. The early years and elementary are organized with 24 hours per week in the maternelle and 24 hours per week in the elementary; Cycle 2 (CP-CE1-CE2) and Cycle 3 (CM1-CM2-6e) structure the elementary curriculum, while the Collège runs 26 hours per week. The lycée comprises Seconde générale, Première and Terminale; students choose three specialties in Première and two in Terminale; the baccalauréat certifies end-of-secondary knowledge and enables higher education; an information flyer in English is available.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Primary students participate in Moral and Civic Education (EMC) sessions. During the anti-bullying project week, all pupils from kindergarten to CM2 worked on bullying during EMC. On November 27, the students celebrated the end of this project, which promoted respect and kindness. A sports day focusing on vocabulary through physical education promoted cooperation and teamwork.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Non-French-speaking children can enroll thanks to the French Passerelle program designed to welcome non-French-speaking children and give them the chance to join Lyce9e Albert Camus. The English program includes LLCE (language, literature and culture) with activities such as studying Edward Hopper and a virtual visit to the British Parliament.
Admissions
Admissions
Registration for new students is open. The school welcomes boys and girls of all nationalities. Registration is subject to availability of places, an interview with the family, and, for the child, success in an entrance test. Registration for non-French-speaking children is possible through the French Passerelle program, designed to welcome non-French-speaking children and give them the chance to join Lycée Albert Camus. The school also considers applications from students who do not speak French; a personalized welcome program can be implemented to help them integrate and quickly acquire the necessary language basics. All official communications to families are translated into Arabic. The lycée regularly offers open days for families considering enrollment; during these sessions (about two hours), visitors can tour the facilities and meet members of the leadership who can answer questions about how the Lycée operates. Visiting the establishment before submitting an application is not allowed. A brochure is available and online enrollment can be accessed via the Inscription En Ligne portal.
FAQs
What curriculum does Lycee Albert Camus follow?
The school follows the French national curriculum from nursery through terminale while respecting Egyptian directives. It is AEFE-accredited and part of the LVNG Schools Complex in New Giza.
What languages are taught?
The school delivers trilingual education with French as the primary instruction language. Arabic is taught from kindergarten and English begins in CP, creating a multicultural learning environment.
What are the school hours?
Maternelle and elementary timetables run 24 hours per week. Cycle 2 (CP-CE1-CE2) and Cycle 3 schedules are structured within this framework.
Where is the school located?
The school is in the LVNG Schools Complex in New Giza, Cairo, providing French international education in a modern campus setting.
What age range does the school serve?
Lycee Albert Camus serves students aged 3 to 18, from nursery through terminale (the final year of French secondary education).
Is the school AEFE accredited?
Yes, the school holds AEFE (Agence pour l'Enseignement Francais a l'Etranger) accreditation, confirming it meets French national education standards abroad.
What is the school type?
Lycee Albert Camus is a French international day school offering the complete French national curriculum pathway in Cairo.
What qualifications can students achieve?
Students follow the French national curriculum towards the French Baccalaureate, an internationally recognised qualification for university admission in France and worldwide.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, the school welcomes both boys and girls from nursery through terminale across all sections.
What makes the school distinctive?
The trilingual French-Arabic-English education, AEFE accreditation, and location within the modern LVNG Schools Complex in New Giza distinguish this school in Cairo.
