Manchester International School

The school is located in New Cairo, 1st District, Yasmine Zone 2, behind the Police Academy, Cairo, Egypt. It sits in the New Cairo area with access to the district's road network. The official address is New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt.

Foundation Stage 1 to Year 12.

The school is a British international school accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education.

British; delivers Cambridge CAIE and the English National Curriculum in Egypt.

The school has a Transportation Department. A School Bus Policy details transport arrangements. The Transportation Department can be contacted at +20 11 56666941 or +20 11 00 96 88 09, and via transportation@manchester-international-school.com.

The school provides British education using a Cambridge Pathway (CAIE) and the National Curriculum of England. Cambridge Primary (CPP) is used for Years 1-6 alongside the National Curriculum. Cambridge Pathway continues through Lower Secondary and Upper Secondary, resulting in Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge International AS & A Levels. The school is accredited by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE) and Pearson Edexcel International in conjunction with the British Council, and it hosts Cambridge Professional Development Training. From FS1 to Year 12, classes have a maximum of 23 students. Second languages offered include French or German, with DELF for French and Goethe-PASCH for German available.

From FS1 to Year 12, classes have a maximum of 23 students.

The IGCSE department uses CAIE, Pearson Edexcel (EIE) and Oxford AQA examination boards for IGCSE and A Levels; IGCSE is studied with Core in Year 9 and Extended in Year 10, with Years 11-12 focused on AS/A Levels. Examinations are conducted in multiple papers across different days, with ongoing assessment including written, oral, practical and coursework components. Since 2017, participation in MIS programs has achieved a 100% success rate in some cohorts. Egyptian university entry requires combinations such as eight IGCSE subjects plus one A Level (or eight IGCSEs) and Arabic, Religion, Citizenship, with 12 years of schooling, as determined by the Supreme Council of Universities.

At MIS, Cambridge Pathway culminates in Cambridge IGCSEs and Cambridge International AS & A Levels, which prepare students for university study worldwide. Careers advice, CV-building, and university fairs support students' university choices, including dedicated university fairs and exclusive partnerships. Egyptian university entry requires eight IGCSE subjects with minimum grades plus optional A Levels, Arabic, Religion and Citizenship, with 12 years of schooling and registrar-determined results to align with faculty requirements.

MIS runs a Gifted and Talented program for students with high abilities, providing targeted support and opportunities through internal and external programs, including internships and leadership initiatives for eligible students.

The Personal Development Curriculum includes Physical Health and Nutrition, Emotional Wellbeing, Morals, Relationships, Living in the Wider World, The Environment, and Community Serving. It aims to promote the educational, personal, and social development of all students and to help them become independent, responsible learners. The programme fosters self-respect, respect for others, and high personal standards, and gives students increasingly responsible roles within the school. It teaches students how to learn, challenges and supports them, and rewards positive attitudes and behaviour. It encourages students to help others, develop positive relationships, and make a positive contribution to their environment and community.

English is taught as a first language. A second language is introduced from Year 1, with options including French or German, in addition to English and Arabic. English as a second language is offered as a field of study alongside other languages. The school provides opportunities to study DELF diplomas in French, as part of its language offerings. Fields of Study include English as a Second Language, English Literature, First Language Arabic, and Foreign Languages (German & French).

Emotional wellbeing is part of the Personal Development Curriculum, alongside the broader aim of supporting students' mental and emotional health. The curriculum covers aspects such as physical health, nutrition, morals, relationships, and social development to foster wellbeing. The school emphasises positive human relationships and community involvement as part of developing resilience and social skills. It promotes independent thinking, self-esteem, and respectful conduct as core wellbeing foundations.

MIS treats safeguarding as a core responsibility and provides a safeguarding statement that outlines the protection and welfare of all students. Age-appropriate safeguarding sessions are delivered to help prevent abuse, and the school works in partnership with local authorities and the British Council to maintain a safe environment. The policies emphasise a duty of care for all users of the school and set expectations for respectful conduct to support safeguarding. The school maintains procedures to protect students and to respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

Admissions for 2023/2024 are open. The application is completed on the iPad in the Admissions Office between Sunday and Thursday, 9:00 am–1:15 pm (excluding holidays) and the assessment fee is paid. Applicants must speak English. After completing the application, an online link is provided to upload all required supporting evidence; access requires the application number and documents must be uploaded within one week; the year being applied for determines the required documents. For FS1, FS2 or Y1, required documents include: Original Electronic Egyptian Birth Certificate Or Passport (Foreigner Only) including residency; 1 x Recent Passport Style Headshot Photo; Both Parents' Egyptian ID Cards or Passports (Foreigner Only); Both Parents' University Degrees/Diplomas; Vaccination History; Reports from nursery or end-of-year report for Y1; An official behavioural reference letter from the current school with school stamp (Fs2 & Y1). For Y2–Y10, documents include the above plus Academic reports from the previous two years (2019/2020 and 2020/2021); Most recent End of Term Report; An official behavioural reference letter from the current school with stamp. For Y11–Y12, documents include the above plus Statement of Results from Cambridge/Edexcel. After the supporting evidence is processed, the child is invited for an age-appropriate assessment and cognitive interview; the assessment must be completed within two weeks of application and the schedule is based on the school's needs. On the day of the assessment, staff wait for the child; ensure the child has had a good night's sleep and breakfast; lateness or inability to attend will be logged. Following assessments, results are marked and reviewed by a Head of Department who may request a retake; the cognitive interview may occur on a separate date; a parents' interview with a director will be arranged to learn about the family, with one or both parents welcome. After the assessment and interview, a decision is communicated; if accepted, payment must be made within three business days by bank transfer and payment details are emailed. Places are limited and timely payment secures the place. Preference is given to siblings of current MIS students, high achievers, and a balanced ratio of males and females; if no placement is available, the candidate will be placed on a waiting list and those who performed best during assessments receive the first available placement. COVID-19 safety requires masks and social distancing during assessments; only the child should be brought to the campus for safety.

If no placement is available, the candidate is placed on the waiting list; candidates who performed best during assessments receive the first available placement.