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Egypt, Cairo
Let the school know you're thinking of applying — they can share their prerequisites and help you through the process.
It's best to ask — circumstances can change at any time.
1. Online application: Use the online admission platform to apply for your child without needing to visit the school. The platform describes the process after you begin. New applications and transfers from abroad are accepted throughout the year according to availability. The admissions policy can be reviewed before applying, and applications are checked on an individual basis. The admissions office operates Sunday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
2. Assessment booking and fees: Settle the assessment fees to confirm your booking. Attend the assessment and family interview on the scheduled date. If nervous, the school may invite the child to retake the assessment at its discretion. Acceptance is contingent upon passing the admission assessment. Settle the assessment fees to confirm your booking.
3. Notification and documents: Parents will be notified within 72 hours of testing via phone about whether the student has met the admission standards. If eligible, submit the required documents; check the Required Documents section.
4. Interview with school leadership and DP1: A meeting is scheduled for the parents and the student with the school Principal and Headmistress to explain the School Guiding Statements and terms of School-Parent Code of Conduct (Pre-IB and DP1). The DP1 interview will assess suitability and discuss available subject options.
5. Reserve the place: A one-time admission fee is due within 7 days to reserve a place for the school year applied for (Pre-IB and DP1).
Nefertari International School is an Egypt-based institution serving ages 3 to 18, with several language divisions and international curricula. The Cairo Branch and October Branch host American, British, French, German, and International Baccalaureate programs, with the October Branch also offering a Semi-International Division. Established in 1996, the school honors the queen Nefertari, famed for literacy, arts, and influence, and has grown to provide diverse learning pathways. The curriculum spans IGCSE, American, British, French, German, and the IB Diploma Program, supporting students from early years through pre-university study. The campus features smart-board classrooms for 15–30 students, science laboratories, two computer labs, and two libraries, plus a KG video/playroom, a music room, and art workshops. Sports facilities include a handball court, football pitches, volleyball and basketball courts, and a gym, with an on-site health clinic and campus canteen. Extracurriculars are grouped into Sports, Arts and Design, Music, and Skills, promoting leadership, collaboration, and creative inquiry.
