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Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
New Cairo British International School (NCBIS) is a not-for-profit school established in 1978 serving children aged 3 to 17. It delivers a bespoke curriculum: the English National Curriculum in Primary and GCSE/IGCSE in Secondary, with Sixth Form offering UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It operates under the Heliopolis Society for the Cultural and Social Care of English Speaking Foreigners and is governed by a parent-elected Board. Its Primary program uses project- and inquiry-based learning across three themes—STEM, environment, and International Mindedness—while Secondary follows an adapted British Curriculum in Years 7-9 and prepares students for Years 10-11. By 2027, it aims to be Cairo's first choice, delivering experiences that empower students as citizens. Facilities include two pitches, a grass football field, covered courts, a 25m pool and learner pool, a Sport Science classroom, and BYOD with Google tools. The community spans more than 70 nationalities.
New Cairo British International School has 700 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
The campus is on Road 17, 1st District, 3rd Zone, 5th Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt. New Cairo is a vibrant, expanding area with easy access to sports facilities, shopping, and international schools, and it has convenient access to Cairo Airport and the main coastal road to Ain Sukhna, El Gouna and Hurghada. The school also provides bus transport from other areas.
Stages
Nursery to Year 13; Primary and Secondary with a Dutch Stream in Primary; Sixth Form offering UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP).
Type
Not-for-profit British international school (established 1978).
Pupil Nationality Mix
There are more than 70 nationalities represented among the student body.
Additional learning support
Inclusive Learning is provided, with English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and access to specialist learning support programmes from Early Years through IB Diploma level.
Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United Kingdom education framework; follows the National Curriculum for England in the English-based primary curriculum and offers IB Diploma or UK A Levels in Sixth Form.
School day structure
School day hours: Sundays to Wednesdays 7:30–15:30; Thursdays 7:30–15:00.
Bus service
The school has its own Transportation Office on site; the transportation manager runs day-to-day operations with a team of full-time staff; buses are staffed by bus monitors and operate on scheduled routes with bus fees.
Fees
Annual tuition at New Cairo British International School ranges from EGP 7,688 to EGP 13,432 for 2026/27.
Application fee - A one-off application fee of GBP 100 is payable prior to or at the time of assessment. This fee is non‑refundable.
Registration charge (on offer acceptance) - Registration charge for Reception–Year 11 and Dutch stream: GBP 7,500 (payable once). Non‑refundable. - Registration charge for Nursery (newcomers): GBP 7,500 (new Nursery entrants may be offered the option to pay this in two instalments). - Registration charge for Year 12–Year 13: GBP 3,750 (payable once). Non‑refundable.
Refundable deposit - A refundable deposit of EGP 40,000 is payable once in EGP; this deposit is refunded in EGP only on final departure from the school, after the student account is settled in full.
Tuition fees (annual and per‑term amounts; tuition is invoiced in three equal instalments) - Tuition fees are shown as annual GBP amounts; tuition is payable in three equal instalments (one per term). The per‑term figures below equal the annual GBP amount divided by three. - Nursery (British): GBP 7,688 per year — GBP 2,562.67 per term. - Reception – Year 5 (British): GBP 11,257 per year — GBP 3,752.33 per term. - Year 6 (British): GBP 11,471 per year — GBP 3,823.67 per term. - Years 7–8 (British): GBP 13,218 per year — GBP 4,406.00 per term. - Year 9 (British): GBP 13,410 per year — GBP 4,470.00 per term. - Years 10–11 (British): GBP 13,650 per year — GBP 4,550.00 per term. - Years 12–13 (British): GBP 14,081 per year — GBP 4,693.67 per term. - Dutch stream tuition: - Dutch Nursery: GBP 8,538 per year — GBP 2,846.00 per term. - Dutch Years 1–8 (G1–G8): GBP 13,432 per year — GBP 4,477.33 per term.
Transport / Bus fees - Bus service fees are charged by zone and are invoiced and payable per the term instalment schedule (bus fees are paid in three equal instalments). Examples of zone fees (in EGP): - New Cairo Zone: EGP 86,199. - Mokatam Zone: EGP 43,924. - Maadi / Heliopolis Zone: EGP 93,211. - Zamalek / Dokki Zone: EGP 87,884. - The transport service will not be provided unless bus fees are paid; bus fees may be adjusted prior to the start of term in response to fuel or regulatory changes.
Society membership fee - Society membership is charged once on first year and at a lower rate for subsequent years: EGP 400 for first year, EGP 200 for subsequent years.
Examination and specialist service charges - External examination fees (IB, A‑levels, GCSE) are invoiced separately; IB/A‑level/GCSE students must settle the full academic year fees prior to exam registration. Fees for specialist services and educational assessments are invoiced separately and are the responsibility of the parent.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The academic year is split into three terms and invoices are issued per term; tuition is normally paid in three equal instalments corresponding to the three terms. Parents may opt to pay the full year's tuition up front on request. - A commitment fee of GBP 2,000 (non‑refundable) and a reservation fee of GBP 1,000 (non‑refundable) are applied in the invoicing process: the commitment fee is required for students entering IB/A‑levels to reserve places and will be deducted from the Term 1 invoice; the reservation fee is a down payment on Term 1 and will be deducted from the Term 1 invoice. Commitment and reservation fees are non‑refundable. - An early payment discount of 1.5% on tuition fees is available when invoices are fully settled within the specified early‑payment window (proof of payment must be received within the discount period). This discount is not available for invoices issued after the start of term. - Invoices must be paid by the deadline shown on each invoice. Failure to pay by the deadline may lead to the school withholding attendance, requiring future years' fees to be paid up front, or reallocating the student's place to another applicant.
Withdrawal and refund rules - Commitment fees and reservation fees are non‑refundable. - A full refund of tuition (100%) excluding the commitment and reservation fees is given if the withdrawal date is prior to the term invoice payment deadline. No refund of tuition is given for withdrawal after the invoice payment deadline. Refund of the refundable deposit is returned in EGP only after final departure and after the student account is fully settled. Verbal notification of withdrawal is not accepted; notification must be made in writing to the Admissions and Finance offices. - No refund is given on registration charges, tuition, examination fees or bus fees if a student is dismissed from the school.
Boarding - The school operates as a day school; there are no boarding facilities or boarding fees.
Other costs - Uniform, optional extracurricular activities, trips, co‑curricular costs, specialist support, and certain exam charges are additional costs and are invoiced separately as applicable. Fees for specialist services and educational assessments are invoiced to parents.
Payment methods and currency - Payments are accepted in GBP, USD, EURO or EGP; the school may invoice GBP amounts in EGP using the Central Bank exchange rate shown on the invoice. Accepted payment channels include bank draft / electronic transfer, direct cash deposit into the school bank account, and Visa/MasterCard for Egyptian Pound payments (card payments carry a card charge added to the school). Parents must include all beneficiary charges when transferring and provide student name and year group with payment. A copy of the payment instruction should be sent to the Finance Department as instructed on the invoice.
Important payment conditions - Tuition and related fees are payable within the deadlines shown on invoices; if term has already started, full fees for that term must be paid prior to the student's first day of attendance regardless of invoice payment deadlines. Students enrolling after the start of a term are charged full term fees except in the case of mid‑term starts where half term tuition may apply per the school policy. The school reserves the right to adjust terms and require upfront payments if invoices are not settled on time.
Academics
New Cairo British International School teaches Bespoke Curriculum, British Curriculum, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 17.
Curriculum
NCBIS delivers a bespoke international curriculum. In the Primary School this is based on the English National Curriculum, and the school is an IB World School that uses project- and inquiry-based learning. Three themes run through Primary: STEM, Helping the environment and International Mindedness, with topics linked across year groups. In Secondary, Year 7–9 follow an adapted British Curriculum assessed against UK National Curriculum Age Related Expectations, and Year 10–11 prepare for GCSE/IGCSE. Sixth Form offers either UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), with guidance provided to help students choose.
Exam Results
External examinations offered include IGCSE, A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). From 2016 to 2025, on average 93% of IB students achieved the Diploma with an average score of 30–34, with the highest scores between 39 and 44. In 2025 IB results were about three points above the global average, with a mean subject score of 5.2 and the top score of 42 out of 45. GCSE/IGCSE outcomes are reported through the IGCSE/GCSE pathway offered by Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge International Education.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates have gone on to study at universities worldwide. In the UK they have attended University College London, the University of Reading, Anglia Ruskin University, the University of Bath, the University of Bristol and Queen Mary University of London. In Canada they have joined Concordia University, Huron University and the University of Toronto. In Egypt they have studied at the American University in Cairo; in the Netherlands at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Groningen University, Eindhoven University of Technology and the University of Twente; in Spain at IE Madrid and ESADE; in France at EDHEC and ESCP.
Gifted and Talented
The Inclusive Learning policy identifies potential high achievers through standardised data and teacher referrals and provides extension, enrichment and acceleration opportunities. These include in-class extended learning, enrichment activities such as Super Learning Days, MUN, International Award and Leaders of Learning, and acceleration such as exam-entry timing or working with older students in subjects where they excel.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NCBIS has a dedicated pastoral team that places students' well‑being at the heart of the school. The team uses technology to track daily well‑being and includes fully‑qualified pastoral specialists to listen, support and guide students. A dedicated in‑house behaviour specialist is part of the team. Parent workshops cover topics such as behaviour and transitions between key stages. An active Student Council and a House system enable student leadership and social development.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school provides English as an Additional Language (EAL), booster support and more structured personalised learning plans. An Inclusive Learning team focuses on early identification and intervention to help students access the curriculum from Early Years through IB Diploma. The team works with Educational Psychologists, Speech Language Pathologists and other specialists to deliver bespoke interventions.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support is provided within a range of additional and specialist learning programmes. A whole‑school Inclusive Learning team focuses on early identification and intervention for language needs. The school collaborates with outside specialists, including Educational Psychologists and Speech Language Pathologists, for bespoke language interventions.
Mental Wellbeing
A dedicated pastoral team supports student wellbeing and uses technology to track daily wellbeing. The team includes qualified pastoral staff and a dedicated in‑house behaviour specialist. There are parent workshops addressing wellbeing topics. The school recognises mental health and wellbeing within safeguarding guidance and has on‑site Mental Health First Aiders.
Safeguarding
NCBIS has a Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy that follows UK guidance (KCSIE 2025 updates). There is a Designated Safeguarding Lead (Sam Hurst) and a Deputy Safeguarding Lead (Charlotte Longmuir), supported by senior leaders. All staff receive safeguarding training and reporting is conducted via CPOMS. The policy provides contact details for the DSL and deputy DSL and covers topics including online safety, missing education and the protection of children.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Complete and submit the online application form. Upload the required documents: a recent photograph of your child; a copy of your child's birth certificate; a copy of your child's passport (personal details page); and copies of both parents' passports. Provide the child's school reports for the last two academic years in English. Confidential Recommendation Forms must be completed by the child's current teacher or Head of School and sent directly to admissions, together with the NCBIS Learning Support reference form and the NCBIS Student Safeguarding Form.
FAQs
What curriculum does NCBIS follow?
The school delivers the English National Curriculum in Primary and GCSE/IGCSE in Secondary. Sixth Form offers UK A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme. Project-based learning is used in Primary.
Is the school not-for-profit?
Yes, NCBIS is a not-for-profit school established in 1978 under the Heliopolis Society for Cultural and Social Care of English Speaking Foreigners.
How is the school governed?
The school is governed by a parent-elected Board, ensuring community input into school leadership and direction.
How many students attend?
NCBIS has approximately 700 students from age 3 to 17 across Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form.
Who leads the school?
The school is led by Paul Joseph, overseeing the English National Curriculum with GCSE/IGCSE, A Levels, and IB Diploma delivery.
What Sixth Form pathways are available?
Sixth Form students choose between UK A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme, providing flexible international qualification pathways.
When was the school established?
NCBIS was established in 1978, making it one of the longest-running British international schools in Cairo with over 45 years of service.
What is the Primary school approach?
The Primary programme uses project-based learning within the English National Curriculum framework, making learning engaging and cross-curricular.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, NCBIS is co-educational, serving both boys and girls from age 3 to 17.
What makes NCBIS distinctive?
Not-for-profit governance with parent-elected Board, 45+ years of British education, and dual A Level/IB Diploma Sixth Form choice make NCBIS distinctive in Cairo.
Where is the school located?
New Cairo British International School is in New Cairo, providing accessible British education with GCSE, A Level and IB pathways.
What age range does the school serve?
NCBIS serves children aged 3 to 17, from early years through Primary, Secondary GCSE/IGCSE, and Sixth Form A Level or IB Diploma.
