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Egypt, Cairo
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NCBIS was established in 1978 by a group of parents, many of whom were connected with the World Health Organisation. It operates as a not-for-profit organisation under the Heliopolis Society for the Cultural and Social Care of English Speaking Foreigners and is governed by a Board of Directors elected from amongst the parent community. The Vision states that in 2027 NCBIS will be the first school of choice in Cairo, providing unrivalled experiences that will enable all students to follow their passions and become successful, caring citizens and leaders in tomorrow's world. The school serves an international community with more than 70 nationalities represented and is described as a close-knit, welcoming environment.
NCBIS has an international community with more than 70 nationalities represented among students, and it is described as close-knit and welcoming. Parents are invited into school for class assemblies and Parent Teacher Conferences to discuss their child's progress. The NCBIS Parent Group organises meetings and activities such as the Christmas Fair and International Week, and parent volunteers help with activities including library support, cooking sessions, and hearing readers in class. Frequent parent workshops are offered throughout the year.
The NCBIS Parent Group connects families with staff to support the school experience. The Parent Class Representatives provide a link between academic staff and the parents of children in the class. The NCBIS Parent Group organises meetings and activities such as the Christmas Fair and International Week. Parent volunteers assist with the running of the library, lead a cooking session, or hear readers in class. The school encourages parent involvement in both academic and non-academic activities, and frequent parent workshops are held throughout the year.
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.
