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Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Strengths Sport, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Kindergarten, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Newcastle International School is an international day school in The New Capital City, Cairo, Egypt, offering American and British divisions. The American Division follows the Common Core Standards and awards the American High School Diploma, while the British Division leads to Cambridge IGCSE qualifications. The curriculum is designed to meet national and international college and university entry requirements through rigorous pathways in both divisions. The school uses the Classera Learning Management System to support teaching and learning. Classes run from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Sunday through Thursday. The founder and chairman is Dr. Elham Zaki Qaitbay. The mission emphasizes developing 21st-century skills to empower lifelong learners and global citizens. Facilities support a range of athletic programs and the school encourages participation in events such as International Day and annual book fairs. Extracurricular activities include a Parent-Teacher Association and diverse cultural and social events, reflecting the school's dual-cultural approach globally.
New Castle International School has instruction in English.
Location
R2 district, New Administrative Capital, Cairo, Egypt.
Stages
Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12).
Type
International day school with American and British divisions; American Division follows the American Common Core Standards and awards the American High School Diploma and IGCSE.
Country affiliation
Egypt
School day structure
8:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Sunday to Thursday
Fees
Annual tuition at New Castle International School ranges from EGP 75,650 to EGP 104,550 for 2026/27.
Fee schedule (applicable academic year 2024/2025)
The amounts below are the published fee figures for the 2024/2025 academic year. Annual tuition amounts are shown first; a three‑term (trimester) academic calendar is used, so per‑term values are shown as the annual amount divided by three (rounded to the nearest Egyptian pound).
Application / enrolment fees - Application / one‑time registration fee: E£ 3,000 (paid once at application).
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per term) - American division — Pre‑KG: Annual E£ 75,650; Per term E£ 25,217. - American division — KG1–KG2: Annual E£ 75,650; Per term E£ 25,217. - American division — Grade 1–6: Annual E£ 89,250; Per term E£ 29,750. - American division — Grade 6–8: Annual E£ 96,000; Per term E£ 32,000. - American division — Grade 9–12: Annual E£ 104,550; Per term E£ 34,850.
- British division — FS1–FS2: Annual E£ 89,700; Per term E£ 29,900. - British division — Year 1–5: Annual E£ 99,650; Per term E£ 33,217. - British division — Year 6–8: Annual E£ 109,600; Per term E£ 36,533.
Other compulsory or regularly listed charges - Books / learning materials fee: E£ 5,000 (annual). - Transportation (school bus): typical annual range E£ 15,000 – E£ 18,000 (amount depends on route/zone). - MAP testing (for Grades 1–9): US$ 100 per administration as listed.
Boarding - No boarding provision is listed in the school's facilities or fee information; available services list day‑school facilities such as buses, labs and a swimming pool. Boarding is not shown as an option.
Billing schedule and payment terms - The school operates a three‑term (trimester) academic calendar; published tuition figures are annual amounts and can be divided into three term amounts as shown above. Specific invoice dates, deposit amounts, instalment plans, late‑payment penalties, or discounts are not published in the publicly available fee summary. Expect termly invoices aligned with the three academic terms.
Refunds and refundable items - The fee listings identify the application fee as a one‑time payment. Refundability of the application fee, deposits, or other charges is not detailed in the publicly posted fee information. No published refund policy or schedule for fee refunds is shown in the public fee summary.
Other potential costs (not shown as fixed amounts) - Uniforms: no specific uniform charge is published in the public fee summary. - External exam or accreditation-related fees (for IGCSE/Cambridge/Cognia assessments) are not itemised in the public fee listing; such exam/admin fees are commonly charged separately but specific amounts are not published. - Additional activity, elective, or extracurricular fees are not itemised in the public fee summary.
Accepted payment methods / how fees are provided - The school's public fee page directs parents to contact the admissions team for full fee details and payment arrangements. Specific accepted payment channels (credit card, bank transfer, local cash, online payment portal, or international payment vendor) are not published in the public fee summary; parents should use the listed admissions contact to obtain the current payment instructions. Contact numbers shown for admissions are +2 010 0277 7110 and +20 109 090 7723 and the admissions email ncis@aia.edu.eg / admin@nciseg.com as published.
Notes and important points for parents - The figures above are the published annual tuition and commonly associated charges for the 2024/2025 academic year; the school's official public page for school fees asks parents to contact admissions for the detailed, current fee schedule and payment terms. Per‑term values shown above are simple divisions of the annual amounts by three to match the school's trimester calendar.
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Academics
New Castle International School teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.
Curriculum
American Division and British Division programs are offered. All courses are designed to meet college and university qualifications. The programs are based on the American Common Core Standards to lead and grant the American High School Diploma Certificate as well as IGCSE.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a positive, safe and stimulating environment where all children are taught to respect one another while becoming productive, informed, responsible citizens who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society.
Safeguarding
Safety and a respectful environment are central to the school's values.
Admissions
Admissions
Online Admission: https://forms.gle/6Caq4xFCo7LYmSvCA. On-campus admission is available. Newcastle International School offers American Division and British Division programs.
FAQs
What curriculum does New Castle International School offer?
The school offers dual pathways: an American Division following Common Core Standards leading to an American High School Diploma, and a British Division following Cambridge IGCSE.
Where is the school located?
NCIS is in the R2 district of Egypt's New Administrative Capital, near Cairo, offering modern education in a new city development.
Who founded the school?
The school was founded by Dr. Elham Zaki Qaitbay, establishing dual American and British educational pathways.
What are the school hours?
The school operates Sunday to Thursday, following the standard Egyptian school week.
What age range does the school serve?
NCIS serves students aged 4 to 18 across both American and British divisions.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, New Castle International School is co-educational across both American and British divisions.
What 21st century skills are emphasised?
Both divisions emphasise 21st century skills development including critical thinking, collaboration, communication, and creativity.
What qualifications can students achieve?
American Division students earn an American High School Diploma. British Division students achieve Cambridge IGCSE qualifications.
What makes NCIS distinctive?
Located in Egypt's New Administrative Capital with dual American and British divisions, NCIS offers modern education in one of Egypt's newest urban developments.
What is the American Division based on?
The American Division follows American Common Core Standards, providing a recognised US educational framework leading to the American High School Diploma.
