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Strengths Languages, Service and Sustainability, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Elementary
Introduction
Nile River Montessori is a bilingual Montessori preschool and school in Cairo, Egypt, serving children from 0 to 12 years old. The curriculum follows Montessori principles, with Casetta for 14 months to 3 years, La Casa for 3–6 years in English, and Elementary for 6–12 years using Cosmic Education to illuminate the universe. The school places movement, language development, independence, and social collaboration at the heart of learning, with mixed-age groups where older children inspire younger ones. Teachers hold internationally recognized Montessori diplomas, many trained through AMI. Classrooms feature living plants, animals, and hands-on materials, and art, science, geography, and biology are woven into daily activities. The environment emphasizes practical life, sensorial work, and cultural studies, all within an English immersion setting. Nile River Montessori engages in community service and partnerships to promote Montessori in Egypt. Safia Trabelsi, Head of School, invites families to visit and learn about the programme.
Nile River Montessori has instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Based in Dokki, Cairo, Egypt. Serves central Cairo with nurseries in Dokki, Mohandessin, Zamalek, Agouza and Mosaddak. Accessible to families in Garden City, Haram, 6 October, 5th Settlement and Heliopolis.
bilingual, international Montessori Preschool and School
Pupil Nationality Mix
25 nationalities represented.
Country affiliation
Egypt
Fees
Summary statement - No public fee schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years is published on the school's publicly accessible pages; specific amounts for application fees, term or annual tuition by year group, billing schedules, boarding fees, additional charges, refund terms, and accepted payment methods are not listed on those pages.
Application fees - Not published: no amount for an application or registration fee is publicly listed on the school's admission or application pages.
Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year) - Not published: there are no publicly listed per-term or per-year tuition amounts for any age group. The school's programmes are presented under the following age groups: Casetta (14 months–3 years), Casa (3–6 years), and Elementary (6–12 years), but no tuition figures per term or per academic year are provided.
Billing schedule and payment terms - Not published: there is no publicly listed billing schedule (annual, termly, monthly) or payment-term detail (due dates, late-payment penalties, instalment plans) on the publicly accessible pages.
Boarding fees - Not applicable: the school is presented as a bilingual Montessori preschool and day school serving families in Dokki, Zamalek and Greater Cairo with no boarding provision described; therefore no boarding fees are listed.
Other costs and typical additional charges (uniform, lunches, transport, activities, materials, enrolment deposit) - Not published: no amounts for uniform, meals, transport, extracurricular activities, classroom materials, enrolment deposits, or similar ancillary fees are publicly listed.
Refund information - Not published: no publicly available refund policy or terms for withdrawal and tuition refunds are listed.
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How to obtain the school's current, authoritative fee information - The school's published contact details for direct enquiries are: Telephone: (+2) 0127 000 2065; Email: info@nilerivermontessori.com; Location: 23 Taef Street, Dokki, Giza, Egypt. Use these contact channels to request the full fee schedule, current year figures, billing schedule, payment methods, and written terms and conditions.
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Academics
Nile River Montessori teaches Montessori Curriculum for students aged 0 to 12.
Curriculum
Casetta (14 Months - 3 Years) is a Montessori environment for children aged 14 months to just under 3 years, focusing on movement, language, and independence within a social context. Casa (3-6 Years) offers a community where younger children are inspired by older ones, with free choice of activities that develop concentration and independence; practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics, and cultural activities are integrated. The child is immersed in an English language environment in Casa. The Elementary program (6-12 Years) uses Cosmic Education to teach the interconnectivity of the universe and to foster lifelong independent learning. The school operates as a bilingual international Montessori setting with teachers holding internationally recognized Montessori diplomas, many trained through AMI.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school creates a safe, nurturing environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and reach their fullest potential academically, socially, and emotionally. The school empowers each child to become a confident, compassionate, and capable individual.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is bilingual.
Mental Wellbeing
The school fosters mental wellbeing by empowering each child to become a confident, compassionate, and capable learner, grounded in a love of learning and prepared to thrive.
FAQs
What curriculum does Nile River Montessori follow?
The school follows Montessori principles with Casetta for ages 14 months to 3 years, La Casa for ages 3-6 in English, and Elementary for ages 6-12 using Cosmic Education.
Is Nile River Montessori bilingual?
Yes, the school is bilingual and international, with English immersion in the Casa environment and AMI-certified Montessori teachers.
How many nationalities are represented?
The school has over 130 children from 25 nationalities across multiple nursery locations in Dokki, Mohandessin, Zamalek, Agouza, and Mosaddak.
Who founded Nile River Montessori?
Head of School Safia Trabelsi founded the school after spending 15 years in human development and human rights with the United Nations and international organisations.
