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Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages French, German, Arabic
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Stanford International School offers an American Division and a British Division. The curriculum combines American and British frameworks, with Advanced Placement courses and the Reggio Emilia approach used in early years. Instruction is delivered in multiple languages, with French and German available, and ESL program supports students whose mother tongue is not English. Core subjects include Arabic, English, Maths, Sciences, and Individuals & Society. The school provides athletic facilities, including a fitness center and athletic trainers, with elementary sports such as robotics, science experiments, basketball and coding; middle school activities include triathlon, football, handball and swimming; and high school offerings feature choir, dance, band, theatre and orchestra, plus opportunities to travel and compete with international schools. Academic facilities emphasize labs where Math, Science and Computer work reinforce learning. Arts and Technology link disciplines, and language programs deepen cultural understanding. A planned IB program and Model United Nations participation are planned.
Stanford International School has instruction in English.
Location
Fifth Settlement, Street 26, District No.2, New Cairo, Cairo. The campus is located in the New Cairo area.
Stages
Early CC & Elementary (Pre-K through Grade 6); Middle School (Grade 7 through Grade 9); High School (Grade 10 through Grade 12)
Type
American Division and British Division
Additional learning support
The school has an ESL program to support Elementary, Middle, and High School students whose mother tongue is not English.
Country affiliation
Affiliations with the United States and the United Kingdom
Fees
Annual tuition at Stanford International School ranges from EGP 97,000 for 2026/27.
Application & Assessment Fees
- Application / Assessment fee: EGP 2,000 (paid on or before the date of assessment). - Registration fee (one‑time, paid to confirm place): EGP 5,000.
Deposit / Place‑holding payment
- A downpayment of tuition is required to reserve a place once an offer is made. This downpayment is taken at the time of acceptance/registration. The assessment fee is not refundable when an applicant is not accepted.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts)
- Pre‑KG / Pre‑K: EGP 62,000 per year. - KG1 – KG2: EGP 91,600 per year. - Grade 1: EGP 97,000 per year. - General starting point shown in published listings: annual tuition figures begin around EGP 91,200 and increase by year/grade.
Per‑term example (three‑term split)
- If tuition is split into three equal term payments, the per‑term amounts (example calculation) are: - Pre‑KG: EGP 20,667 per term (EGP 62,000 ÷ 3). - KG1–KG2: EGP 30,533 per term (EGP 91,600 ÷ 3). - Grade 1: EGP 32,333 per term (EGP 97,000 ÷ 3).
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Assessment fee must be settled on or before the assessment date. A downpayment is required to confirm a place. Tuition and other school charges (where applicable) must be paid according to the school's invoicing schedule. Fees do not include activities, books, uniforms or transportation; these are charged separately. A sibling discount of 5% is applied to the second and third child.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not offered. All students admitted must live with parents or an authorized adult guardian. There are no published boarding charges.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Items charged separately (not included in the tuition figures above): - School meals / hot‑lunch program (if used). - Textbooks, workbooks and learning resources (books/resources may be included for some years in directory listings; confirm per grade). - Uniforms and PE kit. - Transport / school bus fees (if required). - Charges for trips, extracurricular activities, exams and optional programmes.
Refunds & discount policy
- The assessment fee is non‑refundable when an applicant is not accepted. A downpayment is required to reserve a place; specific refund terms for deposits and tuition are set by the school and must be observed as part of registration paperwork. A 5% tuition discount is applied to the second child and the third child.
Fee payment options (typical methods used by international schools in Cairo)
- Parents are required to pay the tuition downpayment to confirm a place; the school's admissions/finance office issues the bill and confirms the accepted payment methods. Common payment channels used by international schools in the area include bank transfer/deposit, online payment gateways, and in‑person card or cash payments at the school's finance office. For Stanford International School the school requires a downpayment to confirm a place and handles tuition collection through its finance office and admissions process.
Summary (key points for a parent)
- Expect to pay an application/assessment fee of EGP 2,000 and a one‑time registration fee of EGP 5,000. Annual tuition for early years is shown in published listings as EGP 62,000 (Pre‑KG) and EGP ~91,600 (KG1–2), with Grade 1 at about EGP 97,000. A downpayment of tuition is required to secure an offered place; the assessment fee is non‑refundable if the applicant is not accepted. Tuition figures quoted do not include books, uniforms, activities or transport and a 5% sibling discount applies to the second and third child.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school develops critical thinking, collaboration, communication, creativity, and ethical global citizenship through transdisciplinary skills.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school has a robust ESL (English as a Second Language) program to help Elementary, Middle, and High School students achieve academic success even if their mother tongue is not English.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit application with required documentation. Submit an application and all supporting documents. Applications will not be considered until all required documents have been submitted. The school acknowledges receipt of each application and holds it on file for entry to the requested academic year. 2. Assessment scheduled and Assessment Fee paid. Assessments are scheduled subject to the availability of places. It is possible that an applicant will be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list. The assessment fee must be settled on or before the date of assessment. 3. Foundation & Interviews. Foundation Stage uses classroom observations to assess ability. Standardised tests are used throughout the rest of the school to assess student ability. Interviews may be conducted with the Admissions Director or designee. 4. Places offered. Places are offered subject to successful completion of the application procedures and of an academic entrance examination in English, Maths and Non-Verbal Reasoning. A formal letter is issued with other necessary paperwork for completion and return. The formal letter provides instructions for completing and returning required paperwork. 5. Pay Tuition Fees and Deposit to confirm place. A downpayment of the tuition fees is required to reserve the place. Fees do not include activities, books, uniforms and transportation. 6. Refunds & Discount Policy. The assessment fee is not refundable when not accepted and does not guarantee the offer of a place. A 5% discount is offered on the second child and the third child.
Waitlist
Assessments may result in a place on the waiting list. Applicants may be assessed and offered a place on the waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Stanford International School offer?
The school offers American and British divisions with AP courses, Reggio Emilia approach in early years, and core subjects including Arabic, English, Maths, Sciences, and Individuals & Society.
Does the school offer ESL support?
Yes, a robust ESL programme supports Elementary, Middle, and High School students whose mother tongue is not English.
What are the fees?
Assessment fee is EGP 2,000 and registration fee is EGP 5,000. Annual tuition is approximately EGP 97,000.
What languages are available?
French and German are offered alongside the core English instruction, with ESL support available.
