Egypt, Cairo
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The British School of Egypt is a co-educational British international school in Sheikh Zayed, Cairo, delivering the National Curriculum for England. The school serves students from age 2 to 17, starting with the EYFS and progressing through Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels and Cambridge A Levels. Opened in 2010, it now educates over 1,300 students from diverse nationalities on a large campus with dedicated buildings for Early Years, Primary and Secondary sections. Facilities include a theatre, a heated swimming pool, comprehensive sports facilities, science laboratories, music rooms, art rooms, drama rooms and ICT laboratories. The Senior Leadership Team is mainly British, and the school is a COBIS member. The environment supports a practical, globally oriented education that blends strong academic pathways with opportunities in the arts and physical education, helping pupils prepare for higher education and successful futures worldwide.
The British School of Egypt has 1,380 pupils, typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.
Al Sheikh Zayed, Giza Governorate, Egypt. The British School of Egypt opened in 2010 in the exclusive Sheikh Zayed community on the West of Cairo. The BSE is a large campus with dedicated buildings for Early Years, Primary School and Secondary School and facilities including a large theatre, a heated swimming pool, sporting facilities, science laboratories, music rooms, art rooms, drama rooms and ICT rooms.
Early Years (EYFS), Primary School, and Senior School KS3 with KS4 & 5. Pre-Foundation Stage to Year 12 are taught at The British School of Egypt.
The school is a co-educational British international school delivering the National Curriculum for England.
United Kingdom. The British School of Egypt is a British international school delivering the National Curriculum for England.
Door-to-door transport is offered on request through an external bus company for Foundation Stage One to Year 12. The service is safe and comfortable, with routes planned to minimise travel time. To register, contact the transportation office at ehab.elmasry@bse.edu.eg; a transportation team member will then confirm availability and provide morning pick up and afternoon drop off times and locations.
The British School of Egypt teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels for students aged 2 to 17.
The school delivers the National Curriculum for England.
The school has IGCSE, AS and A-Level examination results.
STEP ONE (Optional): Campus Visits / Open Mornings / Site Tours.
Prospective parents are welcomed to join an Open Morning.
An in‑depth presentation is delivered by the senior leadership team.
The day includes a campus tour and refreshments with other prospective parents.
STEP TWO – Submit an Application Form.
When you are ready to apply, complete an application form and submit the supporting documents summarized below.
The documents include the child's electronic birth certificate; 10 passport-size photos; copies of both parents' IDs; and the most recent previous school report (applicable for F2 entrants onwards).
The application form is available online through the Admissions area.
STEP THREE – Entry Assessment.
An age-appropriate entry assessment is conducted on campus.
The assessment is arranged after the application form and supporting documents are submitted.
STEP FOUR – Parent Conference.
Attend a parent conference with the admissions team. For convenience, the conference is arranged on the same day as the child's entry assessment.
The conference provides an opportunity to discuss the assessment results and next steps.
STEP FIVE – Admissions Result Shared.
Results of the entry assessment are shared within a maximum of 5 working days after the assessment.
Families are informed of the outcome in writing, and any next steps are explained.
STEP SIX – Secure your child's place.
If both the pupil assessment and the parent conference are successful, the registration fee must be paid within 10 working days to secure a place for the next academic year.
Payment is made directly in school.
STEP SEVEN – Reassessments.
If a child is unsuccessful during the initial entry assessment, they will be invited to a reassessment.
Where appropriate and in the best interests of the child, the reassessment will be led by the learning development team of academic and behavioral specialists to ensure that the child can access the right support at the BSE.
This process is designed to tailor support to the child's needs.
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