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The British School of Elite Education

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees EGP 167,000
Ages 3 - 16 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, German, French, Spanish
Strengths STEM, Sport, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

Located in the Shorouk City district, The British School of Elite Education provides a British international education for Foundation Stage 1 to IGIII, serving ages 3 to 16. The Cambridge international curriculum underpins the programme from Foundation Stage 1 through IGIII, with the secondary curriculum following Cambridge IGCSE examinations. KS1 follows Cambridge standards in English, Numeracy, Science and Global Perspectives, and Arabic is taught and integrated daily. Specialist lessons include Second Language, Music, Art, Computing, Arabic, Religion and Physical Education. In KS2, students take Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams in English, Mathematics, Science and Cambridge Global Perspectives. The secondary curriculum is UK-based, following the British National Curriculum and IGCSE examinations. The campus groups facilities into Sports, Technology, Arts and Music, with indoor and outdoor spaces, two semi-Olympic heated pools, multi-purpose fields and a fully equipped gym. A 200 m² Elite STEM Lab offers internationally accredited technology education; the Royal Schools of Music-accredited music program and art facilities support visual and performing arts. Extracurriculars include drama, choir and community service.

The Essentials

The British School of Elite Education has instruction in English, Arabic.

Location

District 4, Behind Shorouk Sports Club, Shorouk City, Cairo, Egypt 11837.

Stages

Foundation Stage 1 to IGIII. Preschool follows the EYFS framework; Key Stage 1-4 follows Cambridge standards with Cambridge Primary Checkpoint at the end of KS2; KS4 is based on the UK curriculum and uses IGCSE.

Type

The school is a British international school in Cairo offering an international British curriculum.

Fees

Annual tuition at The British School of Elite Education ranges from EGP 167,000 for 2026/27.

Application & one‑time fees
- Application (assessment) fee: EGP 1,200.
- Book fees (annual): EGP 10,000.
- Activity fees (annual): EGP 10,000.

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)
- Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) — Annual: EGP 110,000. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 36,667 per term (annual ÷ 3, rounded).
- Foundation Stage 2 (FS2) — Annual: EGP 122,000. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 40,667 per term (annual ÷ 3, rounded).
- Grade 1–3 — Annual: EGP 137,000. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 45,667 per term (annual ÷ 3, rounded).
- Year 4–6 — Annual: EGP 153,500. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 51,167 per term (annual ÷ 3, rounded).
- Grade 7–9 — Annual: EGP 163,000. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 54,333 per term (annual ÷ 3, rounded).
- Grade 10 — Annual: EGP 168,000. Termly (equal 3-term split): EGP 56,000 per term (annual ÷ 3).

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school requires payment of the assessment/entry fee to access the assessment calendar and requires settlement of the first tuition instalment to complete registration. Instalment payment is part of the admissions/registration process.
- Term amounts above are shown as an equal three‑term split of the published annual tuition to give per‑term figures (annual tuition ÷ 3, rounded). The school's admissions information confirms that a first tuition instalment is required at registration; detailed instalment percentages or alternative billing plans (annual/biannual/termly with differing percentages) are managed through the school's finance/admissions process.

Boarding fees
- Boarding is not listed as a service or fee for this school; available facilities are described as a day‑school offering (including bus transport) rather than boarding accommodation. No boarding fee is published.

Other recurring or one‑off costs
- Book pack: EGP 10,000 (annual).
- Activity fees: EGP 10,000 (annual).
- Uniform: not published as a fixed fee in the publicly available materials; uniform purchases are typically billed separately through the school or approved suppliers.
- Examination fees (external exam boards such as Cambridge/Edexcel/AQA) and other exam-related charges are set by the examining bodies and may be billed in addition to the tuition and activity/book fees.

Refund information
- The school's publicly available admissions information requires the initial tuition instalment at registration; no separate public tuition refund policy or detailed refund schedule is published in the publicly available fee materials. Refunds and withdrawal terms are handled through the school's finance/admissions office according to the school's internal policies.

Fee payment options
- The school provides a cashless top‑up/payment portal for parents (the school lists a cashless top‑up service). Payments and invoicing are administered through the school's finance/parent portals.
- Specific payment methods (card, bank transfer, direct debit) are managed by the school's finance office and payment portal; parents use the school's approved payment channels. For assessment and registration the admissions process references settlement of the required instalment through the school's stated payment methods.

(Notes: Annual tuition figures and one‑time charges listed above are the published tuition/book/activity figures reported in the school's publicly shared materials for the 2025/26 period and related published brochures. Per‑term figures are provided here as an equal three‑term division of the published annual tuition to supply per‑term amounts for database use.)
Academics

The British School of Elite Education teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum for students aged 3 to 16.

Curriculum

The Cambridge international curriculum forms the basis of the BSEE curriculum from Foundation Stage 1 to IGIII, with the secondary curriculum following Cambridge IGCSE. KS1 follows Cambridge standards in English, Numeracy, Science and Global Perspectives. Arabic is taught and integrated into the daily curriculum. Specialist lessons include Second Language, Music, Art, Computing, Arabic, Religion and Physical Education. In KS2, students sit Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams in English, Mathematics, Science and Cambridge Global Perspectives. The secondary curriculum is UK-based, following the British National Curriculum and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) for examinations.

Student Teacher Ratio

The school provides a low student-to-teacher ratio.

Higher Education Progression

The school prepares students for higher education at top universities in Egypt and around the world.

Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)

Circle Time in Key Stage 1 develops positive relationships, listening skills, and cooperation among students. The Global Perspectives program builds research, analysis, evaluation, reflection, collaboration and communication through topics with a personal, local and global context. The EYFS curriculum supports cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in a safe and engaging setting. Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development are core aspects of SMSC Education. Social development includes participation in community service, volunteering, cooperating with others, and resolving conflicts effectively. The overall approach is holistic and aims to develop a wide range of skills and personal growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)

Second Language is taught as a specialist lesson. Specialist lessons include Second Language, Music, Arts, Computing, Arabic, Religion and Physical Education.

Mental Wellbeing

Preschool supports cognitive, social and emotional growth in a safe, engaging setting. SMSC Education addresses social development and community engagement, contributing to learner wellbeing. Circle Time fosters unity, respect and turn-taking, supporting emotional wellbeing. The Global Perspectives and other curriculum elements promote collaborative learning and communication, aiding mental wellbeing. The overall approach emphasizes a safe, holistic learning environment.

Safeguarding

Two on-site clinics address injuries and emergencies, staffed by a school doctor and a nurse. Regular food and water inspections are conducted by Al-Mokhtbar Laboratories to safeguard health. GPS-tracked buses monitor transportation to enhance student safety. Circle Time fosters positive relationships and respectful interactions, contributing to a safe school environment.

Admissions

Admissions

1. Admissions are open for the 2026/2027 academic year. Apply Now via elite-portal.com. 2. The Apply Now link leads to an online admissions portal for submitting applications. 3. Inquiries can be submitted through the online Inquiry Form on the Elite Portal, which collects name, address, phone number, email, how the family heard about the school, and the year level. 4. to 2:00 p.m.

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