Egypt, Cairo
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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 British School of Elite Education has instruction in English, Arabic.
District 4, Behind Shorouk Sports Club, Shorouk City, Cairo, Egypt 11837.
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.
The school is a British international school in Cairo offering an international British curriculum.
Annual tuition at The British School of Elite Education ranges from EGP 167,000 for 2026/27.
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.
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.
The school provides a low student-to-teacher ratio.
The school prepares students for higher education at top universities in Egypt and around the world.
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.
Second Language is taught as a specialist lesson. Specialist lessons include Second Language, Music, Arts, Computing, Arabic, Religion and Physical Education.
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.
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.
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.