Egypt, Cairo
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Dreamland, City of 6 October, Al Giza, Egypt. The campus sits in the Dreamland area of City of 6 October and serves both local and international students. It is a member of the global SABIS network.
Kindergarten; Lower School; Middle School; High School
The school is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium day school. Founded in 2003 and a member of the SABIS Network.
Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-6 October. Progress is monitored and gaps are addressed through teacher-led study groups and roles such as Prefects and Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
Application fees
- There is no joining/application fee charged on the first occasion of submitting an application. Once a student is accepted, payment of the required fees is necessary to reserve the place.
Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)
- The school publishes annual tuition levels for core year groups as follows (amounts shown in EGP):
- KG 1: EGP 59,300.
- KG 2: EGP 64,100.
- Primary 1: EGP 81,500.
- Primary 2: EGP 81,600.
- Primary 3: EGP 82,600.
- Primary 4: EGP 82,500.
- Primary 5: EGP 84,900.
- Primary 6: EGP 95,300.
- Preparatory 1: EGP 96,900.
- Per-term breakdown (three-term academic year): fees may be billed across school terms; when split evenly into three terms the per-term amounts calculate as follows (annual fee ÷ 3):
- KG 1 per term: EGP 19,767.
- KG 2 per term: EGP 21,367.
- Primary 1 per term: EGP 27,167.
- Primary 2 per term: EGP 27,200.
- Primary 3 per term: EGP 27,533.
- Primary 4 per term: EGP 27,500.
- Primary 5 per term: EGP 28,300.
- Primary 6 per term: EGP 31,767.
- Preparatory 1 per term: EGP 32,300.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- A place for an accepted student is reserved only after the required fees are paid at acceptance. Payment timing for instalments and exact instalment dates are administered by the school's Accounts/Admissions office at registration.
- Many schools in the same SABIS network use a multi‑instalment billing pattern (commonly three instalments across the academic year); families should expect the school to set instalment dates during registration and to require the first payment on registration or acceptance.
Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as an English‑medium day school and does not offer a boarding programme.
Other costs and optional extras
- Books and learning‑materials fees:
- Book fees for KG and primary stages are charged separately; published book fees include KG book fees at EGP 5,210 and primary stage book fees at approximately EGP 5,970.
- Book fees for middle and high school stages are commonly higher; published ranges for those stages are shown between EGP 8,570 and EGP 10,000.
- Transportation (optional): annual bus/transport fees are charged separately and vary by route/distance; representative published amounts include EGP 15,500 (site listing) and other published figures showing bus fees up to EGP 24,750 depending on distance. These transport charges are optional and billed in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms, school meals, extracurricular activities, exam fees and some workbooks are charged in addition to tuition and are billed separately by the school.
Refund information
- Payment of required fees is used to reserve a student's place at acceptance; specific refund terms for registration, deposits, or tuition (including any non‑refundability clauses and conditions for rebates) are set out in the school's registration/guarantee documentation and the Accounts office paperwork at enrolment.
Fee payment options
- The school's Admissions and Accounts offices handle billing and payment arrangements in person. Parents should follow the school's registration instructions and the Accounts office guidance for accepted payment methods and timing. Typical payment methods used across other International School of Choueifat (SABIS) branches include bank transfer and card payments, and schools commonly request proof of payment to confirm registration; confirm payment method and any processing fees with the school's Accounts office when registering.
Contact for fee administration
- ISC‑6 October Accounts/Admissions contact details for billing and payment enquiries: phone +20 100 606 9001 and info@iscoctober.sabis.net. Use these contacts when you need exact instalment dates, official invoices, payment instructions, and the school's written refund policy.
The International School of Choueifat – City of 6 October is an English‑medium day school founded in 2003 and a SABIS network member. It serves students aged 3–18 and offers a blended curriculum that integrates American and British frameworks, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS and A Levels, and Advanced Placement. The curriculum develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French, with emphasis on English, mathematics, and science in the secondary years. The SABIS Educational System provides a mastery‑based approach with frequent assessments and a 360‑degree view of progress for students, teachers, and parents, supported by the SABIS Student Life Organization. The campus features sports facilities, a semi‑Olympic pool, a sports hall, and tennis/basketball courts. KG has a building, an indoor pool, and a playground. KG–12 classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards; the ITL Hall houses 167 computers for assessments; a two-level library serves English, Arabic, and French resources with art and music spaces.