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Egypt, Cairo
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1. Visit for a campus tour and meet Admissions staff. Appointments are by Hotline 15065 or mobile numbers +20 1030303087, +20 1030303089, +20 1030666033. Admission is based on academic achievement, not age, with priority to siblings and to those from aligned schools. Admissions consider academic aptitude, space, and application date; other factors vary by case.
2. Submit the enrollment application and required documents on campus. Applications are accepted throughout the year subject to space. For Years 1–2, the Lower Primary Principal evaluates Foundation Stage and Year 1–2; Years 3–12 take CAT4 online in Literacy and Numeracy.
3. Submit required documents on the day of the assessment; remaining documents follow acceptance. Documents include Original Birth Certificate – computer generated (Egyptian Students); Photocopy of Passport (Non-Egyptian Students); Photocopy of the Father's ID; Photocopy of the Mother's ID; 6 Recent Personal Size Photographs; Applicant's Behavioural Reference Letter; Original Academic Records/Reports; Stamped attendance statement from previous schools starting from Year/Grade One. Additional copies may be requested.
4. Within Egypt transfers require a sequential MoE promotion certificate and a stamped School Transfer Certificate; Electronic Transfer from the previous school; MoE admissions letter for foreign students.
5. Transferring from abroad requires attendance statement; previous reports stamped by MoE and MoFA; MoE admissions letter for Egyptians and foreign students.
6. Tuition refunds: 10% deduction if requested before the year starts; no refunds after Term 2. Refunds are processed after a written request. If the school cancels a term, a full refund is issued; if the student cancels, no refund. A non-refundable Registration Fee applies; the first instalment is required in May to secure a place.
7. Apply Now: The online admissions form starts with Student Information and runs in four steps. The form is available on the admissions page. JavaScript must be enabled to complete the form.
The Royal British International School is a British international school in New Cairo, welcoming students from age 2 to 18. The curriculum follows the National Curriculum of England from Early Years through Key Stages 1–4, with adjustments for local and international context, and a pathway to IGCSEs in Year 10–11 with AS and A levels in Years 11–12. The school is accredited by the British Council and major examination boards, and its latest British Schools Overseas inspection rated Excellent. The campus is powered by solar panels and sustainable energy systems, with a Green Students program that engages students in environmental stewardship. Beyond academics, learners participate in Academy Pathways—The Artist Within, The Athlete Within—and wide-ranging extracurriculars through Beyond The Classroom and The Royal Sports Club, including art, music, sports, language clubs, and leadership activities. The environment supports social, emotional, and physical development within a vibrant international community for students worldwide today, globally.
