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GEMS International School Cairo opened in 2022 in Rehab 2, New Cairo, as the first purpose-built, high-tech, environmentally conscious GEMS IB Continuum school in Egypt. The school is part of the GEMS Education network and offers the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme, alongside an American International Curriculum. It serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12 (ages 3 to 18) and plans to enroll just under 1,400 students in 2026-27. The campus features a Football Court, a Pool, a Multi-Purpose Hall, a Design Tech Lab, a Library, and a Makerspace, supporting both academic and creative pursuits. The IB Continuum emphasizes inquiry, action, and reflection, with MAP assessments three times a year for Grades 2–11. The school prioritizes inclusion, diversity, and global mindedness while delivering a values-driven education. Through the Arts, Languages, Athletics, and service opportunities, students develop independent thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a holistic environment.
Capital International Schools in New Cairo operates two campuses: Main Campus and Lotus Campus, serving learners aged 3 to 18. The school offers American, Cambridge and IB Diploma Programmes, with MYP in Grades 9–10 and DP in Grades 11–12. Entry groups run from Year 1 to Year 12, with DP1/DP2 available. The American stream allows selecting a second language: French, German or Spanish. Founded in 2016 and governed by a Board of Directors, the school emphasises partnerships with families and holistic education. Facilities include four science labs per campus (elementary through chemistry), three computer labs per campus plus a Mac lab, four music studios, art studios, libraries, a 700-seat auditorium, eight cafeterias and two dining halls, plus an innovation lab. Sporting amenities include a gym, a semi-Olympic heated pool, two basketball courts, two tennis courts and soccer pitches. The Innovation Lab nurtures creativity and design thinking with opportunities for international competitions.
Manaret Heliopolis International School (MHIS) is an Egyptian international school serving students aged 3 to 17. It is IB World School offering PYP, MYP and DP, alongside the American Curriculum and AP courses, with a DP pathway that includes a US High School Diploma. English is the language of instruction; Arabic is taught in a bilingual framework and a third language (French or German) is offered, with Arabic integrated through MOE curriculum. MHIS provides mother‑tongue support and a Guided Reading Program. Facilities include a school library, digital learning tools, and the Toddle Learning System; Classter runs information system. The school hosts DELF/DALF French certification and a German language partnership with ÄDK. MHIS emphasizes experiential learning through IB‑aligned projects, robotics competitions such as World Robot Olympiad, and cultural/service activities like Egyptian Culture and Identity. Admissions can be explored via a virtual tour; school days run 7:45am–2:30pm, Sunday–Wednesday, with Thursday ECAs 12:30–2:45pm.
Modern English School Cairo is a purpose-built, multi-curriculum international school located in New Cairo. It admits students aged 3 to 18 and offers a choice of British Curriculum pathways (Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels), the American Curriculum, and the IB Diploma Programme. Early Years follows play-based learning, with later progression to Key Stages under the English National Curriculum, adapted for local context and international culture. In Secondary, families can follow the British route (KS3 with GCSE/IGCSE, then AS/A Levels) or the American route (Middle School to High School Diploma). At Year 10, the International Baccalaureate DP can be pursued for graduation. The school sits on a purpose-built campus in New Cairo with green spaces, a central 400-seat theatre, and specialist facilities for Science, Art, Music, Dance, Computing and Design Technology. Extensive sports facilities accompany a broad enrichment program, including ASAs, trips, productions, and the International Award.
Green Land Pré Vert International School (GPIS) is an IB continuum school in Egypt, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme and Diploma Programme in English and French for ages 3 to 18. The school operates across Zayed Nursery, Zayed School and Giza Campus within the Green Land Educational Foundation (GEF-Egypt), established to provide IB education from Kindergarten to Grade 12. GPIS is authorized by the International Baccalaureate Organisation to deliver PYP, MYP and DP. Facilities include a canteen, bus services, security, a medical clinic, a pool and gym, plus a library, a design room, science labs, art rooms and a music room, with well-being resources. Students engage in diverse sports and extracurriculars such as robotics, AI, STEM, coding and Toy Maker projects, as well as arts like Cartoon Characters, Comics, Graphic design and origami. A Student Council and a Summer Internship Program support leadership and real-world experience today.
Schutz American School offers a U.S.-based, college-preparatory education for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12. Accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, it is an IB World School certified for PYP and MYP. The high school Pathway Program emphasizes growth through co-curricular work; growth projects for grades 9–12 are not graded and may involve clubs, internships, or service activities. Graduation outcomes show that 100% of graduates enroll in four-year colleges in the United States, the United Kingdom/Europe, Canada, and Egypt/MENA. Founded in 1924, Schutz embodies community with the motto Schutz Family. The campus includes one-to-one devices, an Early Childhood Learning Center, art studios with a kiln, a black-box theater, a large auditorium, and libraries with access to Bibliotheca Alexandrina. STEM facilities include a design and engineering lab with a 3D printer and dedicated science labs; and a fiber-optic network supports digital learning throughout the learning journey.
Bedayia International School is a K-12 international day school in New Cairo, offering the American Diploma (Cognia-accredited) and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme since 2019. The 16,000-square-metre campus features two libraries, three computer labs, two science labs, a swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, a theatre, and multiple playgrounds, plus a soccer field and basketball/volleyball courts. The school educates students aged 3 to 18; Arabic is the mother tongue for most students, English is the second language with high proficiency, and a minority study French as a second language. The High School offers Advanced Placement courses and uses MAP testing to track progress, with preparation for ACT, IELTS, DELF, and FIT. The IB Diploma Programme includes six subject groups and the core components Theory of Knowledge, Extended Essay, and Creativity, Activity, and Service. Opened in 2009, Bedayia operates a technology-driven campus designed for blended, hands-on learning and broad co-curricular engagement.
The British International School Cairo is a non-profit British international co-educational day school established in 1976 in Cairo to serve expatriate families and others linked to British schooling. The school delivers a British-based curriculum for ages 3–18: Early Years follows the UK Foundation Stage (FS1/FS2); Junior School (Years 1–6) follows the English National Curriculum; Senior School (Years 7–11) leads to IGCSE; Sixth Form (Years 12–13) offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma and other subject pathways. In 1989 the school introduced the IB Diploma Programme; in 2008 a Beverly Hills campus opened west of Cairo; in 2022 the Egypt and Middle East Programme was launched to strengthen Arabic language skills and knowledge of Egyptian and Middle Eastern history and culture. Facilities include large Foundation Stage classrooms, an Arabic classroom, a Music Room, a dedicated swimming pool, and extensive sports facilities such as a 50m pool, a 1000m2 sports hall, a 400m track and training fields. Co-curricular offerings include Injaz, Duke of Edinburgh's Award, MUN, Art Club, Band Club, Dance and Accelerated Reader. Graduates progress to universities worldwide.
King's School The Crown is a British international school in Cairo, part of Inspired Education Group and King's College School network. It delivers the UK National Curriculum through IGCSE in partnership with Cambridge and the British Council, offering Cambridge IGCSE and Cambridge A Levels, with the IB Diploma as a pathway. Integrated from Early Years to Sixth Form on one campus, it serves ages 18 months to 18 years. Arc Pathway provides the foundation for its Early Learning School. Specialist teachers deliver Maths, English, Spanish, French, Science, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Public Speaking and Drama from primary onwards. The campus covers 40,000 square metres in The Crown, 6 October City, Cairo, and includes a football field, a 400-metre track, a 25-metre eight-lane covered pool with a learner pool, an indoor multipurpose hall and a 524-seat Performing Arts theatre. Crown participates in Inspired's Global Exchange Programme and provides access to Inspired boarding schools.
Royal Canadian School is an international K-12 campus in New Cairo, Egypt, uniquely affiliated with Prince Edward Island's Department of Education. The school delivers a Canadian curriculum from early years through graduation, with the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme and Advanced Placement options for older students. Classes are taught in English, with Arabic and French instructors supporting language development, and the PEI affiliation provides a Canadian high school diploma recognized by universities worldwide. The campus spans more than 20,000 square meters and blends Canadian architectural principles with Egyptian heritage, featuring bright, flexible classrooms, modern science and computer laboratories, and a Library & Resource Center. Sports facilities include a full-sized football field, running track, multi-purpose courts, and an Olympic-sized swimming pool with coaching. A calendar of cultural events, academic competitions, and community service enriches student life, while leadership is fostered through student councils, a House System, and a dedicated global leadership team.
New Cairo British International School (NCBIS) is a not-for-profit school established in 1978 serving children aged 3 to 17. It delivers a bespoke curriculum: the English National Curriculum in Primary and GCSE/IGCSE in Secondary, with Sixth Form offering UK A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It operates under the Heliopolis Society for the Cultural and Social Care of English Speaking Foreigners and is governed by a parent-elected Board. Its Primary program uses project- and inquiry-based learning across three themes—STEM, environment, and International Mindedness—while Secondary follows an adapted British Curriculum in Years 7-9 and prepares students for Years 10-11. By 2027, it aims to be Cairo's first choice, delivering experiences that empower students as citizens. Facilities include two pitches, a grass football field, covered courts, a 25m pool and learner pool, a Sport Science classroom, and BYOD with Google tools. The community spans more than 70 nationalities.
Rahn Schulen Kairo is a German-language school in Cairo, 100 percent German-owned, serving ages 1 to 18. The campus includes kindergarten, Grundschule and Sekundarstufe, with an IB World School pathway since 2017/18 and a cooperation with Gymnasium im Stift Neuzelle for Abitur. All subjects are taught in German according to the Berlin-Brandenburg framework, while Arabic language support helps bilingual development. The school draws on German educational traditions, with teachers from Germany and other European countries alongside Egyptian staff, and emphasizes preparing students for life after school. Rahn Schulen Kairo also runs the Rahn Musikschule, offering instruments such as piano, violin, trombone, guitar and more, with Blüthner instruments and ensemble projects. The campus hosts open-air concerts and a Roman theatre for performances, and offers exchange opportunities with Campus Stift Neuzelle. Bright classrooms, green spaces and a multifunctional sports field support collaboration, creativity and well-being. The campus supports curious, responsible global citizens.
Evolution International School is a new Egyptian international school delivering a full IB continuum for ages 3–18. The Early Years (Montessori Children's House, ages 3–6) are linked to the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) through an integrated Montessori–IB approach, and the Primary School delivers the PYP for ages 3–11. The Secondary Programme offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school is located at New Giza Campus, km 22, Cairo/Alex Desert Road, 6 October City, Egypt 12588. It uses digital learning tools, with iPads for students and an e-library accessible in school and at home. Since 2020 Evolution has been a Duke of Edinburgh Award Center, organizing Bronze Awards and adventurous journeys such as Marsa Alam and Siwa expeditions. The school places emphasis on character development, leadership, community service, creativity, and independence. Teachers hold recognized qualifications such as the UK PGCE, with strong English instruction throughout.
Cairo English School (CES) is an international school in Mirage City, New Cairo, Egypt, offering a British-based international education for students aged 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the English National Curriculum with Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma Programme for older students. CES serves Foundation Stage, Primary and Secondary on a 42,000-square-metre campus. It is part of the ESOL Education network and is an IB World School authorized to deliver the IB Diploma. The school is a member of the Council of International Schools and the British Schools in the Middle East, and is inspected by British Schools Offshore. Signature programs include the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award, Week Without Walls and international trips. Facilities include an Olympic-size swimming pool, an indoor sports hall, an official-size football field, science and computer labs, and a design and technology lab, supporting a range of academics and co-curricular activities.
Saxony International School Cairo West is a German international school and kindergarten in Cairo that follows an innovative German curriculum alongside the IB Diploma Programme. The IB DP is offered after Grade 11 and 12 and is taught in German; it is equivalent to the Abitur and enables access to German universities. In cooperation with Germany, Abitur can be completed at SIS grammar schools in Germany, with opportunities for exchanges. The school is part of the Saxony International School network, rooted in Germany since 2009 and in Cairo since 2021 as the first SIS abroad to offer the curriculum. The learning concept is built on pillars including social competence, media competence, business competence, foreign languages, general education, and holistic education. Foreign languages include German, Arabic, Spanish and Chinese. The campus features the Art Classroom, Library, Music Room, Snoozle room, Mensa, and Workroom, plus outdoor facilities: Soccer field, Gymnasium, and Pool.
El Alsson NewGiza is a private international day school in Egypt offering British and American sections on one campus for students aged 3 to 18. The British section delivers IEYC and IPC alongside the UK National Curriculum for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13. It is an Edexcel and Cambridge examination centre for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Levels, and it underwent British Schools Overseas inspection in October 2021. The American section follows a US program aligned to core standards, including the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards and the C3 Social Studies Standards; AP courses are available and a US High School Diploma opens doors to universities. Cognia accreditation covers the American programme, and since 2023 the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The NewGiza campus, opened in 2017, spans 14 feddans and houses both British and American sections with libraries, labs, a theatre and a radio studio globally.
Hayah International Academy is a private international school in Egypt offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside the American High School Diploma for students aged 3 to 18. The main campus is in New Cairo, with Hayah West in Sheikh Zayed City, creating two Cairo campuses as the network grows. The Hayah community is described as a family, guided by core values and a commitment to local and global engagement. The 55,000-square-meter campus provides academic, artistic, and athletic facilities, with six fully equipped science labs, five computer labs, and a Maker Space Lab for 3D printing, robotics, and coding. Classrooms feature smart boards; iPads and tablets are used in PYP. Sports facilities include a multi-purpose gym, two squash courts, outdoor tracks and courts, and Olympic-size pools. After-school activities span ASA, Performing Arts, Arabic Culture Night, TEDxYouth@The Nile, HIAMUN, and service trips. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, collaboration, and impact.
GEMS Academy Alexandria is a co-educational day school in Alexandria, Egypt, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and the American Curriculum, enabling families to choose a suitable pathway. The IB continuum runs from nursery to high school, and the campus includes an IGCSE British Division and an IB French Division. German is taught in upper grades, with ICT and E‑learning embedded across classrooms. The library supports study and leisure reading, and on‑site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare. Classrooms are bright, spacious and air‑conditioned, with a two‑adult per class policy. Facilities include gymnasia, an outdoor pool with lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball, plus monitored transport. An expansive auditorium hosts Music and Drama; four languages are taught: French, English, German and Arabic. The school emphasizes pastoral care and community-building through holistic support and a strong welfare framework.
Kent College West Cairo is an extension of the Kent College family, delivering a British education for ages 3 to 18 and drawing on a 135-year heritage. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 6 and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma in the senior years, with English as the primary language of instruction. The Junior School combines core English subjects with a holistic STEAM curriculum, while the Senior School integrates AI and STEAM through lab work, robotics and AR/AI projects. The campus, located in O West Compound in 6th of October City, comprises 70 classrooms, labs, libraries and performing arts spaces, with collaboration zones and facilities for up to 1,500 students. A partnership with O West Sports Club provides sports amenities. Emphasis on community, safeguarding, Model UN, languages (French and Arabic) and Co-Curricular study shapes well-rounded global citizens and lifelong learning.
GPIS is a private international co-educational day school in Egypt serving ages 2–18 (Pre-K to Grade 12). It offers an American Curriculum for Pre-K–12 and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme for Grades 11–12. GPBS provides two sections: an IB Section (PYP/MYP/DP) fully authorized, and a British Section accredited by CAIE, Pearson Edexcel, and Oxford AQA. The High School emphasizes Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, with broad electives and a focus on reading proficiency. The Elementary program follows the American Program with Common Core Standards for Language Arts and Mathematics, includes core subjects plus Arabic and Religion, and uses project-based learning, with Music, Art, Information Technology and Physical Education. Established in 2010 by El Rabwa Group as its flagship, GPIS sits on the largest school complex in Egypt, featuring high-tech classrooms, libraries, science labs, computer labs, a VR-powered STEM room and extensive sports facilities.
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