Metropolitan School

7 Khaled Ibn Al Waleed St., South of Police Academy, New Cairo, Egypt. The school is located in New Cairo. Metropolitan School serves Nursery to Grade 11. Buses serve New Cairo and surrounding areas, with GPS-tracked safety features.

Pre-School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School.

International school following the American curriculum.

Egypt.

7:40 arrival; 7:50 National Anthem; 8:00 first period; 8:00–8:10 attendance; 3:00 end of school day; 3:15–4:15 CCA.

GPS-tracked buses operate to New Cairo, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Sherouk City, Madinaty, Rehab City.

Metropolitan School teaches an American, standard-based international curriculum in English. The Elementary School serves Grades 1–5 with Grade 1–5 ELA, Math, and Science, and includes Grade 1 Entrepreneurship; Arabic, PE, Music, Art, ICT, Library, SEL and Religion, with technology integration through IXL and McGraw Hill and MAP tests three times a year. The Elementary program includes entrepreneurship starting in Grade 1, including the Lemon Stand project. The Middle School serves Grades 6–8 with ELA, Math, Science, and a World Language program (French, German, or Spanish) and a broad Electives Catalogue (e.g., Swimming, Padel, Soccer, Basketball, Judo, Theatre, Filmography, Photography, Band, Drums, Guitar, Art, Crafting, Art & Culture, Robotics, Graphic Design, STEM, Puppetry, Creative Writing); MAP tests occur three times a year, with a technology-integrated approach via IXL, HMH and McGraw Hill and a mix of formative and summative assessments. The High School emphasizes university preparation and entrepreneurship; exams include ACT and EST for university qualifications, and a Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024.

Top ACT scores in Egypt and globally.

A Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024 (Catherine).

All-Met students are expected to reflect the 8 Met Character Pillars, guiding both behavior and character development. Metropolitan School prioritizes a safe, distraction-free, and supportive learning environment, with parents and staff sharing responsibility for upholding behavioral standards. The Wheel of Choices is used to help students identify problems and choose constructive solutions. Diversity and inclusion are core values embedded in school life, shaping interactions and community expectations. Discipline policy and positive behavior acknowledgments reinforce these pillars and encourage respectful, responsible conduct.

Diversity and inclusion are central objectives of Metropolitan School. Any requests for special accommodations must be verified by an assessment from a reputable organization. The discipline framework involves counsel and support specialists to address underlying causes and, if needed, referrals to outside assistance. The school emphasizes safeguarding and a safe environment as part of its inclusive approach. It also provides guidelines for managing behavior and accommodations within a partnership between home and school.

The school emphasizes a safe, supportive, and well-being oriented learning environment. Safeguarding is a central priority, with CIS-guided policies and regular updates to reflect current best practices and legal requirements. A fully equipped school clinic provides medical assessment and treatment to support student health, including procedures for medications, illness management, and vaccinations. The Student Parent Handbook highlights safety and well-being as a shared responsibility and promotes a strong home–school partnership. The school promotes inclusion and community service as means to support students' social-emotional development.

Safeguarding is a shared responsibility among the school, parents, and the wider community, with open communication and regular policy reviews to reflect best practices and current legal requirements. The safeguarding framework is guided by Council of International Schools (CIS) standards to ensure high levels of care and protection. The Child Protection Officer (CPO) and campus leadership oversee policy implementation and serve as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns. Staff training, clear reporting procedures, and a culture that prioritizes student welfare are integral to Metropolitan School's safeguarding approach. The aim is to create a secure learning environment where every child feels valued, respected, and protected.

1. Application. Metropolitan School is accepting applications for Nursery to Grade 11 for the academic year 2026-2027. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Final acceptance is confirmed only after the submission of all required documents. To apply, complete the application forms for each level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School. 2. Assessment & Parents Interview. Once all required documents have been submitted, students who meet the school's admission criteria will be invited, along with their parents, to attend an assessment and parent interview at the school. During the assessment day, younger students will be evaluated to understand their developmental readiness, while applicants for upper grades will complete a standardized American assessment to determine their academic capabilities. 3. Assessment Result & Enrollment Process. Families will be notified of the assessment results within 7 calendar days. If a place is offered, it must be secured within 10 days to confirm the student's enrollment. 4. Required Documents. The following documents are required: 1. Applicant's Birth Certificate (or a copy at this point) or Passport for Non-Egyptians; 2) Copy of Identification for both parents; 3) Copy of Parents' University Certificates; 4) Nursery Report (where applicable for Pre-K and KG1 applicants only); 5) End-of-Academic-Year Reports for the past two years and the most recent school reports for the current academic year (Important Notice: If coming from outside Egypt, papers must be formally attested from the country of origin of the school attended by the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt); 6) A Confidential Letter of Good Conduct from the current school (mandatory for Grade 7 applicants and up); 7) An Attested Sequence of Years Certificate (شهادة تسلسل دراسي موثقة).