Europa-Schule Kairo vs Rahn Schulen Kairo

	E Europa-Schule Kairo Cairo, Egypt	R Rahn Schulen Kairo Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 6,000 - 209,000	Fees / year EGP 137,400 - 217,000
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 1 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum	Curriculum German Curriculum, IB (DP)
Pupils	Pupils 1,000	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language German	Instruction language German, English
Opened	Opened 1998	Opened 2014
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Location: Abdel Malik Ben Marwan Street, Tagamoa El Khames, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The campus is located in the New Cairo area, accessible via the district's major roads. The school operates on a single campus.	Location Plot 15A, Al-Istethmar Region, El-Kattamia, Cairo, Egypt
Stages	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium; D-Zug	Stages Kindergarten; Primary School (grades 1–4; grades 5–6 lead to secondary); Secondary School (grades 7–10); IB World School; Abitur at Neuzelle High School
School type	School type German government-recognized international school	School type German-speaking school in Cairo; 100% German ownership
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Most pupils are Egyptian.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support An inclusion team supports students with additional learning needs. They provide in-class differentiation, group and one-on-one support, and diagnostic testing, coordinating with external professionals as needed.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Germany	Country affiliation Germany (German ownership and curriculum)
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Teaching and vacation schedule published; Islamic holidays observed according to the lunar calendar; calendar includes a Pedagogical/Self-Study day
Bus service details	Bus service details Bus service covers most areas of Cairo. Inquiries about coverage are handled by the administration during enrollment. Transportation details and pickup/drop-off times can be obtained from the Transport Management at 01226868125; bus@europaschulekairo.com.	Bus service details Bus service available with multiple routes and destination fees ( destinations include Baroun City; Mokattam/Zahraa El Maadi; Nasr City; El Rehab, Heliopolis, Abassia, Settlements, Nozha, Maadi; El Manial, Dokki, Mohandeseen, Agouza, Shoubra, Zaytoun; Madinaty, Al Haram, Hadayek El Ahram ). Bus fees are published; payment in 3 installments; a new bus app provides real-time tracking; the school is not responsible for external bus companies or private drivers
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application fees - No separate application or one‑off registration fee is published in the school's public fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year. Tuition fees by school year (published annual amounts) - Baby class: EGP 204,000 per year. - Kindergarten and preschool: EGP 165,600 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–4): EGP 180,000 per year. - Secondary I (Grades 5–9): EGP 188,400 per year. - Secondary II (Grades 10–12): EGP 199,200 per year. - Published fees for non‑Egyptian (foreign) students: EUR 6,000 per year for tuition in all school stages; activity fee for foreign students: EUR 100 per year. Per‑term fees - The published schedule provides annual tuition amounts only; no per‑term breakdown or explicit per‑term rates are published on the public fee page. Parents should note that the amounts above are presented as yearly fees. Billing schedule and payment terms - The public fee information lists annual tuition and an annual activity fee but does not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates) or specific payment terms on the fee page. Any instalment options, due dates, late‑payment penalties or similar billing terms are not provided in the published fee summary. Boarding fees - Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school and provides school bus transport; there is no published boarding/internat fee. Transport/bus fees are referenced as separate, variable costs dependent on route and residence. Other costs and typical additional charges - Activity fee (annual): EGP 5,000 for Egyptian students. - Books: charged separately according to the required books for each year group (amounts not fixed in the public fee summary). - Transport (school bus): charged separately; cost varies by pick‑up area and is not given as a fixed amount in the published summary. - Any uniform or school‑shop costs are not listed as fixed fees in the published fee summary. Refund information - No public refund policy or specific statements on refunds for tuition, activity fees, bus fees or book charges are published on the school's public fee summary. The published fee information does not state which fees (if any) are refundable or the conditions for refunds. Fee payment options - The published fee summary does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) or the required bank details/payment channels on the fee page itself. Notes for parents (practical points based on the published fee material) - All amounts above are those published for the 2025/2026 academic year; the school presents annual tuition figures and a separate annual activity charge; book and transport costs are additional and variable. - Transport is provided by school buses and is priced separately depending on the route/residence; parents should expect bus fees to be charged in addition to the annual tuition.	Fee details Application / Admissions fees - Probetage (3 Tage): EGP 1,500. - Aufnahmetests: EGP 1,000. - Gesamtbetrag für Probetage + Aufnahmetest: EGP 2,500 (nicht erstattungsfähig). Tuition – annual amounts (school year 2025/26) - Neu aufgenommene Schüler (Jahresgebühr): - Kindergarten: EGP 137,400. - Grundschule (Klassen 1–6): EGP 141,900. - Sekundarstufe I (Klassen 7–10): EGP 143,750. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Klassen 11–12): EGP 217,000. - Aktuelle/Bestands-Schüler (Jahresgebühr): - Kindergarten: EGP 124,350. - Grundschule (Klassen 1–6): EGP 128,400. - Sekundarstufe I (Klassen 7–10): EGP 130,100. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Klassen 11–12): EGP 196,400. Tuition – instalment breakdown (Neu aufgenommene & Fristen for 2025/26) - Zahlungsaufteilung: die Jahresgebühr wird in vier Teilzahlungen entrichtet – zwei Teilzahlungen, die zusammen 60 % der Jahresgebühr bilden, und zwei Teilzahlungen, die zusammen 40 % der Jahresgebühr bilden. Die üblichen Fälligkeitstermine für das Schuljahr 2025/26 sind: - 1. Zahlung (Erster Teil der ersten Rate, 30%): fällig gleich nach Vertragsunterzeichnung. - 2. Zahlung (Zweiter Teil der ersten Rate, 30%): fällig 1. September 2025. - 3. Zahlung (Erster Teil der zweiten Rate, 20%): fällig 1. Januar 2026. - 4. Zahlung (Zweiter Teil der zweiten Rate, 20%): fällig 1. März 2026. - Beispiele (Neu aufgenommene Schüler – konkrete Ratenbeträge): - Kindergarten (Gesamt EGP 137,400): • 30% = EGP 41,220 (bei Vertragsunterzeichnung). • 30% = EGP 41,220 (1. Sep 2025). • 20% = EGP 27,480 (1. Jan 2026). • 20% = EGP 27,480 (1. März 2026). - Grundschule (Gesamt EGP 141,900): • 30% = EGP 42,570; 30% = EGP 42,570; 20% = EGP 28,380; 20% = EGP 28,380. - Sekundarstufe I (Gesamt EGP 143,750): • 30% = EGP 43,125; 30% = EGP 43,125; 20% = EGP 28,750; 20% = EGP 28,750. - Sekundarstufe II – IB DP (Gesamt EGP 217,000): • 30% = EGP 65,100; 30% = EGP 65,100; 20% = EGP 43,400; 20% = EGP 43,400. (Die gleichen prozentualen Anteile können auf die Jahresgebühren der Bestands‑/aktuellen Schüler angewendet werden; die resultierenden Raten betragen z. B. für Bestands‑Kindergarten 30% = EGP 37,305 und 20% = EGP 24,870.) Billing schedule and payment terms - Fälligkeitstermine für das Schuljahr 2025/26: siehe oben (Vertragsunterzeichnung; 1 Sep 2025; 1 Jan 2026; 1 Mar 2026). Zahlungen sind einzuhalten; bei Zahlungsverzug können laut Gebührenordnung administrative Maßnahmen erfolgen. - Bei Anmeldungen ab dem zweiten Halbjahr müssen 50% des Jahresgebührenbetrags innerhalb einer Woche nach Vertragsunterzeichnung bezahlt werden. Transport / Schulbus - Buspreise (Schuljahr 2025/26) – Beispiele nach Zielort (jährlich): - Baroun City: EGP 18,000. - Mokattam / Zahraa El Maadi: EGP 20,000. - Nasr City: EGP 21,000. - El Rehab / Heliopolis / Abassia / Settlements / Nozha / Maadi: EGP 23,500. - El Manial / Dokki / Mohandeseen / Agouza / Shoubra / Zaytoun: EGP 23,500. - Madinaty / Al Haram / Faisal: EGP 24,000. - Sheikh Zayed / 6th October City / Hadayek El Ahram: EGP 26,000. - Geschwisterrabatt für den Bus: 10% Rabatt bei der Anmeldung von Geschwistern. - Bus-Zahlungsplan: der Busservice wird in drei Raten bezahlt – 35% (fällig bis 10.08.2025), 35% (fällig 15.09.2025) und 30% (fällig 15.01.2026). Boarding / Wohnangebote - Es sind keine Boarding‑ oder Internatsgebühren in der Gebührenordnung aufgeführt; die Schule führt für Kairo kein internes Internatsangebot mit separaten Boarding‑Gebühren auf. Weitere Kosten und sonstige Gebühren - Baby Class (Kindergarten‑Baby Class): Jahresgebühr EGP 100,000; Kaution (Rückzahlbar beim Verlassen des Kindergartens) EGP 30,000. Für die Baby Class wird ein monatlicher Betrag von EGP 10,000 erhoben, fällig ab 01.09. und jeweils am ersten Tag eines jeden Monats. - IB‑Dokumentengebühr: Für Klasse 12 wird ein Betrag in Euro für IBO‑Dokumente erhoben (im Dokument ist ein Betrag von EUR 256 genannt; diese IB‑bezogenen Gebühren werden separat berechnet). - Bücher und Unterrichtsmaterialien: die Jahresgebühren beinhalten Bücher und Unterrichtsmaterialien von der Vorschule bis zur Klasse 10; detaillierte Lernmittel‑/Materiallisten sind pro Klasse verfügbar. - Uniformkosten: keine fest ausgewiesenen Pauschalbeträge für Uniformen in der veröffentlichten Gebührenordnung; Materiallisten und Lernmittellisten werden getrennt bereitgestellt. Ermäßigungen, Zuschläge, Nichtzahlung - Sozial gestützte Ermäßigungen: Es besteht die Möglichkeit einer Gebührenermäßigung aus sozialen Gründen; die Höhe und Genehmigung erfolgen schriftlich und sind begrenzt (Antragstellung und Prüfung erforderlich). - Geschwisterermäßigung: Für das dritte und jedes weitere Kind einer Familie wird auf Antrag eine Ermäßigung in Höhe von 10% gewährt (gilt nicht für KKG/Baby Class). - Bei Zahlungsverzug können administrative Folgen eintreten (z. B. Nichtregistrierung des Kindes beim Bildungsministerium gemäß einschlägigen Regelungen). Stornierung / Rückerstattungen - Probetage/Aufnahmetests: die Prüfungsgebühren (EGP 2,500) sind nicht erstattungsfähig. - Stornierung vor Beginn des Schuljahres: bei Stornierung der Anmeldung vor Beginn des Schuljahres werden Verwaltungskosten einbehalten; die Gebührenordnung nennt genaue Prozentsätze im Stornierungsfall. - Vertragsauflösung nach Beginn des Schuljahres: bei Vertragsauflösung nach Beginn des Schuljahres wird die erste Rate des Schulgeldes einbehalten. Zahlungsmöglichkeiten - Onlinezahlung: es steht ein Online‑Zahlungsportal zur Verfügung (für Kartenzahlungen/Onlinezahlungen). - Banküberweisung: Banküberweisungen an die in der Gebührenordnung angegebenen Kontoverbindungen (Banknamen und Kontonummern sind in der Gebührenordnung hinterlegt). - Weitere Zahlungsmodalitäten und konkrete Kontodaten werden im Anmelde‑/Vertragsprozess mitgeteilt.
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Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership Founder: Dr. Gamal Nawara. Governing body: Board of the School Association. Board members: Dr. Amr Ezzat Salama (Chairman), Dr. Hamdy Hassan Mahmoud Abu El-Aneen (Vice-Chairman), Dr. Mohamed Safwat Mohamed Salem (Treasurer), Dr. Mahmoud Mohamed Abdelnabi Salem (Board Member), Dr. Elsayed Mohamed Ahmed Tag El-Din Ahmed (Board Member), Janine Doreen Eagler Klemp (Board Member), Hoda Mohib Al-Din Ahmed Al-Mahjoub (Board Member).	Governance and ownership The school has 100 percent German ownership.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details In the Gymnasium, project-based work continues across subjects, with cross-disciplinary or elective options, teaching students to work in teams and think in networks. The school emphasizes modern learning arrangements, using new media and contemporary teaching materials to support hands-on, individualized learning in a globalized world. The curriculum includes German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Biology, Geography, English, with French from grade 6, Physics from grade 7, Chemistry from grade 7, Religion (in Arabic), Civics (in Arabic), Music, and Art. Deutsch Sprachdiplom I certifies B1; it comprises written and oral parts. Abitur: Students primarily pursue the German International Abitur; Abitur exams can be taken in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at the higher level, and in other subjects (except Sport and Religion) at the basic level; examinations in French, Art and Music can only be oral. Egyptian credentials: In addition to German credentials, students take Addadeya after grade 9 and Thanaweya after grade 12; passing Thanaweya enables admission to state Egyptian universities. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I certifies B1 level, with written and oral components.	Curriculum details German-language school with 100 percent German ownership. All subjects are taught according to the German curriculum of Berlin and Brandenburg.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression The study and career orientation at Europa-Schule Kairo guides the transition from school to study or work and rests on three pillars: individual counseling, information and guidance events, and practical experiences in the world of work. This includes individual counseling, information materials, and DAAD-supported counseling, as well as events such as the DAAD SIT information day, a study information day at GUC Cairo, a Germany trip, and a tenth-grade internship. The program also directs students to external study portals and resources to help explore study programs and universities in Germany and beyond, including ZEIT Online and other German and Egyptian higher-education resources.	Higher education progression University opportunities and scholarships for Rahn Schulen Kairo graduates.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented The school runs an active AG program with activities such as chess and thinking games, Kinder theater, reading clubs, storytelling, graffiti art, and Model United Nations. Weekly workshops allow students in year groups 2-4 to pursue interests across subjects (e.g., student newspaper, storytelling, choir, football, crafts, wall painting, reading games), and there are mentoring and peer-support initiatives such as conflict mediation and buddy programs for new students.	Gifted and talented Recognize high talents; German and Arabic language support; talents promotion and involvement.
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning The inclusion concept is based on an expanded integration approach and aims to be a school for all, where the diversity of the student body is a resource for mutual learning and no student is left behind. The school adapts to the individual learning prerequisites and development opportunities, teaching in mixed classes with differentiation and individualized learning within the group. The inclusion concept has been part of the school program since 2011 and is integrated into the school's mission. A growing team of school social workers, special education specialists, and an occupational therapist supports daily school life and continually develops the inclusion concept, including shadow teachers and joint teaching with assistant teachers and special education teachers. There is collaboration with external institutions, doctors, and psychologists; internal diagnostics and testing; additional rooms and materials; and partly barrier-free buildings to support inclusion. The majority of the student population requiring support falls under learning difficulties and social-emotional development, with common diagnoses such as dyslexia (LRS) and ADHD; some students have chronic illnesses or motor/cognitive impairments.	Social & emotional learning —
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) The school provides individualized support and differentiated offerings for students with special educational needs. There is small-group support in German (DAF) in the Gymnasium and in various subjects in the primary school, as well as shadow teachers and collaboration with external specialists. Admission of students with special needs is possible if there is a diagnosis from a recognized specialist and a parent-funded support system; it may include individual case support or school accompaniment, and therapies or other external measures. Internally, students receive individually tailored teaching and learning plans, differentiation in lessons, and, where appropriate, exam accommodations. The aim is inclusive schooling; the inclusion concept has been evaluated and developed since 2015 with a growing team of professionals supporting school social work and making inclusive education possible in the classroom.	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language English and French are taught in Rahn Schulen Cairo. English is taught from grade 1 and French from grade 6. Most subjects are taught in German, while the Arabic language, Arabic History and Religion are taught in Arabic. The school offers the DELF language certificate in 10th grade.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Mental wellbeing is supported through the school's focus on social-emotional development, with a team of school social workers, special education specialists, and an occupational therapist providing ongoing guidance to students. The school also works with psychologists and external professionals as needed for student support. Internal diagnostics and individualized support help identify mental health needs, and targeted workshops and small-group activities promote resilience, self-regulation, and social skills. The school cultivates an inclusive climate that supports emotional wellbeing and belonging for all students.	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding The school has a designated safety officer. Safeguarding is supported by a team that includes school social workers, special education specialists, and external professionals such as doctors and psychologists. There is collaboration with parents, teachers, and students to ensure a safe and protective learning environment. The inclusive and supportive school approach contributes to safeguarding by addressing diverse student needs.	Safeguarding —
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Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Europa-Schule Cairo has a modern campus that provides optimal conditions for learning, sport, and leisure. The buildings are designed to meet the needs of the different age groups. The kindergarten building offers a warm and safe environment that invites play and discovery. The primary school features bright, child-friendly classrooms and ample outdoor areas for movement and creative learning. The secondary school buildings are modern and provide an inspiring learning atmosphere for students in lower and upper secondary.	Facilities overview Rahn Schulen Kairo runs a German-language campus in Cairo with kindergarten (preschool), Grundschule (primary) and Sekundarstufe (secondary), plus an IB World School option. A cooperation with Gymnasium im Stift Neuzelle provides Abitur. The campus emphasizes a pleasant learning environment with friendly, bright rooms that support ongoing learning. The German-language pedagogy underpins the early years, with German language instruction and Arabic language support to help German become the daily language at school. The Musikschule operates within Rahn Schools Cairo, enabling integrated music and arts projects across the Rahn network.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities Two well-maintained football pitches. Several beach volleyball courts. Various playgrounds for different age groups. A private swimming pool for swimming lessons and leisure activities. A climate-controlled sports and events hall with an integrated stage, used for sports events as well as cultural events and school performances.	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Kindergarten: Our welcoming kindergarten building provides a warm, safe environment that invites play and exploration. Primary school: Our primary school has bright, child-friendly classrooms and ample outdoor spaces for movement and creative learning. Secondary level I and II: The secondary school buildings are modernly equipped and offer an inspiring learning atmosphere for students in lower and upper secondary. The facilities are designed to support a variety of instructional approaches across grade levels.	Academic facilities Good learning conditions are provided on the Rahn Cairo campus, with a pleasant learning environment. Friendly, bright rooms support learning and help improve retention. Instruction is grounded in German educational traditions, with teachers from Germany and other European countries alongside Egyptian staff collaborating to support students. The school emphasizes preparing students for life after school, drawing on 25 years of German and European schooling experience.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities Musical education is offered by the Musikschule, where qualified instructors teach in styles including classical, rock, pop, jazz and Arabic classical. Instruments taught include Trombone, Violin, Piano, Flute, Ukulele, Guitar, Vocals, Oud and Drums. Instruments come from Blüthner. Additional offerings include Instrument Carousel, Band and Ensemble, Musical Early Education, and Family‑Kinder courses. The Musikschule collaborates with Rahn Schools Cairo to create projects that nurture talent.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History In 1998, Prof. Dr. Gamal Nawara fulfilled a long-held dream: the founding of a German school in Egypt. He bore significant financial burdens and risks, undertaking substantial entrepreneurial effort; it is noted that his grandchildren now attend the school he founded. His main aim was to give parents connected to the German language, culture or education the opportunity to provide their children with a German-language education of high quality, with early language exposure so that even children with no German background can start in kindergarten. Today, more than twenty years after its founding, the school has grown to twelve grade levels and many students have completed the Abitur at ESK. Planning has included further expansion, such as a larger campus and a new gymnasium building added in 2008/2009, with additional projects envisioned for future growth.	History Founded in 2014, Rahn Schulen Kairo is a German-language school in Cairo and is 100 percent German-owned. Rahn Education has 25 years of educational experience in Germany and Europe. In October 2015 Prof. Dr. Bernhard Vogel became patron of Rahn Schulen Kairo.
Community	Community The school community comprises the ESK family, including the leadership team, the board, teachers and staff, students, and an alumni network. Governance and student life are supported by school bodies such as the Elternbeirat (parents' council), Lehrerbeirat (teachers' council), Schülervertretung (student council), and SV-Lehrkräfte. Activities and events include staff and schoolwide Iftar gatherings during Ramadan, geography competitions such as Diercke Wissen 2026, excursions and class trips, and a range of projects and clubs highlighted in the News/Aktuelles sections.	Community The school campus is located in Mokattam Green District Area in Cairo and features a spacious outdoor area, a multifunctional sports field and a Roman theater for events. Classrooms are bright and inviting, designed to foster creativity and collaboration, with modern fiber optic networking and a safe, accessible entrance. The staff comprises educators from Germany, other European countries and Egypt, reflecting a cosmopolitan team. Rahn Schulen Kairo collaborates with Campus Stift Neuzelle to offer students the opportunity to complete their degree in a new environment far from home, and promotes artistic and musical talents through Rahn Musik School. The school's goals emphasize developing competence, judgment, and performance, and fostering honest, just, and open-minded global citizenship.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school is a German-recognized international school. It offers learning for Kindergarten, Grundschule (Primary School), and Gymnasium, with a D-Zug learning track. The school participates in the Diercke Wissen geography competition, including recognizing winners in 2026.	Academic & intellectual The school offers the International Baccalaureate (IB) program since the 2017/18 school year. German and Arabic language promotion supports multilingual competencies. The learning environment emphasizes good learning conditions, a pleasant atmosphere, and curiosity-driven learning. The school also provides opportunities to complete a degree in a new environment through an exchange with Campus Stift Neuzelle, supporting professional and personal development.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative AGs include Chess and Thinking Games; Kindergarten Theatre – Stage Open for Imagination; Reading Club; Reading Adventure Time – Tell, Invent, and Experience; Chess Club; Stories Time with Fun; Graffiti and Wall Painting – Artworks for Our School Wall; and the Model United Nations (MUN) Club.	Arts & creative The German Music School Cairo aims to promote music creativity for children and youths aged 6 to 18 and is a partner of the Clara Schumann Music School in Leipzig. This music program reflects the musically-artistic education concept of Rahn Education. The campus provides spaces for performances and artistic expression, including open-air concerts in the outdoor spaces and a Roman theatre-like setting.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language In the MUN-AG, students learn how diplomacy works and how to discuss topics in international debates. They write speeches, draft resolutions, and participate in debates to understand political processes and to participate actively. The emphasis is on critical thinking, teamwork, and practicing negotiation and presentation techniques.	Cultural & language The Rahn Schulen Kairo operates under 100 percent German ownership and teaches in German according to the German framework curriculum for Berlin and Brandenburg. German and Arabic language promotion supports bilingual development. The school offers exchange opportunities with Campus Stift Neuzelle, enabling students to complete degrees in a German environment far from home. The school also focuses on developing curious, creative, and socially responsible global citizens.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Chess and Thinking Games promote strategic thinking; Reading Club and Reading Adventure Time foster literacy and imagination; Stories Time with Fun encourages verbal expression. The AG program includes these recreational and language-oriented activities to support social development among students.	Social & hobbies Spacious green areas and seating provide venues for outdoor concerts and relaxation during breaks. The campus includes a multifunctional sports field and a Roman theatre that support musically artistic and athletic activities. Classrooms are bright and inviting, with interactive boards that promote collaboration and active learning. Open spaces and facilities are designed to encourage social interaction and informal clubs and activities.
Community & service	Community & service Ramadan Iftar events are organized at Europa-Schule Kairo, including Iftar gatherings for the staff and school community. The school participates in school-wide events and competitions that bring students together and strengthen community ties.	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional Model United Nations (MUN) fosters leadership, diplomacy, and public speaking as students engage in international debates and resolutions.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The campus offers a large outdoor area with a multifunctional sports field and a Roman theatre, enabling sports, performances, and outdoor events. The classrooms and facilities are bright, comfortable, and designed to support collaboration and well-being. Spacious green spaces and seating provide opportunities for relaxation and social interaction during breaks. The school aims to foster a positive, engaging learning environment that supports physical and mental well-being.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision German, Arabic, English and French are taught at Europa-Schule Kairo, with French introduced from Grade 6 in the Gymnasium. In Kindergarten, German is the language of instruction, with Arabic used to assist communication. Deutsch als Fremdsprache (DaF) is offered in Grundschule to support German learners, progressing toward A1–A2 levels by the gymnasial orientation (DaF is taught in Klassen 3–4 in small groups since 2018/19). Abitur exams can be taken in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at a higher level, and the Deutsches Sprachdiplom I (DSD I) is offered.	Language provision The school is a German-language school. Language support is offered in German and Arabic. German language instruction begins in kindergarten with the aim that German becomes the language of everyday school life. In the IB program, languages include German, Arabic and English, and History and Biology are taught in German, with other subjects taught in English or German depending on the course group.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The Europa-Schule Kairo operates a German-Egyptian school system (Deutsch-ägyptische Schulsystem) across Kindergarten to Gymnasium. German is the language of instruction, with Arabic support used in Kindergarten to aid communication. The D-Zug program begins in Grade 4 and uses German as the main language, with English or French available as the first foreign language. The long-term goal is to attain the Deutsches Internationale Abitur.	Bilingual teaching The school is an IB World School. In grades 11 and 12, students participate in preparatory IB instruction and learn a Language A (Arabic or German) and a Language B (English), History and one of the sciences (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics), Mathematics and Art or a similar combination, according to the student's needs and interests. In the bilingual language program, History and Biology are taught in German.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs In the bilingual language program, History and Biology are taught in German. English is offered as Language B in the IB curriculum, supporting bilingual study across disciplines. The program fosters bilingual language development across subjects.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Online registration for grades 1–11 is open from March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. The legal guardian must complete the form in German or English, and all information regarding the student and the parents must be provided; otherwise the application is incomplete and will be rejected. A separate application must be submitted for each sibling. 2. To register for Primary School and Gymnasium, online registration for the grades (1–11) should be completed within the March window. The documents to be uploaded on the registration portal are: original birth certificate; a recent passport photo of the child; copy of the child's passport (first page); copies of both parents' ID cards; and a copy of the current mid-year report. 3. We will place your child on the list of new applicants, review class capacities, assess your child's academic performance, and invite you and your child to an admissions interview if needed. For admission to Grade 11, an interview with the high school coordinator is necessary to review any required make-up periods, language sequences, and subject combinations. 4.	Admissions 1. Online Registration: Online registration is available through the online registration link. After successful registration, an automatic confirmation is issued. The school office will contact you to submit the latest report card and required documents. 2. Trial Days and Admission Test: Primary School (Grades 1–6) require a placement test in German and Mathematics; Secondary School (Grades 7–10) require a placement test in German, Mathematics, and English; Upper Level / GIB (Grades 11–12) refer to the IB Admission Policy; Students from Abroad may have additional tests in relevant national subjects. Fees: Trial Days (3 days) 1,500 EGP; Admission Tests 1,000 EGP; Total 2,500 EGP. Payment can be made online or at the school office on the test day. Fees are non-refundable. 3. Parent Meeting: After the trial days, an invitation for a parent meeting will be issued. If you are abroad, the meeting can be conducted online. 4. Decision and Notification: The school management makes the final decision. You will be informed via email along with the current fee schedule, required documents for enrollment, and further organizational steps. If the classes are full, your child will be placed on a waiting list and notified upon availability.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships Galala University offers exclusive program discounts and scholarships across Engineering, Health Sciences, Art and Design, and Social Sciences, with dual degree programs in collaboration with Arizona State University. European Universities in Egypt (EUE) provide a 10% discount on total annual tuition fees for hosted universities, including the University of London, University of Central Lancashire, and University of East London. Future University in Egypt (FUE) provides scholarships for high school graduates to pursue higher education in a range of programs, including opportunities enriched with extracurricular activities.
Waitlist	Waitlist —	Waitlist If the classes are full, the child will be placed on a waiting list and notified upon availability.
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