Forsan International Schools vs GEMS Academy Alexandria

	F Forsan International Schools Alexandria, Egypt	G GEMS Academy Alexandria Alexandria, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 58,000 - 75,970	Fees / year EGP 8,000 - 77,500
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 100
Typical class size	Typical class size 20	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English, Arabic	Instruction language French
Opened	Opened 2017	Opened 2011
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Qanal El Mahmoudia, Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt. Located in the Smouha district, the campus is accessible via several bus routes. A door-to-door bus service is available.	Location Kilo 13 Alexandria-Cairo Agricultural Road, Alexandria, Egypt.
Stages	Stages PlaySchool; British School; American School. All-through education from ages 3 to 19.	Stages Foundation Stage; British School; IB School; American School
School type	School type Private, coeducational day school network comprising a Playschool, British School and American School.	School type —
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support On-site doctor, nurse and educational psychologist with strong pastoral care.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt	Country affiliation Egypt
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure —
Bus service details	Bus service details Convenient school bus routes and door-to-door service available.	Bus service details Air-conditioned buses with seat belts; each bus is monitored by staff for student safety. Transportation is available to GAA students.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / registration fee - No fixed, publicly posted one‑time application or seat‑reservation fee amount is available in the school's public materials. Parents should note that a one‑time registration/seat reservation fee is commonly charged by similar international schools in the region, but Forsan International Schools does not publish a fixed figure. Tuition fees (annual) by year group — amounts shown in EGP - Playschool / KG1: EGP 58,000. - KG2: EGP 58,000. - Primary Year 1 (P1): EGP 59,920. - Primary Year 2 (P2): EGP 59,920. - Primary Year 3 (P3): EGP 65,270. - Primary Year 4 (P4): EGP 65,270. - Primary Year 5 (P5): EGP 68,480. - Primary Year 6 (P6): EGP 68,480. - Preparatory Year 1 (Prep 1 / Grade 7): EGP 73,830. - Preparatory Year 2 (Prep 2 / Grade 8): EGP 75,970. - Preparatory Year 3 (Prep 3 / Grade 9): EGP 75,970. Per‑term detail - Forsan International Schools does not publish a public per‑term breakdown on its public pages. The annual figures above are the school‑level published annual tuition amounts referenced by local school directories; parents should treat per‑term figures as dependent on the school's chosen billing schedule (which is not posted). Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (number of instalments, due dates, late‑payment penalties, and early‑payment discounts) is not published in the school's public materials. No formal schedule of term dates versus invoice amounts is available publicly. Boarding fees - Forsan operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published. Transportation (school bus) - School bus (transport) is listed separately by local school directories and reported at approximately EGP 8,000 per year (annual transport fee). Transport is typically charged in addition to tuition. Other costs and fees - Textbooks: Directories indicate that the listed tuition figures include textbooks in the amounts shown. - Uniforms: Uniform costs are not included in the annual tuition figures and are charged separately; a specific uniform price is not publicly posted. - Extra‑curricular activities, school trips, external exam fees, and optional services (where applicable) are additional costs and are not itemised in publicly available materials. Specific amounts are not published. Refund information - No published, itemised refund policy for tuition, registration, transportation, textbooks, or uniform fees is available in the school's public materials. Local directory notes for similar regional schools commonly treat registration/seat‑reservation, uniform, textbook and transport fees as non‑refundable, but Forsan does not publish a formal refund schedule in its public pages. Fee payment options - The school's public contact and admissions information does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, cheque, or credit card). No public statement of online payment portals, bank details, or card acceptance is posted. Summary of availability and limits of published information - Forsan International Schools' public materials do not publish a full, itemised fee schedule (per‑term instalments, a definitive one‑time registration/reservation fee, payment methods, refund policy wording, or any boarding fees). The annual tuition and transport figures given above are the amounts reported by local school directories and aggregator sites and reflect the amounts referenced for the school; they should be treated as the reported annual charges. For clarity: the school is a day school; the tuition figures above are annual amounts in EGP; a public per‑term breakdown and formal refund/payment terms are not posted in the school's public pages.	Fee details Fees overview (academic year referenced: 2025/2026) Application / registration fee - A registration fee is required to secure an offer and must be paid within 10 days of acceptance to guarantee a place. - Publicly listed figures for a one‑time registration/confirmation charge are EGP 35,000 (reported in local school directories). Annual tuition fees by year group (annual amounts in Egyptian pounds, EGP) - KG 1: EGP 55,500. - KG 2: EGP 55,500. - Primary 1: EGP 58,550. - Primary 2: EGP 58,550. - Primary 3: EGP 58,550. - Primary 4: EGP 64,500. - Primary 5: EGP 64,500. - Primary 6: EGP 70,750. - Preparatory (Year 1): EGP 73,200. - Preparatory (Year 2): EGP 77,500. Notes on tuition amounts - Some local school directories report higher headline figures for early years (for example, FS1/FS2 listed as EGP 100,000 in one directory) and other directories list slightly different historic figures; the list above reflects the detailed year‑group breakdown published in local school directories. Tuition per term / instalments - The school indicates that tuition is payable by instalments; specific per‑term amounts or an official multi‑term schedule are not published in the available public listings. Parents should expect an instalment option rather than a single lump sum. Billing schedule and payment terms - To guarantee a place, the registration fee must be paid within 10 days of notification of acceptance. - The school is described in public directories as operating an instalment payment arrangement for tuition (number and timing of instalments are not published in the available public listings). Sibling discounts are noted in local information listings. Boarding / accommodation fees - No boarding programme or annual boarding fee is listed for GEMS Academy Alexandria in the publicly available school information; only day‑school provision and student transport (bus) are listed. Boarding is therefore not applicable based on available public information. Transport / bus fees - Transport (school bus) fees are published in local listings as a separate additional charge; reported figures vary by source and distance, for example EGP 8,000 in one listing and up to EGP 20,000 in another for minimum distance routes — expect an additional transport charge that depends on route. Other fees and typical additional costs - Textbooks: tuition listings indicate that tuition generally covers school textbooks. - Uniform: a separate uniform cost is not itemised in the public listings; parents should budget for a uniform purchase as an additional one‑off cost (not explicitly quantified in available public listings). - Extra‑curricular activities, sports trips and certain specialist course fees are commonly charged separately by international schools; specific charges for these items are not published in the public listings for GEMS Academy Alexandria. Refund information - The school requires prompt payment of registration fees to secure a place; a formal, published refund policy for registration or tuition is not available in the school's public admission information. Other GEMS schools commonly treat registration/deposit payments as non‑refundable; however, GEMS Academy Alexandria's public admission page does not publish a specific refund schedule. Fee payment options - Local school directories note that tuition is payable by instalments; the school's admission guidance states the registration payment timing but does not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, in‑person). Expect standard institutional payment channels (bank transfer and in‑person payments) to be available; exact accepted methods and any online payment portal are provided to parents during the enrolment process. Final note on availability and currency of figures - A full, official school fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not publicly available in the school's admission pages or in an official fee document at the time of this review. The figures above reflect the detailed year‑group amounts and ancillary charges listed by local school directories and the school's own admission guidance for the academic year information that is publicly posted; reported transport and registration figures vary between sources. For absolute confirmation of per‑term instalment amounts, current transport zones and the school's formal refund and accepted payment methods, refer to the school's admissions office at the time of application.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement —	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options —	Food options On-site canteen provides food for children and the meals are appealing and healthy. Healthy eating is vital to a child's physical and academic development, and the school encourages children to develop healthy eating habits and family values.
House system	House system The school has a vibrant House system that encourages student leadership and voice.	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school has a founder.	Governance and ownership —
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school provides an all-through education from ages 3 to 19. Forsan British School follows the Cambridge UK curriculum, offering Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, administered by Cambridge Assessment with the British Council handling administration. The language of instruction is English and Arabic, with English supported by a core team of native English speakers and a Global Perspectives program. Forsan British School offers the English and Egyptian curriculum. Forsan American School provides an American-based curriculum for Pre-K through 12, aligned with the American Common Core State Standards, including an AP program in high school, taught by US-certified staff. Forsan American School is US-accredited by Cognia, NWAC and SACS-CASI.	Curriculum details Foundation Stage uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with Cambridge curriculum knowledge applied in classroom teaching. GEMS Academy Alexandria offers British School, IB School, and American School tracks. The IB continuum is available across nursery to high school (PP, PEI, and DP). German language is taught in upper grades (grades 7–9). ICT & E-learning are integrated across the school with interactive whiteboards and tablets; the library, on-site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare and learning.
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Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. Forsan British School graduates go to a range of universities home and abroad; Forsan American School offers an American diploma enabling attendance at universities anywhere in the world.	Higher education progression —
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning SEL is integrated in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) Program to support self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. SEL is also offered as a specialist class in Elementary School alongside Art, Music, French, IT, Arabic, NS, Religion and Physical Education. SEL activities include readings, short films, and songs centered on respect and social awareness. Pastoral care is emphasized to provide a supportive environment and promote student wellbeing.	Social & emotional learning The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports student-centered learning, character development and personal growth.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Teaching is tailored to the specific needs of students.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing Pastoral care supports mental wellbeing, and SEL contributes to emotional and social wellbeing and resilience as part of Forsan's balanced development approach.	Mental wellbeing The school creates a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that fosters personal growth.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding The school prioritizes child safety and protection; it provides air-conditioned buses with seating and seatbelts, a monitor on each bus, on-site doctors, and healthy canteen provisions.
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview Forsan American School and Forsan British School are purpose-built, modern campuses that support 21st-century learning. Forsan American School features an indoor swimming pool with changing rooms and a spectator gallery, a state-of-the-art theatre with lighting and sound systems and full backstage facilities, spacious art rooms, sound-proof music studios, science and IT laboratories, and classrooms with smartboards, ceiling projectors, air conditioning, and wall-mounted fans. It has two spacious libraries and a large gallery space for exhibitions and events. Forsan British School is arranged over four floors with three enclosed outdoor play areas (two with artificial grass), fully equipped science laboratories, music rooms, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, IT suites, a 500-seat theatre, and an indoor swimming pool (half Olympic size). Forsan British School also offers the English and Egyptian curricula and shares purpose-built facilities with the American School and Playschool.	Facilities overview The school has bright, spacious and well-ventilated classrooms. The school has a 2-adult per class policy with a teacher and teaching assistant in each class to support both academic and social needs. The school has a library with books for academic use and for leisure reading, plus a borrowing scheme. The school has gymnasiums, an outdoor pool with a lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball. The school provides air-conditioned transportation with seating and seatbelts, and a monitor on each bus to ensure student safety.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities The campuses include an indoor swimming pool (half Olympic size on the British campus; indoor pool on the American campus). The athletics program offers basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, and ping pong.	Sports facilities The school provides ample space and a variety of sporting activities as part of physical education. The school has gymnasiums for indoor activities. The school has an outdoor pool with a lifeguard and several courts and spaces for football and volleyball. The school encourages students to join extra-curricular sporting activities and to compete locally with other schools.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Forsan American School provides spacious science and IT laboratories, art rooms, sound-proof music studios, two libraries, a large gallery, a theatre with lighting and sound and full backstage facilities, and classrooms equipped with smartboards, ceiling projectors, air conditioning, and wall-mounted fans. The theatre, library spaces, and gallery contribute to a broad academic environment. Forsan British School provides fully equipped science laboratories, music rooms, interactive whiteboards in every classroom, IT suites, and a 500-seat theatre; classrooms are supported by interactive technology and dedicated learning spaces across four floors.	Academic facilities The school has bright, spacious and well-ventilated classrooms. The school has a 2-adult per class policy with a teacher and teaching assistant in every class. The school has a library with books for both academic use and reading for pleasure, plus a borrowing scheme. This combination supports learning across all stages.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Forsan British School offers a broad range of co-curricular activities outside the classroom, including student organizations and school trips, with activities conducted during the school day and on trips and excursions.	Extra curricular facilities The school provides access to gymnasiums for a range of activities. The school has an outdoor pool with a lifeguard. There are courts and spaces for football and volleyball. Students are encouraged to participate in extra-curricular sporting activities and to compete locally with other schools.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Forsan International Schools comprises the Play School, British and American School. Forsan American School opened in the fall of 2017 with classes PK-9. Forsan British School was established in September 2017 to meet Alexandria's growing demand for top international education on a state-of-the-art campus. The Ragab Group backs Forsan International Schools. Forsan American School is accredited by Cognia (NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI).	History GEMS Academy Alexandria was established in 2011 in the coastal city of Alexandria. The school has two divisions: an IGCSE British Division (including EYFS) and an IB French Division. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience with holistic development and pastoral care. The classrooms are bright, spacious and well ventilated, and child safety is prioritized with continual camera surveillance.
Community	Community Forsan British School has three social circles: Egyptian, British and International. Alexandria culture is celebrated through dance, music, theatre, food, religion, costume, art, family and friends. The school conducts annual charitable activities, including charity bazaars that support local organizations. Life Experience Partnerships involve visits to local, national and international venues, including Bibliotheca Alexandrina, IIMUN conferences and trips to Cairo and the UK.	Community Building a strong sense of community is important at GAA, and the school uses different Community-Building Approaches to help us be a family. Vision emphasizes holistic development and global citizenship as part of the school's educational experience, underscoring a culture of independent learning and pastoral care. The school fosters a sense of belonging among students and staff by promoting a collaborative, family-like community.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association —
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual There are extracurricular activities including Book club, Cooking, Drama and Music, Art, Origami, Gardening, Etiquette, Fitness and Dancing. In Years 8 and 9, students sit Cambridge Checkpoint examinations before GCSE/IGCSE, and BridgeU is used from Year 9 to introduce students to university options.	Academic & intellectual Literacy and Numeracy skills are priorities and are integrated throughout the school curriculum. ICT & E-learning provide access to interactive whiteboards and educational tablets to support 21st-century learning. Science is supported by variety of laboratories designed to develop students' curiosity and enquiry. The school prepares students to be active, informed citizens in a digital world.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative Art, Drama and Music are offered as extracurricular activities; painting and photography are also part of the Thursday activities.	Arts & creative Music and Drama are integral to student life, not only as part of the curriculum but as avenues to build creativity and confidence. The school has an expansive two-tier auditorium to showcase student talents. Students are encouraged to express themselves through performances and exhibitions.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Four languages are taught on campus: French as Language of Instruction, English as Language Acquisition, German language classes guided by the Goethe Institute, and Arabic as Mother Tongue.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies Thursday afternoon activities include carpentry, needlework, maquette, painting, photography and trivia, plus We Help Others (WHO) as a social/volunteer activity.	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service The school runs a charity mission and provides leadership opportunities within school for students to participate in service.	Community & service Building a strong sense of community is a priority at GAA. The school uses different Community-Building Approaches to foster a family-like environment. This approach supports collaboration, respect, and social responsibility among students and staff.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional BridgeU is used from Year 9 to help students explore universities worldwide, and senior students have leadership roles and a dedicated common room within the school.	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Pastoral information centers on student physical and mental wellbeing, with dedicated focus within the pastoral program.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Physical Education is a major part of the school, with gymnasiums, an outdoor pool with a lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball. Students are encouraged to join extra-curricular sporting activities and may compete locally with other schools. An on-site doctor is available for medical checks and emergencies. Healthy eating is encouraged via an on-site canteen.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision Arabic and English are taught; English instruction is supported by a core team of native English speakers delivering the Global Perspectives programme.	Language provision French is the language of instruction; English is taught as a language acquisition; German language classes are guided by the Goethe Institute; Arabic is the mother tongue.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching French is the language of instruction on campus. English is taught as a language acquisition. German language classes are offered with Goethe Institute guidance, and Arabic is the mother tongue. GAA aims to offer the IB continuum in French for ages 3 to 18, including English, Arabic and an Additional Language.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations The school has Cognia accreditation (NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI).	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions Forsan British School (Alexandria) admissions: 1. The parent completes an application form online at the FAS Online Application Form or at the Student Affairs office. 2. The parent submits copies of the child's birth certificate, copies of both parents' IDs, a passport‑size photo, a copy of the official school report (if applicable), and the school report cards for the current and previous two academic years, plus a school transfer request form. 3. The Director of Enrollment Management will set up an appointment for an assessment and an interview will be determined. (Location: Forsan British School, Qanal El Mahmoudia Smouha, Alexandria.) The school teaches English and Arabic and offers the English and Egyptian curricula, with Arabic and English taught across the school by native English speakers for certain programs.	Admissions Admission Process: New families are welcomed to complete a student application form and tour the facilities. If you live outside of Egypt, information is provided by telephone or email and the student application form is emailed accordingly. The school has two divisions: an IGCSE British Division (including EYFS) and an IB French Division. After submission, the registrar will contact you to schedule a 1:1 student assessment with a teacher to gauge your child's academic level; during the assessment you may meet the School Principal to discuss questions about school life. Please bring your child's previous report cards for review. If accepted, the registrar will provide full enrollment details. To guarantee a place, registration fees must be paid within 10 days after notification of acceptance and all necessary paperwork must be submitted. Online Admission is available; upon arrival you will receive a private campus tour along with the interview.
Scholarships	Scholarships —	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist Admission may be postponed if a grade level reaches the maximum number of places. In that case the applicant is placed on a waiting list.	Waitlist —
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