Marvel International School vs The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October

	M Marvel International School Cairo, Egypt	T The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October Cairo, Egypt
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year EGP 89,000	Fees / year EGP 59,300 - 96,900
Age range	Age range 2 - 18 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type —	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE	Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Pupils	Pupils —	Pupils 1,300
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 2018	Opened 2003
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Elshiekh Zayed, 7th District, 3rd neighborhood. The school is located in the Elshiekh Zayed area.	Location Dreamland, City of 6 October, Al Giza, Egypt. The campus sits in the Dreamland area of City of 6 October and serves both local and international students. It is a member of the global SABIS network.
Stages	Stages Nursery to Year 12; Early Years (EYFS) follows the English National Curriculum; Primary and Secondary follow the Cambridge Framework; ages 2 years 8 months to 18 years.	Stages Kindergarten; Lower School; Middle School; High School
School type	School type Private international school offering Cambridge and Edexcel examinations; English-language education.	School type The school is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium day school. Founded in 2003 and a member of the SABIS Network.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix —	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support —	Additional learning support Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-6 October. Progress is monitored and gaps are addressed through teacher-led study groups and roles such as Prefects and Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation Egypt.	Country affiliation —
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
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Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application / Registration Fees - No publicly published non‑refundable application or registration fee amount was found for Marvel International School. Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts) - Pre‑School (Pre‑KG / Nursery): EGP 70,700 per year. - FS1–FS2 (Foundation Stage 1–2): EGP 89,000 per year. - Years 1–2: EGP 104,200 per year. - Years 3–5: EGP 112,200 per year. - Year 6: EGP 119,300 per year. - Years 7–8: EGP 120,300 per year. - Years 9–10: EGP 119,300 per year. - Year 11: EGP 122,300 per year. - Year 12: fee listed as subject/individualised; no single annual figure published. - These figures are published as annual tuition amounts. A per‑term breakdown (term 1 / term 2 / term 3 amounts) was not published in the publicly available fee listing. Per‑term amounts - A specific term‑by‑term fee schedule (amounts due each term) was not publicly available; only annual tuition figures are shown in the available fee listing. Parents should expect that annual tuition will be split across the school's standard terms but the exact per‑term instalments and any term‑specific resource or materials charges were not published. Billing schedule and payment terms - No publicly published billing schedule, due‑date calendar, or formal payment‑terms policy (for example: dates for first/second/third instalments, late‑payment penalties, or discounts for early/annual payment) was found in the publicly available information. Boarding fees - Boarding provision or boarding fees are not listed. The school is presented with day‑school facilities (transport/bus is listed as a facility) and no boarding fees or boarding option were published. Other costs and typical additional charges - No specific published amounts were found for uniforms, transport (bus) fees, examination registration (IGCSE/A‑Level), textbooks, consumables, extracurricular clubs, field trips or optional activities. Families should budget for these commonly charged items in addition to the annual tuition. The publicly listed materials did not itemise these additional charges. Refund information - No publicly published refund policy or details about refund conditions (for withdrawal, cancellation, or deposit refunds) were found in the available fee information. Fee payment options - No specific published payment methods (for example: bank transfer details, on‑site credit/debit card payment, online payment portal, or instalment plan providers) were located in the public fee information. Notes on currency and approximate conversion - One directory provided an approximate equivalent in US dollars (displayed as approximately $2,165) as a general indicator rather than an official school conversion; the official figures above are presented in Egyptian pounds (EGP). Brief summary of what was found and what was not published - Public listings contain an annual tuition schedule by year group (amounts set out above). The school's publicly available materials and major school directories did not publish an application/registration fee amount, a term‑by‑term breakdown, a formal billing calendar or payment‑terms policy, boarding fees, specific charges for uniforms/transport/exams, refund policy details, or accepted payment methods. Parents should note that the available listing shows annual tuition figures and that finer details (term instalments, other fees, payment options, refunds) were not published in the publicly accessible fee materials.	Fee details Application fees - There is no joining/application fee charged on the first occasion of submitting an application. Once a student is accepted, payment of the required fees is necessary to reserve the place. Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group) - The school publishes annual tuition levels for core year groups as follows (amounts shown in EGP): - KG 1: EGP 59,300. - KG 2: EGP 64,100. - Primary 1: EGP 81,500. - Primary 2: EGP 81,600. - Primary 3: EGP 82,600. - Primary 4: EGP 82,500. - Primary 5: EGP 84,900. - Primary 6: EGP 95,300. - Preparatory 1: EGP 96,900. - Per-term breakdown (three-term academic year): fees may be billed across school terms; when split evenly into three terms the per-term amounts calculate as follows (annual fee ÷ 3): - KG 1 per term: EGP 19,767. - KG 2 per term: EGP 21,367. - Primary 1 per term: EGP 27,167. - Primary 2 per term: EGP 27,200. - Primary 3 per term: EGP 27,533. - Primary 4 per term: EGP 27,500. - Primary 5 per term: EGP 28,300. - Primary 6 per term: EGP 31,767. - Preparatory 1 per term: EGP 32,300. Billing schedule and payment terms - A place for an accepted student is reserved only after the required fees are paid at acceptance. Payment timing for instalments and exact instalment dates are administered by the school's Accounts/Admissions office at registration. - Many schools in the same SABIS network use a multi‑instalment billing pattern (commonly three instalments across the academic year); families should expect the school to set instalment dates during registration and to require the first payment on registration or acceptance. Boarding fees (if applicable) - The school operates as an English‑medium day school and does not offer a boarding programme. Other costs and optional extras - Books and learning‑materials fees: - Book fees for KG and primary stages are charged separately; published book fees include KG book fees at EGP 5,210 and primary stage book fees at approximately EGP 5,970. - Book fees for middle and high school stages are commonly higher; published ranges for those stages are shown between EGP 8,570 and EGP 10,000. - Transportation (optional): annual bus/transport fees are charged separately and vary by route/distance; representative published amounts include EGP 15,500 (site listing) and other published figures showing bus fees up to EGP 24,750 depending on distance. These transport charges are optional and billed in addition to tuition. - Uniforms, school meals, extracurricular activities, exam fees and some workbooks are charged in addition to tuition and are billed separately by the school. Refund information - Payment of required fees is used to reserve a student's place at acceptance; specific refund terms for registration, deposits, or tuition (including any non‑refundability clauses and conditions for rebates) are set out in the school's registration/guarantee documentation and the Accounts office paperwork at enrolment. Fee payment options - The school's Admissions and Accounts offices handle billing and payment arrangements in person. Parents should follow the school's registration instructions and the Accounts office guidance for accepted payment methods and timing. Typical payment methods used across other International School of Choueifat (SABIS) branches include bank transfer and card payments, and schools commonly request proof of payment to confirm registration; confirm payment method and any processing fees with the school's Accounts office when registering. Contact for fee administration - ISC‑6 October Accounts/Admissions contact details for billing and payment enquiries: phone +20 100 606 9001 and info@iscoctober.sabis.net. Use these contacts when you need exact instalment dates, official invoices, payment instructions, and the school's written refund policy.
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements —	Boarding arrangements The school is an English-medium day school.
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House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership —	Governance and ownership Part of the SABIS Network.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details Marvel International School was founded in 2018. MIS is accredited and an approved centre for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations. Following the Cambridge and the EYFS National Curriculum framework, MIS delivers the British education system to children aged 2 years 8 months to 18 years old, from Nursery to Year 12. EYFS follow the National Curriculum of England (7 Areas of Learning and Development): Literacy, Mathematics, Communication and Language, Understanding the World, Physical Development, Personal, Social & Emotional Development, Expressive Arts & Design. Primary and Secondary Stages follow the Cambridge Framework. This provides a flexible framework for developing skills and understanding in English as a first language, Mathematics, Science (and Humanities in Primary) and Cambridge Global Perspectives. All stages study non-core subjects such as Art, P.E., Music, ICT, French/German (except Nursery & FS1), Arabic, Religion (except EYFS), Arabic Social Studies (Y4 to Y10), Pastoral.	Curriculum details Starting in Kindergarten through graduation, the curriculum at ISC-6 October covers a broad range of academic subjects. The school develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French. English and mathematics are strongly emphasized, and science is emphasized in the secondary years, with preparation for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Other disciplines include social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, sociology, business and economics, and computer studies, among others. The SABIS Educational System provides a structured, mastery-based approach with frequent assessments and progress tracking, enabling a 360-degree view of student progress for students, teachers, and parents. A strong, student-led component is embedded in the curriculum, supported by the SABIS Student Life Organization.
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Higher education progression	Higher education progression —	Higher education progression ISC-6 October prepares students for success in college and beyond as part of the SABIS Network.
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 EYFS follows the National Curriculum of England and includes Personal, Social & Emotional Development. Pastoral is included in the curriculum. The Cambridge Framework guides Primary and Secondary, with English as a first language and Cambridge Global Perspectives in upper levels. The main academic and social medium is technology-based.	Social & emotional learning The school is dedicated to the health and wellbeing of every student, offering high levels of personal care and attention. Teachers and staff focus on each student's strengths, weaknesses, and needs to help them participate and benefit from the learning environment. An array of services supports the academic, emotional, and physical wellbeing of students. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) contributes to students' social-emotional development.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-6 October. Student progress is monitored, and when learning gaps form, students work with teachers and school administrators to fill gaps through teacher-led study groups and other supports. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
English as an additional language	English as an additional language —	English as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing Advisory Classes provide a safe space to discuss contemporary themes important to students' lives; topics include peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving skills, time management, and exam preparation techniques. As students progress, topics expand to health and wellbeing, IT safety, cultural understanding, and interview skills, as well as career and university counseling. ISC-6 October has a medical doctor and a nurse to support health needs and emergencies.
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Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview —	Facilities overview The ISC-6 October campus is spacious and features state-of-the-art sports fields and an all-season running track. It includes a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large, well-equipped sports hall, outdoor tennis and basketball courts, and football pitches. Kindergartners have their own independent building with a bright environment, an indoor heated swimming pool, a large playground, and a dedicated car track. All KG 1–12 classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The campus also houses a SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning (ITL) Hall with 167 computers, a two-level library with resources in English, Arabic, and French, plus dedicated art and music spaces and various music practice rooms.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities State-of-the-art sports fields and an all-season running track. A semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool and a large, well-equipped sports hall are on site. There are outdoor tennis and basketball courts and football pitches for student use.
Academic facilities	Academic facilities —	Academic facilities All classrooms KG–12 are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The academic facilities include two art rooms and two music rooms (one for instrumental music and one for vocal music), plus practice rooms for individual lessons and choirs. The Science Department comprises four laboratories (biology, chemistry, physics) and a computer science room with up-to-date computing equipment. The SABIS ITL Hall has 167 computers for ongoing assessments and revision, and the library spans two levels with books in English, Arabic, and French along with DVDs, audio books, periodicals, and newspapers.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities —	Extra curricular facilities —
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History The school was founded in 2018. Marvel International School is accredited and an approved centre for Edexcel, AQA and Cambridge IGCSE, AS and A-Level examinations. It follows the Cambridge and the EYFS National Curriculum framework, delivering British education to children aged 2 years 8 months to 18 years old, from Nursery to Year 12. The school is located at Elshiekh Zayed 7th District 3rd neighborhood.	History Founded in 2003, ISC-6 October is a member of the global SABIS network. It is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, independent English-medium day school serving both the local and international community. The school's staff devote time and care to each student as part of pursuing academic excellence. The comprehensive curriculum blends American and British systems, preparing students for SAT I & II, TOEFL, and AP exams as well as IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Levels.
Community	Community —	Community ISC-6 October is a warm, happy, secure, and caring community. It is a multinational environment where staff provide time and care to each student. The SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO) gives students the opportunity to organize activities, manage their time, and develop life skills, empowering them to make a difference in their lives and communities. The school emphasizes both academics and a broad range of student life opportunities.
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual The International School of Choueifat – City of 6 October is an English-medium day school serving local and international communities. The comprehensive curriculum is based on both the American and the British educational systems and prepares students to sit the American Exams (SAT I & II, TOEFL, AP) as well as the British exams (IGCSE, O Level, AS and A Levels). The SABIS Student Life Organization provides a forum to organize time and develop life skills, empowering students to make a difference in their lives and in their societies. The school was founded in 2003 and is a member of the SABIS network.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative Art is a central part of school life at ISC-6 October. The school has two large specialist art rooms and two art teachers; all students have art classes from Kindergarten through Grade 7, and Grades 8 and 9 choose between art and music. The Art curriculum introduces artists and art movements and offers a wide range of techniques, including silkscreen printing, batik art, sand mandala, wood block printing, pottery painting, sculpture mosaic, drawing/painting in mixed media, graffiti, and recycling. Students may participate in art-related clubs offered by the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) and there is an annual Art Gallery; senior students may take an art portfolio class as an elective.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language Clubs focus on language and culture, including Arabic History, This Is Egypt, French Intro, and French Club. The SABIS® Student Life Organization supports language and cultural activities, with Model United Nations Program and Public Speaking among the options. These clubs broaden intercultural awareness and language exposure for ISC-6 October students.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies ISC-6 October offers a variety of clubs and activities during the school day and after school, with between 200 and 250 activities per week. Clubs include Nature Club, Chess Club, Model United Nations, Science Club, Drama, Public Speaking, Fashion Club, Recycling Club, Travel Club, Sewing, Storytelling, Music Club, Library Club, Health & Fitness, and more. Students engage in sports, arts, debates, technology, and hobby groups to develop new skills and have fun.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service The SABIS® Student Life Organization emphasizes Social Responsibility, Outreach, and Giving Back Initiatives. It organizes campaigns such as Earth Day and Environment Week, fundraisers for local charities, and supports various charitable organizations including Life from Water and Magdy Yacoub Global Heart Foundation, MegaKheir, Baheya Foundation, and El Gameya El Khayreya. The program also coordinates ambassador roles and themed spirit days to help new students integrate into the ISC-6 October community.
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional SLO fosters essential life skills including Leadership, Problem-Solving, Sociability, Critical thinking, Organization, Grit & Resilience, Independence, Empathy & Tolerance, Communication skills, Collaboration, Team Work, and Accountability. The SLO is integrated into students' schedules as a weekly period, bringing many activities into the classroom and giving students structured opportunities to lead. These experiences develop leadership and professional skills relevant to university and beyond.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing The community prioritizes wellbeing through Sports & Wellness events and Health programs organized by the SLO's Sports and Wellness Department. It promotes healthy lifestyles via staff versus student sports matches, intramural sports, and events like Sports & Health Day and the Run-a-thon. The broad range of activities, including sports and wellness, supports students' physical and mental wellbeing.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision English is the first language of instruction. EYFS follows the National Curriculum of England, while Primary and Secondary follow the Cambridge Framework. French and German are offered as non-core languages (except Nursery & FS1). Arabic is taught as a subject, with Arabic Social Studies taught from Year 4 to Year 10, and Religion taught except in EYFS.	Language provision English is the language of instruction. Arabic is taught as a language within the curriculum. French is taught as an additional world language. Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, students develop fluency in English, Arabic, and French.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching English is the language of instruction; Arabic and French are taught as additional languages.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs —	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
Awards	Awards null	Awards —
Accreditations	Accreditations null	Accreditations Accreditation International Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools National Council for Private Schools Association (NCPSA)
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Online Admission Enquiry (Step 1 of 2). The form collects essential student and family information to begin the application. It asks for Student Name, Academic Year, Gender, Date of Birth, and Grade, as well as Previous School Name and Previous grade year. It also requests parent names and occupations, contact details (Mobile and Email), and address in English and Arabic. It includes interview and assessment preferences (Online or In-school for both interview and assessment) and asks how the family heard about Marvel. 2. Interview and Assessment Modality (Step 2). The form shows options to choose the preferred method for the parent interview (Online Interview or In school premises Interview) and for the assessment (Online Assessment or In school premises Assessment). The two options for interview and the two options for assessment indicate that interviews and assessments may be conducted either online or on campus. This step is part of completing the online admission enquiry as the admissions process continues after Step 1.	Admissions 1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the campus for a tour and to speak with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. There is no application deadline, and offers are granted based on space availability throughout the school year; there is no joining fee on the first occasion of the admission process. 2. Application and Required Documents. The student application form is submitted with certain documents. Details regarding required documents are provided by the admissions team. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 3. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions follow careful evaluation of candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Enrollment. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved. The admission process is considered complete upon reservation. The school will provide any further enrollment instructions as needed.
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