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Affordable International Schools in Alexandria, Egypt

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About international schools in Alexandria, Egypt

Alexandria’s more affordable international schools tend to follow the British or American curricula (with some schools offering IB programmes or Cambridge IGCSE) and teach mainly in English while meeting Egyptian Ministry requirements for Arabic and national subjects. Fee levels vary a lot: budget-friendly options listed in local directories commonly start in the low tens of thousands of Egyptian pounds per year, while long-established British or American schools sit higher and can reach into the mid-to-high tens of thousands (and above) depending on year group and services. Admissions normally follow the Egyptian school calendar, with the academic year beginning in early September and schools opening applications for the following year in the months beforehand; many also offer mid-year entry for relocations. For a relocating family, expect an application, recent school reports, birth and identity documents, vaccination records and an entry assessment or interview as part of enrolment checks, and plan visits or virtual meetings to confirm language support and transport options before committing to a contract.

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At a glance 9 schools · avg fee EGP 65,448
Schools listed
9
Curricula
11
Average annual fee
EGP 65,448
Fee range
EGP 8,000 – 151,600
Most common curriculum
American Curriculum (5 schools)
Average school size
366 pupils
Largest by enrolment
Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria
Oldest
Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria (1884)
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FAQs for Egypt

Which curricula are commonly offered at affordable international schools in Alexandria?
Most affordable international schools in Alexandria follow the British (English National Curriculum/Cambridge IGCSE) or American programmes, and a smaller number offer International Baccalaureate options or blended pathways. These curricula are widely listed by local school directories and by the schools themselves, so you can usually confirm the exact programme and which external examinations (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American diploma) are provided on each school’s admissions page.
What language(s) will my child be taught in, and how much Arabic is included?
Instruction is typically in English at international schools, with Arabic taught as a required subject to meet Egyptian Ministry rules; many schools also offer French or an additional modern language as an option. Schools routinely state English as the primary language of instruction while listing Arabic lessons and sometimes a schedule of ministry-required subjects on their curriculum pages, so check the prospectus for how many weekly Arabic lessons apply at each age.
What are realistic fee expectations for “affordable” international schools in Alexandria?
Directories of Alexandria schools show a wide spread: some lower-fee international or international-model schools list annual tuition starting in the low tens of thousands of Egyptian pounds, while many established British/American schools charge substantially more with upper year groups priced higher. Because fee schedules differ by year group, extras (transport, uniforms, tests, excursions) and payment terms, use published school fee tables as a starting point and ask admissions for a full cost breakdown before applying.
When should we apply and what is the admissions rhythm for the school year?
The official Egyptian school calendar places the start of the international school academic year in early September, and most international schools open applications for the next year in the months beforehand (many advertise places and take bookings across the spring and early summer). Schools commonly hold assessments and parent interviews as part of the offer process, and they often run mid-year entry windows for families who move outside the main cycle.
What documents and checks do schools usually require for admission?
Admissions checklists commonly include the child’s birth certificate or passport, recent school reports or transcripts, vaccination/medical records, proof of residence and passport/ID for expatriate families, plus any learning-support documentation. Most schools will also require an application form, may charge a non-refundable registration fee, and use a short assessment or interview to place the pupil at the right level, so prepare certified or translated copies where needed.