International Schools in Cairo, Egypt

Cairo’s international schools are a mixed ecosystem: many offer British (IGCSE/A-Level), American (High School Diploma/AP), and International Baccalaureate pathways, with French and German schools serving specific communities alongside Canadian and other national programmes. Schools licensed by the Egyptian Ministry commonly teach an international curriculum while also delivering compulsory Egyptian subjects such as Arabic, religion and some social-studies components for the relevant student cohorts. Annual fees vary widely by school, campus and age but most international schools in Cairo publish tuition in either US dollars or Egyptian pounds and commonly fall into low-, mid- and premium tiers rather than a single band. Applications follow the Egyptian academic calendar with the main intake for the school year in late summer (August - September) and rolling or January places offered by many schools; parents should expect application fees, an entrance assessment and a possible waiting list. Practical matters for relocating families include confirming the language support (EAL/ESL), whether fees are fixed in USD or EGP, transport and visa/residency requirements, and checking accreditation and programme authorisations for the curriculum you want.

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