International Schools in Egypt
Compare 61 international schools in Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 73,635), location, and more to find the right international school now.
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- Schools listed
- 61
- Curricula
- 19
- Average annual fee
- EGP 76,451
- Fee range
- EGP 150 – 263,938
More school facts
- Most common curriculum
- British Curriculum (33 schools)
- Average school size
- 702 pupils
- Largest by enrolment
- Modern English School Cairo
- Oldest
- Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Alexandria (1884)
About international schools in Egypt
International schools in Egypt are overwhelmingly centred on Greater Cairo (with additional clusters in Alexandria, the Red Sea resorts and a few new-city developments) and range from long-established expatriate campuses to local bilingual schools that teach an imported curriculum. The common offers are British (Cambridge/IGCSE and A-Level pathways), American (US diploma and Advanced Placement options) and the International Baccalaureate, with French, German and other European systems available at a smaller number of campuses; many schools also include compulsory Arabic, religion and Egyptian social-studies components for Egyptian nationals. Tuition varies widely: lower-cost bilingual schools sit at one end of the market while full international campuses charge substantially more, and in Cairo a typical annual tuition figure sits around EGP 155,000 with most schools falling in a broad band around that level; expect extra charges for registration, exams, transport and activities. The school year runs from about September to June, the main intake is at the start of the year, and families usually start enquiries 8 - 12 months ahead because most schools require an application form and documents, plus a placement or language assessment, an interview for older pupils and a registration deposit.
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8 international schools in Alexandria
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Curricula
There are 61 international schools in Egypt covering 19 curricula. The most widely offered are British Curriculum (33), American Curriculum (29), Cambridge IGCSE (25), Cambridge A Levels (18), IB (DP) (15). If your child may move countries again, an internationally-portable curriculum (IB, or Cambridge/British) keeps options open; if you're likely to settle, a curriculum matching your home or target university system can be the better fit.
Fees & what they cover
Annual tuition across Egypt runs from about EGP 150 to EGP 263,938, averaging roughly EGP 76,451. Budget for one-off costs on top — application and enrolment fees, a refundable deposit, uniform, transport and exams.
Admissions & timing
Sought-after schools in Egypt run waiting lists, so apply early — ideally a term or two ahead. Most admissions involve an application, prior school reports and an assessment or interview, with entry points often tied to the school year. Each school's profile shows term dates, open days and how to enquire.
Boarding
Most schools here are day schools; check individual profiles for any boarding options.
How doris stays impartial
doris lists every international school in Egypt we can find — not only those that pay. We take no placement fees and sell no rankings or "top school" spots, so the schools above aren't ordered by who paid most. Details come from the schools' own information and public sources, and you can compare any of them side by side.