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Asten College

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Fees EGP 92,625
Ages 3 - 17 years
Opened 2023
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Asten College offers a rigorous British education founded by Dr. Salma El Bakry, delivered through a Core 24 values-based framework. The curriculum spans EYFS, the British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge Secondary, and Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 17. The school is a Microsoft Digital Transformation School, integrating digital technology across teaching and learning with support from Microsoft educators. Core 24, implemented in collaboration with Franklin Covey in 2021, embeds values-based learning across Early Years, Key Stages 1–2, and Secondary Education, while emphasising personalised learning experiences. Accredited by Pearson, the MOE, the British Council, and Cambridge, Asten College aligns with respected external standards. The 20,000 m² campus in Taj City along the Cairo–Suez International Road, designed by Gensler, provides safe, healthy, and equitable learning environments. BalancED supports professional development and school evaluations. Extracurriculars are embedded in Core 24 across academic, athletic, and co-curricular activities, including coding and robotics, earth studies, art and music competitions, leadership development, and cultural trips."

The Essentials

Location
20,000 m² campus in Taj City, Cairo, Egypt on the Cairo–Suez International Road; close to Heliopolis, First Settlement, and Nasr City; a 15-minute drive from the Fifth Settlement and a 25-minute commute to Shorouk and Madinty; opposite Kempinski and JW Marriott Hotels with two direct entrances to the ring road; campus designed by Gensler, a UK-based firm.

Stages
Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) to Year 11, welcoming students from EYFS to Year 11; includes Cambridge IGCSE.

Type
British education

Country affiliation
United Kingdom
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has cafeterias on site.

Governance and Ownership
Owned and operated by BalancED (Balanced Education Company). The school is part of BalancED's portfolio and partners with Microsoft Egypt; it is accredited by British Council, Cambridge, Pearson and Oxford.
Fees

Annual tuition at Asten College ranges from EGP 92,625 for 2026/27.

Application fee

- Application fee: EGP 1,500 (one‑time).

Tuition fees by school year (annual / per-term detail)

- A full, official fee schedule broken down by year group and by term for the 2026/27 academic year is not published in the school's public materials. Public school directories list only indicative annual figures rather than a complete per‑year, per‑term schedule.

- Indicative annual figures reported by independent Egyptian school directories:
- “Fees start from EGP 134,000” (indicative starting annual tuition reported).
- An alternate public listing reports a starting tuition figure of EGP 92,625 (reported as a starting annual tuition).

- Because the school has not published a detailed per‑grade / per‑term breakdown in its public documents, no accurate statement of exact tuition by specific school year or exact per‑term instalments can be provided here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's publicly available Admissions / Essential Resources pages do not publish a formal billing schedule or the precise payment terms (number and due dates of instalments, penalties for late payment, or discounts for advance payment). Parents should be aware that such details are not available in the school's public materials.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed in the school's public descriptions. Transport is offered via a school bus service; public listings report an annual transportation fee of approximately EGP 25,000. There is no public indication that on‑campus boarding is provided.

Other costs and additional charges

- Book / learning‑materials fees: a public listing reports book fees of about EGP 20,000 (reported as a separate charge).

- Uniforms: uniform costs are not listed as specific amounts in public materials; directories note that uniform costs may be charged separately or are excluded from the published tuition figures.

- Supply lists and year‑group stationery lists are available as essential resources but do not show consolidated prices; families can expect usual additional outlays for stationery, school kit, and optional activities.

- One‑time registration / acceptance charges beyond the application fee (for example a separate registration deposit) are not detailed in the publicly available materials.

Refund information

- No detailed refund policy for tuition, registration, or ancillary fees is published in the school's publicly accessible materials. The single reported application fee is listed as a standard application charge by directories, but an explicit published statement about whether it (or other fees) is refundable was not found.

Fee payment options

- Specific payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, online payment portal, cheque acceptance) are not listed in the school's public pages. Contact details (telephone and admissions email) are published for payment and admissions enquiries.

Summary / important note on completeness

- Publicly available listings and school directory entries provide only indicative headline figures (application fee, an indicative range/starting annual tuition, a reported transport charge, and reported book charge). The school's own public pages do not publish a full, grade‑by‑grade, per‑term fee schedule nor formal billing dates, payment terms, or a detailed refund policy in the materials accessible online. The figures above are the principal fees reported publicly; a full per‑year and per‑term breakdown for the 2026/27 academic year was not found in the school's published resources.
Academics

Asten College teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge A Levels for students aged 3 to 17.

Curriculum
The school provides a rigorous research-based British education. The curriculum blends tradition and innovation and is delivered through a Core 24 values-based framework. The Core 24 approach embeds values-based learning across all key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 & 2, and Secondary Education. The program emphasizes personalized learning experiences and the integration of digital technology. The school welcomes students from Early Years Foundation Stage (IGCSE) to Year 11.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Asten College follows a British education framework with an emphasis on values-based learning through its Core 24 approach, embedded in academic, athletic, and extracurricular activities to develop students' life skills and social-emotional growth.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The curriculum includes English as a primary language of instruction and offers foreign languages within the Cambridge-based curriculum structure, supporting multilingual learning across programmes.

Mental Wellbeing
Emphasis on holistic development and emotional intelligence is integrated into the learning model, with assessment and learning approaches designed to support students' well-being alongside academic progress.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding policies are in place as part of the school's governance and student welfare framework, with a structured leadership team overseeing student protection and welfare.
Parent Experience

History
Asten College was founded by Dr. Salma El Bakry, who serves as founder and chairperson. The college is a Microsoft Digital Transformation School offering a rigorous British education. The Core 24 values-based education approach is in use, implemented through a 2021 partnership with Franklin Covey. The campus sits on a 20,000 m² plot in Taj City along the Cairo–Suez International Road and was designed by Gensler. Balanced Education Company (BalancED) partners with the school to provide professional learning communities and educational services, and the school holds accreditations from Pearson, the MOE, the British Council, and Cambridge.

Community
Student life is an integral part of the school community. Asten offers a diverse range of after-school activities, including events, earth studies, coding and robotics, national sports tournaments, art and music competitions, and national and international trips. The school prioritizes pastoral, social, and emotional needs through its co-curricular programs.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus is located on a 20,000 m² plot of land within Taj City on the Cairo–Suez International Road. It is situated near Heliopolis, First Settlement, and Nasr City, with a 15-minute drive to the Fifth Settlement and a 25-minute commute to Shorouk and Madinty. The campus was designed by Gensler, a global architecture firm, to create safe, healthy, and equitable learning environments. Asten College is a Microsoft Digital Transformation School, integrating digital technology across learning and supported by Microsoft educators. The school is accredited by Pearson, MOE, British Council, and Cambridge.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Core 24 Approach embeds values-based learning within the academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities across all key stages. The school partners with Microsoft Digital Transformation to integrate technology into activities and learning. Franklin Covey supports leadership development through collaboration. BalancED provides educational consultancy, professional development for staff and school leaders, and school evaluations.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Coding and robotics and earth studies are offered as after-school extracurricular activities. These programs support STEM learning and broader academic inquiry as part of a values-based Core 24 framework.

Arts & Creative
Art and music competitions are part of the after-school programs. This provides creative outlets alongside academic learning.

Cultural & Language
National and international trips are part of the co-curricular program. These trips expose students to different cultures and global perspectives.

Social & Hobbies
An array of after-school activities and events supports social engagement and personal interests. Student life is diverse and integral to the school community.

Leadership & Professional
Core 24 embeds leadership development within academic, athletic, and extra-curricular activities. Franklin Covey partnered with Asten College in 2021 to transform and build exceptional leaders.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral, social, and emotional needs are prioritized through co-curricular programs. The Core 24 framework fosters life skills and well-being.
Languages

Language Provision
EYFS follows the National Curriculum of England. The primary programme employs a comprehensive British curriculum with Cambridge Primary resources to support learning. The secondary programme uses the Cambridge International Curriculum, including Cambridge O Level and IGCSE pathways; in Key Stage 3, students study English, Mathematics, Science, Global Perspective, Foreign Languages, Arabic Studies, Computing and Coding. English Language is a Cambridge O Level subject and Foreign Languages are taught in Key Stage 3.
Reputation

Accreditations
Pearson
Ministry of Education (MOE)
British Council
Cambridge
Admissions

Admissions
1. Admissions window and eligible year groups. Admissions are open for EYFS through Year 10 for the 2025-2026 academic year. The admissions page states 'Admissions open now 2025-2026 for EYFS – Year 10.' This establishes the scope of intake and the timeframe for new enrollments. Prospective families should select the appropriate year group when applying. 2. Submit online application. Click 'Apply Now' to start the online application. The link directs to a Microsoft Office form (forms.office.com). Complete the requested information and submit the form to initiate the admissions process. 3. Contact admissions and location. The address is Neighborhood (A) – Taj City, Cairo – Suez Road. The campus is located opposite Kempinski and JW Marriott Hotels, with two direct entrances to the ring road.
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