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Cairo American College

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 960
Type Co-educational
Opened 1945
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Nestled in Maadi, Cairo American College (CAC) is Egypt's only American Embassy-affiliated international day school, serving learners from age 3 through 18. CAC delivers a US-based Pre-K–12 program with a blend of IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), and American Diploma tracks, across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The High School Program of Studies includes IB Diploma coursework and an American diploma track, with a broad elective spectrum. The 11-acre, green campus supports project-based learning with spaces such as Make and Design Lab, iWood, iMix, and centralized design technology labs. CAC's Arts and Performing Arts facilities include a large theatre and a Black Box space, plus extensive visual arts and music offerings. Sports facilities encompass multiple soccer fields, full-size gym, outdoor track, and Hassan/Webb Aquatics Center. Signature programs like Egypt Culture, PRIME, and Week Without Walls enrich global experiences, alongside service learning and community engagement opportunities.

www.cacegypt.org

Vibes and Culture
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The Essentials

Cairo American College has 960 pupils, typical class sizes of 17, instruction in English.

Location
1 Midan Digla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.

Stages
Pre-K through Grade 12; Elementary School, Middle School, High School.

Type
International school; American Embassy-affiliated.

Pupil Nationality Mix
58 nationalities represented.

Additional learning support
Early Intervention Center (EIC); Student Support & Wellbeing.

Country affiliation
American Embassy-affiliated.

School day structure
Sunday–Thursday, 8:00 am–3:00 pm.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Application & Admissions Fees

- Application fee: USD 390 (non‑refundable).
- Assessment / placement test fee at application: USD 1,000 (one‑time).
- Admissions deposit (paid on offer/acceptance): USD 1,000 (one‑time).
- One‑time registration / re‑registration fee: EGP 16,000 (one‑time).

Annual Tuition — by year group (2025/26 figures shown where 2026/27 was not publicly available)

- Early Intervention / Pre‑K 3: USD 9,200–9,600 per year. Per term (annual ÷ 3) ≈ USD 3,067–3,200.
- Pre‑K 4: USD 14,300–15,000 per year. Per term ≈ USD 4,767–5,000.
- Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Elementary): USD 26,600–27,800 per year. Per term ≈ USD 8,867–9,267.
- Grades 6 – 8 (Middle School): USD 27,150–28,400 per year. Per term ≈ USD 9,050–9,467.
- Grades 9 – 12 (High School / IB): USD 27,350–28,600 per year. Per term ≈ USD 9,117–9,533.

(Note: the per‑term figures above are the annual tuition divided into three equal terms for display; the annual figures are those reported for the 2025/26 price period.)

Billing schedule & payment terms

- The school publishes annual tuition figures and charges some recurring items on an annual basis; certain services (for example, bus service) are billed per semester. Specific billing timings listed by third‑party fee schedules show: admissions deposit and one‑time registration amounts due at acceptance/registration, and recurring charges invoiced on the academic cycle. Per‑semester items such as bus service are billed twice per year (per semester).

Boarding

- Cairo American College is a day school and does not charge boarding fees (no boarding programme).

Other recurring and one‑off costs

- Annual Capital Fee: USD 300.
- Annual Plant/Facilities Fee: USD 750.
- Bus service: charged per semester — typical published amounts are USD 500 per semester for routes inside Maadi and USD 900 per semester for routes outside Maadi.
- Student ID card replacement (lost ID) fee: USD 25 (or local equivalent).
- School uniform: no compulsory uniform requirement is reported.
- Books, activities and routine resources: these items are shown as included within the published tuition in fee summaries.

Refund information

- The application fee (USD 390) is non‑refundable. Other refund details for deposits, registration, or tuition are handled under the school's formal fee and withdrawal policies; the published fee summaries identify the application fee as non‑refundable and list the admissions deposit and registration fees as one‑time charges.

Fee payment options

- Publicly published fee summaries show the fee types and amounts; standard practice for international schools of this profile is to accept payment by bank transfer and other large‑value payment methods. The school's admissions and tuition pages present fee figures and application/payment steps for enrolment. (For specific available payment channels and invoicing instructions, those are provided directly with admissions paperwork and invoices.)

Summary checklist (what parents can expect to pay at admission and annually)

- One‑time at application/acceptance: Application fee USD 390 (non‑refundable); Assessment/placement fee USD 1,000; Admissions deposit USD 1,000; One‑time registration/re‑registration fee EGP 16,000.
- Annual tuition: ranges by age/grade shown above (Pre‑K through Grade 12). Per‑term amounts are the annual tuition divided into three equal terms for convenience of budgeting.
- Recurring annual charges: Capital fee USD 300; Plant/facilities fee USD 750. Bus charged per semester (USD 500 inside Maadi / USD 900 outside Maadi typical figures). Additional incidental fees (ID replacement, activity‑specific costs) are charged as incurred.
Academics

Cairo American College teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
CAC provides a US-based curriculum across Pre-K through Grade 12. The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and American Diploma programs. The curriculum is delivered across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The High School Program of Studies includes IB Diploma coursework and an American diploma track, with a broad range of electives. Global experiences enrich learning through Egypt Culture, PRIME, and WWW.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world, including numerous international universities.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions

Admissions
1. The CAC offers both the IB Diploma and American High School Diploma programs for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Applications for the next academic year open in February, and admission decisions are made by May 31. Applications received on or after June 1 will be reviewed, and decisions will be communicated on or after August 1, contingent on space availability. Transfer applications from abroad are considered for admission throughout the year.
2. Families can connect with CAC Admissions by scheduling an appointment with the Director of Admissions and arranging a campus tour to experience CAC firsthand. This helps families understand how CAC's programs align with their educational goals and needs.
3. The CAC application portal is used to apply. Create an application portal account; the information you enter sets up your account and your child's application, and a CAC admissions email will help you access the portal. The process guides you through the student and parent sections and requests documentation.
4. Before you apply, review the required documents: completed official school records for the past two years (three years for Grade 12), with English translations if not in English; confidential teacher/counselor recommendations; an Authorization Form; a copy of the applicant's passport; PreK Parent Questionnaire for PreK or KG Parent Questionnaire for Kindergarten; and an application fee of $390, which is non-refundable. Steps to complete the application include creating the portal account, entering family information, uploading documents, and submitting payment via the Apply Now portal (cacegypt.openapply.com).
5. Admissions priorities and age considerations: CAC follows policy-based categories to manage space constraints (Category One through Six). In Category One, dependents of expatriate employees with policy-mandated Board appointments and other designated groups may have priority; if space remains, some applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Age requirements are: Pre-K must be three (PreK-3) or four (PreK-4) on or before September 30; Kindergarten must be five by September 30; Grade 1 must be six by September 30 or have completed CAC Kindergarten or equivalent; Middle/High School applicants must satisfy graduation requirements before turning 20.
6. Waitlist: In space-constrained periods, those who are not enrolled at the start of the year are placed on the waiting list.

Waitlist
In space-constrained periods, those who are not enrolled at the start of the year are placed on the waiting list.
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