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Canadian International School of Egypt

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Arabic
Fees EGP 190,000 - 214,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic
Strengths Languages, Sport, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Canadian International School of Egypt is a private international school for learners aged 4 to 18. It delivers the Ontario Canadian Curriculum and grants the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, and it is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School. The school offers a bilingual pathway with a French Immersion option that uses the same Ontario content as the English program, plus a two-year trilingual Kindergarten in English, French, and Arabic. In Elementary, French instruction reaches up to 80 percent in Grade 1, about 60 to 66 percent in Grades 2 to 6, and roughly 50 percent in Grades 7 to 8; graduates receive an Elementary French Immersion Certificate at Grade 8, with continuing bilingual qualifications in secondary. The DELF Diploma is available for French proficiency. Facilities include an auditorium, cafeteria, gymnasium, library, computer lab, and science lab, plus on-campus medical care. The campus features a main soccer field, a full athletics program, a performing arts space, extensive library resources, and early after-school activities. Service and global citizenship are emphasized for diploma graduation.

The Essentials

Canadian International School of Egypt has instruction in English, French, Arabic.

Location
El Tagamoa El Khames, Behind New Cairo City Council, 4th District- Zone # 6, Katameya, New Cairo, Egypt

Stages
Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12

Type
Private international school offering the Canadian curriculum and the Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Country affiliation
Canada

Bus service
The school operates a bus service with established pickup and drop-off points; students must follow the directions of the bus monitor, stay in their seats and wear seat belts at all times.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school offers bus transportation to and from the campus. Students must use assigned pickup points and follow bus rules.

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform. For Grades K-6, navy blue cotton pants or shorts and a red polo shirt are worn daily; PE dress is worn on PE days; track pants or athletic shorts are not permitted. Uniforms are purchased at the school Uniform Shop.
Fees

Annual tuition at Canadian International School of Egypt ranges from EGP 190,000 to EGP 214,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Registration Fees
- Application (application processing) fee: EGP 3,000 per application.
- Registration / re-enrollment fee: a one-time registration or re-enrollment payment is required to secure a place. A registration amount of EGP 4,000 has been reported in past school communications. The re-enrollment payment is treated as an advance against the following year's tuition and is refundable if the student withdraws before the school's published cutoff (see Refund information).

Tuition fees (by year group)
- Junior Kindergarten (JK) and SK (Early Years): EGP 190,000 per year.
- Grade 1 to Grade 6 (Primary): EGP 190,000 per year.
- Grade 7 to Grade 12 (Secondary): EGP 214,000 per year.

Per-term examples (when the annual tuition is divided into equal term instalments):
- If the annual fee is split into three equal term payments (common practice in many international schools), approximate per-term amounts would be:
- JK / SK / Grades 1–6: ~EGP 63,333 per term (EGP 190,000 ÷ 3).
- Grades 7–12: ~EGP 71,333 per term (EGP 214,000 ÷ 3).
These per-term figures are the arithmetic division of the published annual fee into three equal instalments for budgeting purposes; the school issues invoices and may offer specific instalment schedules.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Re-enrollment timing: the school requires payment of the re-enrollment fee during the re-enrollment window in spring (example dates in prior communications: mid-April to mid-May). The re-enrollment fee is treated as an advance and is applied to the following year's tuition. Outstanding tuition from the prior year must be settled before re-enrollment is accepted.
- Instalments and deadlines: the school issues tuition invoices and requires timely settlement; prior communications note that final instalments for a school year have been due in January in past years, and that individual payment plans can be arranged with the Accounts office. Exact instalment dates and options are published by the school each year.
- Late-payment and place-holding: the initial re-enrollment/registration payment is required in full to hold a place; failure to meet deadlines can result in loss of the reserved place and/or invoiced amounts remaining due.

Boarding / Accommodation
- No boarding programme is offered; the school operates as a day school and provides school bus transportation for commuting students.

Transportation (school bus) fees
- School bus fees are charged separately from tuition. Reported bus fees for the 2025–2026 listing are EGP 48,000 per year. Earlier listings have shown different amounts historically; the bus fee is billed in addition to tuition.

Other compulsory or optional costs
- School uniform and basic supplies: students must obtain the school uniform and the grade-specific supply items listed by the school; supply lists are published for each grade. The school supply lists identify required items but do not list fixed prices — uniform and supply costs are paid by parents through external retailers or school-designated suppliers.
- Optional/extra charges: charges may apply for optional services and activities, such as: lunches, paid after-school activities, some field trips, extracurricular programs, and occasional exam fees or external programme fees. These are billed separately when applicable.

Refund information
- Re-enrollment fee refund: the re-enrollment fee is deducted from the following year's tuition and is refundable in full if the student withdraws before the school's stated cutoff date (previously published examples indicate refunds if withdrawal occurs before July 31 in a prior year's re-enrollment communication). The re-enrollment payment is non-refundable after the school's published refund cutoff.
- General refunds and withdrawals: the re-enrollment portion is explicitly handled as above; other refunds (for example prorated tuition refunds after term start) are governed by the school's published finance policy and specific enrolment contract terms and therefore depend on the timing and reason for withdrawal. For planning, expect that initial advance instalments and registration payments are treated as conditions for securing a place and that refund eligibility is time-bound.

Fee payment options
- Accepted payment methods include: cash, cheques, bank transfer, bank deposit, and credit card. Parents are instructed to send payment receipts (with student name and grade) to the school's finance address when paying by bank transfer.
- Payment plans and financing: the school has offered partnerships with financial providers to enable instalment and financing options for families; individual payment plans may be arranged with the Accounts office.

Notes on annual adjustments
- Annual fee adjustments are applied in line with prevailing regulations and school policy; previous local listings and communications have referenced general increases (for example a 10% increase figure has been shown in prior public listings). Families should anticipate annual adjustments when budgeting.
Academics

Canadian International School of Egypt teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Ontario curriculum is used at the Canadian International School of Egypt, and graduation earns the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. CISE is listed by the Ontario Ministry of Education as an Overseas Private School. The school offers a French Immersion program that uses the same Ontario curriculum content as the English program, including a two-year trilingual Kindergarten program (English, French, and Arabic). In the Elementary Immersion track, French instruction is up to 80% in Grade 1, 60–66% in Grades 2–6, and about 50% in Grades 7–8, with graduates receiving an Elementary French Immersion Certificate at Grade 8; continuing to secondary supports bilingual qualifications. The DELF Diploma is available for French proficiency, and 88% of participating French Immersion students from Grades 5–12 who took DELF in 2022–2023 were successful.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a safe, caring and supportive environment that fosters positive attitudes and allows students to challenge themselves and take risks without fear of judgment. It encourages critical and independent thinking, values the diversity of its international community, and aims to create a climate of respect and acceptance for everyone. It instills integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, caring and compassion, and promotes belonging and community ownership.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The English Language Program provides instruction in English across all subject areas, with Core French taught for 40 minutes daily and Arabic for 50 minutes daily.

Mental Wellbeing
The safe, caring and supportive environment supports students' wellbeing and positive attitudes, fostering a sense of belonging and inclusivity.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe environment and is committed to an authentic, inclusive community that values diversity and respects every member.
Parent Experience

Community
CISE serves students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12, and graduation provides the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The mission is to partner with parents and students to provide a teaching and learning environment that develops inquiring, knowledgeable, creative and caring global citizens. The school fosters integrity, honesty, responsibility, respect, caring and compassion. CISE is committed to an authentic, inclusive community that values diversity and fosters belonging.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
CISE has on-campus facilities including an Auditorium, Cafeteria, Gymnasium, Library, Computer Lab, and Science Laboratory. The campus features a main soccer field used for assemblies and evacuation drills. A full-time doctor provides on-site medical care for students and staff. After-school activities, clubs, and special projects begin early in the year. The Library provides books, periodicals, and electronic resources.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a Gymnasium for indoor physical education. There is a main soccer field on campus for outdoor sports and field activities. The school supports a variety of after-school sports and PE programs. After-school activities include Football/Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, and Swimming.

Academic Facilities
Library, Computer Lab, and Science Laboratory are on campus. The Library provides access to books, periodicals, and electronic resources for research and reading. Textbooks are loaned to students and must be returned in good condition; replacement costs apply for lost or damaged books. The Library's materials and services support the learning of students.

Extra Curricular Facilities
After-school activities begin early in the school year and include clubs, sports and special projects. Examples include Football/Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Badminton, Swimming, Homework Club, Drama, Art, Choir, Music, French, Tennis, Chess and Board Games, Floor Hockey and School Plays. After-school sessions are designated for extra academic support.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
CISE serves students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12 and graduation provides the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The school follows the Ontario curriculum and offers a French Immersion option that uses the same Ontario content in English and French. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and problem solving to prepare students for global citizenship.

Arts & Creative
The campus features a performing arts theater, a music room, and an art room. Kindergarten French Immersion integrates arts; specialist subjects such as Art and Music may be taught in English. Arts experiences are supported through the school's facilities and language programming.

Cultural & Language
The school offers a French Immersion program where students learn to communicate in French across subjects, using the Ontario curriculum. Graduates from Grade 8 receive an Elementary French Immersion Certificate and are encouraged to continue in the secondary program to graduate bilingual. The Kindergarten French Immersion and the two-year trilingual Kindergarten program provide instruction in English, French, and Arabic, with French immersion and English in some specialist subjects. The Diplôme d'études en langue française DELF is encouraged for French proficiency.

Social & Hobbies
The Elementary School offers after-school activities such as basketball, tennis, chess, German, Spanish, the Debate Club, and racket sports. Elementary activities are scheduled to accommodate students from Kindergarten to Grade 5, with a variety of options for each grade. These activities provide opportunities to pursue interests beyond the classroom.

Community & Service
Ontario's guidance requires a minimum of 40 hours of volunteer community service to earn the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The school emphasizes service, empowering students to address social, environmental, and global issues and to give of themselves for the public good. Community involvement activities are supported and encouraged as part of student development.

Leadership & Professional
The school offers the Debate Club as an after-school activity, developing leadership and communication skills. Field trips, after-school activities, and events such as soccer tournaments, the Terry Fox Run, Winter Concerts, and the Science Fair provide leadership and teamwork experiences. These activities contribute to students' personal and professional growth through collaboration and project work.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus includes extensive athletics facilities, including soccer pitches, basketball courts, squash courts, and a 25-meter pool. The Activities Department runs athletics programs and after-school sports for elementary, middle, and high school students, with intramural competitions and events such as the CISE World Cup. Teams include Junior Boys Basketball, Senior Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball (G8 to G12), and Varsity Boys Soccer, all aimed at fostering sportsmanship, integrity, and respect.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in all subject areas within the English Language Program, with Core French (40 minutes daily) and Arabic (50 minutes daily). Graduation provides the Ontario Secondary School Diploma. The French Immersion Program enables DELF proficiency, and secondary levels support bilingual qualifications.

Bilingual Teaching
CISE offers a French Immersion program across elementary and secondary, with students following the Ontario curriculum content alongside their English-program peers. The Kindergarten French Immersion Program is a two-year, trilingual experience with instruction in English, French and Arabic; teachers speak French all the time and most class activities are conducted in French, though some specialist subjects may be taught in English. Upon graduation from Grade 8, students receive an Elementary French Immersion Certificate, and continued study in the French Immersion program at the secondary level supports bilingual qualifications.

Immersion Programs
CISE provides a French Immersion program for elementary and secondary students. The Kindergarten program offers a two-year trilingual immersion in English, French and Arabic, with French used exclusively in Kindergarten and most activities conducted in French. Grade-by-grade French instruction in the elementary years is 80% in Grade 1, 60% in Grades 2–3, 66% in Grades 4–6, and 50% in Grades 7–8. The DELF Diploma is encouraged for immersion students, and secondary immersion aims to graduates with bilingual qualifications.
Admissions

Admissions
The school uses an online application for admission for School Year 2026-2027. The Application For Admission form collects: Academic Year (2026-2027 or 2025-2026); Full Name in English; Full Name in Arabic; applying for grade (JK through 12) with language options (English or French Immersion); Gender; Date of birth; whether the student has previously registered at CISE; First Nationality; Second Nationality; Upload Birth Certificate/Passport; Current School/Nursery; Phone; Current Grade; Reasons for leaving; whether the student has repeated a year and, if so, which grade; Father's Information (Name; Nationality; Occupation & Workplace; Current Address; Mobile Phone; Home Telephone; Business Phone; Email; Upload National ID/Passport); Mother's Information (Name; Nationality; Occupation & Workplace; Current Address; Mobile Phone; Home Telephone; Business Phone; Email; Upload National ID/Passport); Parental Marital Status; Custody with; Upload National ID/Passport; Details for up to three siblings (Child 1-3: Grade; Age; Current School). The school graduates with the Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
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