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Capital International Schools

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 100,000 - 204,500
Ages 3 - 18 years
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage)
Taught languages French, German, Spanish, Arabic
Typical class size 22
Strengths STEM, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Capital International Schools in New Cairo operates two campuses: Main Campus and Lotus Campus, serving learners aged 3 to 18. The school offers American, Cambridge and IB Diploma Programmes, with MYP in Grades 9–10 and DP in Grades 11–12. Entry groups run from Year 1 to Year 12, with DP1/DP2 available. The American stream allows selecting a second language: French, German or Spanish. Founded in 2016 and governed by a Board of Directors, the school emphasises partnerships with families and holistic education. Facilities include four science labs per campus (elementary through chemistry), three computer labs per campus plus a Mac lab, four music studios, art studios, libraries, a 700-seat auditorium, eight cafeterias and two dining halls, plus an innovation lab. Sporting amenities include a gym, a semi-Olympic heated pool, two basketball courts, two tennis courts and soccer pitches. The Innovation Lab nurtures creativity and design thinking with opportunities for international competitions.

The Essentials

Capital International Schools has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English.

Location
Main Campus: Area 17 KH-El Narges district - New Cairo, Egypt; Lotus Campus: Golden Square, Plot 114E, Northern, North Lotus

Stages
FS / KG; American School; British School; IGCSE; IB Diploma Programme

Type
The school offers American, British and IB Diploma Programmes.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom and United States
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has eight cafeterias on site.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a Board of Directors.
Fees

Annual tuition at Capital International Schools ranges from EGP 100,000 to EGP 204,500 for 2026/27.

Application & assessment fees

- Application fee: EGP 4,000 (one‑off at time of application).
- New‑student evaluation / assessment fee: EGP 2,000 (one‑off).

Tuition fees by year group (published for the 2025/2026 academic year)

- Pre‑School (Preschool): Annual tuition EGP 100,000 — Per term (three equal terms) EGP 33,333.33.
- KG1–KG2: Annual tuition EGP 183,500 — Per term (three equal terms) EGP 61,166.67.
- Grade 1–5: Annual tuition EGP 192,000 — Per term (three equal terms) EGP 64,000.00.
- Grade 6: Annual tuition EGP 204,500 — Per term (three equal terms) EGP 68,166.67.
- Grade 7–9: Annual tuition EGP 214,500 — Per term (three equal terms) EGP 71,500.00.

Boarding fees

- Boarding: Not applicable. Capital International Schools is presented as a day school; no boarding fees or boarding provision are published.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees

- Books: The published tuition figures are noted to include book costs in the school's published fee summary.
- School bus / transportation: Annual bus fees shown in published material (example amounts published): EGP 39,000 (main campus summary). Separate campus listings show similar bus fees (examples: EGP 35,000 on Lotus campus listings). Parents should expect an annual bus charge if using school transport.
- Uniforms, lunch, extra‑curricular activities, examination fees and some assessed tests: these items are commonly charged in addition to tuition at comparable international schools; the school's Lotus campus listings show separate book/resource amounts for particular grades. Where a separate charge is published for a grade (for example book or resource lists), that amount is listed alongside the tuition on campus‑specific notices. Parents should budget for optional services (lunch, extra activities) where applicable.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Academic structure and instalments: The admissions/registration system lists three academic terms (Term 1, Term 2, Term 3). Per‑term amounts above are shown as the annual tuition divided into three equal instalments to reflect the school's three‑term billing framework; the school's online admission form references the three terms. (Per‑term amounts in this summary are calculated from the published annual tuition divided by three.)
- Timing and immediate charges: Application and assessment fees are payable at application/registration. Transport and other optional services are typically charged on an annual basis or per term depending on the service; parents selecting transport will incur the annual bus fee.

Refund information

- No published, detailed refund policy for application, registration, tuition or transport charges was located in the school's publicly posted fee summaries for the 2025/2026 academic year. Where a school does publish a refundable deposit or specific refund rules those are normally called out in the terms and conditions or fee schedule; no such itemised refund clause was found in the fee information available for 2025/2026. Parents should treat application and assessment charges as one‑off payments unless otherwise advised in formal acceptance paperwork.

Fee payment options

- Publicly listed payment methods are not itemised in the published fee listings found for 2025/2026. The school operates an online admissions/parent portal (Engage) which indicates an electronic payment and invoicing workflow is in use for applications and registrations; expect standard options such as bank transfer and card payments to be available through the school's finance office or online portal, but the school's published materials do not provide a definitive, itemised list of accepted payment channels. Contact the school's admissions/finance office for confirmed payment methods when completing registration.

Practical notes (brief)

- The figures provided above are the published annual tuition amounts for the 2025/2026 academic year and the one‑off application/evaluation charges shown in the school's published fee summaries. Per‑term amounts shown are calculated by dividing the published annual tuition by three because the school's admissions form lists three academic terms; that calculation is an arithmetic division to present per‑term instalments consistent with the school's three‑term billing framework.

What was not found in the public fee materials

- The publicly available fee information for 2025/2026 did not include a clear, itemised refund policy, detailed payment‑method list (bank account numbers or card merchant details), explicit per‑term invoices/dates, or published late‑payment penalties tied specifically to Capital International Schools. The school's admissions/finance office or formal contract at acceptance normally supplies these operational details; they were not present in the fee summaries located for 2025/2026.
Academics

Capital International Schools teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, IB (DP), EYFS (Early years foundation stage) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
British School, American School, and IB Diploma Programme (IB DP) are offered. The school provides MYP (Grades 9–10) and DP (Grades 11–12). There are two campuses: Main Campus and Lotus Campus. Entry Year Groups span from Year 1 to Year 12 across British and American streams, with DP1 and DP2 available in the Diploma Programme. The American School option allows selecting a second language: French, German, or Spanish.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters individualized experiences within a supportive community, enabling each child to develop into an independent, confident, and capable young learner with well-rounded cognitive, social, and emotional skills. It provides a caring atmosphere that caters for each child's needs and supports an excellent academic environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
The school identifies a student's areas of weakness through assessments and addresses those areas through a variety of support plans.

Mental Wellbeing
The IB Diploma Programme has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students.

Safeguarding
The wellbeing of students is the number one priority. Any concerns or signs of abuse or neglect are immediately reported to a Child Protection Officer. Students in need of psychological and moral support have access to the school psychologist and class advocate.
Parent Experience

History
Capital International Schools was founded in 2016. The school is governed by a Board of Directors. The expansion included the opening of the Lotus Campus. The superintendent message emphasizes partnerships with families as a core part of ongoing growth and the school's commitment to holistic education.

Community
Community events and cultural activities are featured in CIS News, including orientations and start dates for Lotus Campus 2025-2026 and Main Campus 2025-2026; the Annual Art Exhibition 2025 at the American School; Book Character Day; and the CIS Football Tournament, which showcases competitions and cup wins by CIS British and American high school teams in Ramadan tournaments.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Capital International Schools have two campuses, American and British, in New Cairo. The campus provides a range of facilities, including three computer labs per school, a Mac lab, four science labs per school (elementary, physics, biology, chemistry), and four music studios. It also features a gymnasium, a semi-Olympic heated swimming pool, eight cafeterias, three libraries per school, two dining halls, an auditorium with a 700-person capacity, and an innovation lab. The school has play areas, art studios, lecture halls, two tennis courts, two basketball courts, and 700 m3 soccer courts. Classrooms are spacious, bright, ventilated, well-furnished, and equipped with smart boards and high-tech teaching solutions.

Sports Facilities
Key sports facilities include two basketball courts, two tennis courts, soccer courts, a gymnasium, and a semi-Olympic, covered and heated swimming pool.

Academic Facilities
Academic facilities include four science labs per school (elementary, physics, biology, chemistry), a Mac lab, and three computer labs per school. Two lecture halls, an innovation lab, art studios, music studios, and libraries support learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Innovation Lab is a hub of creativity where students discover, create, and develop ideas using makerspace tools. It prepares students to navigate the world with innovative thinking. Students have the opportunity to participate in national and international school competitions through the Innovation Lab. The initiative develops critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.

Arts & Creative
Art Studios and four Music Studios support visual and performing arts on campus. AP Art Classes are offered within the American program. An Annual Art Exhibition is held for Grades 1–12, including IB and AP artists. The American Gallery showcases events such as the American Talent Show, Wax Museum, Shark Tank, MFL Spelling Bee, and Art Awards Ceremony.

Cultural & Language
Book Character Day is featured among CIS News events. MFL Spelling Bee is listed in the American Gallery. Quraan Competition is included among school activities. American MUN is part of student opportunities.

Social & Hobbies
CIS Football Tournament is hosted, with CIS British and American High School teams achieving success in Ramadan football competitions. The campus facilities include soccer courts, two basketball courts, and two tennis courts for sports activities. A multipurpose hall and gymnasium support a wide range of athletic activities.

Community & Service
CIS Code Of Kindness Campaign promotes intentional acts of kindness within the school community.

Leadership & Professional
Design my Class Workshop, led with Engineer Mona Hussein Design House, exposed senior students and alumni to real-world challenges. American MUN is part of student leadership and debate opportunities, alongside activities such as the American Talent Show and related competitions.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The campus features a semi-Olympic, covered and heated swimming pool. There is a gymnasium on site. Outdoor athletic facilities include two basketball courts and two tennis courts, along with soccer courts for diverse sports and fitness activities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the instructional and communication language in the British Programme. French and German are offered as second languages in the British School, and Arabic Language, Religious Studies, and Egyptian Social Studies are taught under the Egyptian Ministry of Education curriculum. The American Programme provides foreign languages—French, German and Spanish—starting in Grade 1. In the IB Diploma Programme, students study at least two languages and may take examinations in English, French or Spanish.
Admissions

Admissions
Admissions Procedures: The Admissions Office is open Sunday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. School tours are scheduled at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays for the British School and 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays for the American School. To schedule a tour, call the Front Desk at 01000093155 or 01000087742. Complete the Online Application to receive a confirmation email. Within one week of submitting the application, visit the Admission Office to schedule your child's assessment and the family interview. The final decision is communicated within five working days after the assessment. Required documents include: original birth certificate (Egyptian students); copy of student's passport and residence visa valid for at least six months (non-Egyptian students); two passport photos; copies of mother and father's IDs or passports; copies of academic reports for the last two academic years and this year's term report; letter of good conduct from the previous school for students in Year 1 and above; nursery report for KG I and FS I; for American high school, an official transcript of courses and credits (Grades 9–12). Assessments include: FS/KG – one-on-one and group observations; Years 1–3 – one-on-one; older years – English and Math assessment plus a family interview. British School: Mondays at 11:00 a.m.; American School: Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Address: Area 17 KH-El Narges district, New Cairo, Egypt. Phone: +2-260-565-66 / +2-260-565-68. Additional contacts: +20-100-009-3155 / +20-100-008-7742.
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