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Carleton College

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Fees EGP 17,000 - 145,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Arabic, French
Typical class size 18
Strengths Service and Sustainability, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Carleton College International School is an IB World Continuum School in the United States, offering the Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The campus serves students aged 3 to 18 on a coeducational, residential liberal arts environment. Lessons are guided by the IB learner profile and an inquiry-based approach that fosters intercultural understanding, collaboration, and truly global-mindedness. The school currently delivers PYP and MYP, with Diploma Programme authorization pursued to complete the continuum and deepen higher-level inquiry and research skills. Cognia accreditation supports quality assurance alongside the IB framework. Facilities emphasize dedicated learning spaces and safe, well-organized student services, with a campus designed to support inquiry-based study and accessible transport. Beyond academics, the College values character education and counselling and emphasizes community service as a core part of student development. A signature initiative is the Community Project Food For All, connecting students with needs and leadership opportunities.

The Essentials

Carleton College has typical class sizes of 18.

Location
Carleton College is in Northfield, Minnesota, United States. The historic river town sits about 35 miles (56 kilometers) south of the Twin Cities (Minneapolis–Saint Paul). The campus is set in a rural Midwestern setting with local services available in Northfield.

Stages
Undergraduate liberal arts college offering bachelor's degrees on a four-year program. Enrollment is 1,995 students.

Type
Private, coeducational, residential liberal arts college.

Pupil Nationality Mix
International students constitute about 10% of the student body; the college includes students from all 50 states and 36 countries.

Additional learning support
The Office of Accessibility Resources provides equitable access and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.

Country affiliation
USA

Religious affiliation
Non-denominational; no formal religious affiliation.

School day structure
Three 10-week terms per year.

Bus service
Carleton provides regular transportation service to the Twin Cities (Minneapolis–Saint Paul).
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
Carleton College International School is part of the ACE School Group. The ACE School Group is known for its demanding academic structure alongside other IB schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Carleton College ranges from EGP 17,000 to EGP 145,000 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- Application fee: EGP 1,000.
- One‑off re‑registration / registration fee charged at enrolment: EGP 8,000 (listed as a one‑time registration/re‑registration charge).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and per instalment)

- Kindergarten (KG): Annual tuition EGP 112,000; when paid in three equal instalments this equals EGP 37,333.33 per instalment (annual ÷ 3).
- Grade 1 to Grade 5: Annual tuition EGP 132,000; when paid in three equal instalments this equals EGP 44,000 per instalment.
- Grade 6 to Grade 9: Annual tuition EGP 145,000; when paid in three equal instalments this equals EGP 48,333.33 per instalment.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school's published fee collection schedule is three instalments per academic year; annual tuition is divided into three payments. Instalment amounts shown above are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three.
- The registration/re‑registration and application amounts are payable at enrolment/registration as indicated in the published fee schedule.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are listed; the school operates as a day school and offers school transport. Bus service is available; published bus fees are in the range EGP 17,000–20,000 per year.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Transport (annual bus fee): EGP 17,000–20,000 (range published).
- Uniforms, learning resources, excursions, extracurricular activity fees and some incidental charges are commonly applied by schools of this type; specific amounts for uniforms, textbooks, meals, exam fees, or activity fees are not published alongside the tuition schedule and should be treated as separate additional costs.

Refund information

- No specific published tuition‑refund schedule or detailed refund policy is provided in the publicly available fee schedule. Application and registration charges are presented as payable amounts; families should note these items are listed as standard charges.

Fee payment options

- The fee schedule available with the school's published materials lists amounts and instalment structure but does not specify accepted payment channels (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, cheque or cash). Payment channels are handled administratively by the school's finance office.

Notes for families

- Annual tuition figures and the instalment structure above reflect the published fee schedule as set out in the school's public fee notices; instalment amounts shown are simple divisions of the published annual fee by three to match the school's three‑instalment billing.
Academics

Carleton College teaches IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Carleton College International School is an IB World Continuum School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The Primary Years Programme provides a foundation for lifelong learning and fosters inquiry, intercultural understanding, and personal growth. The school is authorized to offer the MYP and the DP, delivering a continuous IB education across the early to later years. The IB learner profile underpins teaching and learning, promoting knowledge, inquiry, and global-mindedness. The school emphasizes inquiry-based learning, international mindedness, collaboration, and the development of a broad range of academic and personal skills.
Parent Experience

History
Carleton College International School is an IB World Continuum School. It is fully authorized to offer the complete International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school's philosophy centers on inquiry, intercultural understanding, and academic excellence. The IB mission is to develop knowledgeable, caring, and globally minded learners.

Community
The school describes itself as an IB World Continuum School. Its philosophy centers on inquiry, intercultural understanding, and academic excellence. The IB mission is to develop knowledgeable, caring, and globally minded learners. Learners are encouraged to become active participants in their communities and lifelong learners who recognize and respect different perspectives.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Carleton College International School is part of the ACE school group and operates within the IB framework. It emphasizes not only academics but also extracurriculars and community service to mold students into leaders and active community members. The school focuses on holistic development, balancing traditional values with global awareness through character education and counselling. The site includes a Learning Facilities section along with a Transportation page, indicating a campus designed to support inquiry-based learning and safe student services. It offers IB programs (PYP, MYP) and is pursuing Diploma Programme authorization to cultivate an internationally minded community.

Academic Facilities
Carleton College International School offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme. The MYP is designed to build on the PYP foundation and guides students through a challenging curriculum that connects studies to real-world contexts. The DP aims to develop critical thinking, intercultural understanding, and global awareness essential for success in higher education. The school seeks full IB World School authorization and also holds Cognia accreditation as part of its ongoing quality assurance. These programs and accreditations reflect a learning approach grounded in inquiry and international-mindedness.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Student Space includes a Community Project section, with initiatives such as Food For All (Year 24/25) to engage students in service and collaborative projects. The school emphasizes extracurriculars and community service as part of its holistic development model.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school is an IB World Continuum School fully authorized to offer the complete International Baccalaureate continuum: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). The school's philosophy is rooted in the shared values of IB World Schools—a commitment to delivering high-quality, challenging international education that embraces diversity and inclusion. The school nurtures students who are academically strong, compassionate, open-minded, and globally aware. Learners are encouraged to become active participants in their communities and lifelong learners who recognize different perspectives.

Community & Service
The school has a Community Project under Student Space called Food For All (Year 24/25). Food For All involves students in a community-focused project through Student Space to support others. The program fosters collaboration and service-minded learning as part of student development. The school emphasizes community involvement as an important aspect of education.
Languages

Language Provision
English and Arabic are integrated into the curriculum, and French/German is included as a language option.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
The school is Cognia-accredited and operates within the ACE school group, alongside other IB-focused schools.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Begin by completing the Carleton College Online Application. The online form is titled "Carleton College Online Application" and is the starting point of the admissions process. It is accessed through the admissions pathway on the site. The page outlines the structure of the application and the requirements that follow.
2. Submit required documents. Applicants must present a successful report card from the current school year and a behavior certificate or letter of good conduct from the current school. These documents accompany the online application to support the evaluation of the applicant.
3. Enrollment is dismissed if the required documents are not provided prior to July 31.
4. If enrollment occurs after July 1, all required documents must be completed within two weeks from the acceptance date. Failure to complete documents within this window leads to enrollment dismissal.
5. Preschool and PYP 1 applicants must be toilet trained when joining the school; no diapers are allowed.
6. Acceptance is confirmed by indicating understanding and agreement to the terms and conditions listed on the form and selecting "I accept".
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