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Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in Arabic, German
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1247
Type Co-educational
Opened 1873
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo (DEO) is a German‑Egyptian Begegnungsschule and recognised Deutsche Auslandsschule situated on a spacious campus in Dokki, Cairo. The school operates a bespoke curriculum across Kindergarten, Grundschule and Gymnasium (ages 4–18) and prepares pupils for the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). Languages of instruction are German and Arabic; English and French are offered as further foreign languages. Facilities referenced on the school website include a generous urban campus and a new upper‑school building inaugurated in October 2019, equipped for digital teaching. DEO presents itself as an inter‑cultural and inter‑religious meeting school and runs an N‑Stufe (preparatory) programme for intensive German‑language acquisition; the N‑Stufe includes cooperative projects for German support and digital classroom work with external partners. The school is operated by the Deutschsprachige Evangelische Gemeinde in Kairo and publishes its structure, subjects and programme details on its website.

The Essentials

Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo has 1,247 pupils, instruction in Arabic, German.

Location
Located in the Dokki district of Cairo, Egypt. The address is 6, El Dokhi St., Dokki 12612, Cairo. Postal address: P.O. Box 131, Orman. Telephone: +20 (0)2-37481475 and +20 (0)2-37481649. The campus sits on a spacious site near the Nile in Dokki.

Stages
Kindergarten; Grundschule (primary school); Gymnasium (secondary school) comprising Sekundarstufe I, Sekundarstufe II, and N-Stufe.

Type
German international school (Deutsche Auslandsschule) in Cairo, under the auspices of the Deutschsprachige Evangelische Gemeinde in Kairo.

Country affiliation
Germany

Religious affiliation
Evangelical (Protestant)

School day structure
School days run from 7:20 to 14:30 with eight periods; the last period is 13:45–14:30. Bus departures follow the day (13:45 and 14:30).

Bus service
Bus service operated by DEO with 28 buses and 55 staff; non-profit; about 3,500 km covered daily; 26 routes. Contact: Alaa Arafat. Address: 6, El Dokki St., Dokki, Cairo.
Diving Deeper

Governance and Ownership
The school is sponsored by the German-speaking Evangelical Community in Cairo. The School Committee represents the sponsor's interests on behalf of the Community. The Community is present at the school in areas such as a weekly church service, biblical storytelling in the kindergarten, shared reflective celebrations, and religious education with Christian–Muslim cooperation; pastoral care is provided by the school's pastor. The Community also collaborates with the Social Committee on outreach projects, including a girls' home in Agouza and STARS refugee-school initiatives.
Fees
Application / registration fee
- Registration (Anmeldegebühr) is charged once at enrolment. Amounts by year group are included in the published fee tables: examples - EGP 3,200 for Kindergarten; EUR 57 for Kindergarten (German students); EUR 57 for Kindergarten (other nationalities).

Tuition (Schulgeld) — annual amounts by year group
- Egyptian nationals (amounts shown in Egyptian pounds, EGP):
- Kindergarten: EGP 173,450 (total per year, including activity and administrative surcharges).
- Vorschule (pre‑school): EGP 137,800 (total per year).
- Klasse 1: EGP 140,790 (total per year).
- Klasse 2: EGP 140,180 (total per year).
- Klasse 3: EGP 140,180 (total per year).
- Klasse 4: EGP 140,180 (total per year).
- Klasse 5: EGP 140,180 (total per year).
- Klasse 6: EGP 131,010 (total per year).
- Klasse 7: EGP 131,010 (total per year).
- Klasse 8: EGP 131,010 (total per year).
- Klasse 9: EGP 123,130 (total per year).
- Klasse 10: EGP 115,580 (total per year).
- Klasse 11: EGP 115,340 (total per year).
- Klasse 12: EGP 108,500 (total per year, grade‑specific extras apply).
- (For additional/alternative grade variants such as 4n, 5n, 6n, 7n, 8n, 9n the published tables show analogous EGP annual totals in the same ranges above.)
- The amounts above are the published annual totals per year group (base tuition plus activity and ancillary one‑time charges where applicable).

- German nationals (amounts shown in euros, EUR):
- Kindergarten: EUR 8,280 (total per year).
- Vorschule: EUR 8,232 (total per year).
- Klasse 1: EUR 8,285 (total per year).
- Klasse 2: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 3: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 4: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 5: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 6: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 7: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 8: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 9: EUR 8,285 (total per year).
- Klasse 10: EUR 8,274 (total per year).
- Klasse 11: EUR 8,270 (total per year).
- Klasse 12: EUR 8,281 (total per year).

- Other nationalities (amounts shown in euros, EUR):
- Kindergarten: EUR 10,364 (total per year).
- Vorschule: EUR 10,316 (total per year).
- Klasse 1: EUR 10,369 (total per year).
- Klasse 2: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 3: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 4: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 5: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 6: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 7: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 8: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 9: EUR 10,369 (total per year).
- Klasse 10: EUR 10,358 (total per year).
- Klasse 11: EUR 10,354 (total per year).
- Klasse 12: EUR 10,365 (total per year).

Breakdown components shown in the fee tables
- The published totals combine the base tuition (Schulgeld) and a number of fixed ancillary items that may be charged annually or once, including: activity fees (Aktivitäten), student ID and data administration, student accident insurance, school medical/medication/dentist contributions, contribution for equipment and infrastructure, examination fees, enrolment materials and the one‑time registration fee. The fee tables give these component amounts separately and the final annual total per year group.

Per‑term / instalment information and billing schedule
- The school issues tuition invoices with payment dates specified on the invoice at the start of the school year (invoices are prepared in September). Instalment dates and the number of instalments are determined on those invoices. For new entrants to Kindergarten and for class 4n the first instalment is due at the end of May. For any withdrawal from the school, the fee for each started half‑year (Schulhalbjahr) is due. One‑off charges for activities and similar items remain payable in full even if a student leaves during the school year.

Boarding / boarding fees
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding or boarding fees are listed in the published fees.

Transport (school bus) charges and rules
- Bus registration fee: EGP 200 (one‑time registration fee for initial bus registration).
- Single (one‑off) trip price (for occasional, non‑bus subscribers): EGP 100 per trip.
- Non‑Egyptian users pay bus fees in EUR. Annual bus fees and exact pricing per route are published with the bus operation information; the school issues a separate bus invoice in September and the invoice shows the exact payment date. Bus cancellations must be made digitally via the portal or by e‑mail; an untimely cancellation usually leaves the relevant half‑year fee payable. The bus conditions also state that refunds may not be provided in cases of force majeure (e.g., fuel shortage, political instability).

Other administrative and incidental fees
- Replacement student ID (Ersatzausweis): EGP 80.
- Re‑issue of a school fee invoice: EGP 25.
- Late purchase of schoolbooks surcharge: EGP 150 (penalty for delayed book purchase).
- Various certification and document authentication fees (e.g., certified copies, attestations) are listed as individual administrative charges (amounts vary by service; examples include several dozen to a few thousand EGP for official attestations). Detailed administrative fee items and amounts are published in the administrative fees list.

Schoolbooks and materials
- Schoolbook lists and the itemised prices per book are published per class; the school runs an online bookshop for book ordering. If books are not purchased through the online bookshop during the specified purchase window additional handling fees apply. Example: class‑specific book lists and prices are provided for each grade (price lines appear per title).

Refund, cancellation and withdrawal rules
- Withdrawal: for any student withdrawal, the fee for each started half‑year is due; one‑off charges (activities, enrolment materials) remain payable in full even after mid‑year departure.
- Bus cancellations: must comply with the bus conditions (deadlines apply; late cancellations normally leave the half‑year bus fee payable; refunds are limited and the school may withhold refunds in cases of force majeure).
- Administrative refunds and penalties (late fees, non‑returned loaned materials, etc.) are addressed in the administrative fee schedule and bus conditions.

Accepted payment / invoicing practice
- The school issues formal invoices for tuition, bus and other charges by e‑mail; payment deadlines and the accepted payment modalities are shown on each invoice. Bus documentation specifically references payment by bank transfer (Überweisung) once invoice(s) have been issued; invoices also state the exact payment due date(s). For administrative or exceptional payment modalities parents should follow the details printed on the invoice and the administration contact.

Summary note on amounts
- Annual totals differ by nationality category (Egyptian nationals in EGP; German nationals and other foreign nationals in EUR) and by year group; component charges (activities, insurance, medical contribution, exam fees, registration fee) are shown separately in the published fee tables and add up to the annual totals listed above.
Academics

Deutsche Evangelische Oberschule Kairo teaches Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
DEO Kairo develops the school as an intercultural and interreligious space of encounter and life, where learning and living on the basis of values and norms is enabled. The school is organized into Kindergarten, Primary School (Grundschule), and Gymnasium, with Sekundarstufe I and II and an N-Stufe program. The curriculum is delivered in German and includes subjects such as German, English, and French, as well as Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, History/Social Studies, Religion, Sport, Art, STEM (MINT), and Music. Students can earn the German Abitur or Fachabitur and study at German universities and Hochschulen. Each year, many graduates pursue this path and achieve success. The school emphasizes intercultural and interreligious education and fosters life skills and social competencies through pupil-centered teaching.

Student Teacher Ratio
Kindergarten and pre-school enroll about 140 children in six groups. It is staffed by six educators and six career entrants with university degrees, yielding roughly 12 students per staff member.

Exam Results
Our students can study at German universities and Hochschulen with their German Abitur or Fachabitur. Each year many graduates choose this path and are successful.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates commonly pursue higher education at German universities and Hochschulen with their German Abitur or Fachabitur.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The DEO Kairo provides space for personal development within the community and maintains a school climate where students, teachers, staff, and parents interact respectfully and accept one another. It imparts life skills and educates for dialogue and conflict resolution, civil courage, and responsibility for society and the environment. The school fosters intercultural and interreligious encounters as part of its identity, contributing to social-emotional growth.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Remedial instruction for German-language reading and spelling difficulties is available from the 2nd grade. Remedial support in the main language of instruction German starts early and can be taken from the primary level through Sekundarstufe I up to the 9th grade of Gymnasium. Enrollment requires parental consent in cooperation with the class teacher or the German-language specialist and the school psychologist, based on written samples or testing or external evaluations. Participation is usually once a week; in exceptional cases it can be twice weekly. Remedial plans with concrete, small-step goals are developed using test results and scientifically validated programs or individually created materials. Parental support is essential for long-term progress; if learners and parents do not cooperate, access to this remedial instruction may be restricted as an additional option.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Languages of instruction are Arabic and German. Foreign languages offered include English and French.

Mental Wellbeing
The counseling team works interdisciplinarily, preventively, and confidentially to support students and families in social-emotional development and strengthening social skills. The team includes a school psychologist, a school social worker, an intercultural collaboration specialist, and a pastor for pastoral care. They provide counseling and mediation for students, parents, and teachers regarding social-emotional development, learning strategies, and crisis situations; they address attention and concentration, coping with learning difficulties, behavioral concerns, group development, conflict resolution, and bullying intervention. They collaborate with parents and teachers and, when needed, with external therapists and experts, and promote social learning and learning support through workshops and projects.

Safeguarding
Current safety notices for Egypt are issued by the German Embassy and the Federal Foreign Office and linked from this site; German citizens should register on ELEFAND; In crisis situations, information is available at +20 2-37481475 Ext 108.
Parent Experience

History
The DEO Kairo is a traditional German-Egyptian encounter school and a recognized German international school under the auspices of the German-speaking Evangelical Community in Cairo and across Egypt. It traces a 151-year tradition and is one of the oldest, largest German international schools worldwide. It is committed to the liberal-democratic order and, from its evangelical tradition, aims to be a site of intercultural and interreligious encounter, where affirming one's own cultural and religious identity is key to openness in dealings with others. The school is located on a spacious campus in Dokki near the Nile; in October 2019, the new upper school building was inaugurated by Federal Foreign Minister Heiko Maas, and it features state-of-the-art facilities enabling digital teaching.

Community
BEGEGNUNG: DEO Kairo develops the school as an intercultural and interreligious space for encounter and life, where learning and living are guided by shared values and norms; DEO Kairo engages with society and culture around it. PARTIZIPATION UND SCHULENTWICKLUNG: The school maintains an open and lively community with a cooperative leadership style, teamwork, ongoing professional development, and modern school management that supports school quality; parental involvement and responsibility are welcome and expected. INDIVIDUUM UND GEMEINSCHAFT: It provides space for the development of personality within the community and fosters a school climate in which students, teachers, staff and parents interact with respect and acceptance; it imparts life skills and teaches dialogue and conflict resolution, civil courage and responsibility for society and the environment.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
The Elternbeirat (Parent-Teacher Association) is the representation of the guardians of DEO Kairo students and has rights and duties defined by the EBR charter. There are many opportunities for the Elternbeirat to participate in and shape the educational partnership between parents and the school. The current Elternbeirat for 2025–2026 includes: Oberstufe – Maha Nagy (Chair); Nivana Fawzy (Contact); Monique Magdi (Contact). Mittelstufe & N-Stufe – Marwa Mansour (Deputy Chair); Menna El Sawy (Contact); Ingy Ayad (Contact). Grundschule – Hend Khalil (Contact); Mariam Abdel Hady (Deputy Treasurer). Kindergarten – Heba Alaa (KG Representative). Vorschule – Nihal Helmy (Treasurer and VP Representative). Contact: ebr@deokairo.de. Leitbild: "Strong school! Strong parents! Strong children!".
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school sits on a spacious campus in Dokki, Cairo, near the Nile. An upper secondary building was inaugurated in October 2019 by the German Foreign Minister and features modern digital teaching facilities. The DEO offers Kindergarten, Primary School and Gymnasium, with instruction in Arabic and German and foreign languages including English and French. The school was founded in 1873 and has 1,247 students and 102 teachers.

Sports Facilities
The school has a swimming pool and other sports facilities as part of its DEO campus.

Academic Facilities
The upper secondary building provides a modern learning environment with digital teaching. The campus supports Kindergarten, Primary School and Gymnasium. Instruction languages are Arabic and German, with foreign languages including English and French. The school awards the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA).

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beach volleyball is offered. The school features arts, concerts and creative activities. It participates in Jugend musiziert – Regionalwettbewerb Kairo West 2026.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school provides a future-oriented education and up-to-date knowledge. It challenges and supports students with student-centered teaching and educational methods.

Arts & Creative
Art, Concert & Creative Activities are offered. An annual exhibition and stage program showcase works and performances from art and profiling classes and music clubs. The program includes Youth Musiziert prize-winners and JuMu-open groups presenting excerpts from their current performances. Refreshments are provided by the Social Committee.

Cultural & Language
Intercultural collaboration is central to DEO Kairo, which operates as an intercultural and interreligious space for encounter and life. Learning and living are guided by shared values and norms. A project coordinator ensures that students and staff feel welcome and supported, promoting an inclusive environment that fosters cultural exchange. Orientation programs, peer mentoring, and interactive workshops strengthen intercultural understanding, and exchange programs broaden students' perspectives and integration into the global community.

Social & Hobbies
Extracurricular clubs are offered across grade levels, meeting Monday to Thursday from 13:45 to 15:15. The offerings include sports, music and art as well as modern clubs such as entrepreneurship, baking and cooking, and science and informatics projects. Many clubs showcase their work at school events and competitions, including musicals, Jugend musiziert, robotics competitions and sports events. The Social Committee plans and runs social projects.

Community & Service
Since 1993, students and teachers volunteer in the Social Committee, which supports homes, schools, and the Müllviertel area. The committee organizes bread campaigns, the Klaus Heller Run, concerts, theatre, the Pyramidenlauf, Bake Sales, and the DEO Family Day to raise funds for those in need. These activities give students insight into the lives and needs of others.

Leadership & Professional
Student leadership is organized through the Student Council (SMV). Elections are held and new SMV members are announced each school year; the SMV can be reached at smv@deokairo.de. The school also offers Studien- und Berufsberatung (study and career guidance) to help students plan for university study and vocational training, including internships and information events. These programs support leadership development, career readiness, and informed decisions about the future.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
DEO Kairo prioritizes safety and well-being. TrauDich provides a confidential channel to report safety incidents; responses are guaranteed within three school days and handled by a designated team. The school also offers access to Schulpsychologie and Schulsozialarbeit to support social-emotional development, learning difficulties, crisis situations, and overall well-being. The counseling team works with students, parents and teachers to foster a safe, supportive learning environment.
Languages

Language Provision
Languages of instruction are Arabic and German. Foreign languages taught include Arabic, English, and French. The school awards the Deutsches Internationales Abitur (DIA). It is a recognized German overseas school.

Bilingual Teaching
The school uses Arabic and German as languages of instruction.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Kindergarten admissions (school year 2026/2027). 1. Online application opens November 1, 2025 at 15:00 and closes November 5, 2025 at 15:00. The form must be completed in German or English; Arabic forms are not accepted. The application must be printed and the personal application number retained.

2. Pay the online application and evaluation fee of 4,200 EGP between November 1 and November 8, 2025 to the school's bank account at Bank Misr, ensuring the child's name and the application number are clearly stated on the transfer. Payment options include cash, bank transfer, or Instapay.

3. Submit documents in a sealed envelope to the Schulpforte between November 1 and November 8, 2025. Include: a copy of the electronic birth certificate (watermarked) or a passport copy for non-Egyptians; two current photos of the child; a copy of the last school report. The envelope must be clearly labeled with the child's name and the application number.

4. DAM/DAF category: DAM indicates German as a mother tongue, while DAF indicates German as a foreign language. DAM is indicated if the mother or father is a DEO or DSB graduate, or if the child has German citizenship (also Swiss or Austrian), or if the parent has German citizenship (Swiss/Austrian), or if a three-year stay in Germany is evidenced with a 12-month daycare record. The category is determined during the admissions process.

5. Admission process: An entrance exam (a) and a trial lesson (c) are part of the process. The entrance exam takes place Friday, December 5, 2025 between 08:00 and 12:00; the child must bring a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser and know the personal application number. A parent interview may be scheduled. The trial lessons occur on February 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10, 2026. After the trial week, decisions are made about which children are admitted to the new 4N class for the 2026/2027 school year; results are emailed on April 1, 2026.

6. Information day for N-Stufe: November 18, 2025 on the school grounds.

7. Final results: The final results are emailed on April 23, 2026, at 16:00.

8. Summer-born consideration: If the child's birthday falls between June 1, 2022 and August 31, 2022, there is an option to enroll for the 2026/27 school year or to defer by one year; each child may participate in the admissions process only once.

9. Online Kindergarten application link: Click here for the Kindergarten application (online form is available on the DEO site).

Primary school (Grundschule) admissions. 1. Online application window: May 10, 2026 at 15:00 through May 20, 2026 at 15:00. The form should be filled in German or English; Arabic forms or incomplete forms cannot be processed.

2. End-of-application attachments: Digital copies to be uploaded with the application include: a copy of the passport (for non-Egyptians); the child's passport photo (2026); an electronic birth certificate (for Egyptians); a half-year report for the 2025/2026 school year.

3. After enrollment, returning Egyptians from abroad must present the year-end transcript certified by the Egyptian Embassy of the host country to the school.

4. Feedback timing: Applicants should not expect a response before mid-July.

5. Online application access: The page provides a link labeled for Kindergarten application as part of the Grundschule admissions flow (the online application is accessible via the DEO admissions portal).

6. Documentation note: Ensure all required documents are available in digital form when applying.

7. Location and contact: The DEO address is 6, El Dokki St., Dokki, Cairo; contact details are listed on the admissions page.

Secondary school (Gymnasium) admissions. 1.

2. Online application window: February 1, 2026 at 15:00 through March 15, 2026 at 15:00. Forms must be completed in German or English; Arabic forms cannot be processed.

3. End-of-application attachments: Digital copies to be uploaded include: a copy of the passport (for non-Egyptians); the child's current photo (2026); an electronic birth certificate (for Egyptians); a half-year report for 2025/2026; the four most recent end-of-year grades.

4. Post-enrollment documents: Returning Egyptians from abroad must submit the yearly transcript certified by the embassy of the host country after enrollment.

5. Feedback timing: Do not expect a response before mid-July.

6. Gymnasium application link: Gymnasium 5–11 applications are submitted via the online portal referenced in the Gymnasium admissions page.

N-Stufe (upper secondary) admissions. 1. Online application window: November 10, 2025 at 15:00 through November 24, 2025 at 15:00. The online application should be completed in German or English; Arabic forms cannot be processed.

2. After completing the application, printing is required; the application number should be retained.

3. DAM/DAF category: The DAM/DAF category is selected during online registration.

4. Registration and evaluation fee: Pay 4,200 EGP for the registration and evaluation between November 1, 2025 and November 8, 2025 to the school's Bank Misr account, ensuring the child's name and the application number are clearly visible.

5. Document submission: A sealed envelope containing the following documents must be delivered to the Schulpforte between November 1 and November 8, 2025: a signed copy of the application; a copy of the Egyptian birth certificate; two passport photos of the child; a parent passport photo; a payment receipt for the registration fee; and, if applicable, a certification of German residence for DAM applicants.

6. Entrance exam: The entrance exam takes place on December 5, 2025 between 08:00 and 12:00; the child should bring a pencil, a ruler, and an eraser and must know the personal application number.

7. Parent interview: Parents may be invited to a personal interview; appointments are communicated in advance.

8. Probe lessons: The best candidates are invited to a probe week on February 4, 5, 8, 9, and 10, 2026.

9. Final admission decision: The school decides which children are admitted to the 4N class for the 2026/2027 school year; the results of the probe week are emailed on April 1, 2026.

10. Information day for N-Stufe: November 18, 2025 on the school grounds.

11. Final results: The final results are emailed on April 23, 2026, at 16:00.

12. Online application portal: The N-Stufe application is accessible at http://anmeldung.deokairo.de/4n/.
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