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Dream International School - Cairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Fees EGP 4,000 - 73,900
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2000
Opened 2002
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum
Taught languages English, Arabic, French, German
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, STEM
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

Dream International School Cairo offers an American curriculum for students aged 3 to 18, with a parallel National Division for younger grades. The main campus is in Dream Land on Wahat Road in 6th of October City, overlooking the pyramids and set across 24,000 square meters. The school operates two wings: the American Division (Pre-K to Grade 12) and the National Division (Pre-K to 3rd Secondary), housed in a three‑story building. Facilities include a full-service cafeteria, ICT and science laboratories, a library, a clinic, and dedicated spaces for music and art, plus expansive outdoor sports areas: two tartan football fields, a basketball court, a volleyball pitch and a clay tennis court. The curriculum emphasizes curiosity and practical learning, with strong literacy, science and mathematics foundations in the early years, followed by college preparation, critical thinking and self-reliance in the upper grades. Extra-curriculars span sports, drama and arts, enriching student life.

The Essentials

Dream International School - Cairo has 2,000 pupils.

Location
Champs Elysee St., Dream Land, Gate 2, Wahat Road, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt. The school is located in the Dream Land neighborhood. Land Line: 02-38580661; Mobile: 01006606601.

Stages
Kindergarten, Elementary School, Middle School, High School

Type
American & National programs

Country affiliation
Egypt
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform is compulsory and can be purchased from the school shop. Non-uniform footwear such as football boots, flip-flops or slippers is not allowed. Jewelry should be minimal; girls may wear small stud earrings. Make-up or nail polish is not allowed. Boys should have short hair; girls with long hair should tie it back.

Food Options
The cafeteria is operated by Break Point and offers a range of healthy snacks and drinks throughout the day.

Governance and Ownership
The Owner and Director is Dr. Eva A. Beshay, who personally governs, administers and legally represents Dream International Schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Dream International School - Cairo ranges from EGP 4,000 to EGP 73,900 for 2026/27.

Application fees

- No published, itemized application fee or separate ‘application processing' charge is available in the school's public admissions information. Parents are required to submit the first installment of tuition and complete registration within two business days after acceptance in order to secure the student's place.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)

- The school does not publish a detailed tuition schedule by year group or per term for the 2026/27 academic year (and no public 2025/26 full fee schedule is available). Detailed per-term or per-grade tuition amounts are not publicly posted. Third-party school directories list Dream International School but report that the school's fees are not publicly disclosed.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A place is secured only after acceptance and payment of the first tuition installment; parents must complete that first installment and registration within two business days after acceptance. The admissions process begins six months before September entry. No published itemized term-by-term billing calendar or full installment schedule is available publicly.

Boarding fees (if applicable)

- Dream International School is a day school; there is no public indication of boarding provision or related boarding fees. No boarding fee schedule is published.

Other costs and fees

- Uniforms: School uniform is compulsory and must be purchased from the school shop. The school policies make uniform purchase mandatory but do not list uniform prices.

- Transportation: The school operates a bus/transport service (bus use is described in school policies and is a removable privilege for rule violations). No published bus fee schedule or per-route pricing is available publicly.

- Food / cafeteria: The school operates an on-site cafeteria with its own kitchen. Costs for meals or any meal plans are not published.

- Assessment / placement / exam fees and extra-curricular charges: No public itemized listings for assessment, exam entry, extra-curricular activity fees, or learning-resource charges are available. These types of supplementary fees are commonly charged by schools but no amounts or schedules are published for Dream International School.

Refund information

- No public refund or fee reimbursement policy is posted in the school's available admissions or policies materials. No published schedule for refunds on withdrawal, partial-year attendance, or unused services (transport, meals, etc.) could be found.

Fee payment options

- The school's public admissions and policies pages do not list accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, direct deposit, credit card, cheque). No public description of online payment portals, bank account details, or card-processing options is available.

Summary of findings and gaps

- A full, itemized fee schedule (per year group and per term) for 2026/27 (or 2025/26) is not published in the school's public admissions or policy pages. Multiple reputable school-directory sources list the school but indicate that fee details are not publicly disclosed. The information that is publicly stated and can be confirmed is: (1) the school requires payment of a first tuition installment within two business days after acceptance to secure a place, (2) uniforms are compulsory and sold through the school shop, and (3) the school operates transport and a cafeteria. Specific monetary amounts for application, tuition (per term or per year group), boarding (no boarding offered), uniforms, transport, meals, refund rules, and accepted payment channels are not available in public materials.
Academics

Dream International School - Cairo teaches American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Kindergarten focuses on communication and language, physical development, personal, social and emotional development, literacy, mathematics, understanding the world, expressive arts and design. Elementary School builds fundamental academic skills with English, mathematics, science, social studies, Arabic language, music, art, religion, and a chosen second language. Middle School continues to develop literacy skills—fluency, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension and writing—and adds advanced skills in literary analysis, critical thinking and sentence structure. High School prepares students for universities and colleges and for professional experiences, with a focus on deep learning, critical thinking and self-reliance.

Higher Education Progression
The High School program prepares students for universities and colleges and for professional experiences, with a focus on deep learning, critical thinking and self-reliance.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters social and emotional development through pastoral care and individualized learning experiences that encourage self-awareness and a growth mindset. Teachers and students are partners in education within a culture of mutual trust and respect. Pastoral care is provided and professional strategies are used to help students become independent lifelong learners. The core values include dedication, responsibility, excellence, aptitude, and motivation, with motivation linked to ongoing personal growth and wellbeing. The Beliefs state that every person and every learner deserves respect and equal opportunities, and that education should empower students to meet high behavioral expectations. A Student Affairs Director oversees student welfare and supports ongoing social and emotional development.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English is taught as a core subject and a second language is offered in the Elementary School curriculum.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care supports student wellbeing and personal development. The school emphasizes self-awareness and lifelong learning through individualized learning experiences. The Beliefs emphasize respect, equal opportunities, and high expectations for behavior, contributing to a supportive wellbeing environment. The Motivations value highlights pastoral care as a mechanism to develop lifelong learners. A Student Affairs Director oversees student welfare and supports wellbeing.

Safeguarding
The school prioritizes safeguarding through policies that ensure physical and psychological safety for students and staff, including anti-bullying policies and mental and physical health guidelines. All teachers and staff are screened for safeguarding purposes and hold professional qualifications. Policies establish safety standards for the physical environment and the mental state of students and staff.
Parent Experience

History
Dream International Schools is a private school located in 6th of October City, Giza. The main campus is inside Dream Land on Wahat Road, overlooking the pyramids of Giza, about 30 km from central Cairo. The campus covers 24,000 square meters and includes a full-service cafeteria, computer and science laboratories, a library, a clinic, facilities for music and art, and administrative offices. Dream International Schools opened in 2002 with about 500 students and has grown to around 2,000 students. The school is organized into two wings, the American Division (Pre-K to Grade 12) and the National Division (Pre-K to 3rd Secondary), housed in a three-floor building on a 4,000 square meter footprint.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
DIS boasts a wide range of dedicated facilities for a conducive learning environment. Classrooms are spacious, bright, well furnished and well ventilated, and are equipped with overhead projectors. Computer and multimedia labs are fully equipped to support ICT teaching from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Science labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are spacious, well ventilated and well lit to support individual and group work. The library offers a broad collection of periodicals, newspapers, magazines and both fiction and nonfiction titles to support learning. Music rooms, art rooms and a kids' playground provide spaces for creativity and development, with outdoor facilities including two tartan football fields, a basketball court, a volleyball pitch and a tennis clay court.

Sports Facilities
Sports facilities include large, open playgrounds designed for safe outdoor play. There are two tartan football fields, a basketball court, a volleyball pitch and a tennis clay court for a variety of activities. The facilities support team sports and individual skill development. These spaces encourage friendly competition and healthy peer interactions.

Academic Facilities
Classrooms are spacious, bright, well furnished and well ventilated, and are equipped with overhead projectors. Computer and multimedia labs are fully equipped to support ICT teaching from Grade 1 to Grade 12. Science labs for Physics, Chemistry and Biology are spacious, well ventilated and well lit to support individual and group work. The library offers a broad collection of periodicals, newspapers, magazines and both fiction and nonfiction titles to support learning. Music rooms and art rooms provide spaces for creativity.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are encouraged as part of student life. Sports, drama and other activities complement academic learning by building teamwork and sportsmanship. The campus offers music rooms with multiple instruments and art rooms to nurture creativity. Outdoor facilities include two tartan football fields, a basketball court, a volleyball pitch and a tennis court.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The curriculum covers English, mathematics, science, social studies, Arabic language, music, art, religion, and a chosen second language. In Middle School, students develop literacy skills including fluency, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and writing. High School aims to develop deep learning, critical thinking, and self-reliance and prepares students for university and professional experiences. The school provides ICT labs, science labs, and a library to support learning.

Arts & Creative
Music Rooms are equipped with guitars, keyboards, drums, oud, triangles and xylophones, and an Art Room supports creative expression. Kindergarten focuses on playing and singing as part of daily activities. Elementary and middle years include art and music experiences as part of the curriculum and activities.

Cultural & Language
The school hosts International Day as a multicultural event at elementary and middle school levels.

Social & Hobbies
The Campus Facilities include a Kids Playground designed to develop physical and mental abilities. The school has large outdoor playgrounds with two tartan football fields, a basketball court, a volleyball court, and a tennis clay court for outdoor sports. Music and art rooms and a library provide creative and recreational outlets.

Leadership & Professional
High School programming aims to engage students and develop deep learning, critical thinking, and self-reliance, preparing them for university, professional experiences and success.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Large outdoor play areas support physical activity, with open playgrounds and dedicated sports facilities for football, basketball, volleyball, and tennis. The campus emphasizes a safe outdoor learning environment and opportunities for creative expression through music and art facilities.
Languages

Language Provision
English is a fundamental subject in the curriculum, along with mathematics, science, social studies, and Arabic language. A chosen second language is taught as part of the elementary program. Music, art and religion are also listed among the core subjects.
Admissions

Admissions
1. The application process begins six months in advance of September admission. The online admission request form is filled. The admission team reviews the request within 5 business days. Applicants receive a phone call or an email informing them of the request status. If a vacancy exists and the request is approved, the interview date is scheduled during the call. 2. On the scheduled date, both parents and the student visit the school for the interview, the student's standardized placement test, and to fill and sign the hard copy application. The interview assesses fit and the placement test determines appropriate level. 3. If the student is accepted, parents submit official transcripts and original required documents. The submission completes the enrollment documentation. 4. The first installment of the tuition fees and registration must be paid within 2 business days after acceptance to secure a place. 5. Applicants must prepare the following documents before attempting to access the online application: Parents' IDs (Mother + Father); Student's original birth certificate (computerized); 6 personal photos (6x4); Previous school report; Copy of immunization card. 6. Students transferring from other schools in Egypt must provide a transfer certificate, stamped by their current school and the relevant educational department after passing the DIS assessment exam, and an educational sequence statement for the past school years. 7. Students joining from abroad must submit the last school reports from the previous school(s) stamped by the Egyptian Embassy or the Egyptian Consulate in the country they are transferring from, and passport copies for the child and both parents. 8. Foreigners must submit a copy of their residence visa in Egypt.
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