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Egypt British International School

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees EGP 140,000 - 192,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 3500
Type Co-educational
Opened 2006
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages French, German, Arabic
Strengths Languages, Sport, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction

Egypt British International School (EBIS) sits within the International Schools Campus alongside another on-site campus, educating about 4,000 students from nursery to Year 12 across two campuses. EBIS follows the British National Curriculum with an international perspective and a strong emphasis on culture and heritage. The school prepares learners for EdExcel and Cambridge International Examinations; IGCSE results are used as international benchmarks, alongside England's standardised tests at Years 2 and 6. The curriculum is delivered by qualified teachers and encompasses specialist departments in Arts, Music, PE/Sport, MFL (French and German), ICT, Science, Maths, English, Arabic, Humanities and ESS, with a dedicated Learning Support and SEN team offering tailored programs. Language acquisition begins at age five and a half and continues through Key Stage 4. The campus supports extensive co-curriculars with year-round camps and participation in events like the BSME Games. Distinctive features include a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt sports partnership and a Student Council-driven community program with Share a Smile. EBIS's mission is Enriching – Exploring – Excelling.

The Essentials

Egypt British International School has 3,500 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Egypt British International School (EBIS) is located in New Cairo City, Cairo, Egypt. It sits in the 1st Urban District, El Banafseg Zone, Area 1. The postal address is 11477, Mail Box No. 32, New Cairo, First Settlement. Contact: +2 01000084843; +2 01000084844; +202 23466170; +202 23466171; info@isc.edu.eg.

Stages
Early Years; Primary; Middle School; IGCSE

Type
British international school offering UK-based examinations (EdExcel and Cambridge); IGCSE department is award-winning.

Additional learning support
Personalized Learning: No Child Left Behind. Differentiation tailors teaching, curriculum and learning support to individual learners; students with learning difficulties have personalized learning programmes with individual targets monitored throughout the year. Continuous Assessment: Tracking of student performance forms an essential part of each student's learning plan; teachers assess and plan for each student, and parents are kept informed.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with the United Kingdom education system; examinations are conducted through EdExcel and Cambridge International Examination Boards; recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA).
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
EBIS has an official uniform that must be worn at all times. Summer uniform is a white EBIS polo-shirt with navy trousers/shorts for boys and a navy skirt for girls. Winter adds a white long-sleeve polo shirt, navy trousers, EBIS sweatshirt, navy hooded top and jacket, with tights for girls; PE kit is a white EBIS T-shirt, navy track pants/shorts, and black or white training shoes with a back. Labels are required; no slip-on shoes are allowed; extremes of hairstyles or non-uniform clothing are prohibited.

Food Options
EBIS does not provide meals; Foundation Stage children are not allowed to purchase food from the canteen. The healthy eating policy discourages sugary or fatty foods and fizzy drinks, and families are expected to provide meals/snacks with water available.

House System
Pupils belong to six houses. House Points are awarded for outstanding effort or behaviour. At 100 points they receive Bronze certificates and a non-uniform pass; at 200 points Silver certificates, Silver/Gold cards and a canteen voucher; at 300 points Gold certificates, Platinum cards and a gold sash; at 400 points Platinum certificates and a shopping voucher.

Governance and Ownership
EBIS is part of the International Schools Campus (ISC) network, alongside Concordia Lycée International Français en Égypte. ISC is governed by a Board of Directors; EBIS sits within this structure as one of the two main ISC schools.
Fees

Annual tuition at Egypt British International School ranges from EGP 140,000 to EGP 192,000 for 2026/27.

Tuition fees (annual and per term, by year group)
- Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2): EGP 140,000 – EGP 165,000 per year. Per term (three terms): EGP 46,667 – EGP 55,000.
- Year 1 – Year 6: EGP 165,000 – EGP 187,000 per year. Per term (three terms): EGP 55,000 – EGP 62,333.
- Years 7 – 9 (Lower Secondary/Middle): EGP 192,000 per year. Per term (three terms): EGP 64,000.

Application, registration and enrolment charges
- Application / registration fee (one-off at application or at offer): commonly reported as EGP 3,000.
- Enrollment / joining charge (one-off at acceptance): commonly reported in the range EGP 12,000 – EGP 15,000.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The academic year is organised into three school terms; tuition is invoiced on a termly basis (three invoices per year). Per‑term amounts above are calculated by dividing the annual tuition by three to match the school's term structure.
- The school requests that families obtain current fee invoices and bank‑account details directly from the school's finance office; specific invoice due‑dates, penalties, reservation deposits and any early‑payment discounts are provided on the school's official fee invoice.

Boarding
- Boarding is not offered; the school provides day‑school services (transport by school bus is available).

Other costs and typical extras
- School bus (annual): commonly reported as EGP 45,000 – EGP 48,000 per year (varies by route). Per term: EGP 15,000 – EGP 16,000.
- School uniform: the school operates an official uniform shop on campus; uniform items and a full uniform list are required but uniform prices are not published in a public fee schedule. Budget for uniform purchase when joining; cost varies by items required and size.
- Textbooks, workbooks and consumable learning materials: normally charged either as a separate annual supplies fee or invoiced per term; specific amounts are not published in the publicly available fee summaries.
- External examination fees (IGCSE / Cambridge / Edexcel): these are charged in addition to tuition and are invoiced separately for registered candidates.
- Optional extracurricular activities, school trips, camps and specialist services (therapy / assessment) are charged in addition to tuition; amounts vary by activity and are invoiced separately.

Refund information and withdrawal
- No detailed public refund policy is published in the publicly available fee pages; refund and withdrawal terms (including any non‑refundable reservation payments or deadlines that affect refunds) are set out on the school's fee invoice and by the school's finance office. Families should note that many international schools apply non‑refundable reservation/registration charges and term‑deadline rules that affect eligibility for refunds.

Fee payment options
- The school provides bank account details and invoicing through its finance office; bank transfer is accepted. Public fee notices indicate that bank details and specific payment instructions are provided on the invoice.
- It is common within the ISC/peer international school network to accept payment by bank transfer and to accept Visa/MasterCard for EGP‑denominated invoices (card payments may incur a processing surcharge); families should confirm accepted methods and any card surcharge on the school invoice. Example ISC school payment methods follow this model.

Summary notes (facts only)
- Annual tuition figures above are those publicly reported by local school directories; the school's own published tuition page requests that parents request the current fee invoice and bank details from the school's finance office. The school operates on a three‑term academic calendar; bus, uniform, examination and activity costs are additional to the tuition figures listed above.
Academics

Egypt British International School teaches British Curriculum, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
EBIS provides a broad, balanced and tailored British Education for Nursery to Year 12, delivered by qualified and experienced teachers. The British National Curriculum is followed with an international perspective appropriate to our students' culture and heritage. The diversity of the student body is respected and celebrated. Language Acquisition includes a leading Modern Foreign Languages program with French or German from age five and a half, continuing through Key Stage 4. Examinations are conducted through Ed-Excel and Cambridge University International Examination Boards, with IGCSE results used as international benchmarks alongside England's standardized tests at Years 2 and 6.

Exam Results
Examinations are conducted through Ed-Excel and Cambridge University International Examination Boards. EBIS benchmarks academic progress against international standards, including IGCSE results and England's standardized tests taken at Years 2 and 6. The IGCSE department is award-winning. Continuous assessment tracks student performance and informs learning planning.

Gifted and Talented
A Personalized Learning approach differentiates teaching, curriculum and learning support to meet the needs and aspirations of individual learners. Individual academic targets are set for each student and monitored throughout the year. Continuous assessment tracks student performance to inform progress and planning.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a broad and balanced academic and social curriculum. The Learning Support and SEN Department includes school psychologists and a school counselor, delivering individualized programs through a multi-disciplinary team. The department aims to nurture self-esteem and confidence and to encourage good manners, behaviour, respect and tolerance. Interventions include Social Skills Programmes as part of pupil development. The school emphasizes a close partnership with parents and other professionals to support each child in a happy, caring and secure environment.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Egypt British International School has a Learning Support and SEN Department led by Yara El-Tagoury, Head of Learning Support and SEN Department. The team includes a Support Coordinator, SEN Coordinator, academic support teachers, SEN support teachers, school psychologists and a school counselor. Areas of Need include cognition and learning; behavioural, social and emotional difficulties; speech, language and communication difficulties; sensory and/or physical needs; and specific learning needs including being gifted and talented. The department offers intervention programmes such as National Curriculum Reinforcement, Read Write Inc. (general/intensive), Fresh Start Programme, Shine Programme, in-class support, and social skills programmes. The National Curriculum is adapted to meet individual needs and all pupils on the support register receive a highly differentiated curriculum; the aims include fostering a happy, secure environment and close partnership with parents and other professionals.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported by access to School Psychologists and a School Counselor. The school aims to nurture self-esteem and confidence and to create a happy, caring and secure environment. There is an emphasis on positive behaviour, respect and tolerance of others. A multi-disciplinary approach to pupil well-being is fostered, with partnerships between Parents and other professionals to support individual development.

Safeguarding
The Safeguarding Lead is Yasmin Hassan (Deputy Primary Principal & Safeguarding Lead EBIS). For safeguarding issues, contact safe-guarding@ebis-cordia.net. The safeguarding information is available through the EBIS Safeguarding Department.
Parent Experience

History
The International Schools Campus first opened its doors in September 2006. EBIS is part of ISC, which now operates two schools on site with around 4,000 students. The British National Curriculum is followed with an international perspective reflecting Egypt's culture and heritage. EBIS's mission is Enriching – Exploring – Excelling.

Community
EBIS embraces a diverse, inclusive community and cherishes the diversity of its student body. Parents are welcomed as co-educators, and continuous home–school partnership keeps families informed and involved. The school celebrates achievements and aims to nurture a healthy, balanced life while reflecting Egypt's culture and heritage. The EBIS Student Council partnered with Share a Smile to raise funds for orphans and underprivileged children, including an out-of-uniform day in 2018–2019 that raised over 50,000 LE and provided 400 backpacks.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
EBIS is part of the International Schools Campus (ISC), which opened in September 2006. The school hosts around 4,000 students across two on-site campuses. It follows the British National Curriculum with an international perspective reflecting local culture and heritage. The campus is designed to facilitate a broad range of extracurricular activities for both athletes and artists. The school provides specialist departments across Arts, Music, PE / Sport, MFL (German and French), ICT, Science, Maths, English, Arabic, Humanities and ESS, and includes a Learning Support and SEN department to assist varied learning needs.

Academic Facilities
EBIS follows the British National Curriculum for Nursery to Year 12 and operates on two on-site campuses. The Learning Support and SEN Department provides tailored programs with a team of specialists including a Head of Learning Support, school psychologists and counselors; intervention programmes include National Curriculum Reinforcement, Read Write Inc., Fresh Start and Shine, in-class and small-group support. Specialist Departments cover Art, Music, PE / Sport, MFL (German and French), ICT, Science, Maths, English, Arabic, Humanities and ESS.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The campus is designed to facilitate a wide range of extracurricular activities. EBIS runs year-round camps, including EBIS Sports Camps, and participates in competitive fixtures and tournaments such as the BSME Games. The EBIS Student Council partners with Share a Smile on charity initiatives; students engage in school-wide activities and community projects.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The EBIS provides a broad, balanced British education for Nursery to Year 12, delivered by qualified teachers and aligned with international standards. Examinations are conducted through Ed-Excel and Cambridge International Examination Boards, and EBIS is recognised by the UK Qualifications and Curriculum Authority. Continuous assessment and individualized learning targets support progress for all students, including those with learning difficulties. French or German language study begins at age 5.5 and continues through Key Stage 4, reflecting EBIS's language acquisition program.

Arts & Creative
The EBIS Art Department develops students' observation skills through a wide range of media, enriching their lives and building imagination, creativity and confidence. It aims to foster critical awareness of environments and cultures and to develop problem-solving and recording from direct observation. The Music Department leads students to combine creative and practical musical skills with critical thinking, providing pathways for performers, listeners and creators. End-of-year shows and gallery events showcase student creativity, including EYFS End of Year Show.

Cultural & Language
EBIS runs a Modern Foreign Languages program with French or German from age 5.5, continuing through Key Stage 4. The French and German departments support language learning across the school. The program sits within the British National Curriculum framework with an international perspective.

Social & Hobbies
EBIS has a Student Council that leads charity initiatives and community activities, including fundraising for Share a Smile. Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt in CONCORDIA provides after-school football training for ages 4–16. End-of-year shows and gallery events provide social and performance opportunities for students.

Community & Service
EBIS runs community service campaigns; Student Council initiatives include fundraising for Share a Smile to support orphans and underprivileged children. In 2018–2019, the school supported a backpack drive that benefited hundreds of children in need.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership opportunities are fostered through the EBIS House System and Student Council. The Paris Saint-Germain Academy partnership provides after-school sports experiences that develop teamwork and leadership. Students participate in charity campaigns and events that cultivate project management and community leadership.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
EBIS emphasises maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle as part of its pupil well-being focus. The school's mission prioritises physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being alongside enrichment and character development. Sports, PE/Sport and wellbeing-related activities are part of the extracurricular life at EBIS.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction under the British National Curriculum. Modern Foreign Languages offered are French and German from age 5½, with study continuing through Key Stage 4. The school has dedicated French and German departments to support language learning.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
COBiS; British Council; BSME; PENTA International; Cambridge International Examinations; Edexcel; Pearson
Admissions

Admissions
EBIS enrolls students regardless of nationality, race or gender. The admissions process is academically oriented and highly selective, with acceptance based on academic achievement and space availability. The Admissions Process includes the following steps: 1. Online Application: Complete the online application. After processing, the admissions office will email an assessment date and time for the child, and a parent interview will take place during this time. 2. Campus Tour: Families are invited to visit ISC for a campus tour and to speak with admissions staff. Appointments can be arranged by contacting us. 3. Application: To start the admissions process, the completed enrolment application and required documents must be submitted. Applications are accepted throughout the school year subject to space availability. 4. Assessment Test: All candidates for Years 1-12 are assessed as part of the admissions process. Foundation Year 1 candidates are interviewed and evaluated by the Lower Primary Heads. Years 3-12 candidates take tests in Mathematics and English. The tests are evaluated to determine whether the student has attained the minimum standard for each subject, and the final decision is made by the school with the family informed. 5. School Records: Parents/guardians must provide current school records, including transcripts, any test results from former years, and any psychological/neurological evaluations. These forms should be handed to the admissions staff to support the application. A final admissions decision cannot be made without this information. 6. Admissions Results: Admissions decisions are made after evaluating candidates to determine the suitability of ISC and its programme for each applicant. Results of assessment tests and former school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria for admission include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the needs of the candidate. 7. Admissions Checklist: Schedule a school visit and tour. Complete and return the following documents: Enrolment Documents; Student Medical Form; Copy of birth certificate and/or passport for non-Egyptians (which will be photocopied and returned immediately); Former Academic reports; 6 recent passport-sized photos.
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