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Heritage International School - Cairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 171,500 - 375,000
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Canadian Curriculum
Taught languages French, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Languages, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Heritage International School in Cairo is a Canadian international school for students aged 4 to 18, affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education and the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The curriculum follows Canadian standards aligned with Manitoba, and graduates receive a Canadian High School Diploma issued by Canada and accepted by universities worldwide. The campus sits on a secured, gated site, with a large two-storey library, an indoor gym, an indoor multipurpose room, an indoor cafeteria, science, physics, biology, chemistry and industrial labs, two computer labs, language labs, and an indoor theater under construction. Activities extend beyond the classroom through a broad extracurricular program featuring art, drama, music and sports. Notable programs include Model United Nations, a Student Council, and a range of community service initiatives. The school emphasizes international exposure and preparation for higher education, with no SAT/ACT requirements for many private universities in Egypt and Europe after graduation.

The Essentials

Heritage International School - Cairo has instruction in English.

Location
Al-Yasmine Greenland, Second Touristic Village, 6th of October City, Giza, Egypt.

Stages
Junior Kindergarten (JK) to Grade 12.

Type
Canadian international school affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education in Canada and the Egyptian Ministry of Education; follows Canadian standards and issues a Manitoba High School Diploma.

Additional learning support
Teaching assistants are assigned to kindergarten and early elementary grades; ESL specialists support literacy and numeracy; after-school tutoring for literacy and numeracy; administrative support.

Country affiliation
Manitoba Ministry of Education (Canada) and Egyptian Ministry of Education.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform; students wear a modest, neat, and clear uniform at all times. The uniform must be worn for all school activities, including field trips and weekends.

Food Options
The school has an indoor cafeteria.

House System
The school has a House system with four houses (Bisons, Cougars, Grizzlies, Hawks). Each student is placed into a House; points are awarded by homeroom teachers for academics and behavior; the Houses are used for large school activities such as sports day, and the House champion is named at year end with the trophy bearing the winning House name.

Governance and Ownership
The school is governed by a School Board; the Chairman and Director is Eng. Mohamed Awara; Co-Directors are Mrs. Amani Awara (Administration) and Mrs. Yasmine Lotfy (Academics).
Fees

Annual tuition at Heritage International School - Cairo ranges from EGP 171,500 to EGP 375,000 for 2026/27.

Application & Assessment Fees

- Assessment (application) fee: EGP 2,000 (non‑refundable).
- Registration fee (one‑time): EGP 25,000 (non‑refundable).

Tuition fees by year group (annual and inferred per‑term)

- Kindergarten 2 (K2 / age 4)
- Annual tuition: EGP 144,500.
- Inferred per term (annual ÷ 3 terms): EGP 48,167.

- Kindergarten 3 (K3 / age 5)
- Annual tuition: EGP 199,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 66,333.

- Grade 1 (age 6)
- Annual tuition: EGP 265,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 88,333.

- Grade 2 (age 7)
- Annual tuition: EGP 265,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 88,333.

- Grade 3 (age 8)
- Annual tuition: EGP 265,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 88,333.

- Grade 4 (age 9)
- Annual tuition: EGP 278,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 92,667.

- Grade 5 (age 10)
- Annual tuition: EGP 278,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 92,667.

- Grade 6 (age 11)
- Annual tuition: EGP 278,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 92,667.

- Grade 7 (age 12)
- Annual tuition: EGP 307,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 102,333.

- Grade 8 (age 13)
- Annual tuition: EGP 307,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 102,333.

- Grade 9 (age 14)
- Annual tuition: EGP 335,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 111,667.

- Grade 10 (age 15)
- Annual tuition: EGP 335,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 111,667.

- Grade 11 (age 16)
- Annual tuition: EGP 335,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 111,667.

- Grade 12 (age 17)
- Annual tuition: EGP 348,000.
- Inferred per term: EGP 116,000.

(Annual tuition figures above are published fee levels for the 2025/2026 academic year; per‑term amounts are calculated by dividing the published annual fee by three, since the school issues reports and operates on three academic terms.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- The school accepts online payments through a secure payment portal that redirects to the Paymob payment gateway; a confirmation email is sent after a successful transaction.
- The published fee overview distinguishes one‑time assessment and registration fees (applied at assessment/registration) from recurring annual tuition; the first year's total for new entrants therefore typically includes those one‑time fees in addition to the annual tuition.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not listed among the school facilities; the school lists bus transport, cafeteria and other day‑school facilities but does not offer boarding. No boarding fees apply.

Other costs and additional charges

- Uniforms and school materials are required; the Parent & Student Handbook sets out the uniform policy and lists required school materials, but uniform prices are not published in the public fee tables. Additional charges (for items such as field trips, external examinations, books, transport, co‑curricular activities or other optional services) may apply and are not included in the published tuition figures.

Refund information

- The assessment (application) fee and the one‑time registration fee are non‑refundable.
- No publicly published, detailed refund policy for tuition instalments or withdrawals is available in the school's publicly posted fee materials; specific refund terms for tuition (for example, on mid‑year withdrawal or early departure) are not included in the published fee pages.

Fee payment options (methods)

- Online card and electronic payments: payments may be made through the school's online payment portal which directs transactions to Paymob's secure gateway. Paymob supports major card schemes and multiple electronic payment methods commonly used in Egypt and the region.
- A school invoice and the finance office are referenced for admissions and administration contacts; specific alternative methods (bank transfer details, in‑person payments, cheques) are not listed in the public fee summary but may be available through the school's Finance Office on request.

Brief note about data coverage and missing details

- The figures above reflect the school's published annual tuition levels for the 2025/2026 academic year and the school's stated non‑refundable assessment and registration fees. The school's public fees page contains a downloadable fee schedule link; however, the online public fee page shows the tuition table as the published amounts above while some school pages show ‘‘To Be Updated'' for a separate tuition table. Specific published instalment deadlines, an official term‑by‑term billing schedule, exact uniform prices, explicit tuition refund rules for mid‑year withdrawal, and any separate boarding fees (if introduced) are not publicly itemised in the school's posted fee documents that accompany the 2025/2026 fee listing. The school's online payment portal is active and uses Paymob for secure processing.
Academics

Heritage International School - Cairo teaches Canadian Curriculum for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
Canadian curriculum aligned with Manitoba standards; affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education; graduates receive a Canadian High School Diploma issued by Canada and accepted by universities worldwide; there is no SAT/ACT required to enter private universities in Egypt or Europe after graduation.

Higher Education Progression
Heritage runs a University Preparation program for Grades 9–12. Grade 12 emphasizes early applications, IELTS before January, two teacher references, and online university submissions; Grade 11 focuses on high marks and ACT readiness for US universities; Grades 9–10 guide students through course planning and test preparation (TOEFL/IELTS/SAT) as appropriate. The school provides country-specific guidance including deadlines for Egypt (AUC) and abroad (UCAS in the UK, Common App in the US, OUAC in Canada). Transcripts include a Heritage Transcript stamped by Canada and Egypt and a Manitoba Transcript, both arriving around late August/early September.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Administrators counsel families, mentor students, and engage teachers and the student body to support academic and social success. All kindergarten and early elementary grades have teaching assistants assigned to support core skills, including reading and character development, contributing to a safe environment. The school emphasizes staff guidance and mentorship to promote student wellbeing.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning Support includes teaching assistants for kindergarten and early elementary grades to support core skills, including reading enhancement and observation for a safe environment. An English as a Second Language (ESL) team provides trained specialists to assist elementary learners with literacy and math, using classroom methods and including reading assessments. After-school tutoring provides two 8‑week blocks at 45 minutes per week annually for literacy and numeracy support.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
An English as a Second Language (ESL) team of trained specialists supports elementary learners with literacy and math, using classroom methods to reinforce instruction and enhance skill acquisition, including reading assessments.

Mental Wellbeing
Administrators counsel families, mentor students, and engage with teachers and the student body to help assure they are on the path to academic and social success. A safe environment is supported by teaching staff and school systems to monitor and support student wellbeing.

Safeguarding
Administrators counsel families and mentor students as part of safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of the student body; staff engage with the school community to maintain a safe environment.
Parent Experience

History
Heritage International School in Cairo, Egypt was established in 2006 and has a long history of educational excellence. The teaching approach is based on learning as a continuous process of investigation, with an integrated curriculum and best teaching practices that engage students in a challenging and diverse environment. The school aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in an ever changing world. The environment is warm and nurturing with a strong sense of community grounded in integrity, empathy and character, and Heritage will continue its tradition of a vibrant learning environment that cares for students and fosters their growth into well rounded individuals.

Community
Heritage International School hosts a variety of community events throughout the year, including an annual Halloween Parade. Sports Day is an annual event that engages students in on campus athletic activities. A Global University Fair is held on campus for Grade 10-12 students and their parents, with representation from over 150 universities worldwide. Terry Fox Day is observed to highlight charity and community service.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Indoor facilities include an indoor multipurpose room, a large two-storey library, an indoor gym, an indoor cafeteria, and science, physics, biology, chemistry, and industrial labs; two computer labs; language labs; and an indoor theater (under construction). The campus is a fully gated compound with security guards and CCTV to ensure safety on site.

Sports Facilities
The school has an indoor gym and an indoor multipurpose room to support physical education and indoor sports activities.

Academic Facilities
Indoor facilities support science and ICT learning with science, physics, biology, chemistry, and industrial labs; two computer labs and language labs; and a large two-storey library. An indoor theater is under construction to expand performing arts facilities.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Heritage International School offers a broad, high-quality extra-curricular program designed to excite, extend, and excel beyond the curriculum. Activities leverage facilities for art, drama, music, and sports and support a broad range of clubs and societies. Enrichment education extends beyond the campus with events, trips, and conferences locally, regionally, and internationally.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers a Canadian curriculum aligned with Manitoba standards and with oversight from the Egyptian Ministry of Education. Heritage is affiliated with the Manitoba Ministry of Education in Canada and with the Egyptian Ministry of Education. A Canadian High School Diploma is issued and accepted by universities worldwide. There is no SAT/ACT requirement to enter private universities in Egypt or Europe after graduation.

Arts & Creative
The school has facilities for art, drama, music, and sports. It supports a broad range of academic activities, clubs, and societies. The enrichment program extends beyond the campus with events, trips, and conferences at local, regional, and international levels. Learning beyond the curriculum strengthens curricular learning and student growth.

Cultural & Language
Grade 7 includes core courses (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies) and electives such as French, Music, Art, Physical Education, and Arabic studies. The program fosters a diverse worldview, global citizenship, equality, human rights, and diversity. Educators are qualified and experienced, teaching to Canadian standards of instruction and assessment. Arabic ministry exams are administered at the same ages as other Egyptian schools.

Social & Hobbies
Model United Nations is an active program that simulates United Nations debate. Students learn to think critically, work together to seek solutions, write resolutions, and participate in structured debate. Heritage regularly participates in conferences in Egypt at Cairo American College, Hayah International Academy, and BIS Cairo, and the program travels to Rome, Italy for an international conference.

Community & Service
The aim of Community Service is to prepare students for their future by helping them learn what it means to be responsible citizens. Community Service also teaches students the value of serving others, having empathy, and helps them develop self-discipline and critical thinking. Some events include The Ramadan Drive, winter clothes donations, November Shave, and donations to orphanages, hospitals, and other service organizations.

Leadership & Professional
The Student Council is a group of students elected by their peers to share students' ideas and concerns and organize school events and activities. Roles include president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, communications directors, photographer, athletic representative, and class representatives. Since its revival in 2021, Heritage's student council has organized events such as Halloween bazaar, Christmas games, a winter formal, and Valentine's Day candy grams, and has led 7–12 sports tournaments and charity events like Movember and the Ramadan Food Drive, along with Earth Day and International Women's Day campaigns.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Heritage has facilities for art, drama, music, and sports to support physical and creative activities. Learning beyond the curriculum includes events, trips, and conferences that promote mental, physical, and emotional growth. The Calendar & Activities page shows a broad program of school activities across disciplines to support all-round development, including student-led sports tournaments for 7–12 grades (volleyball, football, handball).
Languages

Language Provision
Arabic and French are taught. Local teachers are hired for Arabic and French. The school follows the Manitoba Canadian education system.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
Manitoba Ministry of Education fully accredits Heritage International School; annually assesses adherence to the Manitoba Global Education Program; certifies highly qualified Canadian instructors; registers students with Manitoba PEN; graduates receive a Manitoba High School Degree from the Manitoba Ministry of Education in Canada.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications are accepted for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 12. Priority for places in any grade level is given to siblings of current students or Heritage graduates. 2. Before filling the online application, prepare soft copies of the following documents: student recent photo, student birth certificate, student passport copy, father and mother IDs, and last 2 years of academic report cards if applying for grades other than JK. 3. After submitting the online application, a confirmation email will be sent from the admissions office regarding scheduling of the assessment and its fee. 4. If the student passes the assessment, you will receive a call to schedule a parent interview with the School Co-Director. 5. After final acceptance, pay the registration fees within 5 working days to reserve the place, and submit hard copies of the following: Original student birth certificate and 4 recent pictures. 6. Once the required payments and documents are received you are on board and have joined Heritage's family. 7. Ministry of Education document requirements must be submitted before the start of the academic year; English and Arabic versions are provided, and for more information contact Ms.
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