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Kent College West Cairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 280,000 - 378,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1600
Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Arabic
Typical class size 20
Strengths STEM, Languages, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Kent College West Cairo is an extension of the Kent College family, delivering a British education for ages 3 to 18 and drawing on a 135-year heritage. The school follows the English National Curriculum from Early Years through Year 6 and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels and the IB Diploma in the senior years, with English as the primary language of instruction. The Junior School combines core English subjects with a holistic STEAM curriculum, while the Senior School integrates AI and STEAM through lab work, robotics and AR/AI projects. The campus, located in O West Compound in 6th of October City, comprises 70 classrooms, labs, libraries and performing arts spaces, with collaboration zones and facilities for up to 1,500 students. A partnership with O West Sports Club provides sports amenities. Emphasis on community, safeguarding, Model UN, languages (French and Arabic) and Co-Curricular study shapes well-rounded global citizens and lifelong learning.

The Essentials

Kent College West Cairo has 1,600 pupils, typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English.

Location
School Hub, O West Compound, Al Wahat Road, Hadayek October, Giza. It is in 6 October City, a western suburb of Cairo. The campus serves families in the October City area with access to Kent College's British international education network.

Stages
Early Years; Junior School; Senior School; Sixth Form

Type
British international school

Additional learning support
Inclusion and Pastoral Care are part of the education provision.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with Kent College Canterbury in the United Kingdom.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a uniform policy; students must wear the Kent College West Cairo uniform at school and at school-organised events. KC Uniform Guideline 2025–2026.

Food Options
School catering is provided by Lozan; meals are nutritious and prepared with care for Kent College pupils.

House System
The school uses a traditional British house system with Chaucer (red) and Marlowe (blue) houses. Every student is placed in a house; there are house points, a weekly cup, inter-house competitions, and prefects.

Governance and Ownership
Kent College West Cairo is managed and operated by its founding school in the UK; it is a sister institution to Kent College Canterbury and undergoes regular inspections by Kent College Canterbury; it is part of the Kent College family in the UK and Dubai.
Fees

Annual tuition at Kent College West Cairo ranges from EGP 280,000 to EGP 378,000 for 2026/27.

Application / registration fees
- One-time application / registration and assessment fee: EGP 45,000 (payable when a place is offered; non-refundable).

Tuition fees (full annual and equivalent per-term amounts)
- Foundation Stage (FS1–FS2): EGP 280,000 per year — equivalent per term (annual ÷ 3): EGP 93,333 per term.
- Year 1 – Year 6: EGP 378,000 per year — equivalent per term: EGP 126,000 per term.
- Year 7 – Year 9: EGP 405,000 per year — equivalent per term: EGP 135,000 per term.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- The school requires payment of the one-time registration fee on acceptance (payment is required within the timeframe set in the offer — registration is explicitly described as a one-time, non-refundable payment). Parents sign the school's payment policy as part of the admissions/registration process and settle fees through the school's finance/collection channels.
- The annual tuition amounts above are normally invoiced on an annual basis; the per-term figures shown are the simple one-third division of the published annual fee to represent a termly equivalent. (Per-term figures are calculated from the published annual fees.)

Boarding fees
- No boarding fee is published for Kent College West Cairo. The school's publicly listed fee items and summaries are for day provision (tuition, registration, transport). If boarding becomes available it is not listed among the published charges.

Other costs and regular optional charges
- School transport (bus): EGP 49,000 per year (separate from tuition).
- Uniform: A school uniform is required; the school publishes a Uniform Guideline for the 2025–2026 year which sets out required items (uniform items and replacement costs are charged separately).
- Extra / optional costs that are commonly charged separately (where applicable): extracurricular activities not included in core curriculum, some trips and camps, individual music tuition, learning-support or outside specialist therapy if required, and consumable items or optional exam entry costs; these items are typically invoiced in addition to tuition when used. The tuition figures above are published as covering the core programme of study and related curriculum materials.

Refund information
- The registration/enrolment fee is described as a one-time, non-refundable payment in the school's admissions policy. Other detailed tuition-refund conditions (for withdrawal or mid-term leave) are not set out in the admissions summary; the registration fee non-refundable rule is explicitly stated.

Fee payment options
- Payments are processed through the school's finance/collection platforms and coordinated with the finance department at registration. Common accepted methods across the Kent College group include online payment links, bank transfer, cheque and credit card; the school's finance office confirms which methods are accepted for each intake. (Payment methods listed reflect the group's standard options and are consistent with the school's finance practice.)

Notes on what is included in the published tuition
- The published tuition amounts cover core tuition and curriculum materials (education, books and in-curriculum activities) as detailed in the school's published fee descriptions. Transport, uniform and other optional services are charged separately as listed above.
Academics

Kent College West Cairo teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school teaches a British education from Early Years to Year 13. The school follows the English National Curriculum and offers IB in the senior years. The Junior School combines the English National Curriculum with a holistic STEAM curriculum. In the Sixth Form, the school teaches a British curriculum with A-levels and the IB Diploma. The school is fully managed and operated by its founding school in the UK.

Higher Education Progression
The Sixth Form provides pathways to universities through A-levels and the IB Diploma. The programme emphasises independent research and critical thinking to support university progression.

Gifted and Talented
The school has a Scholarship Programme to recognise and support exceptional students. Academic Scholarships (Years 3–8), Senior Academic Scholarships (Years 9–10), and Sports Scholarships (FS2–10) are available.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Pastoral care is at the heart of the Kent College West Cairo community. Students benefit from a comprehensive network of support including form tutors, pastoral leaders, and a safeguarding team, with peers serving in house captain roles to provide guidance and role models. The program prioritizes social and emotional well-being so every student feels valued, secure, and that they belong within the school. The house system reinforces belonging, support, and pride and provides leadership and teamwork opportunities through inter-house competitions in sport, academics, and the arts. Teachers are guided to help students develop personal characteristics through the experiences provided by the school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
All pupils are stretched regardless of ability, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) or Gifted and Talented students, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who work to remove barriers and ensure the same high-quality learning experiences. The school emphasises inclusion and provides tailored support through roles such as a School Counsellor and Head of Inclusion Department, with an Inclusion Team coordinating interventions for diverse needs.

Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care focuses on the holistic well-being of students, fostering a sense of belonging and security within the school community. The support network includes form tutors and pastoral leaders who monitor welfare and provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate personal and social development.

Safeguarding
The safeguarding and welfare of children are central to the school, with a safeguarding team actively supporting students and policies in place to ensure safety, health, safety, and appropriate behaviour management across the school.
Parent Experience

History
Kent College West Cairo is an extension to the Kent College Family of Schools, bringing to Egypt a 135-year legacy of educational expertise. It is fully managed and operated by its founding school in the UK. It offers a British education from Early Years to Year 13, following the English national curriculum and IB. It maintains the heritage of Kent College as part of the Kent College family, with origins at Kent College Canterbury in the United Kingdom.

Community
Kent College West Cairo fosters a welcoming community with a mentoring system that supports each student's development. A strong sense of community and individualized teaching are highlighted, with parents citing this as a defining feature. School life includes trips and camps and community services as part of its offerings.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Located in O West Compound within 6th of October City, Kent College West Cairo has a state-of-the-art campus. The facilities include 70 classrooms, laboratories, libraries, performing arts spaces, and dedicated areas for student collaboration. The campus is designed to accommodate up to 1,500 students. A partnership with O West Sports Club guarantees outstanding sports and fitness amenities for students' physical and emotional growth.

Sports Facilities
Sports and fitness facilities are provided through a partnership with O West Sports Club, ensuring high-quality sporting amenities for Kent College West Cairo.

Academic Facilities
Junior School features a Science laboratory, a STEAM center, a computer suite, specialist teaching rooms for music, art, French and Arabic, and a dedicated Primary School library.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) form a crucial part of the educational experience, complementing classroom learning. The school offers an extensive range of CCAs designed to cater to students' interests, promoting growth in STEM education and aligned with the British Curriculum. CCAs provide wrap-around care and are delivered by teachers with clubs that reflect their expertise and passions.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school teaches the English National Curriculum and IB from Early Years to Year 13. In Junior School, Key Stage 2 features specialized learning centers including a Science laboratory, a STEAM center, a computer suite, and specialist rooms for music, art, French and Arabic, plus a Primary Library. The English National Curriculum core subjects are English, mathematics and science, complemented by foundation subjects such as Music, Design and Technology, Physical Education, Computing, Geography, History and French; Arabic, Religion and National Social Studies are taught in Primary in line with the Egyptian Ministry of Education. In Senior School, AI and STEAM Education are integrated with hands-on lab work, robotics workshops and AR/AI breakthroughs, and students are encouraged to join Model UN programmes to develop global citizenship.

Arts & Creative
Co-Curricular Activities form a crucial part of the educational experience, complementing classroom learning and fostering cooperation, critical thinking, responsibility and teamwork, with many clubs aligned to STEM. The Junior School delivers a Holistic STEAM Curriculum and provides specialist rooms for music and art, along with language provision in French and Arabic and a Primary Library. In Senior School, AI and STEAM Education include robotics and art-infused engineering projects that emphasize creativity alongside technical learning. Staff guide a broad range of clubs that extend learning beyond the classroom to nurture students' talents and interests.

Cultural & Language
All students follow the English National Curriculum, which includes French as a foundation subject and Arabic as part of Primary level study under the Egyptian MoE. The Senior School promotes global citizenship and cross-cultural collaboration, including Model UN programmes. Kent College West Cairo also maintains international links with sister schools in the UK and Dubai, enriching cross-cultural experience for students. Language learning is integrated across the curriculum, with emphasis on English, French and Arabic within the stated framework.

Social & Hobbies
Co-Curricular Activities (CCAs) provide a broad range of clubs outside the classroom, promoting cooperation, critical thinking, responsibility, sportsmanship and teamwork. CCAs contribute to extended wrap-around care and are offered with staff-led clubs aligned to teachers' areas of expertise, supporting students' interests beyond academics. Leadership opportunities appear through the student council and house system as students engage in social, academic and athletic events across year groups. These activities support personal growth and collaborative skills alongside formal learning.

Community & Service
Community service is a core value at Kent College West Cairo, guided by the ethos “Do All The Good You Can.” The school fosters charitable contributions, environmental projects and hands-on volunteering, encouraging students to lead community initiatives and form meaningful partnerships locally and across borders. The emphasis on service and social responsibility aims to enhance the lives of others and build strong community ties.

Leadership & Professional
The House System provides a framework for leadership and teamwork across year groups, with students participating in social, academic and athletic competitions. Each student in Senior School is paired with a personal tutor and mentor to support academic and pastoral development, ensuring tailored guidance for success. The school supports leadership development and professional skills through structured mentoring, pupil leadership roles and collaborative projects across the Kent College network.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Pastoral care is at the heart of school life, focusing on social and emotional wellbeing and a sense of belonging for every student. The safeguarding framework includes a designated safeguarding lead and a deputy, with regular training for staff to ensure safety and well-being. A comprehensive network of support—form tutors, safeguarding teams and house captains—ensures students have access to care and guidance as they grow and learn.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the main language of instruction. The English National Curriculum is used with a STEAM emphasis for Junior School. French is taught as a language within the English National Curriculum, and there are specialist teaching rooms for French and Arabic. Arabic, Religion and National Social Studies are taught as part of the Egyptian Ministry of Education curriculum for Primary pupils.
Reputation

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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Application Submission. Complete and submit the online application through Kent College West Cairo's website. Parents are encouraged to apply through a phone call without redirecting them to the website. Step 2: Arrange Appointment. Application submission will be followed by a call from the admissions office within 24 hours to provide needed information and arrange for an assessment and a parents meeting. Step 3: Assessment Day. On the assessment day, the following documents are required: copy of the pupil's latest Academic Reports; 2 original Birth Certificates; 8 passport size photos; copies of the child's and parents' IDs and Passports; any medical reports (if applicable); and a copy of vaccination records (For Early Years applications). Parents should complete the application form, consents, and sign the payment policy during their visit.

Scholarships
Scholarship Programme consists of three categories: Academic Scholarship (Years 3–8); Senior Academic Scholarship (Years 9–10); Sports Scholarship (Years FS2–10). Academic Scholarship (Years 3–8): Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 3–8; consistently high academic performance in core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science); strong teacher recommendations highlighting academic potential, work ethic, and behavior; successful performance in the Kent College West Cairo Scholarship Assessment; active participation in extracurricular or academic competitions is an advantage. Scholarship Awards: 50% Scholarship for exemplary academic records. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (includes academic reports and teacher recommendations); 2) Written Assessment in English, Mathematics, and Science; 3) Interview with Academic Panel; 4) Scholarship Award Notification. Senior Academic Scholarship (Years 9–10): Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 9 and 10; a minimum of 5 subjects at Grade A or above in the previous year's school reports; high performance in internal or external academic examinations; strong teacher recommendations reflecting academic excellence, leadership, and discipline; successful completion of the Kent College West Cairo Scholarship Examination. Scholarship Awards: 75% Scholarship for outstanding grades and leadership qualities; 50% Scholarship for high-achieving students with strong academic records. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (including school reports, recommendation letters, and a personal statement); 2) Scholarship Examination (covering English, Mathematics, and Science); 3) Panel Interview with the Head of Academics and Senior Leadership Team; 4) Final Decision & Scholarship Award Notification. Sports Scholarship (Years FS2–10): FS2–Y2: 15% Scholarship for students who show excellence in sports. Years 3–10: This scholarship recognizes and supports students who demonstrate outstanding athletic ability and commitment to sports. Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 3–10; proven excellence in one or more sports; participation in regional, national, or international sports competitions; strong coach recommendations highlighting sportsmanship, discipline, and potential; commitment to representing Kent College West Cairo in school and external sports competitions; strong academic performance is preferred but not mandatory. Scholarship Awards: 25% Scholarship for national-level medals; 50% Scholarship for international-level medals. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (including sports achievements, recommendation letters, and a personal statement); 2) Interview with the Head of Sports and Senior Leadership Team; 3) Final Decision & Scholarship Award Notification.
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