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Kompass School

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, German, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 14 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2008
Bus Service No
Part of
Kompass School
Academic offering
Curriculum IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages English, German, Arabic
Typical class size 8
Strengths Languages
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

The Kompass School offers a trilingual curriculum in English, German, and Arabic for ages 1 to 14, spanning Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School. Nursery follows Slow Pedagogy with Pikler‑inspired care and natural immersion in the three languages. Kindergarten operates as an Open Learn House with a Reggio Emilia approach, project‑based inquiry, and explicit trilingual expression. Primary School integrates the International Primary Curriculum with English, German, and Egyptian national standards, offering German‑core or English‑core streams, metacognition through 'I can…' statements, and small‑group learning at a 1:8 ratio. Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum to connect subjects through Big Ideas, foster intellectual autonomy, develop research skills, host advanced trilingual debates, and support global citizenship projects. Trusted since 2008, Kompass Maadi in Cairo and Kompass Somabay near Hurghada form two campuses with small classes ranging from 1:3 to 1:8. The school emphasizes a global community for Egyptian and international families.

This campus is part of Kompass School

The Essentials

Kompass School has typical class sizes of 8, instruction in English, German, Arabic.

Location
Kompass Maadi is in Cairo, Egypt, serving local and international families with a trilingual program in English, German, and Arabic. The Maadi campus offers Nursery (ages 1–2.5), Trilingual Kindergarten (ages 2.5–5.5), and Primary School (ages 5.5–10) with IPC, and Middle School (ages 10–14) with IMYC. Kompass Somabay is located on the Red Sea coast near Hurghada, offering boutique trilingual education for the Somabay community from Nursery through Primary. The school operates two campuses: Kompass Maadi in Cairo and Kompass Somabay on the Red Sea.

Stages
Early Years (Nursery 1–2.5; Kindergarten 2.5–5.5), Primary School (IPC, 5.5–10), Middle School (IMYC, 10–14).

Type
International school
Diving Deeper

House System
Open, interactive learn house concept. Kindergarten follows this model, allowing children to use all indoor and outdoor facilities throughout the day. Nest Groups organize small groups for social and academic learning. Learning happens across Education Areas such as the Laboratory, Atelier, and Library. The Open House concept supports self-directed learning with staff supervising each area. Daily language circles support trilingual immersion (English, German, Arabic).

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Kompass Education, serving two campuses in Maadi, Cairo and Soma Bay, Red Sea, with Kompass Education as the governing organization.
Fees
Application fees
- No published fixed application or registration fee amount for the 2026/27 academic year is available in the school's public admissions information. No specific one-time application or non‑refundable registration fee amount is published for new students.

Tuition fees by school year (per term / per year group)
- The school's public pages do not publish a complete, itemised tuition schedule showing per‑term or per‑year amounts for Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary or Middle School for the 2026/27 academic year (and no full 2025/26 schedule was found). The school operates Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary and Middle School cohorts at the Maadi (Cairo) and Somabay (Red Sea) campuses, but per‑year and per‑term tuition figures are not publicly listed.
- Third‑party listings contain a small number of historical or special‑case figures: one published listing (PropertyFinder) reported a Nursery tuition figure of EGP 137,000 per year (dated 2021) and a Somabay community handbook lists employee (staff‑subsidised) rates reported as EGP 45,000 per year for Kindergarten and EGP 120,000 per year for Primary (these are described in that handbook as staff rates, not the official general family rate). These third‑party figures are not presented as an official current school fee schedule and differ by context and date.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- No publicly available statement of the school's billing schedule (annual vs termly instalments), invoice due dates, late‑payment penalties or formal payment terms for 2026/27 is published on the school's public admissions or campus pages.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- Kompass is listed as Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary and Middle School provision at Maadi and Somabay; no boarding provision or boarding fee schedule is published for either campus. There is no published boarding fee because the school does not present itself as a residential or boarding school in its campus descriptions.

Other costs and typical ancillary fees
- No published, itemised charges for school uniform, transport (school bus), meals, extracurricular activities, learning resources, examination fees or school trips are publicly available as a consolidated fee list for 2026/27. The school does describe in‑house meal provision (meals are provided as part of daily campus life), but no public price schedule for meals or additional services is published.
- Third‑party and local community documents reference possible discounted staff rates and sibling discounts in specific contexts, but no universally published sibling discount or ancillary‑fee list is publicly available.

Refund information
- No published, itemised refund or fee‑cancellation policy for tuition, registration, deposits or other charges for the 2026/27 academic year is available on the school's public admissions and campus information pages. No formal refund schedule or guaranteed refund conditions are published publicly.

Fee payment options
- The school's public pages do not publish a definitive list of accepted payment methods (for example: credit card, bank transfer, local bank deposit, or electronic payment partners) or payment instruction details for fees for 2026/27. Contact details for admissions and campus enquiries are published, but specific payment channels and instructions are not listed in a public fee schedule.

Summary of availability
- A full, itemised fee schedule for 2026/27 (or for 2025/26) showing application fees, per‑term and per‑year tuition by year group, billing timetable, boarding fees, ancillary charges, refund rules and accepted payment methods is not published on the school's public admissions or campus pages. Some third‑party sources contain isolated or historical numbers (for example, a 2021 Nursery figure and staff‑rate figures in a Somabay handbook), but those items are not presented as the school's current official, comprehensive fee schedule.
Academics

Kompass School teaches IPC (International Primary Curriculum), IMYC (International Middle Years Curriculum), British Curriculum, German Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 1 to 14.

Curriculum
The Kompass School offers a trilingual curriculum in English, German, and Arabic across Nursery, Kindergarten, Primary, and Middle School. Nursery follows Slow Pedagogy with Pikler-inspired care and natural trilingual immersion in German, English, and Arabic. Kindergarten operates as an Open Learn House with a Reggio Emilia approach, project‑based inquiry, and trilingual expression. Primary School integrates the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) with English, German, and Egyptian national standards, offering German-core or English-core streams, metacognition through “I can…” statements, and small‑group learning at a 1:8 ratio. Middle School uses the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) to connect subjects through Big Ideas, fostering intellectual autonomy, critical research skills, advanced trilingual debates, and global citizenship projects, and prepares students for the transition to high‑level secondary education.

Student Teacher Ratio
Educator-to-child ratio ranges from 1:3 to 1:8; small-group learning at 1:8 in primary/middle school.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates join international high schools in Egypt and abroad.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school prioritizes personal growth and emotional security for every student. Small groups mean no child is left behind. Slow Pedagogy provides clear routines and consistent care to support deep learning and steady emotional development. The environment is safe and inclusive for Egyptian and international families, fostering trust and belonging. Daily immersion in English, German, and Arabic and strong relational supports underpin students' confidence and resilience.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The school is trilingual in English, German, and Arabic. Daily immersion in these languages supports language mastery and fluent communication. Nursery and Trilingual Kindergarten establish early multilingual foundations. The Primary and Middle School follow the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC), blending language development with global standards. Small-group interaction and the pace of the Slow Pedagogy reinforce language learning.

Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through emotional security and a safe learning environment. Small classes and individualized attention help students feel secure and supported. Slow Pedagogy and consistent routines provide stability for healthy development. The community emphasizes belonging and personal growth for Egyptian and international students. Language immersion and close teacher–student relationships foster resilience and well‑being.

Safeguarding
The school provides a safe learning environment for children from Egyptian and international backgrounds. Small classes support attentive supervision with a 1:3 to 1:8 educator-to-child ratio. Daily routines and consistent care under Slow Pedagogy contribute to student safety. Emphasis on emotional security underpins safeguarding and overall wellbeing. The community prioritizes trust and protective practices across staff and families.
Parent Experience

History
Trusted since 2008. Kompass Maadi in Cairo and Kompass Somabay on the Red Sea are the two campuses. The school teaches in English, German, and Arabic, with the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) and the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) guiding Primary and Middle School. Class sizes are small, with a 1:3 to 1:8 educator-to-child ratio. The school presents itself as a global community for Egyptian and international families.

Community
Kompass fosters a diverse, multicultural community for Egyptian and international families. Voices from our community include Egyptian and expat families sharing positive experiences. The Kompass Network provides guidance for families, including expat buddies and local connections. First-time parents are supported with staggered transitions and regular updates via digital platforms and weekly coffee mornings.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Kompass Talks is the dedicated forum for parents to engage with experts in science, empathy, and community, solving parenting puzzles. Knowledge pillars include Body Safety & Empowerment, Rethinking Discipline, Digital Wellness & Screen Time, Neurodiversity & Inclusion, The Power of Slow Play, Adolescence & Transition, and Mental Health Talks. Upcoming and past dialogues cover topics such as Smartphones impact on attention, Sex Education: The Essential Role of the Parents, and The Science of Trilingualism. Topic suggestions from parents are welcome. Contact details for Kompass Talks are listed on the site.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The school operates two campuses: Kompass Maadi in Cairo offering Nursery, German Kindergarten, and Primary School; Kompass Somabay near Hurghada offering boutique learning and high-standard trilingual education.
Languages

Language Provision
A fully trilingual curriculum in English, German, and Arabic is taught. Languages are woven into the day from nursery to primary, with instruction and activities in all three languages. The program serves ages 1 to 14. Language development is supported by native-speaking educators and small class sizes (average 8 students).

Bilingual Teaching
The school teaches in a trilingual immersion program in English, German, and Arabic. Native-speaking educators support daily language learning. The program serves children from age 1 through 14. Slow Pedagogy complements language immersion by fostering learning through context, song, and play.

Immersion Programs
Daily immersion in English, German, and Arabic is embedded in lessons and activities. Language learning happens through songs, play, and daily routines. The approach emphasizes immersion over explicit memorization via Slow Pedagogy. The program operates at two campuses, Maadi (Cairo) and Somabay.
Reputation

Awards
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Accreditations
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Admissions

Admissions
The school has a five-step enrollment journey: Inquiry & Exploration; Campus Visit & Interview; Application Submission; Review & Decision; Enrollment & Welcome. Decisions are communicated within two weeks of receiving a complete application. The enrollment process includes completing the enrollment form and tuition deposit to secure a place.
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