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Malvern College Egypt

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 1 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 850
Type Co-educational
Opened 2016
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP)
Taught languages French, Arabic
Typical class size 18
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Malvern College Egypt is a British international school delivering the English National Curriculum from Pre-Nursery to Upper Sixth. It offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme in Sixth Form. Ages range from 18 months to 18 years, and English is the language of instruction with French taught from Year 1. Examinations include IGCSE, AS/A Level or IB, with Egyptian MoE assessments sat in Year 12. The school publishes Schemes of Learning for every year group. Established in 2016, it maintains a British school identity and strong ties to Malvern College UK. Facilities include five science laboratories, a three-storey library and media centre, ICT labs, iPads and MacBooks in classrooms, two outdoor pools, a FIFA all-weather surface, a theatre and Arts facilities, and three music studios. A broad CCAs programme supports sport, arts, languages and service, alongside a House system and student leadership.

The Essentials

Malvern College Egypt has 850 pupils, typical class sizes of 18, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
Located in Cairo, Egypt. Malvern College Egypt serves students from 18 months to 18 years. It is part of the Malvern College International family and maintains close ties with Malvern College UK.

Stages
Early Years through Sixth Form (18 months to 18 years).

Type
British international school

Additional learning support
English as an Additional Language (EAL) support and school counselling/wellbeing services.

Country affiliation
United Kingdom

Bus service
The school offers daily bus transportation for students. Bus routes are monitored via GPS to ensure efficient travel. Each bus has a matron responsible for student safety; applications are made through the transportation department by hotline 19198 or email transportation@malverncollege.edu.eg.
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
The school is a day school with no boarding facilities.

Uniform Requirement
The school requires all students to wear the correct official uniform at all times, including on buses and on school trips unless permission is granted. Parents are responsible for purchasing the correct uniform items and ensuring they are worn correctly.

Food Options
The school has an on-site cafeteria. Published menus exist, including an Early Years menu and a sample weekly menu.

House System
All students and teaching staff are allocated to one of four College Houses: Elgar (red), Foster (green), Lewis (yellow) and Sanger (blue). The House system provides a vehicle for school competition, builds a vertical college ethos, and enables student leadership through House Heads and Captains.

Governance and Ownership
The school is owned by the Azazy Group; Khaled Azazy is Chair of the Board of Governors and is identified as Owner/Proprietor of Malvern College Egypt.
Fees
Application & Registration Fees

- A one-time, non‑refundable registration fee is required to secure an offered place and must be paid immediately (within one week) of the offer of enrolment; failure to pay within that period may result in the seat being offered to another applicant.

Tuition fees (per year group / per term)

- The College issues tuition invoices that set the payment deadlines and the amounts liable for each term; a student's entitlement to attend is conditional on full payment of each term's tuition and other charges shown on the invoice. Specific tuition amounts per year group and per term are not published on the College's public admissions and payment pages.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Securing a place: the registration fee must be paid within one week of receiving an enrolment offer.
- Payment deadlines: the exact payment deadlines for tuition and other charges are stated on each invoice; attendance is conditional on payment by the invoice deadline.
- Late payment charges: an administration charge of 5% of the overdue amount is imposed for each week's delay in payment unless a prior arrangement has been agreed with the College.
- Exclusion for non‑payment: the College may withhold information, character references or property and may exclude or withdraw a student where payment is not made by the invoice deadline.

Withdrawal and refund rules

- Withdrawal notice deadlines: written withdrawal notices must be delivered to the College by 15 October for withdrawal in/at any time in Term 2, by 31 January for withdrawal in/at any time in Term 3, or by 1 May for withdrawal at the end of Term 3 or from/at any time in Term 1 of the following academic year. If a notice is delivered during a College holiday it is deemed received on the first day of the next session.
- Refunds: registration fees and bus (transport) fees that have already been paid are non‑refundable.

Boarding fees

- Boarding is not applicable: Malvern College Egypt is listed as a day school (boarding facilities: DAY), so boarding fees do not apply.

Transport / Bus fees and rules

- Bus service: daily bus transportation is offered; the service operates under published bus rules and route capacity limits. Bus fees are charged per year (listed as LE per year on the transport page) and paid bus fees are non‑refundable even if the service is not used. Specific route charges and per‑route fees are shown as part of the transport material the College maintains (fees are presented as LE per year).

Other costs and fees (uniform, extras)

- Uniform: the College requires official uniform and provides a full uniform catalogue and age‑group guides. The catalogue is published through the College portal and shows required items by year group; prices are not shown in the public catalogue pages accessed.
- Additional charges: the College invoices for other applicable charges (for example transportation, optional activities and any extra services); amounts and terms for such charges are shown on the relevant invoices or specific policy pages where provided.

Fee payment options

- Online payment via the Parent Portal is indicated (the Parent Portal references an online payment facility). Other specific payment methods (for example bank transfer or which card types are accepted) are not itemised on the public admissions/payment pages reviewed. Invoices and the Parent Portal are the College's primary means for communicating payment instructions and deadlines.

Summary of findings and gaps

- The College requires a one‑time non‑refundable registration fee on acceptance (payable within one week), applies a 5% weekly late administration charge, enforces specific withdrawal notice deadlines, treats registration and bus fees as non‑refundable, operates as a day school (no boarding fees), and offers online payment through the Parent Portal. These procedural and policy details are published on the College's admissions, payment and transport pages. However, a term‑by‑term or year‑group tuition fee schedule (numeric tuition amounts per term / per year group for 2026/27 or 2025/26) is not published on the public admissions/payment pages reviewed, and specific fee amounts (registration fee amount, tuition per year group, boarding fees, bus route prices as numeric values, uniform item prices) were not available in the public pages accessed. For clarity: the College's invoices and the Parent Portal are indicated as the instruments that carry the specific amounts and deadlines.
Academics

Malvern College Egypt teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, IB (DP) for students aged 1 to 18.

Curriculum
Malvern College Egypt is a British school following the National Curriculum for England from Pre-Nursery to Upper Sixth Form. English is the language of instruction in all subjects, with French taught from Year 1. Sixth Form students may choose either A-Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. Examinations include IGCSE, AS/A level or IB, with Egyptian MoE examinations sat in Year 12. The College publishes Schemes of Learning for every year group to provide learning objectives and resources for each lesson.

Higher Education Progression
The goal of the College is to enable admission to the most highly regarded universities in the UK and internationally.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school recognises wellbeing as essential to attainment and promotes students' mental and physical development through life-skills sessions addressing emotions, goal setting, and coping with pressures and social media. Parental sessions help protect children online. Students are supported to discuss feelings and develop self-discipline, self-confidence, communication, and leadership.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Inclusion Department ensures all students have the right to thrive and to access the curriculum, providing support regardless of background or starting point. English as an Additional Language (EAL) is provided as part of inclusion, with tailored help to help learners access learning. The department focuses on enabling students to flourish within the school community.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English as an Additional Language (EAL) is supported by a dedicated team offering tailored help for multilingual learners. Support ranges from in-class strategies to small-group or one-to-one sessions, enabling learners to access classroom learning and build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills.

Mental Wellbeing
School Counselling and Student Wellbeing: A qualified school counsellor works with students, staff, and families to promote emotional resilience and mental health. The school runs wellbeing initiatives, workshops, assemblies, and classroom sessions that foster kindness, empathy, self-awareness, healthy relationships, and provide a safe space for students to talk.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding and child protection are top priorities. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where children are valued and protected. All staff receive annual safeguarding training; a designated safeguarding lead and deputies work with Arabic-speaking staff and a qualified school counsellor. The safeguarding policy is available to parents and visitors.
Parent Experience

History
Malvern College Egypt was established in September 2016 and offers a continuous educational journey from 18 months to 18 years. The school follows the English national curriculum and maintains a British school identity. It draws on a legacy of over 150 years from its mother school, Malvern College UK, and benefits from regular inspections and ongoing advisory visits. It is a member of the Malvern College International family and maintains close ties with Malvern College UK and its global network.

Community
The International Day is a major community event at Malvern College Egypt, featuring performances and primary exhibits. The event is organised with the Friends of Malvern College Egypt Committee, which coordinates volunteers and stall contributions. Winter concerts are held in December as part of the school's community calendar. A Malvern College Egypt community golf day was hosted at JW Marriott Golf Course, drawing participation from staff, students and parents.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Friends of Malvern College Egypt (FoMCE) is the school's parent–teacher association. FoMCE coordinates and invites parent participation for events such as International Day (FoMCE - International Day at MCE, May 1, 2017). FoMCE coordinates volunteers and contributions to stalls, including calls for help and for donations. FoMCE organizes events and activities and is accessible via contact details for FoMCE organizers Mai Sharawy and Doha El Ghazali. FoMCE regularly engages with the Malvern College community in events that bring families together.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Malvern College Egypt provides a comprehensive range of facilities to support learning and wellbeing. ICT labs include a Primary lab with 24 iMacs and a Secondary lab with 25 PCs, with iPads and MacBooks available in classrooms. Five science laboratories, a three-storey library and media centre, and fully equipped classrooms underpin academic work. The campus features two outdoor pools (a shallow Early Years pool and a 25m six-lane main pool), a FIFA all-weather surface for football and rugby, a theatre with advanced audio-visual equipment, Art & Design facilities, and three music studios with practice rooms. An on-site cafeteria and a clinic with two full-time doctors complete the facilities.

Sports Facilities
Two outdoor swimming pools support physical education for all year groups: a shallow pool for Early Years and a 25m six-lane main pool for lessons and training. A FIFA all-weather surface surrounds the pool for football and rugby. PE is an integral part of school life, and the swimming facilities play a big role in that.

Academic Facilities
ICT labs include a primary laboratory with 24 iMacs and a secondary laboratory with 25 PCs, with iPads and MacBooks available for all classrooms. Five science laboratories are fully equipped to support practical learning. The library is three-storey with a library and media centre, providing a quiet study environment. Classrooms are fully stocked with resources to create peaceful learning spaces. The theatre features Yamaha sound, a digital mixer, moving lights, PTZ cameras and three Epson projectors for performances, with seamless stage-to-control room integration via a TIO device. Art & Design facilities and three music studios with practice rooms support the creative and performing arts.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Malvern College Egypt offers extensive Co-Curricular Activities including language learning, instrumental lessons, art classes, football, Judo, Body Balance, swimming, cooking, ballet, karaoke, samba and more. CCAs run on Wednesdays in six-week blocks and are booked through the Parent Portal; students are encouraged to commit to a term.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Model United Nations is offered as an academic simulation allowing pupils to address global issues by assuming international roles. The co-curricular programme balances creativity, action and service and aims to develop transferable skills and the Malvern Qualities. Participation in CCAs can boost academic results and social relationships, and promote healthy, active lifestyles. CCAs run weekly on Wednesdays from 2:10 PM to 3:10 PM for six weeks, with spaces allocated on a first-come basis.

Arts & Creative
The Arts at Malvern College Egypt encourages creativity and cultural awareness with a wide variety of activities that identify, engage, and nurture talent. Pupils explore their creative talents to develop self‑confidence, enjoyment, and an understanding of different cultures. The arts are integrated with the curriculum and through performing arts, pupils broaden their expressive and performance skills. Aspirations are heightened as pupils pursue opportunities in the Creative Arts.

Cultural & Language
German for Beginners introduces the basics of the German language. Indonesian for Beginners introduces the basics of Indonesian language and culture. Arabic Script and Calligraphy explores Arabic script and its artistic and cultural significance. Arabic Film Studies explores the stories and cultural aspects depicted in Arabic cinema.

Social & Hobbies
Journalling sessions invite self‑expression, creativity, and personal wellbeing. Active Athletes offer team games and physical activities to build energy and teamwork. Yoga classes promote flexibility and strength. Crafts and Creations and the Art Appreciation Club provide creative outlets and camaraderie.

Community & Service
Pupils participate in charity and community service through House charities and school initiatives. House dress‑up days raise funds for house charities, and International Day is a major fundraising event, contributing significant amounts to beneficiaries. Pupils visit partner charities such as the Sanger charity and Branches of the Vine centre for disabilities, helping with projects like murals. Christmas gift box appeals and Ramadan food collections further support local beneficiaries.

Leadership & Professional
All students and teaching staff are allocated to one of four Houses, each led by a Head and supported by elected Secondary and Primary School House Captains (one male and one female). The House system provides a platform for competition, belonging, and leadership, offering older students opportunities to lead and mentor younger pupils. The Pupils Council and House leadership roles furnish additional avenues for student leadership and service.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Co‑Curricular Activities include football, Judo, Body Balance, and swimming, supporting physical health and teamwork. Yoga is also offered as a CCA to improve flexibility and strength. The programme emphasizes health and well‑being and aims to foster healthy, active lifestyles for pupils.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction in all subjects. From Year 1, French is taught as a second language. In Primary School, pupils study either Arabic or Arabic as a Foreign Language (AFL) and Religion. Arabic AFL is offered, English as a Foreign Language (EFL) is available, and learners with English as an Additional Language (EAL) receive support.

Bilingual Teaching
No bilingual teaching. English is the language of instruction in all subjects, with Arabic taught in specific language classes.
Admissions

Admissions
1. MCE welcomes enquiries from parents without commitment and invites them to visit the College with their children to learn about the College. Open Days include a presentation by the Headmaster, a campus tour, and a meet‑and‑greet with the Head of School. Families should schedule a prior appointment to tour on a mutually convenient date and time.
2. The first step to admissions is to submit the online application through admission.malverncollege.edu.eg. No further steps are possible until this stage is complete. After submission, families receive a phone call or email to arrange the assessment appointment. Students are considered for admission according to age appropriateness for the year of entry.
3. Application submission is followed by an assessment and interview set by the admissions office. Shortly after applying online, parents are contacted by phone or email to arrange the assessment. A member of the College Leadership Team will meet with the parents and students to discuss questions and outline what the College offers.
4. On the day of the assessment, the following documents are required: copy of the pupil's latest Academic Report Cards from the last two years; two original Birth Certificates / Copy of Foreign Birth Certificate; 10x passport size photos; copies of the child's and parents' IDs and Passports; and copies of vaccination records (Pre‑Nursery to Year 5). Applications and assessments are not passed on to the Head of Stage unless all documents are submitted. These documents are essential to the admissions procedure.
5. The assessments are as follows for entry: Early Years (Pre‑Nursery, Nursery and Reception): Group Assessment in a classroom setting; Years 1, 2 and 3: Reading, Written English & Maths test; Years 4 and 5: Cognitive Ability Test (CAT4) online computer test and an additional writing paper; Years 6–12/13: CAT4 online computer test followed by a written comprehension and essay test. There is no fixed syllabus for any of these written and computer assessments and they follow a multiple choice question paper pattern. Calculators are not permitted. Marks from the written and computer assessments, along with the past two years' school reports, determine admission. A member of the College Leadership Team will arrange to meet with the parents and students to discuss questions and outline what the College offers.
6. A parents meeting is arranged with all families applying to join the College. Parents receive a formal email that includes results on the child(ren)'s assessment within 1 week, informing you whether your application has been successful. To preserve the integrity of the admissions policy, all applications are fairly and compassionately considered on the child(ren)'s merits.
7. If your child is offered a place at the College and you wish to accept it, parents are encouraged to pay the one‑time non‑refundable registration fee within one week of receiving the admissions Enrolment Offer Letter. Failure to do so will render the seat cancelled and offered to the candidate next on the waiting list.
8. Re‑assessments are by invitation only and decisions on re‑assessment are based on the levels attained at the initial assessment. If your child is offered a re‑assessment, your child will be asked to appear for the retest after a minimum of one month from the initial test. This will be offered free of cost. If your child is not offered a re‑assessment, you may apply next academic year.
9. On being granted admission, parents are handed the welcome pack and are required to submit the following: a Pupil Application pack that includes the College terms and conditions; Pupil Pick up Form; Pupil Bus Form.

Waitlist
If a place is not accepted, the seat is offered to the candidate next on the waiting list. This waiting list approach helps allocate available spaces to applicants in order of availability and merit, ensuring that seats are filled in a fair sequence.
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