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Metropolitan School

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 102,000 - 215,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 600
Type Co-educational
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish
Typical class size 24
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Leadership and Professional, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction

Metropolitan School in Egypt delivers an American curriculum for ages 3–18, taught in English with AP courses. The Elementary School serves Grades 1–5 (ELA, Math, Science) and introduces Grade 1 Entrepreneurship through the Lemon Stand project, with Arabic, PE, Music, Art, ICT, Library, SEL and Religion. The Middle School (Grades 6–8) offers ELA, Math, Science, and a World Language program (French, German, or Spanish) alongside Electives Catalogue including swimming, soccer, robotics, drama, film, with MAP tests three times yearly and technology integration via IXL, HMH and McGraw Hill. The High School emphasizes university preparation and entrepreneurship, with ACT and EST exams; a Metropolitan School student was admitted to Cornell University in 2024. The campus sits on 21,000 meters in New Cairo, designed by ECG, with safety features, reading corners, talent development rooms, a pool, a court, and a wired library. After-school clubs include Photography, Debate, and the Student Metrepreneurship Club.

The Essentials

Metropolitan School has 600 pupils, typical class sizes of 24, instruction in English.

Location
7 Khaled Ibn Al Waleed St., South of Police Academy, New Cairo, Egypt. The school is located in New Cairo. Metropolitan School serves Nursery to Grade 11. Buses serve New Cairo and surrounding areas, with GPS-tracked safety features.

Stages
Pre-School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School.

Type
International school following the American curriculum.

Country affiliation
Egypt.

School day structure
7:40 arrival; 7:50 National Anthem; 8:00 first period; 8:00–8:10 attendance; 3:00 end of school day; 3:15–4:15 CCA.

Bus service
GPS-tracked buses operate to New Cairo, Heliopolis, Nasr City, Maadi, Sherouk City, Madinaty, Rehab City.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The uniform has been designed to be comfortable and promote a sense of community and belonging. For the 2024/25 academic year, the uniform is available for purchase only at the Metropolitan School Campus Uniform Shop (Early Childhood Building, Basement). The shop operates Saturdays to Thursdays, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, and a price list for 24-25 is published.

Food Options
The school provides cafeteria services. Mineral water is available for purchase in the cafeteria with a prepaid Student ID. Food from home is permitted.

Governance and Ownership
The school is a member of the St. Fatima Group.
Fees

Annual tuition at Metropolitan School ranges from EGP 102,000 to EGP 215,000 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration
- A one-time, non-refundable installment payment is required to secure an offered place; this payment must be made within 7 working days of the offer.

Tuition fees (annual) by year group — amounts in EGP
- Pre‑KG: EGP 102,000.
- KG1: EGP 157,000.
- KG2: EGP 165,200.
- Grade 1: EGP 170,000.
- Grade 2: EGP 185,900.
- Grade 3: EGP 201,200.
- Grade 4: EGP 204,000.
- Grade 5: EGP 207,000.
- Grade 6: EGP 210,000.
- Grade 7: EGP 196,000.
- Grade 8: EGP 201,500.
- Grade 9: EGP 205,000.
- Grade 10: EGP 210,000.
- Grade 11: EGP 215,000.
- Grade 12: EGP 225,000.

Per‑installment / per‑term amounts (30% / 40% / 30% schedule)
The school invoices tuition in three installments: 1st = 30%, 2nd = 40%, 3rd = 30%. For each grade the installments are:
- Pre‑KG (EGP 102,000): 1st EGP 30,600; 2nd EGP 40,800; 3rd EGP 30,600.
- KG1 (EGP 157,000): 1st EGP 47,100; 2nd EGP 62,800; 3rd EGP 47,100.
- KG2 (EGP 165,200): 1st EGP 49,560; 2nd EGP 66,080; 3rd EGP 49,560.
- Grade 1 (EGP 170,000): 1st EGP 51,000; 2nd EGP 68,000; 3rd EGP 51,000.
- Grade 2 (EGP 185,900): 1st EGP 55,770; 2nd EGP 74,360; 3rd EGP 55,770.
- Grade 3 (EGP 201,200): 1st EGP 60,360; 2nd EGP 80,480; 3rd EGP 60,360.
- Grade 4 (EGP 204,000): 1st EGP 61,200; 2nd EGP 81,600; 3rd EGP 61,200.
- Grade 5 (EGP 207,000): 1st EGP 62,100; 2nd EGP 82,800; 3rd EGP 62,100.
- Grade 6 (EGP 210,000): 1st EGP 63,000; 2nd EGP 84,000; 3rd EGP 63,000.
- Grade 7 (EGP 196,000): 1st EGP 58,800; 2nd EGP 78,400; 3rd EGP 58,800.
- Grade 8 (EGP 201,500): 1st EGP 60,450; 2nd EGP 80,600; 3rd EGP 60,450.
- Grade 9 (EGP 205,000): 1st EGP 61,500; 2nd EGP 82,000; 3rd EGP 61,500.
- Grade 10 (EGP 210,000): 1st EGP 63,000; 2nd EGP 84,000; 3rd EGP 63,000.
- Grade 11 (EGP 215,000): 1st EGP 64,500; 2nd EGP 86,000; 3rd EGP 64,500.
- Grade 12 (EGP 225,000): 1st EGP 67,500; 2nd EGP 90,000; 3rd EGP 67,500.

Billing schedule, payment timing and discounts
- Installment structure: First installment 30%, second installment 40%, third installment 30%.
- A sibling discount of 5% is applied for the second and third child.
- Following an offered place, the securing payment must be made promptly (the school requires the one‑time payment within 7 working days of an offer; admissions communications also indicate offered places should be secured within the time window stated by Admissions).

Boarding
- Metropolitan School operates a day‑school schedule (regular day ends at 3:00pm) and does not publish any boarding/hostel fees or boarding facilities.

Other costs and typical additional fees
- Uniform: Uniforms are sold at the Met Uniform Shop on campus; a price list is provided by the school for the academic year and the uniform shop hours are published. Contact details for the uniform supplier (Kamy Store) are listed.
- Transportation (school bus): Bus service is offered as a two‑way service; transportation fees are charged and transportation fees are non‑refundable. Contact details for the Transportation office are provided for route and fee enquiries.
- After‑School Care (ASC) and co‑curricular activities (SMC): These are additional payable services. ASC packages and SMC enrollment fees are payable through the Accounting Department; SMC and ASC fees are described as non‑refundable and are billed as monthly or per‑round where applicable.
- Field trips and outings: Trip registration payments are collected and are non‑refundable unless there is medical evidence preventing participation. Trip payments must be returned via the class/homeroom process and the Accounting Department will not accept late trip payments.
- Incidental fees: Replacement ID/guardian cards and other small administrative charges are billed (for example, re‑issuing a lost ID/guardian card is listed as an administrative charge payable at the Accounting Office).

Refund information
- The securing/registration installment is explicitly non‑refundable.
- Transportation fees are non‑refundable.
- SMC and ASC fees and most activity/field‑trip fees are non‑refundable; field‑trip refunds may be made only with documented medical evidence.

Fee payment options and contacts
- All tuition and ancillary fee payments are processed by the school's Accounting Department; parents should contact the School Tuitions/Accounting team for the accepted payment methods, invoice schedule and to arrange payments: accounting@metropolitanschool.edu.eg.
- For transportation enquiries (routes, fees, registration): transportation@metropolitanschool.edu.eg. For uniform enquiries: the listed uniform supplier contacts are provided on the uniform page.

Quick practical notes for parents
- Fees are quoted in Egyptian pounds (EGP) and the tuition amounts above are the school's published annual figures.
- The school uses a three‑installment billing pattern (30/40/30); contact Accounting for exact due dates and for methods accepted (bank transfer, on‑campus payment, or card facilities where available).
Academics

Metropolitan School teaches American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Metropolitan School teaches an American, standard-based international curriculum in English. The Elementary School serves Grades 1–5 with Grade 1–5 ELA, Math, and Science, and includes Grade 1 Entrepreneurship; Arabic, PE, Music, Art, ICT, Library, SEL and Religion, with technology integration through IXL and McGraw Hill and MAP tests three times a year. The Elementary program includes entrepreneurship starting in Grade 1, including the Lemon Stand project. The Middle School serves Grades 6–8 with ELA, Math, Science, and a World Language program (French, German, or Spanish) and a broad Electives Catalogue (e.g., Swimming, Padel, Soccer, Basketball, Judo, Theatre, Filmography, Photography, Band, Drums, Guitar, Art, Crafting, Art & Culture, Robotics, Graphic Design, STEM, Puppetry, Creative Writing); MAP tests occur three times a year, with a technology-integrated approach via IXL, HMH and McGraw Hill and a mix of formative and summative assessments. The High School emphasizes university preparation and entrepreneurship; exams include ACT and EST for university qualifications, and a Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024.

Exam Results
Top ACT scores in Egypt and globally.

Higher Education Progression
A Metropolitan School student was accepted into Cornell University in 2024 (Catherine).
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
All-Met students are expected to reflect the 8 Met Character Pillars, guiding both behavior and character development. Metropolitan School prioritizes a safe, distraction-free, and supportive learning environment, with parents and staff sharing responsibility for upholding behavioral standards. The Wheel of Choices is used to help students identify problems and choose constructive solutions. Diversity and inclusion are core values embedded in school life, shaping interactions and community expectations. Discipline policy and positive behavior acknowledgments reinforce these pillars and encourage respectful, responsible conduct.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Diversity and inclusion are central objectives of Metropolitan School. Any requests for special accommodations must be verified by an assessment from a reputable organization. The discipline framework involves counsel and support specialists to address underlying causes and, if needed, referrals to outside assistance. The school emphasizes safeguarding and a safe environment as part of its inclusive approach. It also provides guidelines for managing behavior and accommodations within a partnership between home and school.

Mental Wellbeing
The school emphasizes a safe, supportive, and well-being oriented learning environment. Safeguarding is a central priority, with CIS-guided policies and regular updates to reflect current best practices and legal requirements. A fully equipped school clinic provides medical assessment and treatment to support student health, including procedures for medications, illness management, and vaccinations. The Student Parent Handbook highlights safety and well-being as a shared responsibility and promotes a strong home–school partnership. The school promotes inclusion and community service as means to support students' social-emotional development.

Safeguarding
Safeguarding is a shared responsibility among the school, parents, and the wider community, with open communication and regular policy reviews to reflect best practices and current legal requirements. The safeguarding framework is guided by Council of International Schools (CIS) standards to ensure high levels of care and protection. The Child Protection Officer (CPO) and campus leadership oversee policy implementation and serve as the main point of contact for safeguarding concerns. Staff training, clear reporting procedures, and a culture that prioritizes student welfare are integral to Metropolitan School's safeguarding approach. The aim is to create a secure learning environment where every child feels valued, respected, and protected.
Parent Experience

History
Metropolitan School was founded by a family with over 70 years of private-education experience in Egypt. The late Mr. Fouad Habib started one of the country's first private schools in 1954, laying the foundation for a legacy of educational excellence. His contributions were recognized by presidents of Egypt, including being honored by President Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1956 and receiving the Pioneer of Private Education Badge of Honor from President Anwar El-Sadat in 1979. Carrying forward the family's mission, Dr. Sameh Fouad Habib modernized the curriculum in 1983 by incorporating technology and management information systems and represented private schools in ministry discussions for more than two decades. Metropolitan School opened in 2015 under Mr. Seif Sameh Habib, introducing Egypt's first entrepreneurship program within a school setting, aligning the program with Common Core standards integrated into the American curriculum from KG1, and developed with Dubai-based consultancy BBD Education to meet high global standards.

Community
Metropolitan School delivers an outstanding international education rooted in Egyptian values, and its mission is to inspire a generation of engaged thinkers while ensuring Egyptian values remain central to school life. The school aims to foster a diverse, supportive community that encourages students to contribute to local and global communities, with community service opportunities forming a key part of student life. Its pillars emphasize Happy Learning, Innovative Aspirations, and Sustainable Futures, guiding behavior and school life and further supporting a dynamic, values-driven community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Parent involvement is formalized through the MET/Parent Partnership documented in the Student-Parent Handbook. The partnership defines the expectations for parents, students, and the school, including a Home School Partnership Agreement and structured parent communication. Parents are encouraged to model the Met Pillars, participate in regular communications and conferences, and collaborate with teachers to support student progress. Communication methods include parent orientations, Parent/Teacher Conferences, Student-Led Conferences, email, and the Rediker/ParentPlus portal (with guidance on the appropriate channels for parent-teacher interactions).
Facilities

Facilities Overview
Built on a 21,000 square meter plot in New Cairo, Metropolitan School is creatively designed by ECG to engage your child's curiosity and foster a love of learning. The building incorporates the latest design and technology, with cooled fresh air diffusers in all classrooms to reduce disease transmission and anti-bacterial flooring and furniture for health. Safety features include fireproofed cables and wall sealing designed to contain a fire for two hours, together with a comprehensive smoke detection system and evacuation policy. Classrooms include reading corners and special rooms for talent development such as pretend play, art, cooking, and music. The campus is WIFI-enabled and every classroom has a smartboard. The library is stocked with hundreds of books and supports a guided reading program.

Sports Facilities
The campus includes a heated swimming pool and a multi-purpose court. Athletics and other sports are offered through co-curricular activities, including sports clubs such as Soccer and Padel.

Academic Facilities
The campus features a library stocked with hundreds of books, with a Guided Reading Program and open library access for students. Classrooms are WIFI-enabled and equipped with smartboards, and there are dedicated spaces such as Reading Corners and Special Rooms for Talent Development to support learning across subjects.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of Metropolitan's program, with hands-on experiences, workshops, and showcases; the school is described as the first in Egypt to pioneer entrepreneurship education. Performing Arts offer electives in theater, music, film making, photography, band, and drama. After-school activities include clubs such as Photography, Debate, and Performing Arts (Band and Drama), along with sports clubs like Soccer and Padel.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Entrepreneurial learning is a focus of the co-curricular program. The Student Metrepreneurship Club is a co-curricular activity where students work in groups under teachers and the SMC to run clubs as if they were their own businesses, including promoting activities, creating and selling products, and raising funds. Clubs are open to all students and led by CEOs (student leaders) with supervision from teachers and the activities coordinator. Learning by doing is emphasized as students run mini enterprises and showcase their work at celebrations and events.

Arts & Creative
Performing Arts offers a diverse range of electives including theatre, music, film making, photography and band. Students express themselves in a supportive, collaborative environment while gaining confidence, teamwork and communication skills. Through hands-on experiences, students discover their voices and artistic potential, with electives designed to foster creativity and self-expression.

Social & Hobbies
After-school clubs include Photography Club and Debate Club. Performing Arts clubs such as School Band and Drama Club and sports clubs like Soccer and Padel provide opportunities to pursue interests beyond class. These clubs broaden friendships, teamwork and engagement outside the classroom.

Community & Service
Metropolitan School provides an international education with Egyptian values embedded at the core, preparing students to contribute to local and global communities. Through engaging community service initiatives, students are empowered to create lasting, positive change in the lives of others.

Leadership & Professional
Entrepreneurship is a cornerstone of Metropolitan School's educational vision, starting in early childhood and continuing through high school. The Student Metrepreneurship Club is student-led, with CEOs and club members from each grade level, supervised by teachers and the activities coordinator. The entrepreneurship program includes opportunities to network with business professionals, attend workshops and seminars, and participate in competitions as part of its entrepreneurship program.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Athletics provides a diverse range of clubs, including Soccer and Padel, supporting fitness, teamwork and wellbeing. Participation in extracurricular programs develops time management, organization and interpersonal skills. After School Care runs from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm and offers a supervised space with access to Raz kids and IXL for homework or extra practice. Field trips are planned as extensions of the classroom curriculum.
Languages

Language Provision
French, German, and Spanish are offered. Native English-speaking teachers support language instruction.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Application. Metropolitan School is accepting applications for Nursery to Grade 11 for the academic year 2026-2027. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis. Final acceptance is confirmed only after the submission of all required documents. To apply, complete the application forms for each level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School. 2. Assessment & Parents Interview. Once all required documents have been submitted, students who meet the school's admission criteria will be invited, along with their parents, to attend an assessment and parent interview at the school. During the assessment day, younger students will be evaluated to understand their developmental readiness, while applicants for upper grades will complete a standardized American assessment to determine their academic capabilities. 3. Assessment Result & Enrollment Process. Families will be notified of the assessment results within 7 calendar days. If a place is offered, it must be secured within 10 days to confirm the student's enrollment. 4. Required Documents. The following documents are required: 1. Applicant's Birth Certificate (or a copy at this point) or Passport for Non-Egyptians; 2) Copy of Identification for both parents; 3) Copy of Parents' University Certificates; 4) Nursery Report (where applicable for Pre-K and KG1 applicants only); 5) End-of-Academic-Year Reports for the past two years and the most recent school reports for the current academic year (Important Notice: If coming from outside Egypt, papers must be formally attested from the country of origin of the school attended by the embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Egypt); 6) A Confidential Letter of Good Conduct from the current school (mandatory for Grade 7 applicants and up); 7) An Attested Sequence of Years Certificate (شهادة تسلسل دراسي موثقة).
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