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NIS Schools

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French, Arabic
Fees EGP 0 - 279,700
Ages 3 - 18 years
Type Co-educational, Girls School
Opened 1999
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, English, French
Strengths STEM, Languages, Sport
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School
Introduction

NIS Schools is a multi-campus network in Egypt delivering five curricular streams: American, British, French, National English, and the International Baccalaureate. Serving students from ages 3 to 18, the network operates campuses in Nasr City, 1st Settlement, Shorouk, Porto Said, New Capital All Girls International School, New Capital National School Campus, and 6th of October, a seventh campus opened in 2022, bringing seven campuses by September 2022. First Settlement campus is authorized for the IB Programme, while Shorouk is a Diploma Programme candidate, underscoring institution's international alignment. Students benefit from air-conditioned classrooms with smart panels and Wi-Fi linked to BLB, an online learning platform. The school emphasizes blended learning and Global Citizenship as core pillars and Cognia accreditation alongside the Egyptian Ministry of Education. Extracurriculars include robotics and coding, Model United Nations conferences, and diverse sports, arts, and community service opportunities. Facilities include grounds, pools, and specialized labs across campuses.

The Essentials

NIS Schools has instruction in English, French, Arabic.

Location
NIS operates a multi-campus network across Egypt, including Nasr City (Cairo), First Settlement (New Cairo), Shorouk, New Capital (All Girls International School and National School Campus), Porto Said, and a 6th of October Campus. Nasr City is on Mostafa el-Nahhas Street, District 11, Area 15-16, Nasr City, Cairo. The Shorouk Campus is in Al Shorouk City, in front of Banque Misr, El Shohadaa Road, Cairo Governorate. Porto Said Campus is on Al Manasrah, International Coastal Road, Porto Said.

Stages
NIS offers multiple curricular tracks: American System, British System, French System, and National English System. The American and British systems are offered across all grade levels, with some campuses pursuing International Baccalaureate programs (Shorouk Campus is a Candidate School for the Diploma Programme).

Type
NIS is a multi-campus network offering American, British, French, and National English curricula across its campuses.

Country affiliation
Egypt

School day structure
The school day runs from 08:00 to 15:00. The school week is Sunday through Thursday.
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
Uniform rules apply within the library.

Governance and Ownership
The NIS Schools operate as a component of the Advanced Education Corporation; the proprietor is Dr. Nermien Ismail.
Fees

Annual tuition at NIS Schools ranges from up to EGP 279,700 for 2026/27.

Application / Enrollment fee
- A one-time enrollment fee is required for all new students; this fee is non-refundable except when an application is rejected.

Tuition fees (annual) — International Baccalaureate (IB)
- Year 9: EGP 182,800.
- Year 10: EGP 182,800.
- Year 11: EGP 210,800.
- Year 12: EGP 279,700.

Tuition fees (annual) — American system (main campuses)
- Pre-K: EGP 112,100.
- KG1: EGP 139,900.
- KG2: EGP 139,900.
- Grade 1: EGP 154,300.
- Grade 2: EGP 154,300.
- Grade 3: EGP 154,300.
- Grade 4: EGP 168,000.
- Grade 5: EGP 168,000.
- Grade 6: EGP 168,000.
- Grade 7: EGP 182,100.
- Grade 8: EGP 182,100.
- Grade 9: EGP 182,100.
- Grade 10: EGP 182,100.
- Grade 11: EGP 196,300.
- Grade 12: EGP 224,000.

Tuition fees (annual) — British system (main campuses)
- Pre-K: EGP 112,100.
- FS1: EGP 139,900.
- FS2: EGP 139,900.
- Year 1: EGP 154,300.
- Year 2: EGP 154,300.
- Year 3: EGP 154,300.
- Year 4: EGP 168,000.
- Year 5: EGP 168,000.
- Year 6: EGP 168,000.
- Year 7: EGP 170,800.
- Year 8: EGP 170,800.
- Year 9: EGP 170,800.
- Year 10: EGP 178,300.
- Years 11–12: fee charged per subject (amount per subject not listed).

Tuition fees (annual) — French (National French) school
- Pre-K: EGP 73,800.
- KG1: EGP 73,800.
- KG2: EGP 73,800.
- Grade 1: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 2: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 3: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 4: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 5: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 6: EGP 74,600.
- Grade 7: EGP 75,300.
- Grade 8: EGP 75,300.
- Grade 9: EGP 75,300.
- Grade 10: EGP 78,900.
- Grade 11: EGP 78,900.
- Grade 12: EGP 78,900.

Tuition fees (annual) — National school (National English/National system)
- Pre-K: EGP 73,100.
- KG1: EGP 73,100.
- KG2: EGP 73,100.
- Grade 1: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 2: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 3: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 4: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 5: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 6: EGP 74,000.
- Grade 7: EGP 74,900.
- Grade 8: EGP 74,900.
- Grade 9: EGP 74,900.
- Grade 10: EGP 78,300.
- Grade 11: EGP 78,300.
- Grade 12: EGP 78,300.

Tuition fees — Porto Said campus (examples)
- American (Porto Said) highlights: Pre-K EGP 97,400; KG1 EGP 121,700; Grade 12 EGP 194,800.
- British (Porto Said) highlights: Pre-K EGP 96,300; Year 6–10 generally EGP 134,800 (varies by year).

Transport / Bus fees and billing schedule
- Bus fees are charged annually; sample Nasr City bus routes show annual totals and a two-installment billing schedule for 2026–2027: examples include total EGP 41,800 with First Installment EGP 29,200 due 1 June 2026 and Second Installment EGP 12,600 due 1 August 2026; other route totals listed EGP 43,900 (29,700/13,200) and EGP 47,600 (33,300/14,300).
- Bus fees include a note that prices may increase in case of rising fuel prices.

Boarding fees
- No boarding or residential-program fees are listed in the published tuition plan materials for NIS; NIS presents campus tuition schedules and transport charges but does not publish boarding fees.

Other costs and mandatory extras
- Examination and subject-specific charges: for the British system Years 11–12 fees are shown as charged per subject (per-subject amounts not published).
- Uniforms, textbooks, learning devices, extracurricular activities, medical insurance or other ancillary costs are not itemised in the public tuition-plan images; these items are commonly charged separately but specific amounts are not published in the tuition-plan materials.

Refund information
- The one-time enrollment fee is non-refundable except when the school rejects the application (in which case it is refundable). No detailed general tuition-refund schedule is published in the tuition-plan materials.

Billing schedule and payment terms (general)
- The published bus schedules show specific installment due dates (examples above). The tuition-plan materials list annual tuition figures for each grade or level; no detailed term-by-term tuition billing schedule or per-term tuition amounts are published in the presented tuition-plan materials. A one-time enrollment fee is payable at time of acceptance.

Fee payment options
- Payment methods (credit card, bank transfer, cheque, cash, online parent-portal payment) are not itemised in the tuition-plan materials available in the published fee tables. Admissions and the online parent/admin portal are available for application and account management.

Notes on availability of published detail
- The figures above are the published annual tuition amounts by curriculum and year level as presented in the school's tuition plan materials. Per-term tuition amounts, specific charges for uniforms/books, the numeric value of the one-time enrollment fee, a full tuition refund policy, and the school's accepted payment methods are not published in the tuition-plan images and FAQs reviewed. Where exact per-term amounts or additional fee-line items are required, those items are not available in the publicly posted tuition-plan images.
Academics

NIS Schools teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum, French Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
The school offers five curricular streams: American System, British System, French System, National English System, and International Baccalaureate. The Curriculum Design page describes a student-centered approach that aligns standards and content with learners' needs. Under the National English System, the curriculum follows the Ministry of Education with Core Subjects for Grades 4–9 (Math, Science, Arabic, English, Social Studies) and Core for Grades 1–3 (Math, English, Arabic) plus General Subjects such as Religion, Computer, Art, Agriculture, and Home Economics. The British System uses Cambridge/IGCSE progression with Checkpoint and IGCSE phases, aligned with the Egyptian curriculum. The IB Programme is established, with the First Settlement campus authorized for IB and the Shorouk campus as a candidate for the Diploma Programme. The school emphasizes blended learning and Global Citizenship as core pillars.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have progressed to study at Columbia University (Zeina AboLaban), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Sherif Sharaf), The American University in Cairo (Farida el Deeb), and Lesley University (Noureen Farnawany).

Gifted and Talented
FMAI Scholarship Program provides Academic Scholarships for top students (1st Preparatory and above, top percentile with at least 95% in the previous year) and Athletic Scholarships for high-achieving athletes.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
NIS operates a behavior management program that reinforces appropriate interpersonal skills and social behavior with a positive, non-adversarial approach. Counseling services focus on anger management, relaxation techniques, self-control, and self-esteem. Students learn their roles and responsibilities as citizens and the positive impact they can have in the wider community. Instruction teaches how students can access community and public services and resources to function successfully outside the school setting. Parental involvement is encouraged through open houses, awards ceremonies, and monthly advisory meetings. The program includes school-wide and classroom standards, intervention techniques, social skills, and character education, with ongoing staff development and data-informed progress monitoring.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
The National English System provides English language instruction across grades with emphasis on speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The English program uses dialogues and cross-curricular materials to connect language learning to students' lives. Technology is integrated, with interactive whiteboard materials and videos supporting language practice. The curriculum aims to give all learners a solid knowledge of English structure and context. The program is designed to support learners who are not daily exposed to English.

Mental Wellbeing
Counseling services focus on anger management, relaxation techniques, self-control, and self-esteem. A behavior management program supports a positive, proactive approach to social behavior and appropriate interpersonal skills. Counselors work with students to develop social and emotional resilience. Students learn how to access community and public services to support their well-being. Parental involvement is encouraged to support student well-being.
Parent Experience

History
NIS Schools were founded in January 1998 in Nasr City. A second campus was established in February 2003 at 1st Settlement and inaugurated in 2004. Accreditations include Cognia (under corporate status) and the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The Learning Management System (LMS) was launched in September 2012, and in 2014 NIS became the provider of the largest educational material on the Internet. A five-year accreditation was awarded in December 2015. A third campus opened in Sherouk in May 2017, followed by New Capital campuses (National School and All Girls) in September 2020, Porto Said in September 2020, and the 6th of October Campus opening in 2022, bringing the seventh campus by September 2022. The First Settlement campus is authorized for the International Baccalaureate (IB) Programme, and the Sherouk campus is a Candidate School for the Diploma Programme.

Community
Global Citizenship, Patriotism, EdTech, and Blended Learning are the four pillars of NIS. Global Citizenship programs connect students with sister schools worldwide and provide access to online educational materials via BLB. The Generation Global Program brings cross-cultural collaboration with Danish teachers from Rysensteen School. Patriotism is fostered through trips within Egypt and the Egypt Pride initiative. Blended Learning combines online resources with in-class instruction, supported by a large EdTech platform that includes coding and robotics materials.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
NIS operates multiple campuses across Egypt, including Nasr City, First Settlement, Shorouk, Porto Said, New Capital All Girls International School, New Capital National School Campus, and 6th of October Campus. Facilities include air-conditioned classrooms with smart panels and high-speed Wi-Fi accessed via an online learning platform. Shorouk Campus features large grounds on 100,000 m2, 81 classrooms, multi-sports fields, a large auditorium, and a heated indoor swimming pool. New Capital All Girls International School provides a 15,000 m² campus with a swimming pool, athletic grounds, a virtual lab, a robotics lab, multiple science labs, a gymnasium, and an indoor cafeteria. New Capital National School Campus includes an indoor semi-Olympic heated swimming pool, a 400-seat auditorium, four science labs, a multipurpose sports court, a gymnasium, and a music and ballet hall. Porto Said Campus provides coding and robotics labs, interactive smart classrooms, and a strong digital learning platform.

Sports Facilities
Shorouk Campus features multi-sports fields and a heated indoor swimming pool. New Capital National School Campus includes a multipurpose sports court and a gymnasium. New Capital All Girls International School includes athletic grounds and a gymnasium. Shorouk Campus also offers large grounds suitable for outdoor physical education and activities.

Academic Facilities
Air-conditioned classrooms with smart panels and high-speed Wi-Fi are standard across campuses. The online learning platform BLB provides digital learning resources for students. New Capital All Girls International School includes a virtual lab, a robotics lab, four science labs, a gymnasium, and an indoor cafeteria. New Capital National School Campus includes four science labs, an indoor semi-Olympic heated swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a 400-seat auditorium. Porto Said Campus provides coding and robotics labs and interactive smart classrooms, supported by a powerful digital learning platform.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Global Citizenship Programs are a core pillar of NIS and provide a platform for students to become conscious and active global citizens. The New Capital All Girls International School explicitly includes the Global Citizenship Program and the international Model United Nations. The school participates in World as Global Village activities and UNESCO-related initiatives as part of its global engagement. The Model United Nations program and related international opportunities are integrated into NIS's extracurricular offerings.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school runs a robotics program built around FIRST LEGO League. Teams meet after school on Thursdays and Saturdays for four-hour sessions to design, build and program robots. In March 2018, 133 teams competed from around Egypt and NIS competed alongside 30 other private schools, and NIS was recognized in the Gracious Professionalism category. Coding is taught as part of the curriculum for grades 3 to 8 with hands-on, tiered project work and participation in the Hour of Code in December.

Cultural & Language
Model United Nations is a cornerstone of NIS leadership and global citizenship. Students participate in international conferences including GeMUN 2014, NHSMUN 2015, and SAIMUN 2016. GeMUN 2014 is a three-day UN simulation with multiple committees that teaches negotiation and diplomacy, while NHSMUN 2015 was a large conference in New York with Egyptian delegates in several committees. SAIMUN 2016 brought participation in diverse committees addressing global issues.

Social & Hobbies
The athletics program includes soccer for both boys and girls. The program aims to keep students healthy, active, and happy, with a focus on self-discipline and hard work from a young age. The Girls Soccer program is especially successful, featuring the Play Hard and Have Fun motto and earning an AIMZ Bronze Medal along with multiple trips to the Girls Soccer Tournament.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations participation builds leadership, public speaking, and research skills. The school has engaged in GeMUN 2014, NHSMUN 2015, and SAIMUN 2016, giving students opportunities to act as diplomats in committees such as Security Council, ECOSOC, Health and Youth, and Human Rights. GeMUN 2014 is a three-day UN simulation; NHSMUN 2015 was a large New York conference; SAIMUN 2016 featured multiple committees addressing global issues.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
NIS promotes a healthy and active lifestyle through its athletics program, emphasizing discipline and dedication. The Soccer teams, both Boys and Girls, participate in league play and tournaments, reinforcing teamwork, resilience, and sportsmanship. The Girls Soccer team has achieved notable success with AIMZ Bronze Medal and trips to major tournaments, reflecting the program's competitive spirit.
Languages

Language Provision
NIS follows the Ministry of Education with core subjects including Arabic and English; the core set for Grades 4–9 includes Math, Science, Arabic, English, and Social Studies. The English curriculum provides extensive practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with technology and cross-curricular materials. French is taught as a language course within the French System, with courses starting at Grade 1. German is offered as a language course for Grades 1–9.

Bilingual Teaching
NIS operates multiple language streams: American System, British System, French System, and National English System. The National English System provides English-language instruction. Arabic is a core subject across grades. French and German language programs are offered; French courses run from Grade 1 onward and German is offered as a language course.
Admissions

Admissions
1. Applications open on December 15 for the next school year. The deadline to submit an application is March 15 of the intended entry year. Applications are accepted for all NIS campuses. 2. Applications can be submitted online by filling out the Online Application Form in the Admissions menu, or you may apply in person at any campus admissions office from Sundays to Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The campus offices provide in-person options for families who prefer to apply on-site. 3. A one-time enrollment fee is required for all new students and is non-refundable. If the school rejects the application, the enrollment fee is refunded. The enrollment fee accompanies the submission of the application. 4. The application form must be completed thoroughly and submitted along with other required documents. Incomplete applications may not be considered. 5. An admissions officer will meet separately with the student and parent(s)/guardian(s). The interview is an evaluative session to discuss goals and fit. Typical duration is 30–40 minutes, with upper-grade interviews lasting not less than 2 hours. 6. For KG1 and KG2, required documents include a completed application form, six recent photos of the student, an original electronic birth certificate, and one photocopy of both parents' IDs. An original stamped end-of-year academic report for the two years prior is also required, and for mid-year transfers an original stamped report from the current school is needed. For Grades 9–11 in the American Program, an official transcript of high school courses and credits is required. 7. Mid-year transfers are possible, provided there is proof that the student is not expelled and is in good academic and behavioral standing. Transfers are considered in light of space availability and the current cohort, and additional information or documents may be requested as part of the review. 8. The application pool is highly competitive; on average, NIS receives at least 5,000 applications per campus each year. 9. Campus visits are welcome by appointment with the Admissions Office, scheduled at least one week before the intended visit. 10. Language support is provided for students with limited English proficiency, but a basic standard of English proficiency is required at the time of application. 11. Age requirements are: Pre-K 3 years old by October; KG1 4 years old by October. 12. Bus service is available to many areas; routes can be checked under Admission/Tuition Plan. 13. For the French School, the mother must be Francophone.

Scholarships
FMAI Scholarship Program offers two types of scholarships: Academic Scholarship and Athletic Scholarship. Academic Scholarship is available to National School students in 1st Preparatory and above who rank at the top percentile of their class with a minimum grade of 95% in the previous year. Athletic Scholarship is open to representatives of all sports in 1st Preparatory and above, including athletes who are Egyptian National Team members, national champions, or world champions. Applicants apply through the online portal (Apply Now). The program is described as aligning with Patriotism and the legacy of Field Marshal Ahmed Ismail.
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