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Notion International School

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Fees EGP 60,000 - 114,000
Ages 3 - 18 years
Opened 2015
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction

Notion International School is a private day school offering the IB continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) for students aged 3–18. The campus features CCTV, wide corridors and fire prevention systems, plus IT-enabled learning spaces. Classrooms are bright, ventilated with natural light; they are equipped with smart boards, audio-visual facilities, display boards, lockers and age-appropriate furniture. ICT laboratories provide high-speed broadband and software to support learning, while science labs are equipped with models and specimens. The library is inviting and resourced; art studios support drawing and painting; a cooking room teaches healthy meals under supervision; a music room houses Western instruments; a theater hosts performances and workshops; and an inquiry area supports preprimary development. Sports facilities accommodate football, basketball, tennis and volleyball, with spaces for outdoor play and indoor games. IB-aligned extracurriculars, including Math Day, trips, camps and charity work. Clubs include Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language, and Community and Service.

The Essentials

Location
Notion International School is located at 20 Metwally El Shaarawy Street, Lebiny, Cairo, Egypt. The campus sits in the Lebiny area of Cairo. It is a private day school.

Stages
Primary Years Programme; Middle Years Programme; Diploma Programme.

Type
Private day school.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an on-campus food outlet offering healthy menu options prepared with natural ingredients.

Governance and Ownership
The school is overseen by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and IB-accredited.
Fees

Annual tuition at Notion International School ranges from EGP 60,000 to EGP 114,000 for 2026/27.

Application & registration fees
- Application fee: EGP 2,000.
- Registration / enrolment fee (one‑time at acceptance): EGP 20,000.

Annual tuition by year group (annual total and per‑term installment)
- Pre‑KG: Annual EGP 60,000 — Per term (4 instalments) EGP 15,000.
- KG 1–2: Annual EGP 96,000 — Per term EGP 24,000.
- Years 1–6 (Primary): Annual EGP 96,000 — Per term EGP 24,000.
- Years 7–9 (Middle): Annual EGP 114,000 — Per term EGP 28,500.
- Where an annual figure for a particular year group is not published above (for example senior/DP year levels on publicly available pages), no annual tuition figure was located in the publicly listed fee summaries.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are invoiced in four equal instalments (each 25% of the total annual fee).
- Invoice issue dates and payment deadlines (standard schedule used by the school):
- 1st instalment issued 1 April — payment due by 15 April.
- 2nd instalment issued 1 July — payment due by 15 July.
- 3rd instalment issued 1 October — payment due by 15 October.
- 4th instalment issued 1 January — payment due by 15 January.
- All fees are billed in Egyptian pounds and include applicable taxes as indicated in admissions payment terms. Students' places must be confirmed by the deadlines specified in acceptance notices and by payment according to the school's terms.

Boarding and transport
- The school operates as a day school; no boarding programme is listed as part of the campus facilities. School transport (bus) service is offered.
- School bus (annual) fee listed: EGP 20,000 (applies where bus service is used).

Other costs and recurring charges
- The published tuition figures are shown to include books and activities in the school fee bundle. Additional courses, special programmes or optional activities that the school deems necessary are charged to parents separately.
- Uniforms, personal stationery and incidental supplies are parental costs; no fixed uniform fee amount is published in the publicly listed fee summaries.
- Where third‑party or exam charges (for IB external exam fees or other external assessments) apply, those charges are handled as separate line items when required by the programme and may be billed in addition to the annual tuition.

Refund information
- A specific, public refund or cancellation schedule (for example percentages refundable if a family withdraws before term start) is not published in the school policy or admissions terms available in the public fee summaries. Parents should treat acceptance payments and deposits as subject to the school's internal terms.

Fee payment options and currency
- Fees are required in Egyptian pounds. The school's admissions material sets out instalment invoicing and deadlines; accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, cash or other processors) are not itemised in the publicly posted fee summaries.

Notes for parents (factual summary only)
- Application and registration fees are payable at the time of application/acceptance as listed above. Annual tuition figures by year group (and the per‑term amounts shown here) reflect the published annual fees divided into the school's standard four instalments.
- Transport and any additional programme fees are charged separately from tuition where applicable.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The campus features CCTV surveillance, wide corridors and stairwells, fire prevention systems, and IT-enabled, state-of-the-art facilities. Classrooms are spacious, well-ventilated with natural light and include smart boards, audio-visual facilities, display boards, lockers and age-appropriate furniture. ICT labs have high-speed broadband connectivity and the necessary software to support learning. Sports facilities support football, basketball, tennis and volleyball and indoor games such as table tennis, chess and darts. Art studios, a cooking room, a music room, a theater, libraries, science labs, an outdoor play area, an inquiry area and a dedicated school transportation service complete the campus.

Sports Facilities
Notion provides facilities for coaching football, basketball, tennis and volleyball, with dedicated spaces for outdoor play and related equipment. The campus also supports indoor games such as table tennis, chess and darts, alongside regular physical education sessions.

Academic Facilities
ICT labs have high-speed broadband connectivity and audio-visual facilities. Science labs are spacious and well-equipped with models and specimens. Libraries are well-resourced with colorful, age-appropriate furniture and inviting spaces. Art studios provide creative mediums such as paper art, crafts, murals, drawing and painting. The cooking room teaches healthy meals under supervision, and the music room offers instruments for Western and Eastern music; the theater serves as a multipurpose venue for performances, lectures and workshops; the inquiry area features theme-based activity rooms with educational toys, resources and AV facilities to support preprimary development.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Extracurricular activities are IB-aligned and open to all students. Notion organizes events that focus on the IB learner profile, and students can showcase talents. Activities include Math Day, trips and camps, and charity work. Through these experiences, students learn new skills, discover interests, earn credits or certificates, and relax after school.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
Notion International School integrates the IB framework into a broad range of extracurricular activities on campus and beyond. These activities enrich academic, personal, and social development and provide opportunities to explore students' interests and passions. Participation helps students learn new skills, discover new interests, earn credits or certificates for their participation, and relax after a long day of school.

Cultural & Language
Notion's extracurricular activities include events and trips that expose students to different cultures and perspectives, fostering intercultural awareness and global citizenship. These activities connect with the IB learner profile and emphasize international-mindedness. Notion's calendar features events and trips that involve IB and non-IB schools, broadening cultural understanding.

Social & Hobbies
Notion's extracurricular activities, including events, trips, camps, and charity work, strengthen teamwork, belonging, and personal growth. They encourage students to discover interests, develop new hobbies, and enjoy downtime after school. Activities are open to all students and are coordinated through the programme Head Office with clear joining and payment instructions.

Community & Service
Charity work demonstrates Notion International School's commitment to service and social responsibility. These activities help students develop empathy and compassion and engage with global issues. They reinforce community engagement and social responsibility through hands-on experiences.

Leadership & Professional
Notion's extracurricular activities foster leadership potential and teamwork through camps and group activities. They help students develop leadership skills, collaboration, and a spirit of curiosity. The programme emphasizes leadership development and community spirit as part of Notion's IB-aligned extracurricular offerings.
Languages

Language Provision
English is the language of instruction. Arabic and French are used in some IB tracks; German is offered as a subject in at least one track.

Bilingual Teaching
Notion International School offers English and Arabic as languages of instruction in one IB programme; English and French as languages of instruction in another; English as the language of instruction in a third programme.
Admissions

Admissions
Notion International School offers IB-accredited programs: Primary Years Programme (PYP), Middle Years Programme (MYP), and Diploma Programme (DP). Admissions are handled by an Admissions Committee, and parents receive a decision within about one week of finalization. PYP admissions require online application, a signed consent form, entrance exams in English, Math, and Arabic (pass mark 70% per subject), an academic recommendation, a behavioral letter, and an interview with the Head of Program. For MYP admissions, online application is followed by entrance exams in Mathematics, Arabic, and English; submission of prior reports; and an interview with the MYP coordinator/Head of Secondary. DP admissions require online application, consent, entrance exams in English, Math, and Arabic; submission of prior reports; an interview with the DP coordinator/Head of Secondary; and meeting minimum requirements for Higher Level subjects. The school provides a single set of terms of payment for all programmes: after acceptance, 2 business days to confirm the offer and 5 business days to secure the place, with four installments paid in Egyptian pounds. Required documents include 10 photos, birth certificate, parents' IDs, vaccination certificate, health card, and the last two academic years' reports for transferring students. Apply online via the school's admissions portal.

Scholarships
Notion International School offers scholarships for select grades within the Middle Years Programme (MYP 2–5) and the Diploma Programme (DP1–DP2). The scholarship process includes an online application, submission of the previous year's academic report and a signed behavior report, entrance exams, and an admissions interview, with further documents as needed. Scholarship discounts are calculated based on evaluation results, with 30%, 50%, or 70% discounts corresponding to different achievement levels. Required supporting documents include behavior and academic reports and any extra achievements. The policy requires maintaining high academic standards to retain the discount, with annual re-evaluation. Excluded from discount are resources, activities, IB exam fees for DP (in year 12), bus, uniform, and other fees. For questions, contact the Admissions Office.

Waitlist
Deadline information indicates that applicants submitting documents after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list. The 2024/2025 deadline was January 30, 2024.
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