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The International School of Choueifat - Cairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 750
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 2351
Type Co-educational
Opened 1995
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat Cairo (ISC Cairo) sits in Katameya, New Cairo, and serves students aged 3 to 18 as part of the SABIS Network. The school follows the SABIS Educational System alongside internationally recognized curricula, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS and A Levels, the American Curriculum, AP courses, and a bespoke program. English is the language of instruction, with Arabic and a third language offered. The campus supports KG–12 with facilities including an all-season running track, a semi-Olympic pool, a large sports hall, outdoor courts, a theatre, and dedicated KG buildings. KG–12 classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards; four science labs, two computer science rooms, art and music spaces, and the ITL Hall support learning and assessments. Frequent assessments provide a 360° view of progress, while the SABIS Student Life Organization supports leadership and life skills.

The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat - Cairo has 2,351 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Katameya, New Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. ISC-Cairo is located in the Katameya area of New Maadi. The campus features state-of-the-art facilities including sports fields and a running track, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large sports hall, outdoor basketball and tennis courts, and a theatre. Kindergartners have their own independent building with an indoor heated swimming pool, a large playground, and a car track.

Stages
Kindergarten, Lower School, Middle School, High School

Type
International SABIS Network school

Additional learning support
Learning support is provided through teacher-led study groups, peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos; the SABIS Student Life Organization also supports learning with a dedicated Academic Department. Advisory classes begin in Grade 7, covering health and wellbeing, organizational skills, problem-solving, time management, and exam preparation techniques; as students progress, topics expand to health IT safety, cultural understanding, interview skills, and career and university counseling.

Country affiliation
Egypt
Diving Deeper

Boarding Arrangements
Day school (no boarding).

Food Options
Two big halls host a bright, modern cafeteria where students can enjoy a nutritious three-course lunch or bring food from home; wholesome sandwiches and fresh fruit are available at break time or after school.

Governance and Ownership
Part of the SABIS Network.
Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Choueifat - Cairo ranges from EGP 750 for 2026/27.

Application / Registration Fees

- One-time application / registration fee: reported as US$750 (one-off registration fee for new students, reported by international school directories).

Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts and per-term illustration)

- KG 1–2: EGP 114,000 per year.
- Grade 1–6: EGP 143,500 per year.
- Grade 7–10: EGP 173,366 per year.

Per-term illustration (school instalment structure is not published publicly; the figures below show equal divisions of the annual fee for parents who wish to view a per-term equivalent):

- KG 1–2: EGP 114,000 per year — equivalent to EGP 38,000 per term if split evenly into 3 terms.
- Grade 1–6: EGP 143,500 per year — equivalent to EGP 47,833 per term if split evenly into 3 terms.
- Grade 7–10: EGP 173,366 per year — equivalent to EGP 57,789 per term if split evenly into 3 terms.

(These per-term figures are simple equal-division examples; no official public schedule of terms/instalments is published on the school's public documents.)

Billing schedule and payment terms

- A place is reserved once the required fees for admission/registration are paid at acceptance. Specific published billing schedules (number of instalments, exact due dates, late-payment penalties and re-enrolment fee amounts) are not available in the school's public documents.

Boarding fees

- The International School of Choueifat – Cairo is a day school; no boarding programme or boarding fees apply.

Other costs and typical additional fees

- Bus / transportation: reported range EGP 24,000–34,000 per year depending on route/distance.
- Books and learning materials: reported primary-stage book fees range roughly EGP 8,000–21,200 (varies by grade and programme).
- Uniforms, school supplies, extracurricular activities and examination fees (IGCSE/AS/A-Level/AP/standardised tests) are charged in addition to tuition; specific uniform and activity-price lists are not published in public downloads.
- Example breakdowns published by third-party school directories also record bus and registration fees reported in USD (e.g., bus ≈ US$1,050 and registration ≈ US$750 in directory listings). These figures have been reported by independent directories and listings.

Refunds and cancellations

- No detailed, publicly posted refund policy for tuition, registration or bus fees was found in the school's public documents. The school's admissions notes indicate that a place is reserved only after required fees have been paid; the formal terms and conditions document states the school may update terms and that information on the site is subject to change, but it does not publish a specific tuition-refund schedule in available public documents. Parents should be aware that a paid seat is considered reserved upon payment.

Fee payment options

- The school's public pages and downloadable documents do not publish a detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example: bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment gateway). The terms and admissions pages provide contact addresses for the school's administration and accounting enquiries but do not list explicit payment channel options in publicly available downloads.

Concise summary of available, published fee figures and limits of the public information found

- Published annual tuition figures (reported by school listings and school-directory pages) are provided above for KG1–2, Grade 1–6 and Grade 7–10. Bus and book-fee ranges reported by school directories are included above. The school identifies itself as an independent day school (no boarding). Specifics that were not published in the school's public downloads and pages include: an official tuition schedule for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic year, a formal instalment/billing calendar with due dates and penalties, an explicit published refund policy or a published list of accepted payment methods. For this reason, per-term amounts above are presented as equal-division illustrations only (the school's official instalment counts and dates were not located in public materials).
Academics

The International School of Choueifat - Cairo teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), Bespoke Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
ISC-Cairo uses the SABIS Educational System with an international curriculum for Kindergarten through Grade 12. The curriculum covers English, Arabic, and a third world language of the student's choice. English and mathematics receive strong emphasis, with the sciences emphasized in secondary years as students prepare for external exams such as IGCSE and AP. Social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics, computer studies, and other subjects are integrated into the program. The school uses frequent assessments and provides a 360° view of progress to keep students, teachers, and parents informed, while the SABIS Student Life Organization promotes leadership and life skills through a broad range of activities.

Higher Education Progression
Graduates have gained acceptances to universities in Egypt, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Egyptian universities include Ain Shams University, American University in Cairo, Cairo University, British University in Egypt, German University in Cairo, Future University in Egypt, October 6 University, and Misr University for Science and Technology. International options include University of Toronto, McGill University, Dalhousie University, Carleton University, Concordia University, University of Ottawa, University of British Columbia, University of Waterloo, Queen's University, and University College London. Other placements include University of Geneva, University of Amsterdam, Kings College London, and New York University.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) is the heart of the school and a pillar of the SABIS® Educational System. It is a student-led mini-society that empowers students to participate in the day-to-day experiences at ISC-Cairo and offers academic, social, and emotional benefits for everyone involved. SLO comprises nine departments that provide a wide range of activities and experiences. The program fosters an international mindset that promotes empathy for others, the acceptance of diversity, and a responsibility for caring for the wider community. Advisory and wellbeing initiatives support students' social-emotional development and leadership, helping prepare them for university and life beyond school.

Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS® Educational System implemented at ISC-Cairo. Every student's progress is monitored, and when learning gaps form, students, working with their teachers and school administrators, can focus their efforts on filling the gaps through additional support channels at the school. The support is offered through teacher-led study groups and the assignment of prefects and group leaders to help students stay responsible, attentive, and confident. The Academic Department of the SABIS® Student Life Organization (SLO) provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos. Health & Wellness features two medical doctors on site who promote health and safety and manage the long-term care of students with special healthcare needs and health concerns.

Mental Wellbeing
Advisory Classes provide a weekly space to discuss topics of importance to students' lives in a safe environment. In the early years, topics include peer pressure, organizational skills, personal hygiene, health and exercise, conflict resolution, problem-solving, time management, and exam preparation techniques. As students progress, Advising Classes cover health and wellbeing, IT safety, cultural understanding, interview skills, and career and university counseling. ISC-Cairo has two medical doctors on site to promote health and safety and to respond to health-related questions and concerns. The overall focus on health and wellbeing, plus advisory support and SLO activities, supports students' mental wellbeing.

Safeguarding
ISC-Cairo provides a health and wellness program with two on-site medical doctors to care for injuries, illnesses, and long-term healthcare needs. Advisory Classes address health and wellbeing and IT safety, offering safe spaces to discuss personal safety and wellbeing. The school emphasizes high levels of personal care and attention to each student. The SABIS® Student Life Organization offers activities that contribute to safety, social development, and responsible citizenship. Ongoing monitoring of student progress and individualized support within the SABIS® system helps safeguard students' wellbeing.
Parent Experience

History
Founded in 1995, ISC-Cairo is located in the Katameya area of New Cairo. It is a fully accredited, co-educational, English-medium, independent day school serving KG1 to Grade 12. Enrollment grew from 290 students in its first year to 2,351 students in the 2022-2023 academic year. ISC-Cairo is a member of the global SABIS Network and aligns its curriculum to international standards, enabling students to sit for external exams including ACT, SAT, TOEFL, AP, IELTS, IGCSE, O‑Level, and AS & A Levels. The school emphasizes a balance of academics, life preparation, and self-development, with a SABIS Student Life Organization and strong parent-school communication.

Community
ISC-Cairo fosters a welcoming school community through events organized by the SABIS Student Life Organization (SLO). The main annual events include the First Day of School Event, 100 School Days Celebration, MUN Conference, Team Building Event, SLO Big Events, Senior Jackets, Graduation Ceremony, and Alumni Fair and Trainings, among many others. These events help students feel part of the ISC-Cairo community and build friendships across grade levels.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
ISC-Cairo sits on a spacious campus with state-of-the-art sports facilities, including an all-season running track, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, a large sports hall, and outdoor basketball and tennis courts and football pitches. The campus features a professional school theater for drama and music productions and facilities for parent and student presentations and assemblies. Kindergarten has its own independent building with colorful hallways, an indoor heated swimming pool, a large playground, and a special car track. All KG1–12 classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. The SABIS Integrated Testing and Learning Hall contains more than 200 computers for regular assessments and revision. The library is two levels with English, Arabic, and French books, and there is a bright cafeteria with on-site medical doctors.

Sports Facilities
State-of-the-art sports facilities include outdoor basketball and tennis courts and football pitches, a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, and a large, well-equipped sports hall. An all-season running track supports training and events.

Academic Facilities
All KG1–12 classrooms are equipped with Interactive Whiteboards. There are four science laboratories for biology, chemistry, and physics. Two computer science rooms are equipped with modern computing equipment. There are two art rooms and two music rooms, one for instrumental music and one for vocal music, plus practice rooms for individual lessons and choirs. The ITL Hall houses over 200 computers for regular assessments and revision.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The school theater hosts drama and music productions with professional sound and lighting. Facilities also support parent and student presentations and assemblies.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The school offers Model United Nations Program, Science Club, Debate, and Public Speaking to develop critical thinking and research skills. Chess Club provides strategic thinking and problem-solving opportunities. Students engage in competitive and collaborative academic activities through a range of clubs and events. The weekly schedule includes 200–250 activities across disciplines, supporting academic engagement beyond the classroom.

Arts & Creative
Drama and Music clubs support performing arts, while Art Club and Arts and Crafts foster visual creativity. Storytelling and Sewing offer creative writing and craft activities, and Fashion Club provides fashion-themed projects. Students showcase work in informal exhibitions and performances. Clubs encourage collaboration and creative expression across disciplines.

Cultural & Language
French Intro and French Club expose students to the French language and culture. Arabic History highlights regional heritage, and This Is Egypt offers Egyptian cultural experiences. The activities complement core studies by broadening cultural awareness and languages. These clubs contribute to multilingual and intercultural competencies.

Social & Hobbies
Nature Club, Travel Club, Library Club, and Bulletin Board Club provide casual, interest-based pursuits. Storytelling and Cootie Catchers offer creative social activities alongside reading and crafts. Arts and crafts, chess, dance, and other after-school hobbies round out student life.

Leadership & Professional
Model United Nations Program and Public Speaking develop leadership, teamwork, and presentation skills. Debating activities and the SABIS Student Life Organization provide opportunities to lead projects and collaborate with peers. Students gain experience organizing events and coordinating group activities. Leadership is fostered through involvement in clubs and student-led initiatives.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Sports and physical activities include basketball, football, volleyball, swimming, tennis, track and field, gymnastics, and dance. ISC-Cairo facilities include a semi-Olympic-sized swimming pool, multiple outdoor basketball courts, two full-size football pitches, five tennis courts, a running track, and a large indoor sports hall. After-school and weekend sports programs, competitions, and camps support wellbeing and fitness. The school emphasizes wellbeing through a broad program of athletic activities.
Languages

Language Provision
Starting in Kindergarten and continuing through graduation, the curriculum enables students to develop fluency in English, Arabic, and an additional world language of their choice. English and math are strongly emphasized, and in secondary school students prepare for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based AP program. The program integrates social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, business and economics studies, computer studies, and other subjects to support language development and broader learning.

Bilingual Teaching
The school develops fluency in English and Arabic and an additional world language of their choice.
Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour: Families are encouraged to visit ISC-Cairo for a campus tour and to talk with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. There is no application deadline, but the admission process should be started early because space is allocated based on availability throughout the year. There is no joining fee on the first occasion of going through the admission process. 2. Application and Required Documents: Along with the student application form, the school requires certain documents. A list of required documents is provided on the admissions pages. Applications are reviewed after submission of the documents. The documents essential to complete registration should be presented to move forward with the admission. 3. Admissions Decisions: Admissions decisions follow careful evaluation of candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate. 4. Registration: Once accepted and the required fees are paid, a place for the student is reserved. A final admission decision is contingent on the submission of the above documents. Enrollment steps are completed according to ISC-Cairo's guidance.
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