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The Royal College International School

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, Arabic
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, IB (DP)
Taught languages English, Arabic, French, German
Typical class size 22
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Preschool, Primary School, Middle School, High School
Introduction

The Royal College International School in New Cairo is part of the Al-Hussan Education & Training network, welcoming students from Early Years Foundations to College. The school offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, the American Curriculum, and IB Diploma Programme, providing pathways for learners. Arabic is compulsory from KG I to Grade 12, while French and German are optional from KG2 to Grade 12. In Grades 9–12, students follow a high diploma track aligned to chosen program and its requirements. Continuous assessments account for 70% of the final grade, with final exams at 30%; report cards are issued each term. The campus features science laboratories, libraries, interactive classrooms, art, music and ICT rooms, and a theatre with lighting and sound. Sports facilities include multi-purpose halls, multi-court decks, and a heated swimming pool. The school also offers field trips and access to SAT, SAT II and TOEFL.

The Royal College International School, South Investors, End of Aljazeera St., Behind Concorde Plaza, El-Teseen Al-janouby Road, 5th Settlement, New Cairo, Egypt

The Essentials

The Royal College International School has typical class sizes of 22, instruction in English, Arabic.

Location
New Cairo, Egypt. The Royal College International School is located at End of Jazeera road, south investors, Fifth Settlement. The campus comprises six buildings and has three gates, plus a dedicated school buses entrance. It is part of the Al-Hussan Education & Training network.

Stages
Pre-K to Grade 12 (Pre KG, KG I, KG II, Grade 1 to Grade 12).

Country affiliation
Egypt
Diving Deeper

Uniform Requirement
The school has a dress code requiring students to wear a school uniform. No colored T-shirts or T-shirts with lettering are allowed. Hair should be neat and jewelry restricted; designated sportswear may be worn for PE, and non-uniform dress may result in disciplinary action.

Food Options
Canteen facilities are available for all students and staff, and no junk food is offered. A price list of cafeteria items is provided before the school year. Students may bring their own meals or snacks.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of Al-Hussan Education & Training network.
Fees
Application & registration fees

- There is no application, registration or interview fee required. Placement test fees are charged at assessment and are deducted from tuition if the student is accepted.

Tuition fees by year group (per term / per year)

- The school does not publish a public tuition schedule showing numeric rates per term or per year group for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in its publicly available materials. No specific per-term or per-year tuition amounts are available to report here.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- No detailed public billing schedule or standardized payment-installment plan (for example, per-term invoice amounts or due dates) is published in the school's publicly available materials.
- Report cards and other records may be withheld if tuition fees are not paid. Withdrawal from the school requires written notification (request for transfer) presented at the registrar's office at least one week in advance of the withdrawal date. Placement-test charges are treated as part of tuition on acceptance.

Boarding fees

- No boarding programme or boarding fees are described in the school's published materials; boarding provision is not applicable in the published information.

Other costs and typical inclusions

- School fees, as described in admissions material, include textbooks and two sets of uniform (winter and summer) for enrolled students.
- Textbooks are provided without an additional textbook charge on the basis that most books are returnable; parents are responsible for the cost of any damaged or lost books. Workbooks are non-returnable and therefore retained by the student. Supply lists are issued before the school year and parents supply the listed items.
- Occasional one-off charges (for example, for replacement items, damaged property, optional activities or external exam registration) are not set out as fixed published fees in the publicly available materials and, where applicable, would be charged in accordance with school policy.

Refund information

- No separate published tuition-refund schedule or detailed refund policy for cancellation/withdrawal is available in the school's publicly available materials. The school's published procedure requires formal written notification for withdrawal; specific refund terms and percentages are not published in the materials available.

Fee payment options

- The school's publicly available materials do not list specific accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cash or online payment portal). Specific accepted payment methods and any related service charges are not published in the materials available.
Academics

The Royal College International School teaches Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, IB (DP).

Curriculum
The Royal College International School follows an international standard and style of education with a rigorous curriculum aimed at academic success. The curriculum includes English Language, Arabic, French, Urdu, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Social Studies, Information Technology, Science, Accounting and Business Studies/Economics; Physical Education, Islamic Education, Art and Library are also taught. Arabic is compulsory from KG I through Grade 12, while French and German are optional for KG2 to Grade 12. In Grades 9-12, students follow a high diploma track according to the chosen program and its requirements, with English, Mathematics, Arabic, a foreign language (French/German), Religion, Music, Art and Physical Education listed among core subjects. Continuous assessments account for 70% of the final grade and final exams account for 30%; report cards are issued at the end of each term. For full subject details by grade, enquiries should be made to the Academic Coordinator.
Wellbeing

Safeguarding
The school provides safeguarding through a safe, stimulating, and multicultural environment. Emergencies are referred to appropriate clinics or hospitals as needed and parents are notified; bullying is a major misdemeanor; medications given at school must be properly labeled with the student's name, dosage and time, and accompanied by a note from the parents.
Parent Experience

History
The Royal College International School is part of the Al-Hussan Education & Training network. The history of Al-Hussan Education & Training began in 1956 when Sheikh Abdel Aziz Rashid Al-Hussan started the Arab Cultural Institute for Adult Education; in the following year Al-Hussan Modern Girls School opened as the first girls' school in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. Today there are nineteen schools and other educational institutes throughout the Eastern Province with enrolment of over 10,000 students. Rashid Abdel Aziz Al-Hussan is the president of the Al-Hussan Group of Companies, continuing his father's vision of ‘Education for All'. RCIS is the most recent addition to Al-Hussan International Schools.

Community
The Royal College International School provides high quality education through a safe, stimulating, and Multicultural environment to prepare leaders for a global society. RCIS believes a safe and stimulating environment promotes quality education and that cultural and individual differences should be respected. Parent-Teacher meetings occur at the end of terms 1 and 2 to discuss students' performance and progress. The school maintains a Parent Council to develop communication between parents, students, educators and administrators and to promote good relations between the school and the community.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
RCIS has a Parent Council Constitution describing parent involvement in governance. The council's duties include providing advice on the development, implementation, and review of the school plan for continuous improvement; developing, maintaining and encouraging communication between parents, students, educators and administrators; and promoting and developing good relations between the school and the community. Parent-Teacher meetings are held to discuss student progress, and parents are encouraged to schedule appointments with staff when necessary. The Parent Council Constitution is described in the RCIS Parent Handbook.
Facilities

Facilities Overview
The Royal College International School offers world-class learning facilities with the latest classroom technology and IT infrastructure. The campus supports students from the Early Years Foundations through to College. It houses extensive sports and recreational facilities to support a full range of activities. The buildings are bright, modern and extremely well-resourced to extend learning.

Sports Facilities
The facilities include Multi-Purpose Sports and Performances Halls, Multi-Court Sports Decks, a heated Swimming Pool, and Dedicated Outdoor Play Zones. It provides extensive sports and recreational facilities to support students from Early Years Foundations through to College.

Academic Facilities
Specialist Laboratories for Science. Libraries for different Key Stages. Special rooms designed for science, technology, computing, art and music. All classrooms have the latest interactive screens and technologies. The state-of-the-art Science laboratory is equipped with microscopes, water baths and fume cupboards. Activity rooms and an Assembly Hall.

Extra Curricular Facilities
The Theatre and Auditorium have state-of-the-art lighting and sound systems for school events and performances. The Performance Room for music features digital pianos and drums for parallel teaching. The campus also houses spaces for Music, Drama and Fine Arts. Outdoor Play Zones support active recreation and outdoor learning.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
The Royal College International School offers IGCSE, AS/A-Level, and the IB Diploma Program. The international program is based on the Cambridge standards and the Common Core for English, Math and Science. The framework of other subjects is designed to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to become global citizens. The school also provides access to American College Board examinations such as SAT I, SAT II and TOEFL.

Cultural & Language
The school has a multicultural environment to prepare leaders for a global society.

Social & Hobbies
The school hosts field trips such as a KidZania trip to bring learning to life beyond the classroom.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
The school provides a safe, stimulating environment in a multicultural setting to support student wellbeing.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers English Language, Arabic, French, Urdu and German as part of the curriculum. Arabic is compulsory from KG I through Grade 12. French and German are optional for Grades KG2 to G12, with the foreign language introduced from KG2. Science, ICT and Social Studies are taught through English topics.
Reputation

Accreditations
AdvancED; British Council; Cambridge CIE
Admissions

Admissions
1. Submit the application. The school accepts applications for Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 6 for entry into the 2018-2019 school year. An online admission form is available; applicants provide child's name, nationality, date of birth, gender, place of birth, residence number, mobile number, address, email, grade, and language(s) commonly spoken at home. The application is considered complete when all required documents are provided.
2. Review and assessment. Admission is finalized upon receipt of all relevant documents and forms. When documents meet the school's criteria, the student is invited with a parent for an interview and assessment test. The interview and assessment determine suitability for the program.
3. Fees and inclusions. An opening discount of 35% is applied to school fees for a limited number of students. The base school fees include books and two sets of uniform (winter and summer). There is no application fee or interview fee.
4. Required documents. The required documents include the completed application form and eight recent colored passport-size photographs. A copy of the original birth certificate is required. A copy of identification for both parents and the original transcript of the past two years from the previous school (where applicable) are needed. Health and vaccination records and copies of parents' educational certificates are also required.
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