Best Expat Schools in Cairo
Are you planning a move to Cairo, Egypt? If so, these are the best choices of expat schools in Cairo, for a variety of budgets and needs.
Maadi British International School
Maadi British International School is our Expat Parents’ School of Choice
Reasons to choose MBIS:
- You live in Maadi, an expat preferred area
- You want an international student population and community
- You want a family-like school where everyone knows everyone
- You would like to receive personalised expat support
- You want UK qualified teachers, quality education like back home, and an iGCSE school
King's School The Crown
King's School The Crown is our Expat Parents’ School of Choice
Reasons to choose King's:
- We recommend the school to families of diplomats, expat and local families living in Zamalek, 6th October, Dokki, or Sheikh Zayed. Buses are available for commute to and from these areas.
- King’s is the first top British school in Cairo to cater for children from Infancy through to Pre-University Years. For the year 2023-2024 admissions start from two years old up to Year 9.
- King's has qualified specialist subject teachers in ALL subjects from Year 5.
- King’s is the only school in Cairo with a FIFA certified football field as well as full size courts endorsed by ATP and a 400-meter running track approved by IAAF. They also have an indoor sports hall, and a 25- metres swimming pool.
- When students study at King’s School the Crown, they become part of the Inspired Group of schools which offer a guaranteed place in any of their boarding schools.
Malvern College Egypt
Reasons to choose MCE:
- You cannot afford the fees of the first two schools
- You want guaranteed UK teachers
- You live in Maadi or New Cairo
- You want a school under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education
- You want to learn Arabic, Islamic Studies and other foreign languages such as French and Spanish
The Royal British International School (RBIS)
Reasons to choose RBIS:
- All teachers have a UK qualification independently of their nationality
- A sustainable and renewable energy campus
- The curriculum includes kayaking, golf, squash, and tennis, led by elite Egyptian athletes
- You want to live in New Cairo, currently the most sought after part of Cairo
- You want to study Arabic as part of the curriculum to have options to the Egyptian universities in the future
Kent College West Cairo
Reasons to choose KCWC:
- You live in Cairo in the areas of 6th October, Sheikh Zayed or Zamalek
- You want the exact same education as in the UK. KCWC is an extension of Kent College Schools
- You need the best SEN support in Cairo.
- You want to learn French as another language from Early Years
- You want a small teacher:student class ration.
New Cairo British International School
Reasons to choose NCBIS:
- You have decided to live in a compound area in New Cairo
- You would prefer a big school (over 1000 students)
- You want an IB certified school
- You want teachers of various nationalities, especially from the UK
- You are Dutch and prefer to keep within the Dutch system
GEMS British School Al Rehab
Reasons to choose GEMS Al Rehab:
- You have a school budget of no more than 10,000 USD per school year
- You live in/around New Cairo
- You would like a school with local students a majority
- You would like teachers of various backgrounds and nationalities
- You would like an IB school
GEMS British International School Al Madinaty
Reasons to choose GEMS Al Madinaty:
- You would like to live in Madinaty, which would make your commuting easier
- You cannot pay more than max 10,000 USD
- You would like a majority of Egyptian student population
- You prefer teachers of various nationalities
- You would like a school under the umbrella of Ministry of Education
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