Top International Schools in Egypt

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · EGP 419.8K–EGP 1.1M

The British International School, Cairo (BISC) is a leading British curriculum day school established in 1976, located in Beverly Hills, Cairo, Egypt. With over 1,059 students from 43+ nationalities spanning Foundation Stage through Sixth Form, BISC follows the UK National Curriculum, IGCSEs, and IB Diploma Programme. The school is renowned for its strong academic outcomes—2024 IB mean score of 34—and its commitment to bilingual (English and Arabic) education and global citizenship. BISC is an IB World School, COBIS-accredited, and ISI-inspected, consistently rated excellent across all areas.

Overview: British National Curriculum, IGCSE · 3–18 · £5.9K–£13.5K

Maadi British International School (MBIS) is a not-for-profit British international day school in Cairo serving students aged 2–18. With approximately 330 students from over 60 countries, MBIS delivers the full British curriculum from EYFS through A levels in small, nurturing classes. The school consistently achieves top national examination results and has been rated 'Excellent in all areas' by UK inspectors. An inclusive, family-like atmosphere is complemented by extensive arts, music, sports and leadership programmes that develop well-rounded global citizens.

Overview: A-Level, IB Diploma · 3–18 · EGP 531K–EGP 972K

NCBIS is a not-for-profit British international school in New Cairo, Egypt, serving approximately 750 students aged 3–18 from 65+ nationalities. The school follows the British National Curriculum through IGCSE and A-Level, with the IB Diploma also offered in sixth form. Central to its approach is the High Performance Learning framework, which aims to unlock every student's potential. Founded in 1978 by WHO-affiliated parents, NCBIS operates under the Heliopolis Society and is governed by a parent-elected board. The school also features a unique Dutch Stream in the primary years, making it one of the most diverse international schools in Cairo.

Overview: US Curriculum, AP · 3–18 · $16K–$30.5K

Cairo American College (CAC) is Egypt's only American-embassy affiliated international school, founded in 1945 in the Maadi district of Cairo. Serving approximately 970 students from 58+ nationalities in Pre-K through Grade 12, CAC offers both the American High School Diploma (with AP courses) and the IB Diploma Programme. The school is renowned for its 11-acre 'green oasis' campus featuring Olympic-standard aquatics, performing arts theatres, maker-spaces, and extensive athletic facilities. CAC's diverse, caring community inspires curiosity, creativity, and global citizenship in a genuinely international environment.

Overview: IGCSE · — · EGP 90K–EGP 125K

Overview: IGCSE · — · EGP 108K–EGP 165K

Seven Pillars International School (SPIS) is a private British-curriculum international day school serving Foundation Stage through Year 12 in Cairo's New Administrative Capital, Egypt. The school offers a holistic, pupil-centered education with a strong STEM focus and life-coaching integrated into a British K-12 framework, while honoring Egyptian cultural values. SPIS uses Cambridge and Edexcel examination boards for IGCSE and A-Level qualifications, supplemented by Egyptian national curriculum subjects. With a maximum class size of 21 pupils, the school emphasizes differentiated instruction, social-emotional learning, and whole-child development across academic, physical, moral, and spiritual dimensions.