International schools in Cairo
118 international schools in Cairo. Every number comes from what schools publish and from official sources.
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Cost of living
Prices about 85% lower than in the US · country averageWorld Bank WDI · Price index 16 (the US = 100) · country average · checked 2025
Schools and fees
118 international schools · British (IGCSE/A Level) 55% · American (AP) 33%
EGP 63.2K – EGP 575K (≈ USD 1,130 – ≈ USD 10.3K)
Prices and living conditions in Egypt
Price examples
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Hamburger (McDonald's Big Mac) · Single item | US$2.8 |
| Bibimbap · 1 serving | US$9.6 |
| Kimchi stew set meal · 1 serving | US$9.6 |
| Potato · 1kg | US$0.8 |
| Coffee (Starbucks Americano) · 1 cup | US$2.4 |
| Bottled water (supermarket) · 600ml | US$0.1 |
| Coca-Cola (supermarket) · 500ml | US$0.3 |
| City bus fare · Base Fare | US$0.2 |
| Subway fare (city area) · Base fare (9 stations) | US$0.2 |
| Taxi fare · Base fare (airport to KOTRA Cairo office) | US$5.1 |
Local prices surveyed by KOTRA trade offices, in US dollars. They vary by city and shop. Source: KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency), data.go.kr · 2026-11-01
Living conditions
- People using safe drinking water
- 98.8%
- 2022
- Tuberculosis cases
- 10
- per 100,000 people · 2024
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Korea, data.go.kr
In numbers
Yearly tuition range
EGP 63.2K – EGP 575K
≈ USD 1,130 – ≈ USD 10.3K
Based on 15 schools that publish fees · latest fee year 2027-28
Reference rate (2026-11-02) · Actual transfer rates depend on your bank's or provider's rate and fees.
Lowest to highest amount in the school currency. Fees vary by grade and programme, so check the grade-by-grade fees on each school page.
Curriculum mix
- British (IGCSE/A Level)65 · 55%
- American (AP)39 · 33%
- IB36 · 31%
- French13 · 11%
- German7 · 6%
- Australian / Canadian / NZ5 · 4%
A school that runs several curricula is counted for each.
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 65 | 39% |
| American (AP) | 39 | 23% |
| IB | 36 | 21% |
| French | 13 | 8% |
| German | 7 | 4% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 5 | 3% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | % | |
|---|---|---|
| British (IGCSE/A Level) | 65 | 39% |
| American (AP) | 39 | 23% |
| IB | 36 | 21% |
| French | 13 | 8% |
| German | 7 | 4% |
| Australian / Canadian / NZ | 5 | 3% |
| Montessori / alternative | 3 | 2% |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
| schools | n |
|---|---|
| EGP 0 – EGP 80K | 2 |
| EGP 80K – EGP 160K | 5 |
| EGP 160K – EGP 240K | 6 |
| EGP 240K – EGP 320K | 1 |
| EGP 320K – EGP 400K | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03 · Reference rate (2026-11-02)
| date | events |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | 1 |
| 2026-11-09 | 1 |
| 2026-11-17 | 1 |
| 2026-11-30 | 1 |
| 2026-12-01 | 1 |
| 2026-12-02 | 1 |
| 2026-12-07 | 1 |
| 2027-01-12 | 1 |
| 2027-02-02 | 1 |
Source: our data · checked 2026-11-03
Schools with the most complete information
- The British School MadinatyBritish (IGCSE/A Level)
- American International School in Egypt, Main CampusIB · American (AP) · Ages 4–18
- American International School in Egypt, West CampusIB · American (AP) · Ages 4–18
American School Beverly Hills CairoAmerican (AP) · Ages 3–18
Aspire International SchoolBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · Ages 3–17
Asten CollegeBritish (IGCSE/A Level) · American (AP) · Ages 3–18Bedayia International SchoolIB · American (AP) · Ages 3–18
British Columbia Canadian International School EastAustralian / Canadian / NZ · Ages 3–18From EGP 212K a year
Map
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Upcoming info sessions and open days
Dates confirmed on each school's own page. Check the school page again before attending.
- Nov3TueOpen day08:30 EET (local time)
Open Days
The International School of EgyptCairoChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Nov9Mon
- Nov17Tue
- Nov30MonApplication deadlineAll day
KG Admissions
Saxony International School Cairo WestCairoChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Dec1TueOpen day08:30 EET (local time)
Open Days
The International School of EgyptCairoChecked 2026-10-30
Check on the school's page - Dec2Wed
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