New Cairo British International School
- A Level
- AS Level
- IB Diploma
- IGCSE
Per yearabout USD 10.8K–19.8K
GBP 8.07K–14.8K · 2026-2027 school year · Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
About
British international school in New Cairo, Egypt, established in 1978 by a group of parents, many connected with the World Health Organisation. Operates as a not-for-profit under the Heliopolis Society for the Cultural and Social Care of English Speaking Foreigners. Offers Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form, with A Levels and the IB Diploma in the sixth form. Student body includes students from many nationalities.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · AS Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 3–18
Students
750
Language
English
Type
International school
Fee level
- Nationalities
- 65
- Founded
- 1978
- Ownership
- Non-profit
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-2027 school year
Age on the first day of the school year (usually 1 September). Cut-off dates differ by school.
| Grade | Per year |
|---|---|
| Nursery | GBP 8,072≈ USD 10.8K |
| R-Y5 | GBP 11,820≈ USD 15.8K |
| Y6 | GBP 12,045≈ USD 16.1K |
| Y7-Y8 | GBP 13,879≈ USD 18.6K |
| Y9 | GBP 14,081≈ USD 18.8K |
| Y10-Y11 | GBP 14,333≈ USD 19.2K |
| Y12-Y13 | GBP 14,785≈ USD 19.8K |
| per year | |
|---|---|
| Nursery | GBP 8,072 (about USD 10.8K · about EGP 582K) |
| R-Y5 | GBP 11,820 (about USD 15.8K · about EGP 853K) |
| Y6 | GBP 12,045 (about USD 16.1K · about EGP 869K) |
| Y7-Y8 | GBP 13,879 (about USD 18.6K · about EGP 1M) |
| Y9 | GBP 14,081 (about USD 18.8K · about EGP 1.02M) |
| Y10-Y11 | GBP 14,333 (about USD 19.2K · about EGP 1.03M) |
| Y12-Y13 | GBP 14,785 (about USD 19.8K · about EGP 1.07M) |
Source: school website (ncbis.co.uk) · checked 2026-10-29 · Reference rate (2026-11-06)
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 100
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Converted amounts use the reference rate of the date shown. ECB reference rate (2026-11-06). Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
AS Level
1 year (age 16–17) · Ages 16–17
Roughly the first year of an A Level, taken as a stand-alone qualification or to add a subject.
IGCSE
Ages 14–16, 2 years · Ages 14–16
A subject-by-subject qualification taken around age 16 in British-style schools — usually 5–10 subjects studied over two years.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
Campus and school life
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After-school activities
- Sports
- Music
- Drama
- Challenges week trips
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- Accreditations
- BSO, CIS, IB
- Memberships
- COBIS, COIS
Location
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