Egypt British International School is a British Curriculum / EYFS (Early years foundation stage) / Cambridge IGCSE / Pearson Edexcel IGCSE school in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2006. Annual tuition ranges from $2,800 to $3,840 USD.
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About
Egypt British International School (EBIS) is a British international day school in New Cairo City, Egypt, educating approximately 3,500 students from nursery through Year 12 as part of the International Schools Campus (ISC) network. The school follows the British National Curriculum with an international perspective, preparing students for Cambridge and EdExcel IGCSE examinations through specialist departments in Arts, Music, Modern Foreign Languages, Science, and a dedicated Learning Support and SEN team. EBIS is distinguished by its award-winning IGCSE department, a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt sports partnership, and its mission of Enriching–Exploring–Excelling.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
EBIS features an award-winning IGCSE department benchmarked against international standards. The school has a Paris Saint-Germain Academy Egypt sports partnership and a Student Council-driven community programme called Share a Smile. Language acquisition begins at age five and a half with French or German continuing through Key Stage 4. Year-round camps and participation in BSME Games are available, underpinned by the mission of Enriching–Exploring–Excelling.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Years 7-9 | EGP 3,840~$ 124 |
| Year 1-Year 6 | EGP 3,300~$ 107 |
| Foundation Stage (FS1-FS2) | EGP 2,800~$ 91 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EGP 140,000 - 192,000. Application fee: $60.
Admissions Process
- 1Complete the online application; the admissions office will email an assessment date and a parent interview is held at the same time. 2) Families are invited for a campus tour and to speak with admissions staff. 3) Submit the completed enrolment application and required documents; applications are accepted throughout the school year subject to space availability. 4) All candidates for Years 1-12 sit an assessment test; Foundation Year 1 candidates are interviewed by the Lower Primary Heads; Years 3-12 candidates take tests in Mathematics and English. 5) Parents must provide current school records including transcripts, prior test results, and any psychological/neurological evaluations. 6) Admissions decisions are made after evaluating assessment results and school records on a case-by-case basis, also considering motivation, social and emotional development, and the school's ability to meet the candidate's needs. 7) Admissions checklist: schedule a visit, and submit Enrolment Documents, Student Medical Form, copy of birth certificate and/or passport, former academic reports, and 6 recent passport-sized photos.
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Student Life
Pupils belong to six houses. House Points are awarded for outstanding effort or behaviour. At 100 points they receive Bronze certificates and a non-uniform pass; at 200 points Silver certificates, Silver/Gold cards and a canteen voucher; at 300 points Gold certificates, Platinum cards and a gold sash; at 400 points Platinum certificates and a shopping voucher.
EBIS has an official uniform worn at all times across all stages. Summer uniform: white EBIS polo-shirt with navy trousers/shorts for boys and a navy skirt for girls. Winter uniform adds a white long-sleeve polo shirt, navy trousers, EBIS sweatshirt, navy hooded top and jacket, with tights for girls. PE kit: white EBIS T-shirt, navy track pants/shorts, and black or white training shoes with a back. Labels are required; no slip-on shoes are allowed; extremes of hairstyles or non-uniform clothing are prohibited.
EBIS does not provide meals; Foundation Stage children are not allowed to purchase food from the canteen. The healthy eating policy discourages sugary or fatty foods and fizzy drinks, and families are expected to provide meals and snacks, with water available.
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Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported by access to school psychologists and a school counsellor. The school aims to nurture self-esteem and confidence and to create a happy, caring and secure environment, with emphasis on positive behaviour, respect and tolerance. A multi-disciplinary approach fosters partnerships between parents and other professionals to support individual development.
The Safeguarding Lead is Yasmin Hassan (Deputy Primary Principal and Safeguarding Lead EBIS). The school has a dedicated safeguarding department contactable at [email protected].
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School Background
EBIS is part of the International Schools Campus (ISC) network, alongside Concordia Lycée International Français en Égypte. ISC is governed by a Board of Directors; EBIS sits within this structure as one of the two main ISC schools.