El Gouna International School is a British Curriculum / Cambridge IGCSE / Cambridge International AS Levels / Cambridge A Levels / Bespoke Curriculum school in El Gouna, Egypt. Founded in 1998. Annual tuition ranges from $504 to $2,721 USD.
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
A sibling discount or an EGIS employee discount may be applied (only one discount type may be used, whichever is higher). Exceptional financial support may be considered by confidential application to the Principal.
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About
El Gouna International School is a co-educational, non-selective day school located in El Gouna on Egypt's Red Sea coast, serving students aged 4 to 18 across two parallel pathways: a British Section following the National Curriculum for England leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and AS/A Levels, and a National Language School Section following the Egyptian curriculum with English as the language of instruction. The school is accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education, is a member of BSME and COBIS, and is an approved Cambridge (CAIE) and Edexcel (Pearson) exam centre through the British Council. Facilities include a 25m swimming pool, AstroTurf fields, science and ICT labs, a library, a clinic, and a canteen.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
- Languages
- STEM
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| FS1 & FS2 (British Section) | EGP 1,636~$ 53 |
| Primary 1 (National Section) | EGP 505~$ 16 |
| KG 1 & KG 2 (National Section) | EGP 504~$ 16 |
| Year 1 to Year 6 (British Section) | EGP 2,023~$ 65 |
| Year 7 to Year 9 (British Section) | EGP 2,254~$ 73 |
| Year 12 AS/A Level (British Section) | EGP 2,721~$ 88 |
| Primary 2 to Primary 6 (National Section) | EGP 504~$ 16 |
| Year 10 & Year 11 IGCSE (British Section) | EGP 2,603~$ 84 |
| Secondary 1 to Secondary 3 (National Section) | EGP 519~$ 17 |
| Preparatory 1 to Preparatory 3 (National Section) | EGP 511~$ 17 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EGP 25,220 - 136,073.
Admissions Process
- 1Submit an application with required documents (passport photo, birth certificate, passport copy, both parents' IDs or passports, last two years' school reports). 2. Pay a non-refundable registration/admission test fee and attend an age-appropriate admission assessment (Primary team assessment for Early Years/KG; placement tests in core subjects for Year 7/1st Preparatory and above), scheduled only if a place is available. 3. Meeting with the School Principal and/or Deputy Principal with both parents and the child. 4. An offer is made subject to successful academic assessments in English, Maths and Arabic (plus Science if applicable) and an interview; parents have 2–5 business days to confirm acceptance. 5. Within 2 weeks of confirmation, submit original documents and pay a deposit or full fee to secure the place.
Admissions Details
If there is a delay in deposit payment following an offer, the place will be offered to the next waitlisted applicant.
Student Life
Uniform is mandatory for all students. Adaptations will be made to the uniform code for religious observance.
Canteen is open on school days and is operated by Seventh Stars Restaurant; offers healthy snacks with good value, high quality and strict hygiene standards.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The school is committed to the emotional and physical wellbeing of pupils, ensuring they are happy, healthy and safe. A Tutor System places each student with a Form Tutor who meets daily and monitors social and academic progress. PSHE is delivered as part of the curriculum, and a Head of Secondary (Pastoral care) and the Deputy Principal provide additional support for students and families. The Behaviour Policy emphasises that pupils learn best when they feel safe and happy.
El Gouna International School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare from Foundation Stage to Year 13. There is a dedicated safeguarding team and comprehensive policies including child protection and online safety. Safeguarding information and policies are available on the school's website, and hard copies are available on request for parents and carers.
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School Background
Board of Governors oversees the school's strategic direction in conjunction with the School Principal, reviewing policies, plans, procedures and budget. The Board includes at least one parent representative representing both the International and National Sections.