GEMS International School Cairo is a American Curriculum / IB (PYP) / IB (MYP) / IB (DP) school in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2022. Annual tuition ranges from $2,445 to $3,697 USD.
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Scholarships Available
The Egypt Education Platform (EEP) Scholarship Program offers: Academic Scholarship (rewards academic excellence), Co-Curricular Scholarship (recognises talents in arts, sports, and other areas), Top Attendance Scholarship (consistent attendance), Academic University Award (supports top graduates pursuing higher education at prestigious institutions), and Study Abroad Scholarship (financial award for outstanding students to study abroad). Awards include financial support, industry mentorship, and access to the GIS network.
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About
GEMS International School Cairo, opened in 2022 in Rehab 2, New Cairo, is the first purpose-built, high-tech, environmentally conscious GEMS IB Continuum school in Egypt. It serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12 (ages 3–18), offering the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside an American International Curriculum, with a planned enrolment of just under 1,400 students in 2026–27. The school holds Cognia accreditation as a School of Distinction and prioritises inclusion, diversity, and global mindedness through an inquiry-based, transdisciplinary approach.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
GEMS International School Cairo is the first purpose-built, high-tech, environmentally conscious GEMS IB Continuum school in Egypt. It offers the full IB Continuum (PYP, MYP, DP) alongside an American International Curriculum and holds Cognia accreditation as a School of Distinction. The campus features cutting-edge facilities including a Makerspace and Design Tech Lab, and the school emphasises inclusion, diversity, and global mindedness through inquiry-based, transdisciplinary learning.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 1–2 | EGP 3,053~$ 99 |
| Grade 3–5 | EGP 3,357~$ 109 |
| Grade 6–9 | EGP 3,697~$ 120 |
| Pre-K / KG1–KG2 | EGP 2,445~$ 79 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EGP 122,243 - 184,831. Application fee: $34.
Admissions Process
- 1Fill the Interest Form for the admissions team to contact you. 2. Download and complete the GISC Application Form and share with the admissions team in person or by email. 3. Submit required documents for review. 4. Receive a call to book an assessment date by grade level. 5. Settle the assessment fee to confirm the booking. 6. Attend with your child for the assessment and family interview. 7. Successful students are contacted within 72 hours of the assessment. 8. Make the first school payment within 7 days of receiving the Enrollment Offer Letter.
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School Day
Ramadan working hours: 8:30 to 2:00.
Student Life
The school has a uniform; uniforms can be purchased online by grade or by product through the school's authorised online supplier (shopping4school).
The school has a canteen; snack and lunch provision is referenced in newsletters with information to be provided about the canteen service.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
The Elementary Program emphasizes students' wellbeing, including social and emotional aspects. It integrates life skills alongside academics and supports interpersonal skills, self-management, and communication. The program fosters a reflective, inquiry-based learning culture connecting learning to real-world contexts and diverse cultural perspectives.
A Safeguarding Team oversees the GEMS Safeguarding Policy (POLCSG001V4, effective 01 August 2024, reviewed annually) with an Egypt-specific supplement (v2). The policy defines child protection procedures for the entire school community including all staff and students.
Student Demographics
School Background
Part of the GEMS Education network.
Cognia School of Distinction