SKILLS is a British Curriculum / Cambridge (Primary) school in Cairo, Egypt. Founded in 2010. Annual tuition ranges from $30 to $3,200 USD.
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About
SKILLS is a British-curriculum day school in Giza, Egypt, serving learners from ages 3 to 18 across National, British, American, and German sections. The school follows the Cambridge Primary framework with subjects endorsed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education, and offers a distinctive Robotics Club that competes in the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE World Robot Championship. A German department and an annual summer camp combining robotics, languages, and outdoor activities further distinguish the school's offering.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
SKILLS integrates Cambridge curriculum with a German department (Deutsche Abteilung) and a Robotics Club using LEGO Education kits, with participants eligible for the FIRST LEGO LEAGUE World Robot Championship. The school also runs a Summer Camp combining robotics, language, and mathematics with outdoor activities including horse riding. Subjects are endorsed by the Egyptian Ministry of Education.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| British KG 1-2 | EGP 87,000~$ 2,816 |
| British Pre-KG | EGP 55,000~$ 1,780 |
| American KG 1-2 | EGP 75,000~$ 2,427 |
| American Pre-KG | EGP 54,000~$ 1,748 |
| National KG 1-2 | EGP 45,000~$ 1,456 |
| National Pre-KG | EGP 46,000~$ 1,489 |
| American Year 1-6 | EGP 108,400~$ 3,508 |
| American Year 7-9 | EGP 126,400~$ 4,091 |
| British Grade 1-6 | EGP 107,000~$ 3,463 |
| British Grade 7-9 | EGP 135,000~$ 4,369 |
| National Grade 1-6 | EGP 53,500~$ 1,731 |
| National Grade 7-9 | EGP 63,600~$ 2,058 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: EGP 1,500 - 160,000. Application fee: $30.
Student Life
Uniform must be worn every day, with the PE uniform on PE days. Velcro shoes only; black shoes are required. Girls must have hair tied up and boys' hair must be short and tidy; accessories are not allowed for girls and nail polish is prohibited; students must have two extra spare uniform sets.
The school has a canteen; nutrition is taken seriously and there are strict food and beverage policies. All food and snacks must be in sealed packages. Daily Expenditure Booklets are used to purchase from the canteen.
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Wellbeing & Safety
The school builds character and social-emotional development, focusing on gratitude, community engagement, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Safeguarding and welfare policies are outlined in the SKILLS Parents and Students Handbook (2017-2018).
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School Background
The school was established in 2010 in memory of the late Dr. Suad Kafafi. A Board of Directors governs the school.