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Most expats in Egypt send their children to one of the country's many international schools. Though fees tend to be high, international schools can ease the adjustment process for expat children as they are able to continue with their home-country curriculum in their home language.
This also allows for an easy transfer to schooling back home, if need be, and culminates in highly respected school-leaving qualifications including the likes of the British A-Levels, the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the American High School Diploma.
There are a number of international schools in Egypt for expats to choose from, offering a diverse range of curricula. Most of these are in Cairo, Giza and Alexandria.
International schools in Egypt
American International School in Egypt
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.aisegypt.com
British Columbia Canadian International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (British Columbia)
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.bccis.ca
The British School of Egypt
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 2.5 to 17
Website: www.bse.edu.eg
Canadian International School of Egypt
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Ontario)
Age: 3 to 18
Website: www.cise-egypt.com
El Alsson British and American International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American, English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.alsson.com
Hayah International Academy
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: American and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.hayahacademy.com
Heritage International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: Canadian (Manitoba)
Ages: 4 to 18
Website: www.heritageinternationalschool.com
International British School of Alexandria
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE and A-Levels
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.ise.edu.eg/ibsa
Kent College West Cairo
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: English National Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, A-Levels and International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: www.kentcollegeegypt.com
Oasis International School
Gender: Co-educational
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate
Ages: 3 to 18
Website: en.ecoleoasisinternationale.com