Living in a good school district is not a luxury but a necessity for every parent out there! Although Egypt is filled to the brim with international schools and educational institutions, it’s still not easy to find the right one. On top of that, due to long traffic hours, parents now tend to send their children to schools near their residences. Many real estate development companies decided to bridge that gap in the market and integrate renowned international schools within their gates. With that in mind, let’s take a deep dive into some of the best schools in New Cairo.
Schools in New Cairo
There are a wide array of schools in New Cairo but the following ones managed to stand out among the masses. Thanks to their unique teaching styles and advanced curriculums. In general, these schools prepare your children for a lifetime of success! It also doesn’t hurt that they are located in prestigious residential compounds.
The following list of international schools includes both; schools that are inside prestigious compounds as well as schools that are near to well-known compounds so that you can enjoy a wide range of options.
1. Cadmus International Schools
With more than 135 years of expertise, Cadmus International Schools will provide your children with the highest quality of education. Here are some quick facts about the school:
- It is located in the high end compound, Al Burouj by Capital Group Properties (CGP).
- The school offers numerous extracurricular activities to nurture your kids soft skills and talents.
- Cadmus teaches students how to be an active part of their community by motivating them to attend community service projects, tutor other students and plan social events.
2. American International School in Egypt (AISE)
Secondly, there is the American International School in Egypt which is considered one of the top schools of New Cairo and has been operating in Egypt since 1990. These decades of experience is clearly seen in the high quality of education provided.
As one of the top schools in New Cairo, it aims to empower its students and help them become the best versions of themselves. With that in mind, The American International School in Egypt:
- Offers the American curriculum.
- The campus is spread across 15 acres of land.
- Includes technology centers, music rooms, an Olympic-sized running track, a library, fully equipped science labs, and a 500-seat theatre.
- Ideally located in Cairo Festival City (CFC) by Al Futtaim.
3. Repton Cairo
If you are looking for a British education, then you can’t go wrong with Repton Cairo. The renowned school focuses on providing opportunities for its students to learn and grow in the best environment. Repton Cairo School:
- Works on developing each student’s intellect, culture, and morals.
- Uses interactive digital blended learning.
- Helps young students learn through discovery.
- Strategically located in Mivida Compound by Emaar Misr.
The Mivida compound also features Europa-Schula Kairo. A globally renowned school that offers a German education.
4. Gateway International Montessori School
The Gateway International Montessori School in the 5th Settlement, New Cairo, is the place to go if you are looking for a unique educational program for your child.
The school offers co-educational Montessori and American curriculum programs in elementary stages which allow its students later to earn an American High School Diploma upon graduation.
Gateway International Montessori School is situated in New Cairo’s hotspot; the Katameya Gardens in the Fifth Settlement.
You will be able to find it near the Katameya Gardens in New Cairo by North Africa For Real Estate Investment Compound.
5. NCBIS – New Cairo British International School
Starting in 1978, and having a vision of becoming the top-of-mind school in Cairo, the New Cairo British International School is one of the unique schools in the Fifth Settelment.
The school was created as a non-profit organization under the scope of the Heliopolis Society for the Cultural and Social Care of English-Speaking Foreigners (‘The Society’).
NCBIS offers external examinations that include IGCSE, A Levels, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme.
Finally, the school enjoys a premium location in the 5th Settlement near the well-known Cattleya in New Cairo by the Arabco Developments compound.
6. Metropolitan International School
Metropolitan School started its journey in Egypt in 1954 with Mr. Fouad Habib’s family being the founders and nurtures of the school’s educational journey.
The school offers an American curriculum academic program based on the U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) from kindergarten through high school.
This school is very close to Mountain View One in New Cairo by Mountain View Compound.
7. Egypt British International School (EBIS)
The Egypt British International School is one of the important schools in New Cairo that supplies British circular education from kindergarten to high school.
This school enjoys a strategic location in the Fifth Settlement very close to The Waterway – New Cairo compound by The Waterway Developments.
8. GEMS International School Cairo
Despite being relatively new to the educational field (starting in 2022), the GEMS International School of Cairo has since proved to be a leading one and among the best schools of New Cairo.
The school offers education for kindergarten through high school (till the moment the school has grades only till grade 10 but with plans of expansion through 2025 till grades 11 and 12).
GEMS School is found in a premium location in New Cairo with very close proximity to the Jayd compound in New Cairo by Saudi Egyptian Developers (SED).
9. The International School of Elite Education
This is one of the top schools in New Cairo. It provides education from kindergarten to grade 12 in the American School, Foundation Stage I to IGIII in British Schools, and both PRE IB (Grade 10) and IBDP 1 in IB Schools.
You will find this school in a prestigious location near The Village Compound in New Cairo by Palm Hills Developments.
With a campus that rolls over 21,100 m² of land, the school features 70 spacious, air-conditioned classrooms.
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Final Thoughts
The well-established future of your children starts now with a simple decision. So don’t hesitate to ask for help in choosing the most suitable compound to move into to be near the best schools in New Cairo! Just send us a quick message using the WhatsApp icon or fill out the form above with your contact information and one of Nawy‘s dedicated property consultants will help you out!
