The Continental School of Cairo

Entry Requirements

Applications are considered in order of receipt. Priority is given to children with a good level of English, with brothers or sisters already studying at the Continental School of Cairo and to ex-pupils of the CSC.

• A formal completed application form.
• Parents are interviewed with the child by the school Principal by prior appointment.
• The child is assessed by specialist staff as appropriate.
• Entry is based on the result of assessment and the availability of places.
• No place can be reserved without the payment of the registration fees.
• If a place is not immediately available, the child’s name will be placed on a waiting list.
• A formal acceptance letter will be issued and parents will be advised of the entry date.
• School fees are payable before a pupil is enrolled.

Admission guidlines

Preschool
In October of the year that children are 2.6 years, they can join the preschool class. In order to do so, parents must complete the school's application form which is obtained directly from the admission office and submit it with the required documentation. An appointment will then be made for the parents to visit the school and for their child to be assessed. Subject to satisfactory evaluation, a place will be offered.

Foundation, Reception KG1 & KG2
In October of the year that children are 3.6 years, they can join the Early Year’s department. Both the British and National schools are available for enrollment. In order to do so, parents must complete the school's application form which is obtained directly from the admission office and submit it with the required documentation. An appointment will then be made for parents to visit the school and for their child to take an Early Year’s entry assessment. Subject to satisfactory evaluation, a place will be offered.

Children applying for preschool and early years are not required to have prior knowledge of English but preference will always be given to those who do.

Year 1
Pupils applying for places in Year 1 should have some knowledge of English and Math.

Year 2
Pupils applying for places in Year 2 must have prior knowledge of English. At this age they will be expected to know how to read and write.

Year 3 and Above
Pupils should have a good command of spoken and written English. Previous school report and entrance tests in English and Mathematics will be required. Parents and pupils are interviewed at the school by a member of senior staff.

When applying for a place in the Primary school, Parents should complete the school's application form which is obtained directly from the admission office and submit it with the required documentation. An appointment will then be made for parents to visit the school and for their child to take an entry assessment. Subject to satisfactory evaluation, a place will be offered.

Official documentation required for registration.
A complete application form (all needed information should be completed)

• Birth certificate.
• A copy of parents' ID.
• Medical form (from our school’s Medical Doctor)
• 4 Recent photos of the student.
• Previous school records if transferring from another school and transfer eligibility document authenticated by the Local Educational authority. Students coming from abroad will be advised of the requirement by the admission office.