List of 110 Best Schools in Cairo (2025 Fees)

With a population of 12 million, Cairo is the capital of Egypt and has the largest metropolitan area in the Arab world. It is renowned globally for its infamous Giza pyramids and ancient city of Memphis. Egypt has the largest overall education system in the Middle East and is home to a number of world-class schools.

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Facts about schools in Cairo:

• The overall literacy rate in Egypt is 72% as of 2010, being 80.3% for males and 63.5% for females
• The government is responsible for offering free education at all levels
• The public education system in Egypt consists of three levels: the basic education stage for 4–14 years old: kindergarten for two years followed by primary school for six years and preparatory school (ISCED Level 2) for three years
• There are 4 types of private schools: Ordinary schools, Language schools, Religious schools and International schools

Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Cairo. Edarabia strives to offer parents the latest updates, helping you find the best schools in Cairo, with plenty of information about tuition fees, curriculum details, videos, photos, location map and community reviews.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Cairo through which parents can filter by tuition fees, curriculum, rankings & ratings. There are many public, private and charter schools near you that cater to both expat and local students.

Depending on the level of education; kindergartens (pre-schools), primary, secondary and high schools will all have varying tuition fees. Most K-12 schools offer different curriculums and extra-curricular activities to support the intellectual and physical wellbeing of students. Admissions for the top international schools in Cairo tend to have waiting lists so it is recommended that parents apply well in advance to secure a spot for their children. Additionally, each school has ratings based on parent reviews and are ranked below accordingly.

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