List of 177 Best Schools in Egypt (2026 Fees)

With a population of 92 million, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation where early developments of writing, agriculture, urbanisation, organised religion and central government. It is home to schools offering international education for Egyptians and other expats.

Egypt has an extensive education system that outstrips all others in the Middle East and North Africa, and where even some tertiary education is free. The compulsory primary education program follows kindergarten at age 4. Primary school that begins at age six takes 6 years and preparatory school takes 3 years.

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What are some facts about schools in Egypt?
  • Free education is provided by government at all levels
  • The public education system in Egypt consists of three levels: the basic education stage (4–14 years old), kindergarten for (two years) followed by primary school for (six years) and preparatory school (three years)
  • As of 2010, the overall literacy rate in Egypt is 72% as of 2010
  • 3% for males and 63.5% for females are literate
  • Egypt has the largest overall education system in the Middle East and North Africa
  • There are four types of private schools: Ordinary schools, Language schools, Religious schools, and Egypt International schools
What are the types of private schools in Egypt?

There are four types of private schools:Ordinary schools, Language schools, Religious schools, and International schools

Below is a comprehensive list of all schools in Egypt (Cairo, Giza, 6th of October City, Sheikh Zayed City, El Hawamdeya, Bardrashin, El Saff, Atfih, El Ayyat, Bawiti, Manshiyat al Qanater, Awsim, Kerdasa, Abu El Namras, Qalyubia, Benha, Qalyub, Shubra El Kheima, El Qanater El Khayreya, Khanka, Kafr Shukr, Toukh, Qaha, Obour City, Khusus, Shibin El Qanater, Alexandria, Borg El Arab, New Borg El Arab, Beheira, Damanhur, Kafr El Dawwar, Rosetta, Edku, Abu El Matamir, Abu Hummus, El Delengat, El Mahmoudiyah, El Rahmaniya, Itay El Barud, Hosh Issa, Shubrakhit, Koum Hamada, Badr, Wadi El Natrun, New Nubariya, Matrouh, Mersa Matruh, El Hamam, El Alamein, El Dabaa, El Negaila, Sidi Barrani, Sallum, Siwa Oasis, Damietta, New Damietta, Ras El Bar, Faraskur, Kafr Saad, El Zarqa, Assarw, Arrawda, Kafr El Battikh, Ezbet El Borg, Mit Abu Ghaleb, Dakahlia, Mansoura, Talkha, Mit Ghamr, Dekernes, Aga, Minyat An-Nasr, El Senbellawein, El Kurdi, Bani Ebaid, El Manzala, Temay El Amdeed, El Gammalia, Sherbin, El Matareya, Belqas, Mit Salsil, Gamasa, Mahallat Damana, Nabaruh, Kafr El Sheikh, Desouk, Fuwwah, Metoubes, Baltim, El Hamool, Biyala, El Reyad, Sidi Salem, Qallin, Sidi Ghazi, Borg El Burulus, Gharbia, Tanta, El Mahalla El Kubra, Kafr Az-Zayyat, Zefta, As-Santa, Qutur, Basyoun, Sebennytos, Monufia, Shibin El Kom, Sadat (city), Menouf, Sirs Al-Layyan, Ashmoun, El Bagour, Quesna, Birket El Sab, Tala, Shuhada, Sharqia, Zagazig, 10th of Ramadan (city), Minya El Qamh, Bilbeis, Mashtool El Souk, Al-Qinayat, Abu Hammad, El Qurein, Hihya, Abu Kebir, Faqous, El Salheya El Gedida, El Ibrahimiya, Diyarb Negm, Kafr Saqr, Awlad Saqr, El Husseiniya, Tanis, Monshaat Abu Omar, Port Said, Port Fuad, Ismailia, Fayed, El Qantara East, El Qantara West, Tell El Kebir, Abu Suwir, Kassassin, Suez, North Sinai, Arish, Sheikh Zuweid, Rafah, Bir al-Abd, El Hasana, Nekhel, South Sinai, El Tor, Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba, Saint Catherine, Abou Redis, Abu Zenima, Ras Sedr, Beni Suef, New Beni Suef, Al Wasta, Nasser, Heracleopolis Magna, Biba, Sumusta, El Fashn, Faiyum, New Faiyum, Tamiya, Sinnuris, Itsa, Ibsheway, Yousef El Seddik, Minya, New Minya, El Idwa, Maghagha, Beni Mazar, Matai, Samalut, Al Madinah Al Fikriyyah, Mallawi, Dir Mawas,  Asyut, New Asyut, Dairut, Manfalut, El Quseyya, Abnub, Abu Tig, El Ghanayem, Sahel Selim, El Badari, Sidfa, New Valley, El Kharga, Baris, Mut, Farafra, Balat, Red Sea, Hurghada, Ras Ghareb, Safaga, El Qoseir, Marsa Alam, Shalateen, Halayeb, Sohag, New Sohag, Akhmim, New Akhmim, El Balyana, El Maragha, Ptolemais Hermiou, Dar El Salam, Girga, West Juhayna, Saqultah, Tima, Tahta, Qena, New Qena, Abu Tesht, Nag Hammadi, Dishna, El Waqf, Qift, Naqada, Qus, Farshut, Luxor, New Luxor, New Thebes, Zainiya, Bayadiya, Kurna, Armant, El-Tod, Esna, Aswan, New Aswan, Daraw, Kom Ombo, Nasr Al- Nuba, Kalabsha, Edfu, Radisia, Busylia, Sebaiya, Abu Simbel). Edarabia strives to offer parents the latest updates, helping you find the best school in Egypt, with plenty of information about tuition fees, curriculum details, videos, photos, location map and community reviews.

Edarabia showcases all private schools in Egypt 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 Egypt 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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EGP 768

EGP 255,000

El Fouad International Schools
  • Address: El Ahrar Rd. Elshaheed Tayar Ahmed Fouad Bakr St
  • Founded: 2005
  • Curriculum: British, American
El Gouna International School
  • Address: Downtown El Gouna Near Hurghada, Red Sea
  • Founded: 1998
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
  • EGP 20,769
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El Massria Integrated School
  • Address: 20 Elnour St. Qubaa City
  • Founded: 1990
  • Curriculum: American
El Quds International School
  • Address: Mostafa Kamel St., Off 45 St. Miami
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, American
El Rowad Language School
  • Address: 8 Mostafa El Nahhas St.8th District, Nasr City, Cairo – Egypt Behind Masaken Elkoddah
El Zahraa American School
  • Address: 21 Azmy Street – Behind Elfateh Central, Janaklees
  • Founded: 1993
  • Curriculum: French, American
ELM International School
  • Address: 14 Mahmoud Abou El Ela Street, Kafr Abdo
  • Founded: 2013
Elwy Language Schools
  • Address: 15 El-Lebeiny St., Mariouteya Road, Faisal, Giza
  • Founded: 1995
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British
European Schools of Alexandria
  • Address: As Soyouf Qebli (Include Izbat Derbanah), Montaza 2
  • EGP 24,000
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Evolution International School
  • Address: New Giza campus, km 22, Cairo/Alex desert road, 6 October City
  • Curriculum: Montessori, IB, British
Future Rise Language School
  • Address: Investment district, block H9, behind Bavarian Auto (B.M.W), katameya, Ring Road
Futures International Schools
  • Address: El Nabawy El Mohandes Mandara Kebly
  • Founded: 2001
  • Curriculum: Special Needs, IGCSE, American
Gateway International Montessori School
  • Address: Katameya Gardens 5th Settlement, New Cairo
  • Curriculum: Montessori, American
GEMS Academy Alexandria
  • Address: Kilo 13 Alexandria-Cairo Agricultural Road
  • Founded: 2011
  • Curriculum: UK EYFS, IGCSE, IB, French, British
German School Hurghada
  • Address: Bowling St, Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate
  • Curriculum: IB, German
  • EGP 63,000
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Gheriany International Schools
  • Address: Al Shourouk - Mostakbal City - Hikestep
  • Curriculum: British, American
Glory American School
  • Address: 40 El Malika Farida Street - El Meerage City, Behind Carrefour, Maadi
  • Curriculum: American
Green Heights International School
  • Address: First District - Alamn Alaam Compound - Behind Mirage City
  • Founded: 1998
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British, American
Green Heights Language School
  • Address: Al Tagamo Al Awal, Behind Mirage City,
  • Founded: 2000
Green Land Pré Vert International Schools (GPIS)
  • Address: 405, Gezirat Mohammed Street Bashtil
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: IB, French
Green Valley School (GVS)
  • Address: Mousa Ibn Noseir, Cairo Governorate
  • Founded: 1998
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, German, Arabic
Hayah International Academy
  • Address: South of Police Academy 5th District
  • Founded: 2003
  • Curriculum: IB, British
Integrated Thebes American College In Cairo
  • Address: KM. 27 Cairo Ismailia Desert rd.
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: American
Integrated Thebes International School
  • Address: KM. 27 CAIRO ISMAILIA DESERT RD
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