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

Misr Language School
  • Address: Cairo -El Fayoum Desert Rd
  • Founded: 1985
  • Curriculum: French, British, American
Modern Education Schools
  • Address: Street No.2, 1st District, Area No.4, 5th Settlement
  • Founded: 1997
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, British, American
Mokatam Language and International Schools
  • Address: 9،ElMokattam ، El-Khalifa, Cairo Governorate
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
Narmer American College
  • Address: 20 El Narguis Service Area
  • Founded: 2000
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB, American
Nefertari Deutsche Internationale Schule
  • Address: KM 22, Cairo-Ismailia Desert Road
  • Founded: 1949
  • Curriculum: IGCSE
  • EGP 63,900
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Nefertari International Schools
  • Address: K.M. 22 Ismailia Desert Road- Left Side, Heliopolis
  • Founded: 1996
  • Curriculum: IB, British, American
New Cairo British International School
  • Address: Road 17, 1st District, 3rd Zone, 5th Settlement
  • Founded: 1978
  • Curriculum: IGCSE, IB, GCSE
New Generation International Schools
  • Address: 27th km Cairo-Ismailia Rd
  • Founded: 2003
  • Curriculum: British, American
New Vision International Schools
  • Address: Beverly Hills ,Sheikh Zayed Road
  • Founded: 2006
  • Curriculum: IB, German
Nile International College
  • Address: Beside Qibaa, Street 44, First New Cairo, Cairo Governorate
  • Founded: 2013
  • Curriculum: IB
Nile Modern Language Schools
  • Address: Ahmed Abd El Wahab st, off Moustafa Kamel St, El Ras El Soda
  • Founded: 2009
Nile Union Academy
  • Address: 10 miles from Heliopolis on Old Port-Said Road near El Gabal El Asfar , Egypt between the towns of Alleg and Hanka.
  • Founded: 1954
  • Curriculum: American
Oasis International School
  • Address: Zahraa El Maadi, Quarter 3 et 7, Part A and B
  • Founded: 1994
  • Curriculum: IB, French
  • EGP 121,200
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Orman Maryotia School
  • Address: 23 Mariotya, Haram
Orouba Language School
  • Address: 8 Hussien Wasef St., Dokki
  • Founded: 1960
Own Heliopolis Language School (American Division)
  • Address: The Mosque Street, Fifth Area, Misr Construction Buildings Heliopolis
  • Curriculum: American
Pioneers Language School
  • Address: 10 Nahda street road Shikh Zayed, Egypt Shikh Zayed
  • Founded: 2005
  • Curriculum: American
Port Said American School
  • Address: 25 Taha Hussein St. Zamalek
  • Founded: 1945
Rajac American School
  • Address: Kilo 30- Desert Road Ismailia
  • Founded: 2003
  • Curriculum: American
Ramsis Language School
  • Address: 3 A , Babel ST, Dokki
  • Founded: 1965
  • Curriculum: American
Royal Academy Language School
  • Address: Sakkara Road, right turn after Al Madina Academy, Al Haram
  • Founded: 2003
Royal House Language School
  • Address: Saqqara Touristic Road, Al Haram, Giza Governorate
  • Founded: 2003
  • Curriculum: British
Royal International Language Schools
  • Address: 6th October City, 4th District, behind Madina Mall
  • Founded: 2002
  • Curriculum: German, French
  • EGP 28,000
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Saint Clare's College
  • Address: 20 El Thawra St. Heliopolis
Sakr Immersion School
  • Address: Sandouq El Daam St. Off Gamila Bouhraid St. El Seyouf
  • Founded: 2010
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