Education
International schools, universities, nurseries, and educational services in Giza. British, American, IB, and Egyptian curricula for every age.
International Schools
Ethos International School
Sheikh Zayed City, Giza
Combines British curriculum with Egyptian cultural identity. Extended institutions include Rukan Nursery, Nineyards Academy, and NorthGate International School.
El Alsson School
Saqqara Road, Haram, Giza
Established 2019. 403 students, 28 classrooms, 200,000 library books. Offers British, American, and blended BCAW programs.
Al-Hoda International School
West Somid, 6th of October City
IB World School for PYP, candidate for MYP. IGCSE accredited by British Council. 129 staff. Founded 2009.
Genesis International Schools
29km Misr Ismailia Road, El Korba
Formerly Menese. Over 30 years of experience. 341 staff. Three academic systems: semi-international, American, and British.
Silicon Valley International School
Giza
Future-focused with AI, robotics, and entrepreneurship programs. 16,214+ faculty across associated institutions.
American International School in Egypt
Uptown Cairo (New Cairo), Giza campus
Esol Education school with 45+ years of heritage. STEAM-embedded learning. Graduates attend Harvard, MIT, NYU, UCL, and more.
Nature International School
Giza
Focus on nature-based learning and environmental awareness.
Victoria International Schools (Cairo British College)
Giza
Ranked among the best British curriculum schools in Cairo. Established 2005.
Universities
Cairo University
Public UniversityGiza
Founded 1908. One of the largest and oldest universities in Africa. 200,000+ students. Prestigious medical, engineering, and law faculties.
New Giza University (NGU)
Private UniversityNew Giza, Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road
Founded 2010. Academic partnership with Johns Hopkins University. Medical faculty with dedicated teaching hospital. 100 students admitted annually to Medicine.
Nurseries & Early Years
Rukan Nursery & Pre-School
Sheikh Zayed
British-basedPart of Ethos International. Early curiosity and emotional security focus.
Help & Hope Daycare
Giza
Therapeutic / Special NeedsDaycare, speech therapy, learning difficulties support, physical rehabilitation, sensory integration.
iCare Kids Egypt
Giza
Technology-integratedComprehensive system for managing nurseries, schools, and educational centers. Administrative technology.
Education Tips
- π‘ Giza has the highest concentration of international schools in Egypt outside of New Cairo.
- π‘ British and American curricula are the most popular. IB programs are growing but less common.
- π‘ School fees range from 30,000 EGP/year for local private schools to 300,000+ EGP/year for top-tier international schools.
- π‘ Sheikh Zayed and 6th October City are the top neighborhoods for families with school-age children.
- π‘ Admission season runs from January to April for the following academic year. Apply early.
- π‘ Many compounds are built around specific schools β Beverly Hills is beside BISC, for example.
- π‘ Cairo University is one of the most prestigious universities in the Arab world and attracts students from across the region.
- π‘ For Arabic language learning, Cairo University and private institutes in Dokki offer intensive courses.
- π‘ Special needs education is growing. Help & Hope and iCare offer specialized support.
- π‘ University hospitals (Cairo University Hospital, New Giza University Hospital) provide excellent clinical training and public healthcare.
Curriculum Comparison
IGCSE + A-Levels. Most common in Egypt.
SAT-based. High school diploma + AP.
PYP, MYP, DP. Growing but less common.
National curriculum. Arabic & religion focus.