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Allison Fleet (American School Principal); Rod Boswell (British School Principal)
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, STEM, Performing Arts
Clubs Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Primary School, Elementary, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
El Alsson NewGiza is a private international day school in Egypt offering British and American sections on one campus for students aged 3 to 18. The British section delivers IEYC and IPC alongside the UK National Curriculum for Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13. It is an Edexcel and Cambridge examination centre for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Levels, and it underwent British Schools Overseas inspection in October 2021. The American section follows a US program aligned to core standards, including the Common Core, Next Generation Science Standards and the C3 Social Studies Standards; AP courses are available and a US High School Diploma opens doors to universities. Cognia accreditation covers the American programme, and since 2023 the school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The NewGiza campus, opened in 2017, spans 14 feddans and houses both British and American sections with libraries, labs, a theatre and a radio studio globally.
El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza has 500 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
NewGiza, KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road, Smart Village, Cairo 12577, Egypt
Stages
British section from Foundation Stage 1 to GCSE with Sixth Form for AS & A-Level; American section from Pre S - G12 with AP courses
Type
Private international day school
Country affiliation
Egypt
Fees
Annual tuition at El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza ranges from EGP 161,750 to EGP 252,365 for 2026/27.
Application & admission fees - Application form: Free. - Testing and assessment (entry test): E£ 2,000. - Enrollment / acceptance fee (one‑off, payable to confirm place): E£ 27,000 (stated as an enrollment/admission fee and treated as non‑refundable).
Tuition fees — British section (annual and per term) (All tuition figures shown are annual; billing is in four instalments per academic year — per‑term shown is annual ÷ 4.) - FS1 (age 3): E£ 161,750 per year — Per term (4 instalments): E£ 40,437.50. - FS2: E£ 182,150 per year — Per term: E£ 45,537.50. - Year 1: E£ 183,335 per year — Per term: E£ 45,833.75. - Years 2–3: E£ 222,450 per year — Per term: E£ 55,612.50. - Year 4: E£ 222,060 per year — Per term: E£ 55,515.00. - Year 5: E£ 222,945 per year — Per term: E£ 55,736.25. - Year 6: E£ 222,060 per year — Per term: E£ 55,515.00. - Years 7–9: E£ 231,625 per year — Per term: E£ 57,906.25. - Year 10: E£ 237,910 per year — Per term: E£ 59,477.50. - Year 11: E£ 236,790 per year — Per term: E£ 59,197.50. - Year 12: E£ 247,790 per year — Per term: E£ 61,947.50. - Year 13: E£ 252,365 per year — Per term: E£ 63,091.25.
Tuition fees — American section (annual and per term) - Pre‑KG / Preschool: E£ 158,680 per year — Per term (4 instalments): E£ 39,670.00. - Grade 4–5: E£ 189,270 per year — Per term: E£ 47,317.50. - Grade 6–8: E£ 196,420 per year — Per term: E£ 49,105.00. - Grade 9–10: E£ 209,720 per year — Per term: E£ 52,430.00. - Grade 11: E£ 221,405 per year — Per term: E£ 55,351.25. - Grade 12: E£ 225,980 per year — Per term: E£ 56,495.00.
Billing schedule & payment terms - Tuition is billed in four instalments across the academic year; the first instalment is payable on acceptance to confirm the place (first instalment due in April, where applicable). - Late‑payment penalties, exact instalment due dates, and full contract terms are applied by the school at registration (standard practice reflected in the published fee schedule).
Boarding - Boarding is not applicable: El Alsson NewGiza operates as a day school (no full or weekly boarding provision listed).
Other compulsory or typical additional costs - Transport (school bus): E£ 24,000 per year (annual transport charge as published). After‑school activities or weekend events that require an extra bus may be surcharged. - External examination and test fees (for international exam bodies) are not included in the tuition figures and are charged separately. - Books and many school activities are included in the published tuition for the 2025/2026 fee figures. - Uniforms and personal equipment are additional costs (amounts vary and are charged separately).
Refunds & non‑refundables - Enrollment and admission fees are treated as non‑refundable. Other refund arrangements (for example partial tuition refunds on mid‑year withdrawal or deposit refunds) are governed by the school's published fee and admissions policy; enrollment/admission fees are explicitly non‑refundable.
Discounts & sibling policy - Sibling discounts and concessions are applied according to the school's policy (examples published previously include reduced enrollment fee for additional children and percentage discounts on tuition for third and fourth children). Specific discount tiers should be confirmed at registration.
Fee payment options - Accepted payment methods include: bank transfer (local banks), cash, credit card, and a range of local online payment gateways and bill‑payment channels. Specific listed channels previously include Amazon Payment Services (Payfort), NBE gateway (PayTab), Fawry, BelCash, QNB, and CIB; card payments may incur a handling fee depending on the provider.
Practical notes for payment & confirmation - To confirm an offered place, the first instalment (and any applicable enrollment fee) must be paid by the deadline stated in the offer letter; instalment dates and payment receipts are processed by the school's finance office. The school publishes a formal schedule of instalment due dates and accepted payment channels as part of the offer/registration pack.
(Figures above are presented as published for the 2025/2026 academic year; tuition is shown both annually and as four equal instalments to match the school's published billing schedule.)
Academics
El Alsson British and American International Schools NewGiza teaches British Curriculum, IEYC (International Early Years Curriculum), IPC (International Primary Curriculum), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP), IB (DP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
British section delivers the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) and International Primary Curriculum (IPC) alongside the UK National Curriculum for ages 3 to 18 (Foundation Stage 1 to Year 13). It is an Edexcel and Cambridge examination centre for GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Level exams, and has undergone a British Schools Overseas inspection in October 2021. American section follows a typical American program meeting US core standards including the Common Core for English Language Arts and Mathematics, Next Generation Science Standards, and the C3 Social Studies Standards. The curriculum is adapted for a diverse student body; AP courses are available; a US High School Diploma opens doors to universities worldwide; Cognia accreditation (NCA CASI, SACS-CASI, NWAC) is held. The school offers an option to pursue the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) in High School since 2023. New Giza campus opened in 2017.
Student Teacher Ratio
Average class size 20-24 students; maximum class size 24; Early years FS1 max 15; Preschool max 20.
Higher Education Progression
Graduating with a American High School Diploma opens the door to universities worldwide, including the UK, the US, Europe, Canada and Egyptian universities.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit an online application: Go to Admission on alsson.com and complete the online application form. Have soft copies of your child's photo, birth certificate, and both parents' ID ready. After your application is processed, the registrar's office will contact you with an assessment date and time. 2. Assessment and potential waiting list: After processing, you will receive an assessment date/time for your child. An invitation to assessment does not guarantee a place, as applicants may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available. For Early Years assessments, EY/EC staff assess development against age; for older students, MAP (American) or GL (British) tests are done online in school, with an oral assessment. 3. Testing and interview: Older students undertake MAP (American) or GL (British) tests online in school, along with an oral assessment to determine academic level. If the tests are satisfactory, you will be invited to a final interview with the School Director(s). This interview is the last step before a placement decision. 4. On assessment day and finalization: You must bring your child's original birth certificate and four passport photos to the registrar. If a place is awarded, complete the registration within five working days. Once the required payments are received, your child is onboard and officially enrolled. 5. Information sessions: Attend an information session to learn more about El Alsson NewGiza; check the Open Days page for upcoming dates and links. These sessions provide an overview of the British and American pathways and admissions options.
Waitlist
An invitation to an assessment does not guarantee a place; applicants may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available.
FAQs
What curriculum pathways does El Alsson NewGiza offer?
The school offers both British and American sections on one campus. The British section delivers IEYC, IPC and UK National Curriculum leading to GCSE, IGCSE, AS and A-Levels. The American section follows US core standards with AP courses available.
What are the tuition fees?
British section fees range from E£161,750 for FS1 to E£252,365 for higher years. An entry test costs E£2,000 and a one-off enrolment fee of E£27,000 is required to confirm a place.
What is the average class size?
Average class size is 20-24 students with a maximum of 24. Early Years FS1 has a maximum of 15 students and Preschool has a maximum of 20.
What facilities does the campus have?
The 14-feddan campus includes libraries, science and computer labs, performing arts spaces, music rooms, a theatre, radio studio, football field, paddle tennis courts, basketball courts, heated indoor pool and dance studio.
Is there a house system?
Yes, there are four houses: Karnak (blue), Memphis (green), Siwa (yellow) and Thebes (red). House activities and competitions are part of school life.
What is the uniform policy?
The uniform consists of navy blue trousers or shorts with yellow and blue tops. A sports uniform is required from Grade 2 in the American section and Year 3 in the British section.
What languages are taught?
English is the language of instruction. Arabic is offered as a First Language for Egyptian students and as a Second Language for expatriates across both sections.
What accreditations does the school hold?
The British section has BSME membership and Edexcel/Cambridge examination centre status. The American section holds Cognia accreditation (NCA CASI, SACS-CASI, NWAC). BSO inspection was conducted in October 2021.
Where is the school located?
El Alsson NewGiza is located at KM 22 Cairo-Alex Road, Smart Village, Cairo 12577, Egypt. The campus spans 14 feddans in the NewGiza development.
What is the admissions process?
Families submit an online application, then attend an assessment. Required documents include a child's photo, birth certificate, and both parents' ID. An invitation to assessment does not guarantee a place.
When was the school established?
El Alsson was established in 1982 as a private English school. It became an Edexcel examination centre in 2001, and the American Section was introduced in 2006.
Is there a parent council?
Yes, El Alsson has a Parent Council that was relaunched to increase parent involvement, coordinating enrichment programmes, events and activities outside classroom time.
