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Stages Infant/Toddler Care, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School
Introduction
Europa-Schule Cairo is a German government-recognized international school for ages 3 to 18, offering a German-language curriculum from Kindergarten to Gymnasium. The campus has a kindergarten building, bright classrooms, modern secondary facilities, a climate-controlled sports hall, two football pitches, a private pool, and outdoor spaces. The school emphasizes project-based, cross-disciplinary learning through a D-Zug track and uses modern media to support hands-on, individualized study. Core subjects include German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Biology, Geography, English, with French from grade 6 and Physics and Chemistry from grade 7. Deutsch Sprachdiplom I (B1) is offered. Abitur is the German International Abitur, with exams in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at higher level, and other subjects at basic level. Egyptian credentials Addadeya after grade 9 and Thanaweya after grade 12 are issued. The school participates in the Diercke Wissen geography competition.
Europa-Schule Kairo has 1,000 pupils, instruction in German.
Location
Location: Abdel Malik Ben Marwan Street, Tagamoa El Khames, New Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt. The campus is located in the New Cairo area, accessible via the district's major roads. The school operates on a single campus.
Stages
Kindergarten; Primary School; Gymnasium; D-Zug
Type
German government-recognized international school
Pupil Nationality Mix
Most pupils are Egyptian.
Additional learning support
An inclusion team supports students with additional learning needs. They provide in-class differentiation, group and one-on-one support, and diagnostic testing, coordinating with external professionals as needed.
Country affiliation
Germany
Bus service
Bus service covers most areas of Cairo. Inquiries about coverage are handled by the administration during enrollment. Transportation details and pickup/drop-off times can be obtained from the Transport Management at 01226868125; bus@europaschulekairo.com.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Annual tuition at Europa-Schule Kairo ranges from EGP 6,000 to EGP 209,000 for 2026/27.
Application fees
- No separate application or one‑off registration fee is published in the school's public fee schedule for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Tuition fees by school year (published annual amounts)
- Baby class: EGP 204,000 per year. - Kindergarten and preschool: EGP 165,600 per year. - Primary (Grades 1–4): EGP 180,000 per year. - Secondary I (Grades 5–9): EGP 188,400 per year. - Secondary II (Grades 10–12): EGP 199,200 per year.
- Published fees for non‑Egyptian (foreign) students: EUR 6,000 per year for tuition in all school stages; activity fee for foreign students: EUR 100 per year.
Per‑term fees
- The published schedule provides annual tuition amounts only; no per‑term breakdown or explicit per‑term rates are published on the public fee page. Parents should note that the amounts above are presented as yearly fees.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The public fee information lists annual tuition and an annual activity fee but does not publish a detailed billing schedule (for example: number of instalments, due dates) or specific payment terms on the fee page. Any instalment options, due dates, late‑payment penalties or similar billing terms are not provided in the published fee summary.
Boarding fees
- Boarding is not applicable: the school operates as a day school and provides school bus transport; there is no published boarding/internat fee. Transport/bus fees are referenced as separate, variable costs dependent on route and residence.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Activity fee (annual): EGP 5,000 for Egyptian students. - Books: charged separately according to the required books for each year group (amounts not fixed in the public fee summary). - Transport (school bus): charged separately; cost varies by pick‑up area and is not given as a fixed amount in the published summary. - Any uniform or school‑shop costs are not listed as fixed fees in the published fee summary.
Refund information
- No public refund policy or specific statements on refunds for tuition, activity fees, bus fees or book charges are published on the school's public fee summary. The published fee information does not state which fees (if any) are refundable or the conditions for refunds.
Fee payment options
- The published fee summary does not list accepted payment methods (for example bank transfer, credit card, direct debit) or the required bank details/payment channels on the fee page itself.
Notes for parents (practical points based on the published fee material)
- All amounts above are those published for the 2025/2026 academic year; the school presents annual tuition figures and a separate annual activity charge; book and transport costs are additional and variable. - Transport is provided by school buses and is priced separately depending on the route/residence; parents should expect bus fees to be charged in addition to the annual tuition.
Academics
Europa-Schule Kairo teaches German Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
In the Gymnasium, project-based work continues across subjects, with cross-disciplinary or elective options, teaching students to work in teams and think in networks. The school emphasizes modern learning arrangements, using new media and contemporary teaching materials to support hands-on, individualized learning in a globalized world. The curriculum includes German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Biology, Geography, English, with French from grade 6, Physics from grade 7, Chemistry from grade 7, Religion (in Arabic), Civics (in Arabic), Music, and Art. Deutsch Sprachdiplom I certifies B1; it comprises written and oral parts. Abitur: Students primarily pursue the German International Abitur; Abitur exams can be taken in German, English, Arabic and Mathematics at the higher level, and in other subjects (except Sport and Religion) at the basic level; examinations in French, Art and Music can only be oral. Egyptian credentials: In addition to German credentials, students take Addadeya after grade 9 and Thanaweya after grade 12; passing Thanaweya enables admission to state Egyptian universities. The Deutsches Sprachdiplom I certifies B1 level, with written and oral components.
Higher Education Progression
The study and career orientation at Europa-Schule Kairo guides the transition from school to study or work and rests on three pillars: individual counseling, information and guidance events, and practical experiences in the world of work. This includes individual counseling, information materials, and DAAD-supported counseling, as well as events such as the DAAD SIT information day, a study information day at GUC Cairo, a Germany trip, and a tenth-grade internship. The program also directs students to external study portals and resources to help explore study programs and universities in Germany and beyond, including ZEIT Online and other German and Egyptian higher-education resources.
Gifted and Talented
The school runs an active AG program with activities such as chess and thinking games, Kinder theater, reading clubs, storytelling, graffiti art, and Model United Nations. Weekly workshops allow students in year groups 2-4 to pursue interests across subjects (e.g., student newspaper, storytelling, choir, football, crafts, wall painting, reading games), and there are mentoring and peer-support initiatives such as conflict mediation and buddy programs for new students.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Online registration for grades 1–11 is open from March 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. The legal guardian must complete the form in German or English, and all information regarding the student and the parents must be provided; otherwise the application is incomplete and will be rejected. A separate application must be submitted for each sibling. 2. To register for Primary School and Gymnasium, online registration for the grades (1–11) should be completed within the March window. The documents to be uploaded on the registration portal are: original birth certificate; a recent passport photo of the child; copy of the child's passport (first page); copies of both parents' ID cards; and a copy of the current mid-year report. 3. We will place your child on the list of new applicants, review class capacities, assess your child's academic performance, and invite you and your child to an admissions interview if needed. For admission to Grade 11, an interview with the high school coordinator is necessary to review any required make-up periods, language sequences, and subject combinations. 4.
School Events
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FAQs
What curriculum does Europa-Schule Kairo follow?
The school follows a German government-recognised curriculum from Kindergarten through Gymnasium. Subjects include German, Mathematics, History, Arabic, Sciences, English, with French from Grade 6 and a D-Zug track for project-based learning.
What learning support is available?
An inclusion team provides in-class differentiation, group and one-on-one support, diagnostic testing, and coordination with external specialists. Shadow teachers are available, and students with a diagnosis can receive individual case support.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from EGP 165,600 for Kindergarten to EGP 199,200 for Secondary II. Non-Egyptian students pay in EUR. A baby class costs EGP 204,000 per year.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus includes a climate-controlled sports hall with integrated stage, two football pitches, beach volleyball courts, a private swimming pool, bright classrooms, and modern secondary facilities.
How many students attend the school?
Europa-Schule Kairo has approximately 1,000 students across all sections from Kindergarten through Gymnasium.
What languages are taught?
German is the primary instruction language. Arabic is taught from Kindergarten, English is introduced, and French begins from Grade 6 in the Gymnasium. German as a Foreign Language (DaF) is offered.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, the bus service covers most areas of Cairo. Families can enquire about coverage and pickup/drop-off times from the Transportation Department during enrollment.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include chess and thinking games, children's theatre, reading clubs, storytelling, graffiti art workshops, Model United Nations, and weekly workshops for students in Grades 2-4.
What career guidance is offered?
Study and career orientation rests on three pillars: individual counselling, information and guidance events, and practical work experiences. Students receive preparation for the transition to university or employment.
Who founded the school?
Professor Dr. Gamal Nawara founded Europa-Schule Kairo in 1998 to provide German education in Egypt. His grandchildren now attend the school he founded.
What mental health support is available?
The school has school social workers, special education specialists, and an occupational therapist providing ongoing guidance. External psychologists are engaged for additional support when needed.
Where is the school located?
The school is on Abdel Malik Ben Marwan Street in Tagamoa El Khames, New Cairo. It operates on a single campus serving all age groups from Kindergarten through Gymnasium.
