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Mrs. Randa Shoeb (Head of Forsan American School); Mr. Paulo Duran (Principal, Forsan British School)
School Principal
Academic offering
Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Typical class size 20
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Preschool, Early Years, Kindergarten, Elementary, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction
Forsan International Schools in Egypt comprises the Playschool, Forsan British School and Forsan American School. The network provides an all‑through education from age 3 to 19, with Forsan British School following the Cambridge UK framework (Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels) administered by Cambridge Assessment and the British Council. Instruction is delivered in English and Arabic, with native English support and a Global Perspectives program. Forsan American School offers an American‑based curriculum for Pre‑K through 12, aligned to the Common Core and including an AP program in high school; it is US‑accredited by Cognia, NWAC and SACS‑CASI. The campuses are purpose‑built and modern, featuring facilities such as indoor pools, theatre spaces, science and IT laboratories, art rooms and music studios, two libraries and gallery spaces, and interactive classrooms. Core strengths include a robust athletics program, extensive performing and visual arts, and a broad range of co‑curricular activities and leadership opportunities.
Forsan International Schools has typical class sizes of 20, instruction in English, Arabic.
Location
Qanal El Mahmoudia, Smouha, Alexandria, Egypt. Located in the Smouha district, the campus is accessible via several bus routes. A door-to-door bus service is available.
Stages
PlaySchool; British School; American School. All-through education from ages 3 to 19.
Type
Private, coeducational day school network comprising a Playschool, British School and American School.
Additional learning support
On-site doctor, nurse and educational psychologist with strong pastoral care.
Country affiliation
Egypt
Bus service
Convenient school bus routes and door-to-door service available.
Fees
Annual tuition at Forsan International Schools ranges from EGP 58,000 to EGP 75,970 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fee - No fixed, publicly posted one‑time application or seat‑reservation fee amount is available in the school's public materials. Parents should note that a one‑time registration/seat reservation fee is commonly charged by similar international schools in the region, but Forsan International Schools does not publish a fixed figure.
Tuition fees (annual) by year group — amounts shown in EGP - Playschool / KG1: EGP 58,000. - KG2: EGP 58,000. - Primary Year 1 (P1): EGP 59,920. - Primary Year 2 (P2): EGP 59,920. - Primary Year 3 (P3): EGP 65,270. - Primary Year 4 (P4): EGP 65,270. - Primary Year 5 (P5): EGP 68,480. - Primary Year 6 (P6): EGP 68,480. - Preparatory Year 1 (Prep 1 / Grade 7): EGP 73,830. - Preparatory Year 2 (Prep 2 / Grade 8): EGP 75,970. - Preparatory Year 3 (Prep 3 / Grade 9): EGP 75,970.
Per‑term detail - Forsan International Schools does not publish a public per‑term breakdown on its public pages. The annual figures above are the school‑level published annual tuition amounts referenced by local school directories; parents should treat per‑term figures as dependent on the school's chosen billing schedule (which is not posted).
Billing schedule and payment terms - A detailed billing schedule (number of instalments, due dates, late‑payment penalties, and early‑payment discounts) is not published in the school's public materials. No formal schedule of term dates versus invoice amounts is available publicly.
Boarding fees - Forsan operates as a day school; no boarding provision or boarding fees are published.
Transportation (school bus) - School bus (transport) is listed separately by local school directories and reported at approximately EGP 8,000 per year (annual transport fee). Transport is typically charged in addition to tuition.
Other costs and fees - Textbooks: Directories indicate that the listed tuition figures include textbooks in the amounts shown. - Uniforms: Uniform costs are not included in the annual tuition figures and are charged separately; a specific uniform price is not publicly posted. - Extra‑curricular activities, school trips, external exam fees, and optional services (where applicable) are additional costs and are not itemised in publicly available materials. Specific amounts are not published.
Refund information - No published, itemised refund policy for tuition, registration, transportation, textbooks, or uniform fees is available in the school's public materials. Local directory notes for similar regional schools commonly treat registration/seat‑reservation, uniform, textbook and transport fees as non‑refundable, but Forsan does not publish a formal refund schedule in its public pages.
Fee payment options - The school's public contact and admissions information does not list accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, cheque, or credit card). No public statement of online payment portals, bank details, or card acceptance is posted.
Summary of availability and limits of published information - Forsan International Schools' public materials do not publish a full, itemised fee schedule (per‑term instalments, a definitive one‑time registration/reservation fee, payment methods, refund policy wording, or any boarding fees). The annual tuition and transport figures given above are the amounts reported by local school directories and aggregator sites and reflect the amounts referenced for the school; they should be treated as the reported annual charges. For clarity: the school is a day school; the tuition figures above are annual amounts in EGP; a public per‑term breakdown and formal refund/payment terms are not posted in the school's public pages.
Academics
Forsan International Schools teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
The school provides an all-through education from ages 3 to 19. Forsan British School follows the Cambridge UK curriculum, offering Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Level examinations, administered by Cambridge Assessment with the British Council handling administration. The language of instruction is English and Arabic, with English supported by a core team of native English speakers and a Global Perspectives program. Forsan British School offers the English and Egyptian curriculum. Forsan American School provides an American-based curriculum for Pre-K through 12, aligned with the American Common Core State Standards, including an AP program in high school, taught by US-certified staff. Forsan American School is US-accredited by Cognia, NWAC and SACS-CASI.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities worldwide. Forsan British School graduates go to a range of universities home and abroad; Forsan American School offers an American diploma enabling attendance at universities anywhere in the world.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
SEL is integrated in the Early Childhood Center (ECC) Program to support self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. SEL is also offered as a specialist class in Elementary School alongside Art, Music, French, IT, Arabic, NS, Religion and Physical Education. SEL activities include readings, short films, and songs centered on respect and social awareness. Pastoral care is emphasized to provide a supportive environment and promote student wellbeing.
Mental Wellbeing
Pastoral care supports mental wellbeing, and SEL contributes to emotional and social wellbeing and resilience as part of Forsan's balanced development approach.
Admissions
Admissions
Forsan British School (Alexandria) admissions: 1. The parent completes an application form online at the FAS Online Application Form or at the Student Affairs office. 2. The parent submits copies of the child's birth certificate, copies of both parents' IDs, a passport‑size photo, a copy of the official school report (if applicable), and the school report cards for the current and previous two academic years, plus a school transfer request form. 3. The Director of Enrollment Management will set up an appointment for an assessment and an interview will be determined. (Location: Forsan British School, Qanal El Mahmoudia Smouha, Alexandria.) The school teaches English and Arabic and offers the English and Egyptian curricula, with Arabic and English taught across the school by native English speakers for certain programs.
Waitlist
Admission may be postponed if a grade level reaches the maximum number of places. In that case the applicant is placed on a waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum pathways does Forsan International Schools offer?
The school offers both British and American pathways. Forsan British School follows Cambridge Checkpoint, IGCSE, AS and A Levels. Forsan American School offers an American-based curriculum with an American diploma.
Where is the school located?
Forsan International Schools is located in the Smouha district of Alexandria, Egypt, on Qanal El Mahmoudia. A door-to-door bus service is available for families.
What are the tuition fees?
Playschool and KG fees start at EGP 58,000 per year. Primary fees range from EGP 60,000 to EGP 75,970 depending on year group and section. Both British and American sections are available.
When was the school founded?
Forsan International Schools opened in September 2017 to meet Alexandria's growing demand for top international education. It comprises a Playschool, British School, and American School.
What social-emotional learning programmes exist?
SEL is integrated across the curriculum from Early Childhood through Elementary. It develops self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making through readings, films, and songs.
What facilities does the campus have?
The campus features an indoor swimming pool, state-of-the-art theatre, sound-proof music studios, science and IT labs, libraries, art rooms, smartboard-equipped classrooms, and extensive sports facilities.
What accreditations does the school hold?
The school holds Cognia accreditation (NCA CASI, NWAC and SACS CASI) for the American section. The British section is administered by Cambridge Assessment with the British Council.
Is there a house system?
Yes, Forsan has a vibrant house system that encourages student leadership and voice throughout the school community.
What university preparation support is available?
BridgeU is used from Year 9 to help students explore university options worldwide. Senior students have dedicated leadership roles and a common room within the school.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Activities include book club, cooking, drama, music, art, origami, gardening, etiquette, fitness, dancing, painting, photography, and various sports including basketball, volleyball, soccer, and swimming.
What languages are taught?
English and Arabic are the primary languages of instruction. English is supported by a core team of native English speakers delivering the Global Perspectives programme.
Who leads the school?
Mrs. Randa Shoeb heads Forsan American School and Mr. Paulo Duran is Principal of Forsan British School. Both oversee their respective curriculum pathways.
