The British International School, Cairo
International School in Cairo
Quick answer
The British International School Cairo (BISC) serves 1,058 students from 43 nationalities aged 3 to 18. The school combines British curriculum with the IB Diploma at sixth form, accredited by IBO, COBIS and BSO. Tuition $8,396-$21,951 per year. Long-established choice for British, diplomatic and corporate expat families on Cairo assignments seeking British/IB-track education with established UK boarding-school feeder pathways and strong Egyptian-curriculum integration through the British International curriculum.
Key facts
- Curriculum: IB, British leaving qualifications include IGCSE and IB Diploma.
- Tuition: $8,396–$21,951/yr published in GBP, US$ equivalent.
- Avg class size: 24 (max 24) Cairo international school · 1,058 students total.
- 43 nationalities top: Egyptian.
- Ages: Ages 3 to 18 school day starts at 07:55.
- Accreditations: IBO, COBIS, BSO verified.
1,058
43 (Egyptian)
24 avg / 24 max
Rolling
1976
IBO, COBIS, BSO
IGCSE and IB Diploma
About The British International School, Cairo
Established in 1976, The British International School, Cairo is one of Egypt's leading academic institutions. It is renowned for the quality of its education, the care it gives to its pupils and the sheer breadth of student achievement. BISC is a co-educational day school committed to excellence in all of its activities.
Learning & language support (SEN / EAL)
This school states meaningful learning-support provision — still confirm it fits your child's specific need.
Why this matters
Special-needs provision at international schools varies widely and is rarely guaranteed by the school itself — and local legal duties differ by country. Confirm what this school provides, in writing, before you commit.
- Learning support: moderate
- In-house specialist staff listed
- Educational psychologist available
- EAL/ESL support listed
Questions to ask the school
- Can you support a child with my child's specific need (e.g. dyslexia, ADHD, autism), and have you done so this year? Ask for concrete examples.
- Is there an additional fee for learning support or EAL — and how much per year?
- Is learning support guaranteed for the full enrolment, or can it be withdrawn later?
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Annual tuition (USD) | $8,396 – $21,951 |
| Annual tuition (GBP) | E 419805-E 1097574 |
| Fee year | 2025-2026 |
| Est. all-in cost (modeled)how we calculate | $16,054(+6%) |
| Est. first-year total (modeled) | $17,554 |
| Cost position in Cairo | 100th percentile(premium tier) |
IB, British
IGCSE and IB Diploma
IB Diploma, IGCSE
2024 GCSE - 89% Achieved 9-4, 67% achieved 9-7 2024 IB - Average score is 34.
Spanish, French, Arabic
A well-equipped Curriculum Support Department caters for SEN students, including in-class support, individual learning plans, regular meetings and close monitoring of progress.
Yes
BISC selects the pupils on ability and their potential. BISC is aware that English for the pupils who represent many nationalities may be a cause for concern, and there is some ESL provision within the school.
07:55 – 15:10
Yes
Yes
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Class Size
Student Diversity
Highly diverse
Common: Egyptian
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