International Schools

Monty B · #1 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 05:32 AM

We are considering an offer in Egypt. Which areas are better to live in and which are the better and affordable schools? We have looked online and those that give fees on their site seem very expensive. Please help!!

txlstewart · #2 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 11:10 AM

For expats kids, I would recommend Cairo American College for an American curriculum or NCBIS for a British curriculum. Other schools may say they follow a certain country's curriculum, but it is watered down.

Monty B · #3 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 12:38 PM

Thanks for that. I have looked at them and they are quite expensive. Any more affordable suggestions?

MaidenScotland · #4 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 12:58 PM

Hi Monty.

Quite simply you get what you pay for in Egypt..
The big fee paying schools employ well qualified teachers.. the others employ anyone who can speak English

Monty B · #5 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 01:12 PM

Thanks but that information is really not helpful. Hopefully other expats are slightly more polite and willing to help with constructive advice.

Lanason · #6 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty B

Thanks but that information is really not helpful. Hopefully other expats are slightly more polite and willing to help with constructive advice.

My kids go to NCBIS which is excellent.

Others like MES and AIS are good

Then you go down to Rehab British School , British Canadian in Sherook or Cairo English School.

Where are you living / working - this makes a big difference as you would not want your kids travelling for hours on egyptian roads

txlstewart · #7 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 02:06 PM

AIS is 99% Egyptian students. The curriculum is good, and they have an IB Diploma program. You have to take into account that your child (at AIS or MES) would be in a class of predominantly English Language Learners.

Check out the schools and make sure they are accredited by a reputable accreditation body--AND that the accreditation was done recently and is part of an ongoing process. If the school was "fully accredited" prior to opening and hasn't been through the process recently, then they are not a proper school.

Most companies that bring you over pay for your children's education as part of your expat package. Please don't shortchange your children's futures to save a few pennies now....

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mamasue · #8 (**permalink**) 22nd July 2012, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty B

Thanks but that information is really not helpful. Hopefully other expats are slightly more polite and willing to help with constructive advice.

I don't see anything impolite in Maiden's reply.....
It's a fact... the semi-decent schoold charge a fortune.....the cheaper ones can't afford to pay for decent staff....FACT!
I was offered teaching jobs in Egypt when I lived there..in a recognised private school..I've got no teaching experience whatsoever....don't even like kids!!

Monty B · #9 (**permalink**) 23rd July 2012, 02:46 AM

Thank txlstewart. This is the kind of reply I was hoping for. Will look into it:-)

Lanason · #10 (**permalink**) 23rd July 2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Monty B

Thank txlstewart. This is the kind of reply I was hoping for. Will look into it:-)

I don't know if you have been on many forums before but there is a certain etiquette.

It's alway good in your first post to say hello and introduce yourself. Then post your question. Critiscing and being sarcastic to other forum members is not appreciated.
You wouldn't do this meeting someone in face to face situation would you?

Anyway welcome to the forum and I hope you find future comments useful and that you can share some of your life experiences for the benefits of others.