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Bedayia International School
A K-12 school in El Banafseg, New Cairo, running an American diploma from kindergarten and the IB Diploma in Grades 11 and 12, with around 2,000 students.
Curriculum
IB
Ages
3 to 18
Pupils
Est. 2000+
Founded
2009
Reviews
- The independent pool is small but converges on a handful of themes. Parents praise teaching staff and dedicated administration, with one detailed review calling commitment and expertise "nothing short of commendable".
- Cairo parents describe Bedayia as "a good school but too overpriced" relative to comparable options in New Cairo, which is a common refrain in the wider Cairo international market.
- A minority of reviews flag management gaps, particularly in HR and principal-level leadership, and complaints about communication with administration.
- The campus is large by Cairo standards (~16,000 m²) and reviewers consistently note swimming pool, sports hall and theatre as part of the appeal.
- Curriculum mix (American Diploma plus IB DP since 2019) matters for families optimising for university routes.
Head of school
MS. Hanan Galal
MS. Hanan Galal is the School Director at Bedayia International School, where she emphasizes a reflective culture and student empowerment through leadership roles and community service. She is committed to nurturing an environment that celebrates Islamic heritage while promoting academic excellence.
Accreditations
- Cognia 01