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Maadi British International School
Non-profit British school established in 1984 in the heart of Maadi, under the patronage of the British Ambassador, serving around 350 students from 50+ nationalities through the English National Curriculum, IGCSE and A-Levels. Annual fees run from GBP 5,900 (Pre-Foundation)…
In brief
The premier British school for the Maadi expat community, judged Outstanding by the BSO inspection in 2025 and consistently producing top external exam results in Egypt.
MBIS traces back to 1984 as a primary school for the Maadi expat enclave and grew into its current British international form in 1995. The campus in the Fourth District near Wadi Degla blends modern and Arabic architecture across three buildings, with a heated indoor pool, astroturf, running track and an auditorium.
Academics are the headline strength. Pupils regularly take top-in-country and top-in-continent prizes in IGCSE and A-Level subjects, and the cohort spans roughly 40 nationalities with a British-majority population. Teachers are UK-qualified and pastoral practice is rated highly.
Most parent feedback is strongly positive on academics, safeguarding and the open-door culture. A minority of long-term observers grumble about parent politics and the treatment of local staff, the kind of thing that sometimes surfaces in tight expat communities.
Fees
| Fee | Age | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foundation | 2 | Annual | EGP 407,454 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 3 | Annual | EGP 500,685 |
| Foundation Stage 2 - Year 6 (Primary) | 4 | Annual | EGP 828,720 |
| Years 7-9 (Secondary) | 11 | Annual | EGP 959,934 |
| Years 10-13 (IGCSE / A-Level) | 14 | Annual | EGP 984,105 |
| Application Fee | One-time | EGP 10,359 | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | One-time | EGP 397,095 |
Reviews
- Most consistent line in parent commentary: the school is one of a small set of credible British options in Cairo, sitting alongside BISC, NCBIS and CAC.
- Parents describe children settling well and emerging happy and confident, with strong language and discipline outcomes; one parent said the school changed their son into a happy, independent, well-disciplined child.
- BSO inspection rated the school outstanding in all areas in 2025, following earlier excellent ratings under ISI and PENTA.
- Facilities praised, including indoor heated pool, astroturf pitch, auditorium and specialist art, design and music rooms.
- Negative thread is internal politics: one review described parents running the school and indulging their own aims, with local staff said to be poorly treated.
Head of school
Stephen Rogers
Stephen Rogers is the Principal of Maadi British International School. He is committed to ensuring that all students develop into well-rounded adults by challenging them to achieve their best and set high aspirational goals. He emphasizes the importance of students being inquisitive, resilient, resourceful, reflective, responsible, and respectful. Prior to joining MBIS, he served as the Executive Headmaster at the International School of Milan and Principal at the English International School Prague, with over 15 years of experience in international school leadership.
Accreditations
- Council of International Schools 01
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges 02
- COBIS Patron's Accreditation and Compliance 03
- British Schools Overseas (DfE) 04
- British Schools in the Middle East accreditation 05
Academic results
- GCSE grades 9-7 40% (2025)
- A-Level A*/A 29% (2025)