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Notion International School
A young IB Continuum school in Mariotteya, Faisal District on the Giza side of Cairo, founded in 2015 and authorised across all three IB programmes. Pitches itself as the seventh IB Continuum school in Egypt.
In brief
A young IB Continuum school in Mariotteya, Faisal District on the Giza side of Cairo, founded in 2015 and authorised across all three IB programmes. Pitches itself as the seventh IB Continuum school in Egypt.
Compact 8,000 square metre site puts it within reach of Mohandessin, Dokki, Zamalek and the 6th of October expansion, which is unusual for a full-IB school in Cairo. Inquiry-led, play-based primary is the marketing line, with PYP, MYP and DP layered through. Around 50 to 200 staff, suggesting a contained student body rather than a flagship size.
Public review pool is small and split. Positive feedback notes happy children and supportive leadership over multi-year stays. The sharper criticism flags concerns about teacher English fluency in some sections, behaviour management and a culture that does not always retain staff. Worth a thorough campus visit and a conversation with current parents in your child's year group before committing, given the school is still maturing.
Reviews
An IB continuum school in Faisal, on the Giza side, running the PYP, MYP and DP under one roof. Independent commentary outside the school's own channels is sparse. What does surface points to a small, close community and a young IB programme still finding its footing, with some reports of strain on the teaching side.
Positives
- Community feel. Current students describe a small, tight-knit campus where pupils and staff know each other by name.
- Academic seriousness. Pupils report that the academic side is taken seriously, with the full IB continuum running through to Diploma.
Considerations
- Staff conditions. Teacher-side accounts describe a difficult working environment, with knock-on effects for classroom consistency.
- Fees and transparency. Tuition is not published openly; families are asked to enquire and the first instalment is expected quickly after an offer.