Dover International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$4K
Curriculum: American · British
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~800
Location: New Cairo, Cairo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Dover is a practical choice for families in El Shorouk or the eastern New Cairo corridor who need COGNIA-accredited American curriculum at EGP fees. The location rules it out for most Maadi or central Cairo families before they get to the school itself.
Dover opened in 2010 as an American-curriculum school in El Shorouk City, on the far eastern edge of New Cairo off the Suez road. COGNIA and MSA accreditation, combined with COGNIA School of Excellence recognition, gives the American Diploma genuine standing for US and Canadian university applications - and sets Dover apart from several smaller Cairo schools that market an American curriculum without equivalent accreditation. Second-language instruction in French or German from Kindergarten is available, an unusual offering at this fee level.
Fees for 2025-26 run from EGP 137,795 (KG1-2) to EGP 179,285 (Grade 12), paid in four instalments with a 7% discount for full-year payment by 31 May. These totals include tuition, activity fees and learning resources. Transport at around EGP 24,000 per year is extra. The structured fee schedule and clear accreditation record make the school straightforward to evaluate on paper.
El Shorouk is a long way from most of Cairo. For families in Maadi, Zamalek or the 5th Settlement, the commute on the Suez road corridor is a material daily commitment. Published parent feedback is very limited - a single review on one platform rated the school highly, but that is too thin a base to assess consistency of teaching quality across year groups. Visit the school in session and speak to current secondary parents before committing.
What parents value
- –COGNIA and MSA dual accreditation with School of Excellence recognition. The American Diploma is accepted by US and Canadian universities without equivalency paperwork - a practical advantage over non-accredited Cairo alternatives.
- –Second-language instruction in French or German from Kindergarten, at EGP fees. For families seeking early bilingual exposure alongside an American curriculum, there is no directly comparable option at this price point in Cairo.
Points of consideration
- –El Shorouk City location adds significant travel time for families not living in that corridor. Map the commute from your home in school-day conditions before applying.
- –Published parent reviews are very limited. We could not find sufficient independent feedback to assess consistency of teaching quality across year groups. Visit the school during a normal school day and speak to current secondary parents before committing.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten 1-2 | 3 | NaN |
| Grades 1-3 | 6 | NaN |
| Grades 4-5 | 9 | NaN |
| Grades 6-8 | 11 | NaN |
| Grades 9-10 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 11 | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from EGP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
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| Assessment Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
| Registration Fee (first child, non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
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Student Body
Cairo's international schools serve a mix of diplomatic, corporate-expat and Egyptian-international families. Contact the school for current enrolment and nationality breakdown.
Leadership
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