El Alsson British and American International Schools
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$4K - US$7K
Curriculum: British · American · IB
Age Range: 3-18
Students: ~1,400
Location: Beverly Hills / 6th of October, Cairo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
El Alsson suits families who want flexibility across British and American curricula - including IB Diploma - on a single campus, and who are based in or close to the Giza / New Cairo western corridor. The 22 km desert-road commute from central Cairo is the single biggest deterrent for families living in Maadi or Heliopolis.
El Alsson has operated since 1982 and, after decades as a family-run school, now runs from the purpose-built NewGiza campus near the 6th October exit on the Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road. The two-section structure - British (Foundation Stage to A-Level) and American (Pre-S to Grade 12 with AP options) plus IB Diploma added to the American section in 2023 - means families with mixed curriculum backgrounds can usually find a fit without changing schools at secondary. Around 1,400 students enrol across both sections. Fees for 2025-26 range from EGP 217,990 (KG1) to EGP 352,305 (Grade 12) in the British section, placing it above MES and CES but well below GBP- or USD-denominated competitors.
The school runs an active university programme - a 90-plus university fair each year, international trips for older year groups, and a senior school theatre production. Recent parent and student reviews are positive about staff quality and the range of activities. The broader co-curricular calendar, including the Duke of Edinburgh-equivalent programmes and overseas trips to destinations such as Albania and Budapest, is cited by families as a genuine differentiator at this price point.
The honest concern is the campus location. NewGiza at km 22 on the desert road is 35-40 minutes from Zamalek or Maadi in light traffic, and longer at peak hours. Families who are not already based in the western suburbs should map the commute on a school-day morning before committing. A teacher review from 2022 raised issues around curriculum structure and behaviour management - areas worth exploring on a campus visit, though more recent parent feedback is considerably more positive.
What parents value
- –British and American sections on one campus with a shared co-curricular programme. Siblings on different tracks stay together, and families who are uncertain about eventual university destination benefit from genuine curriculum choice.
- –EGP-denominated fees with sibling discounts (5% for a second child, 15% for a third) make El Alsson one of the more accessible mid-range options for larger families.
- –Active university preparation programme with an annual fair of 90-plus universities. IB Diploma offered in the American section since 2023, broadening options for students aiming at UK or European universities.
Points of consideration
- –NewGiza is 22 km from central Cairo on the desert road. Map the commute in real school-day conditions - for families in Maadi, Zamalek or Heliopolis, a round trip can add 90 minutes or more to the day.
- –Historical concerns about behaviour management and curriculum consistency were raised in independent teacher feedback. These appear to have improved based on recent parent reviews, but are worth raising directly at an open day.
- –Overall ISD rating of 4.0 from a small number of reviews means the evidence base is thin. Ask the school for its most recent inspection report and current exam results before making a final decision.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| KG1 | 3 | NaN |
| KG2 | 4 | NaN |
| KG3 | 5 | NaN |
| Grade 1 | 6 | NaN |
| Grade 2 | 7 | NaN |
| Grade 3 | 8 | NaN |
| Grade 4 | 9 | NaN |
| Grade 5 | 10 | NaN |
| Grade 6 | 11 | NaN |
| Grade 7 | 12 | NaN |
| Grade 8 | 13 | NaN |
| Grade 9 | 14 | NaN |
| Grade 10 | 15 | NaN |
| Grade 11 (A-Level / IB) | 16 | NaN |
| Grade 12 (A-Level / IB) | 17 | NaN |
Fees converted from EGP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
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Academic Results
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Extra Curriculars
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Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
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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
Karim Rogers
CEO and owner. An alumnus of El Alsson (class of 1998), he holds a degree in economics from the American University in Cairo and a postgraduate qualification from UCL Institute of Education. Took over following the deaths of co-founders Colin Rogers and Soumaya Amr.