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Maadi British International School
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.
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
Annual fees
| Year level | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foundation | 2 | EGP 407,454 |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 3 | EGP 500,685 |
| Foundation Stage 2 - Year 6 (Primary) | 4 | EGP 828,720 |
| Years 7-9 (Secondary) | 11 | EGP 959,934 |
| Years 10-13 (IGCSE / A-Level) | 14 | EGP 984,105 |
One-time fees
| Item | Age | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | EGP 10,359 | |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | EGP 397,095 |
Reviews
Long-established not-for-profit British school in Zahraa El Maadi, drawing a heavily expat roll across more than sixty nationalities with a smaller Egyptian dual-passport contingent. The pitch is steady English National Curriculum through to Cambridge A-Level, small classes, and a calm campus with a 25-metre indoor pool and proper specialist rooms. The January 2025 BSO inspection landed Outstanding in all areas, and the consistent note from families is how accessible the principal and senior team are at the gate each morning.
Positives
- Inspection standing. BSO inspection in January 2025 judged the school Outstanding in all areas, with curriculum, teaching, and SMSC provision singled out. The 2021 PENTA visit had already rated it Excellent across the board, so the trajectory is steady rather than a recent jump.
- Accessibility of leadership. Open-door culture from the principal and senior team is the most repeated positive. Families say concerns tend to get resolved at the gate or by quick email rather than escalating to formal complaints.
- Campus and facilities. Purpose-built Zahraa El Maadi site with a 25-metre indoor pool, astroturf, auditorium, science labs, dedicated art and DT rooms, and a 20,000-volume library. Generous for the roll size.
- Class sizes and individual attention. Roll sits around 350 across ages 2 to 18, which keeps classes small and teaching close. Non-selective intake is paired with careful differentiation rather than streaming pressure.
Considerations
- Sixth form scale. A-Level provision exists but the cohort is small, which constrains subject choice and the social feel of Years 12 and 13. Families targeting a wide A-Level basket sometimes look at larger Cairo secondary providers for sixth form.
- Community mix. Enrolment is structured around expat families and Egyptians with dual nationality, which gives the school its international feel but means it sits outside the Egyptian Ministry pathway. Parents moving on mid-school cycle have flagged the transition out as something to plan for.
Leadership
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)