Maadi British International School
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$9K - US$21K
Curriculum: British
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~350
Location: Maadi, Cairo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
MBIS is the right choice for Maadi-based families who want a small, close-knit British school under ISI inspection where every teacher is UK-trained. The non-refundable GBP 5,750 registration fee is a significant commitment - factor it into your first-year budget before applying.
MBIS is the smallest accredited British school in Cairo and knows exactly what it is: a boutique, genuinely international community of around 350 students from 50-plus nationalities, run under the patronage of the British Ambassador and subject to ISI inspection. The school holds COBIS, IAPS and BSME membership alongside its ISI-BSO accreditation, which gives it a stronger inspection pedigree than most EGP-fee schools at similar enrolment. All teaching staff are UK-trained and recruited directly from the UK - a point the school makes prominently, and one that parents in Maadi consistently cite as the primary reason they chose it over larger local alternatives.
The school originally ran only to Year 8, but has extended to A-Level over recent years. The 2025 results - 40% of GCSE grades at 9-7, 29% of A-Level grades at A*/A, 71% at A*-B - are respectable for a school this size, particularly given the mixed-ability intake. Leavers in 2025 went on to universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Germany and Egypt. The ISI inspection rated the school excellent in all areas, which is the highest available rating under that framework.
The trade-off is scale. With around 350 students across all ages from 2 to 18, MBIS cannot match the co-curricular breadth of larger schools. The transition from a primary-only school to one with a functioning sixth form is still relatively recent, and families who are specifically choosing for A-Level outcomes should ask for full results data by subject. Fees are quoted in GBP - from GBP 5,900 for Pre-Foundation to GBP 14,250 for Years 10-13 - which means EGP costs move with sterling. The one-time, non-refundable registration fee of GBP 5,750 is the most significant upfront exposure.
What parents value
- –ISI inspection result of excellent in all areas - the highest rating available - combined with COBIS, IAPS and BSME membership. Accreditation depth here exceeds most Cairo schools at this enrolment size.
- –All teaching staff are UK-trained and recruited from the UK. In a city where teacher quality varies widely, this is a substantive differentiator and not just a marketing claim.
- –Central Maadi location with a community of 50-plus nationalities. Families living in Maadi avoid the long commutes that the Beverly Hills or New Cairo campuses require.
Points of consideration
- –Non-refundable registration fee of GBP 5,750 (approximately EGP 414,000 at April 2026 rates) applies on entry. This is in addition to an application fee of GBP 150. Calculate the full first-year cost before accepting a place.
- –GBP-denominated fees expose families earning in EGP to sterling exchange-rate risk. If the pound strengthens against the EGP, annual costs rise in local terms with no contractual protection.
- –With only around 350 students, the school is small. Co-curricular options, peer cohort diversity within year groups, and sixth form subject breadth are all more limited than at schools four or five times its size. Visit and ask specifically about sixth form cohort sizes by subject.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Foundation | 2 | NaN |
| Foundation Stage 1 (FS1) | 3 | NaN |
| Foundation Stage 2 - Year 6 (Primary) | 4 | NaN |
| Years 7-9 (Secondary) | 11 | NaN |
| Years 10-13 (IGCSE / A-Level) | 14 | NaN |
Fees converted from EGP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Additional Fees
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | NaN |
| Registration Fee (non-refundable) | NaN |
Academic Results
| GCSE grades 9-7 | 40% (2025) |
| A-Level A*/A | 29% (2025) |
Key results: GCSE grades 9-7 40% (2025), A-Level A*/A 29% (2025).
Extra Curriculars
Contact the school for details on co-curricular activities, facilities and what a typical week outside lessons looks like for your child's age group.
Inspections & Accreditations
Inspection
No published inspection details are currently available.
Accreditations
Accreditation details are not publicly listed.
Memberships
Membership details are not publicly listed.
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
James McDonald
Headmaster since 2019. All teaching staff are UK-trained and recruited from the UK. The school operates under the patronage of the British Ambassador to Egypt.