Malvern College Egypt
Key Stats
Annual Fees: US$3K - US$5K
Curriculum: British · IB
Age Range: 2-18
Students: ~850
Location: New Cairo, Cairo
Updated April 2026
In Brief
Malvern College Egypt is the pick for families who want a British school in New Cairo with a genuine UK independent-school partnership, capped class sizes, and IGCSE plus A-Level or IB Diploma - at fees that sit between the EGP-fee mass market and the GBP-denominated upper tier.
Malvern College Egypt opened in 2016 as the first school in Cairo to operate under formal academic partnership with a named UK independent school - Malvern College, which has been running since 1865. The partnership is active rather than nominal: Malvern College UK conducts regular inspections of the Egypt campus, and the curriculum framework mirrors the UK parent school. Around 850 students from Early Years through to Sixth Form follow the English National Curriculum, with IGCSE and both A-Level and IB Diploma at senior level. Maximum class size is 22, which is lower than the 25 cap common at larger Cairo schools.
The Kattameya Investment Zone campus on the South Ring Road has five science labs, a three-storey library, two outdoor pools, a FIFA all-weather pitch, a theatre and three music studios - a facilities package that matches or exceeds what you would find at schools charging considerably more. Fees in EGP from around EGP 130,000 for Early Years to EGP 244,560 for Sixth Form place it above MES and CES but below the GBP- or USD-denominated schools. Parent community feedback describes the school as warm and welcoming, with teaching described as expert by subject.
The areas to examine carefully are the exam track record and the BSME inspection history. The school is still relatively young by Cairo standards and does not yet have COBIS or ISI accreditation alongside its BSME membership. Published exam results at IGCSE and A-Level are not prominently shared, which makes it harder to assess academic outcomes compared to NCBIS or BISC. Families choosing primarily for A-Level or IB Diploma outcomes should request the most recent results data and ask how long individual sixth form teachers have been in post.
What parents value
- –Formal academic partnership with Malvern College UK (founded 1865), with regular inspections from the UK parent school. This is a substantive relationship rather than a name licence, and it brings genuine curriculum oversight.
- –Maximum class size of 22 across all year groups, lower than the 25-student norm at comparable Cairo schools. Combined with five science labs, a theatre and three music studios, the teaching environment is well-resourced.
- –Kattameya campus is on the South Ring Road with direct access from New Cairo. Families in the 5th Settlement, Kattameya Heights or Mivida compounds face a straightforward commute compared with schools in Beverly Hills or Maadi.
Points of consideration
- –Exam results at IGCSE and A-Level/IB Diploma are not prominently published. Request current results data for the subjects relevant to your child's age group before forming a view on academic outcomes.
- –BSME membership is the current accreditation framework. The school does not yet hold COBIS or ISI-BSO inspection status - accreditation depth is lower than NCBIS or MBIS at this fee level. Ask about the inspection schedule and any pending accreditation applications.
- –At around 850 students and ten years old, the school is still developing its senior-school track record. Sixth form cohort sizes may be smaller than at more established schools - ask about IB and A-Level group sizes by subject before choosing for that pathway.
Annual Fees
| Year Group | Age | USDTotal Annual Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Early Years (18 months - 4 years) | 2 | NaN |
| Primary (Years 1-6) | 5 | NaN |
| Lower Secondary (Years 7-9) | 11 | NaN |
| IGCSE (Years 10-11) | 14 | NaN |
| Sixth Form (A-Level / IB Diploma) | 16 | NaN |
Fees converted from EGP. For the most up to date and accurate figures please double check with the school.
Academic Results
Academic results have not been made publicly available by this school.
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
Gavin Boyle
Headmaster. The school operates under formal academic partnership with Malvern College UK (founded 1865), which conducts regular inspections of the Egypt campus.