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If you're researching international schools in Hurghada, Egypt, this page lists every school we know of and lets you sort, filter and compare them — without school marketing in the way. The most common curriculum is Bespoke Curriculum, taught by 2 of the schools below. Annual tuition spans roughly 500–136,073 EGP, with the average sitting around 58,857. Schools range from new openings to long-established names like El Gouna International School (opened 1998).
Compare 4 international schools in Hurghada, Egypt. Filter by curriculum, fees (average EGP 58,857), location, and more to find the right international school now.
El Gouna International School is a co-educational, non-selective day school on Egypt's Red Sea coast serving students aged 4 to 18. It runs two pathways under one umbrella: a British Section delivering the National Curriculum for England with English as the language of instruction, leading to Cambridge IGCSEs and AS/A Levels taught by British-qualified teachers; and a National Language School Section following the Egyptian Language School Curriculum with English instruction while Arabic, Social Studies/Civics and Religion are taught by Egyptian staff. The German Language DSD Programme is available in both sections. All subjects are taught in English, with Arabic-based core subjects taught in Arabic. The school is accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education and is a member of BSME and COBIS; it is an approved Cambridge (CAIE) and Edexcel (Pearson) exam center through the British Council. Two sections operate independently but join for morning assemblies and co-curricular activities. Facilities include a 25m pool, science and ICT laboratories, a canteen, a clinic, a small library hosting reading activities, a Little Free Library initiative, outdoor AstroTurf fields, a basketball court, and an indoor multipurpose hall.
Sunrise International School, located in Hurghada, is the first international school in the city and has been educating students since 2007. It operates as a day school with two divisions: an American division (Cognia-accredited) and an Egyptian National division (accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education), delivering a shared international program. The curriculum blends the American framework with a bespoke curriculum and is delivered through an integrated inquiry-based approach with a technology orientation across the entire learning spectrum. The school welcomes students from around the world, promoting cross-cultural awareness and global perspectives. Facilities are equipped with advanced technology and specialized spaces to support inquiry, collaboration, and hands-on learning. A Sports Academy offers Tennis, Football, Swimming, Karate, and Basketball, complementing residential courses that encourage leadership, personal growth, and well-being. Sunrise upholds education as a right for all and aims to develop students academically, physically, and ethically for a rapidly changing world.
The Deutsche Schule Hurghada is a German international school (Begegnungsschule) offering German-language instruction with Arabic curriculum for students aged 2 to 18. The school provides Kindergarten (2–4), Preschool (5–6), Primary (1–4) and Secondary (5–10), culminating in the GIB Diploma in grade 12. The Thuringian curriculum underpins learning, enriched by Arabic elements and higher-level differentiation. Final degrees include the German language diploma (DSD I), Mittlere Reife in grade 10, and the mixed-language IB diploma (GIB) in grade 12. The Egyptian department focuses on Egypt and the Arab world, with Arabic taught as a foreign language in the German section. Founded in 2006, it became a PASCH school in 2008 and received the Auslandsschule designation in 2014. The school is sponsored by Germany and offers small classes, continuous German language education from age 2, and an all-in-one campus with an all-day concept to foster community. A distinctive feature is the GIB diploma.
MES International School Hurghada offers an American education with the American Diploma Program, aligned to U.S. core standards and adapted for Egyptian and international students. Established in 2014, the school now operates three purpose-built campuses spanning 11,500 square meters, each delivering a safe, engaging environment for learners. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on learning through science labs, IT-enabled classrooms, two computer labs, a library, art rooms, and a dedicated music room, supporting STEM and arts across the program. Outdoor facilities include a soccer field, two swimming pools, outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, and an outdoor food court, complemented by air-conditioned buses with live-stream cameras and campus-wide CCTV with fire and hazard alarms. Extracurricular options include Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, and Community and Service clubs, with events such as International Day and trips. The school fosters diverse perspectives, conducts international competitions worldwide, and maintains a program across academics, arts, and athletics.
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