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Curriculum IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French, Spanish
Typical class size 17
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Service and Sustainability
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative
Stages Preschool, Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle School, High School
Introduction
Nestled in Maadi, Cairo American College (CAC) is Egypt's only American Embassy-affiliated international day school, serving learners from age 3 through 18. CAC delivers a US-based Pre-K–12 program with a blend of IB Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (DP), and American Diploma tracks, across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The High School Program of Studies includes IB Diploma coursework and an American diploma track, with a broad elective spectrum. The 11-acre, green campus supports project-based learning with spaces such as Make and Design Lab, iWood, iMix, and centralized design technology labs. CAC's Arts and Performing Arts facilities include a large theatre and a Black Box space, plus extensive visual arts and music offerings. Sports facilities encompass multiple soccer fields, full-size gym, outdoor track, and Hassan/Webb Aquatics Center. Signature programs like Egypt Culture, PRIME, and Week Without Walls enrich global experiences, alongside service learning and community engagement opportunities.
Annual Tuition — by year group (2025/26 figures shown where 2026/27 was not publicly available)
- Early Intervention / Pre‑K 3: USD 9,200–9,600 per year. Per term (annual ÷ 3) ≈ USD 3,067–3,200. - Pre‑K 4: USD 14,300–15,000 per year. Per term ≈ USD 4,767–5,000. - Kindergarten – Grade 5 (Elementary): USD 26,600–27,800 per year. Per term ≈ USD 8,867–9,267. - Grades 6 – 8 (Middle School): USD 27,150–28,400 per year. Per term ≈ USD 9,050–9,467. - Grades 9 – 12 (High School / IB): USD 27,350–28,600 per year. Per term ≈ USD 9,117–9,533.
(Note: the per‑term figures above are the annual tuition divided into three equal terms for display; the annual figures are those reported for the 2025/26 price period.)
Billing schedule & payment terms
- The school publishes annual tuition figures and charges some recurring items on an annual basis; certain services (for example, bus service) are billed per semester. Specific billing timings listed by third‑party fee schedules show: admissions deposit and one‑time registration amounts due at acceptance/registration, and recurring charges invoiced on the academic cycle. Per‑semester items such as bus service are billed twice per year (per semester).
Boarding
- Cairo American College is a day school and does not charge boarding fees (no boarding programme).
Other recurring and one‑off costs
- Annual Capital Fee: USD 300. - Annual Plant/Facilities Fee: USD 750. - Bus service: charged per semester — typical published amounts are USD 500 per semester for routes inside Maadi and USD 900 per semester for routes outside Maadi. - Student ID card replacement (lost ID) fee: USD 25 (or local equivalent). - School uniform: no compulsory uniform requirement is reported. - Books, activities and routine resources: these items are shown as included within the published tuition in fee summaries.
Refund information
- The application fee (USD 390) is non‑refundable. Other refund details for deposits, registration, or tuition are handled under the school's formal fee and withdrawal policies; the published fee summaries identify the application fee as non‑refundable and list the admissions deposit and registration fees as one‑time charges.
Fee payment options
- Publicly published fee summaries show the fee types and amounts; standard practice for international schools of this profile is to accept payment by bank transfer and other large‑value payment methods. The school's admissions and tuition pages present fee figures and application/payment steps for enrolment. (For specific available payment channels and invoicing instructions, those are provided directly with admissions paperwork and invoices.)
Summary checklist (what parents can expect to pay at admission and annually)
- One‑time at application/acceptance: Application fee USD 390 (non‑refundable); Assessment/placement fee USD 1,000; Admissions deposit USD 1,000; One‑time registration/re‑registration fee EGP 16,000. - Annual tuition: ranges by age/grade shown above (Pre‑K through Grade 12). Per‑term amounts are the annual tuition divided into three equal terms for convenience of budgeting. - Recurring annual charges: Capital fee USD 300; Plant/facilities fee USD 750. Bus charged per semester (USD 500 inside Maadi / USD 900 outside Maadi typical figures). Additional incidental fees (ID replacement, activity‑specific costs) are charged as incurred.
Academics
Cairo American College teaches IB (PYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
CAC provides a US-based curriculum across Pre-K through Grade 12. The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and American Diploma programs. The curriculum is delivered across Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The High School Program of Studies includes IB Diploma coursework and an American diploma track, with a broad range of electives. Global experiences enrich learning through Egypt Culture, PRIME, and WWW.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates pursue higher education at universities around the world, including numerous international universities.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social-emotional learning units are embedded in the Elementary School curriculum to help students express feelings, resolve conflicts, and develop empathy. In Middle School, the advisory program supports emotional regulation, stress management, and resilience, with discussions that strengthen self-image and healthy relationships and teach coping strategies. In High School, well-being is supported by structured time for connection and reflection through homeroom and a flex block for academic support and self-care, with counselors guiding academic planning and life after school. A dedicated team of counselors supports students in every division, and CAC's Positive Education framework focuses on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Learning support specialists and counselors, alongside a school-wide psychologist, provide personalized interventions across divisions. Support services include English language development, assistance for learning challenges, emotional and behavioral guidance, and speech therapy. Enrichment opportunities are available for students performing beyond grade level.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
English language development is provided as part of CAC's student support services.
Mental Wellbeing
Well-being is prioritized across divisions, with a dedicated team of counselors and daily-life systems to promote emotional, social, and mental well-being. CAC's Positive Education framework supports mental well-being through five dimensions: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment.
Safeguarding
CAC has a Child and Youth Protection Policy adopted by the Board of Trustees in 2017. Age-appropriate lessons help students understand personal safety, needs, and rights. Parents receive materials and information sessions, and faculty are trained to recognize and report abuse and neglect.
Admissions
Admissions
1. The CAC offers both the IB Diploma and American High School Diploma programs for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Applications for the next academic year open in February, and admission decisions are made by May 31. Applications received on or after June 1 will be reviewed, and decisions will be communicated on or after August 1, contingent on space availability. Transfer applications from abroad are considered for admission throughout the year. 2. Families can connect with CAC Admissions by scheduling an appointment with the Director of Admissions and arranging a campus tour to experience CAC firsthand. This helps families understand how CAC's programs align with their educational goals and needs. 3. The CAC application portal is used to apply. Create an application portal account; the information you enter sets up your account and your child's application, and a CAC admissions email will help you access the portal. The process guides you through the student and parent sections and requests documentation. 4. Before you apply, review the required documents: completed official school records for the past two years (three years for Grade 12), with English translations if not in English; confidential teacher/counselor recommendations; an Authorization Form; a copy of the applicant's passport; PreK Parent Questionnaire for PreK or KG Parent Questionnaire for Kindergarten; and an application fee of $390, which is non-refundable. Steps to complete the application include creating the portal account, entering family information, uploading documents, and submitting payment via the Apply Now portal (cacegypt.openapply.com). 5. Admissions priorities and age considerations: CAC follows policy-based categories to manage space constraints (Category One through Six). In Category One, dependents of expatriate employees with policy-mandated Board appointments and other designated groups may have priority; if space remains, some applicants may be placed on a waiting list. Age requirements are: Pre-K must be three (PreK-3) or four (PreK-4) on or before September 30; Kindergarten must be five by September 30; Grade 1 must be six by September 30 or have completed CAC Kindergarten or equivalent; Middle/High School applicants must satisfy graduation requirements before turning 20. 6. Waitlist: In space-constrained periods, those who are not enrolled at the start of the year are placed on the waiting list.
Waitlist
In space-constrained periods, those who are not enrolled at the start of the year are placed on the waiting list.
FAQs
What curriculum does Cairo American College follow?
CAC provides a US-based curriculum across Pre-K through Grade 12. The school offers Primary Years Programme (PYP), International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB DP), and American Diploma programs.
What age range does Cairo American College serve?
The school serves students from age 3 to 18.
Is the school co-educational?
The school is described as co-educational.
How many students attend Cairo American College?
The school has approximately 960 students.
Where is Cairo American College located?
1 Midan Digla, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt.
When was Cairo American College established?
The school was established in 1945.
Who leads Cairo American College?
The school is led by Dr. Jared Harris.
Does the school provide learning support for students with special educational needs?
Learning support specialists and counselors, alongside a school-wide psychologist, provide personalized interventions across divisions.
What languages are used for instruction?
Languages taught include English, Arabic, French, and Spanish. Group 1 languages include English Literature and English Language and Literature as well as Arabic (Group 1), and Group 2 languages include Arabic B, French B, Spanish B.
How do I apply to Cairo American College?
1. The CAC offers both the IB Diploma and American High School Diploma programs for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. Applications for the next academic year open in February, and admission decisions are made by May 31.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The Arts at CAC include Performing Arts with theater, choir, and instrumental music, with opportunities to perform in concerts, musicals, and other productions. The campus features a 500-seat theater and a black box space for performances.
What accreditations does Cairo American College hold?
CAC is fully accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA) and the Council of International Schools (CIS); a dual accreditation from CIS and MSA is in place until 2025.
