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Curriculum American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, Arabic
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Green Heights International School offers curricula: the American Division, based on Virginia Standards of Learning, and British Division aligned with Cambridge guidelines for ages five to eleven. The American Division features core subjects—Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies—plus French from KG1, Arabic and Religion from KG1, and Arabic Social Studies starting in Grade 4. It includes Information Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and project-based learning with field trips. British Division provides Cambridge standards alongside the Egyptian Ministry of Education, with IGCSE as a 3-year option for ages 14–16, complemented by a project approach and field trips. The campus covers 3,620 sq m and includes classrooms with data projectors, ICT and science laboratories, a library and media room, theatre, music rooms, art room, studio, medical clinic. Sports facilities include soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and gymnasia. A dedicated Music Department leads a school band, theatre productions, and global arts activities.
- KG 1–2: EGP 110,000 per academic year. - Grade 1–6 (Primary): EGP 115,000 per academic year. - Grade 7–9 (Lower Secondary): EGP 121,000 per academic year. - Grade 10–12 (Upper Secondary): EGP 110,000 per academic year (figure available from the prior published schedule).
Per‑term amounts (estimated)
- The school operates on a September–June academic cycle; per‑term totals are shown below as a straightforward division of the published annual fee into three equal terms (annual ÷ 3). This per‑term split is an inferred calculation for convenience and is not published as an official school invoice schedule.
- KG 1–2: EGP 36,667 per term (estimated). - Grade 1–6: EGP 38,333 per term (estimated). - Grade 7–9: EGP 40,333 per term (estimated). - Grade 10–12: EGP 36,667 per term (estimated; based on the published annual figure from the prior schedule).
Transportation / school bus
- Annual bus (transportation) fee: EGP 27,000 (applies when the school bus service is used).
Boarding
- No boarding or hostel fee is published; the school's facilities list day‑school services (bus, clinic, labs, sports, etc.) and do not include boarding provisions. Boarding is not indicated as an offered service.
Other costs and typical additional charges
- Textbooks, uniforms, examination or external exam charges, extracurricular activities, and special program fees are commonly charged at many schools but specific amounts for uniforms, textbooks, exam fees, or activity fees are not published in the available fee details for Green Heights International School. Parents should allow for separate, additional costs for books, uniform and optional activities when budgeting.
Refunds and withdrawal
- A formal refund policy and detailed terms for withdrawal or refunds are not published in the available fee information. The published items identify application, registration and assessment fees as one‑time charges but do not state which payments (if any) are refundable.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- The published fee listings show annual tuition amounts and one‑time application/registration/evaluation charges. Specific official billing dates, installment deadlines, penalty/late‑payment terms, and whether annual tuition may be paid in full or in installments (and any discounts for full payment) are not published in the available materials. The academic year runs September–June.
Fee payment options
- No public, detailed list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit/debit card, online payment partners) or bank account details is published in the accessible fee information. Parents should expect standard options (bank transfer and in‑school payment) may be used by the school, but specific accepted methods and any card fees are not stated.
Summary of findings and missing items
- Available published figures for the 2025/26 academic year include: one‑time application (EGP 5,000), registration (EGP 10,000) and assessment (EGP 3,000) fees; annual tuition for KG1–2 (EGP 110,000), Grade 1–6 (EGP 115,000) and Grade 7–9 (EGP 121,000); and an annual bus fee (EGP 27,000). These figures are published in the school directory and school listings. - The school's published materials do not include: an explicit per‑term official invoice schedule, detailed payment deadlines or installment options, published boarding fees (boarding not offered), uniform/textbook price lists, a clear refund/withdrawal policy, or a listed set of accepted payment methods and bank details. Where per‑term amounts are requested above, those figures are an inferred simple division of the published annual fee into three equal terms for budgeting convenience and are not presented as an official billing schedule.
(If you need the exact invoice schedule, the school's official finance office is listed for direct contact: +20 2 2328 5069 / info@greenheights.edu.eg.)
Academics
Green Heights International School teaches American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE.
Curriculum
Green Heights International School offers two parallel curricula: American Division and British Division. The American Division follows Virginia Standards of Learning; core subjects are Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies; French is taught from KG1; Arabic and Religion start KG1, and Arabic Social Studies begins in Grade 4. The program also includes Information Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and project-based learning with field trips. The British Division aims to meet Cambridge standards alongside the Egyptian Ministry of Education for students aged five to eleven. The school offers IGCSE as a secondary option (a three-year program for ages 14–16) with subject choices intended to develop 21st-century skills and global citizenship; a project approach and local community field trips supplement learning.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school provides a supportive and encouraging environment with attentive staff. It fosters integrity, leadership, adaptability, resilience and compassion in students. The program promotes ethical, social and cultural development within the curriculum.
Mental Wellbeing
Teachers are responsible for students' academic, social, behavioral, psychological and spiritual growth. The environment is designed to be supportive and caring.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Choose the division and year level. Green Heights International School has American Division and British Division. The American Division offers KG Stage I through Grade 12, and the British Division offers KG Stage I through Year 12. Applications are accepted for students across Kindergarten to Grade 12 in the respective division. 2. Year-group placement. GHIS has a strict policy of placing children in year groups according to their date of birth, based on a September–June academic year. The placement policy ensures alignment with the school's calendar. Your child's birth date determines the year level for admission. 3. Language eligibility and screening. Non-English native speakers may be evaluated by Admissions staff, the Stage Principal, and/or the Stage Coordinator prior to admission to ensure a successful integration into the standard classroom. The evaluation helps determine appropriate language support needs or placement. The evaluation occurs as part of the admission screening. 4. Application outcomes and required steps. All applications to GHIS are considered on an individual basis. Admission is finalized only after all required paperwork has been submitted to the Admissions Office. Admission also depends on evaluating previous school records, passing an admissions examination, and a personal interview with the General Manager. 5. Curricula and program options. The school provides an Early Years program. The American Division follows the Virginia Standards of Learning with core subjects including Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The British Division emphasizes high standards in teaching and learning, and GHIS also offers IGCSE as a secondary program.
FAQs
What curriculum pathways does Green Heights offer?
The school offers two parallel curricula: an American Division following Virginia Standards of Learning and a British Division. Core subjects include Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
What languages are taught?
French is taught from KG1 in the American Division. Arabic and Religion start from KG1, and Arabic Social Studies begins in Grade 4. English is the primary instruction language.
What are the tuition fees?
Fees range from approximately EGP 110,000 to EGP 121,000 depending on the year group and division. Contact the school for the full detailed fee schedule.
What subjects are offered?
Beyond core academics, the curriculum includes Information Technology, Art, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and project-based learning with field trips.
Who leads the school?
The school is led by Bassel Selim, who oversees both the American and British Divisions.
Is the school co-educational?
Yes, Green Heights International School is a co-educational day school welcoming both boys and girls across all year groups.
Where is the school located?
The school is located in Cairo, Egypt, serving families with both American and British curriculum options on a single campus.
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school offers music, drama, art, physical education, and project-based learning with field trips. Both divisions include creative and practical subjects.
What is the school's educational approach?
The school focuses on strong foundational academics in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, enriched with French language, arts, and technology from the earliest years.
Does the school follow Virginia Standards?
Yes, the American Division follows Virginia Standards of Learning for its core curriculum, providing a recognised US educational framework for students.
