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Curriculum American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum
Strengths Sport, STEM, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Introduction
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 school is located at Mubarak 1 Old Industrial Area, Hurghada, Egypt. The school operates Sunday to Thursday, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Phone numbers are 065-3513692 and +201033122045. Email is info@sis-hurghada.com.
Type
International day school with American division and Egyptian National division.
Country affiliation
American division (Cognia-accredited) and Egyptian National division (Egyptian Ministry of Education-accredited).
School day structure
Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 AM–3:00 PM.
Fees
Annual tuition at Sunrise International School ranges from EGP 12,000 to EGP 44,950 for 2026/27.
Application fees - No specific non‑refundable application or registration fee amount is published for Sunrise International School (Hurghada). The school's admissions information lists the application process but does not show a numeric application fee.
Tuition fees by year group (annual amounts, Egyptian pounds EGP) - KG 1: EGP 29,687. - KG 2: EGP 29,687. - Primary 1: EGP 32,750. - Primary 2: EGP 32,750. - Primary 3: EGP 32,750. - Primary 4: EGP 32,750. - Primary 5: EGP 32,750. - Primary 6: EGP 32,750. - Preparatory (Preparatory 1): EGP 38,600. - Preparatory (Preparatory 2): EGP 38,600. - Preparatory (Preparatory 3): EGP 38,600. - Secondary (Secondary 1): EGP 44,950. - Secondary (Secondary 2): EGP 44,950. - Secondary (Secondary 3): EGP 44,950. - American-system baby class (American system): EGP 12,000 (separately listed). - National-system preschool / primary / preparatory / secondary sample rates are listed separately at lower amounts under the national system in the same school listing. (All amounts shown are published in Egyptian pounds.)
Per‑term detail - The school's published listings provide annual tuition figures by year group but do not provide a per‑term breakdown or explicitly state the number of billing instalments or a per‑term rate. No per‑term fee table could be found in the published materials.
Billing schedule and payment terms - A specific billing schedule (dates of instalments, penalties for late payment, required deposits or tuition‑deposit rules) is not published in the available admissions and fee listings. The school does publish an academic calendar (American and national calendar images for 2025–2026 are posted), but a formal fee instalment schedule or payment‑terms statement is not shown. Parents should expect the school to communicate instalment dates at enrolment.
Boarding fees - Sunrise International School (Hurghada) is listed as a co‑educational day school; no boarding fees or boarding provision are published.
Transportation (bus) and other regular charges - Standard transportation (bus) example rates are published as: Hurghada area: EGP 2,500; Gouna, Sahl Hasheesh and Makadi: EGP 3,000. These are listed separately from the tuition amounts. - The school listing also shows distinct fee schedules for the American system and the national system (national system amounts are substantially lower and are shown as separate line items).
Uniforms, books, exams, lunches and other extras - No published numeric fees for uniforms, textbooks, exam entry fees, lunch plans, extracurricular charges or incidental accounts were found in the school's public listings. These items are not quantified in the available materials.
Refund information - No published refund policy or details (for withdrawal, early departure, cancellation of enrolment, or refundable deposits) were found in the available admissions or fee listings. No refund terms are publicly stated in the materials reviewed.
Fee payment options - Payment methods (for example, the school's acceptance of bank transfer, credit card, cash, or online payment portals) are not listed in the publicly available admissions or fee materials. The school publishes contact phones and an email address for enquiries and enrolment.
Notes on curriculum distinctions shown in the fees listings - The school operates more than one system: an International/American system (fees shown by grade under the American system) and a national system (separate, lower fees listed for national‑system grades). Fees above include the American‑system figures where both systems are listed.
Brief summary of availability of published fee details - The numeric annual tuition and transportation amounts above are taken from public school listings where the school's year‑group fees are displayed. However, a formal 2026/27 fee schedule with per‑term instalments, explicit application/registration fee amounts, published payment methods, uniform and incidental charges, and a published refund policy were not found in the materials reviewed; the school's site does show an academic calendar for 2025–2026 but does not publish a complete, itemised fee schedule with billing terms.
Academics
Sunrise International School teaches American Curriculum, Bespoke Curriculum.
Curriculum
The school has an international program comprising an American division and an Egyptian National division. The American division is Cognia-accredited; the Egyptian National division is certified and accredited by the Egyptian Ministry of Education. The curriculum is delivered with an integrated inquiry-based approach and a technology orientation across the whole curriculum. The school has students from across the globe.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Eligibility: NSIS offers high-quality teaching and extra-curricular activities. The school provides pastoral care and support so students feel happy and safe and can thrive academically. The Student Services team is trained to work with young people. 2. Application: NSIS has international and national divisions and aims to develop learners who will be future leaders and decision-makers for the 21st century. A pre-application leads to the application form online. Application Fee: 2000 EGP; The application fee is non-refundable. 3. Review Process: The review process places NSIS among the top 10 schools along the Red Sea. It includes the deployment of technology and educational resources and a professional framework between teachers, supervisors, and administrators to improve education quality. 4. Success: Students are welcomed into a thriving, student-led learning environment. A new NSIS building with more than 64 classrooms across five floors is fully equipped and has been operating since 2020/2021.
FAQs
What does Sunrise International School offer?
SIS offers an American division (Cognia-accredited) and Egyptian National division, using an inquiry-based approach with technology integration across the curriculum.
When was SIS founded?
Established in 2007 as the first international school in Hurghada, Egypt, with over 15 years of operating experience.
What are the tuition fees?
Tuition ranges from EGP 12,000 to EGP 44,950 depending on the division and year group.
What sports are offered?
The Sports Academy offers Tennis, Football, Swimming, Karate, and Basketball.
