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CityCairo
CurriculumsIB, British, and Dutch
Language of instructionEnglish
Age RangeAges 3 to 18
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Quick summary of key school information

Language of instruction English
Native English teachers
Extra languages (other than English)
Class sizes Average 15 students / class
Maximum 22 students / class
Extracurricular activities
School bus
School's webpage:
Yearly fees: from: E£ 281,231
to: E£ 515,021
Address: Road 17, 1st District, 3rd Zone, 5th Settlement New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

NCBIS also offers a Dutch stream.
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Number of students

740

Number of nationalities represented in the school

Over 70

Most common nationality

British

Ratio of local students to international students

42 :58

Native English speaking teachers

Yes, they are native speakers of the language in which they instruct students

Language support for students not fluent in English

Yes, school offers extra classes for that language.

Additional language classes offered by the school

NCBIS offers Modern Foreign Languages (French and a choice of Arabic, Spanish)

Max. number of students per class

22 students is the maximum number of students in each classroom

Average number of students per class

15 students is the average number of students in each classroom

Does the school employ teaching assistants?

Yes, it does employ teaching assistants.

Use of technology in the classroom

Students use I pads, computers and smart board.

Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)

Yes, it is offering school lessons through online video conferencing in times of emergencies like the recent COVID-19 quarantines.

Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?

No

External examinations or assessments available

In KS4 we offer a range of subjects at IGCSE and GCSE
In KS5 we offer the IB Diploma Programme and A Levels in the Sixth form.

Results in these examinations

Check the school website, please

Do teachers assign homework to their students?

Yes, teachers assign homework to their students

Approximate hours of homework given

Amount of time that students need to complete their homework depends on their age .

Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation

New Cairo British International School helps students build upon their positive experiences at NCBIS to gain admission into colleges and universities all over the world.

Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs

Yes, it does.

Learning support offered

Yes, whether your child requires English as an Additional Language (EAL), short term booster support or a more structured personal learning plan, NCBIS provides a range of additional and specialist learning support programmes to help your child maximise their potential, their gifts and their talents.

The school supports gifted, able and talented students

NCBIS is a High Performance Learning School which recognises that all students can achieve and our teaching and other activities revolve around this philosophy.

Student access to education psychologist

NCBIS and its staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people under our care. Our policies create an open environment where staff and pupils feel able to raise concerns in the knowledge that they will be properly listened to, and where support services and other agencies will be involved as and when necessary. Everyone is expected to contribute to creating this culture of safeguarding. The school has a skilled pastoral team in both Primary and Secondary. In the Primary School there are 2 primary mentors. In the Secondary School the team is consisting of Head of Key Stage, a school counsellor and a secondary mentor. Counselling and mentoring support can be offered to those learners who need it either as a ‘drop-in’ in or as regular scheduled meetings, depending on need. We recognise that secondary school is a crucial time for students to build effective routines, develop positive and resilient attitudes towards school, as well as learn behaviours that will enhance their socio-behavioural skills and enjoyment of school.

Entry evaluation for students

Yes, school performs an evaluation (such as entry exams, assessments or screenings) before enrolling new students?

Brief description of entry evaluation required

It is online test CAT4 from Year 2 to Year 11. From Nursery to Year 1, It is a one to one assessment with one of the Academic team.

Waiting list

In some year groups there is a waiting list to attend NCBIS.

Deadline for registration (new academic year)

There is no deadline for registration in a new academic year

Students can join after academic year begins

Yes, It allows students to join an academic year that has already started.

School start time

7:50AM

School finish time

Primary School finishes at 2:30PM.
Secondary School finishes at 2:40PM.

Supervised care before/after school

No, school does not provide supervised care to students before or after the school day

School bus service available

Yes, school has a school bus service available to students.

School provided lunches

No but the school canteen is selling lunch.

Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Yes, school offers alternative food items for students with special diets (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)

Uniform required

Yes, students are required to wear a uniform.

Extracurricular activities or clubs offered

NCBIS offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities. These take place after school and we encourage pupils to participate in at least one ECA each week. Each teacher is responsible for leading one after school activity a week, which will last for an hour. These activities generally reflect a particular hobby or interest that a teacher has and wishes to share with the students. Currently, we offer football, rugby, basketball, volleyball, martial arts, swimming, jewelry making, International Award, languages, art & craft, cooking, dance, drama, hockey and golf, to name a few. Please contact our NCBIS ECA Coordinator for details of the programme; activities@ncbis.co.uk

Sports activities included

An excellent local and International Sports Programme with provision for field and individual sports; from netball, basketball, swimming, rugby, football and cricket

Sports teams or sport competitions available for students

Yes, school has sports teams or sport competitions for your students to participate in. The school participates in several sporting leagues, both locally and internationally. It is also involved in the Model United Nations programme.

Facilities at the school

NCBIS has excellent other facilities including a theatre, science labs, computer suites, two libraries, music rooms, drama and art studios.

Sports facilities at the school

Sports programme: PE and sports teams:
NCBIS boasts some of the best sporting facilities in New Cairo with a stunning grass football field, purpose built, covered multipurpose courts, a fitness suite with modern fitness equipment and a specific classroom for Sport Science.

Qualities and characteristics best defining the school

NCBIS is a truly international school which offers a high standard of education to over 60 nationalities. We are a warm, friendly community and the warmth is evident as you enter the campus where you are met by an array of world flags proudly representing our many nationalities, but ‘one culture’ and one whole school ethos.

We are an Non-profit school meaning that all revenues are reinvested in the school for the benefit of the students, while most Cairo schools are privately owned.
We are a family Sized school from Primary to Secondary, NCBIS school fits all the Educational stages. One school for all the family
The school follows the British National Curriculum alongside a bespoke provision in the primary school alongside our Dutch Stream which follows the National Programme. The British National Curriculum is followed in the secondary school with the option for students to take the IB Diploma Programme as an alternative to A Levels.

NCBIS boasts professional staff and we currently employs over 85 expatriate teachers with the majority of these from the United Kingdom.

Parents’ Group: We have an active Parents’ Group, which is both a fundraiser for, and supporter of, our (CAS) programme.

NCBIS has Accreditations and regular inspections by ISI, CIS, and the IBO, as well as by the Dutch authorities. These provide us with constant, invaluable feedback for improvement.

Teaching approach of the school

NCBIS strives to provide a holistic education based on the types of learning we feel is important for students in the 21st century; international mindedness, the attributes and attitudes of the IB Learner Profile, and a highly meta-cognitive approach to teaching and learning form the foundation of our instructional programmes. Based on the University of Durham ‘Value Added’ scores, our students on average achieve in the 90th percentile (better than 90% of their peers) on their examinations.

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