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The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English
Fees EGP 59,300 - 96,900
Ages 3 - 18 years
Pupil numbers 1300
Type Co-educational
Opened 2003
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP)
Taught languages Arabic, French
Strengths Sport, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Social and Hobbies, Academic and Intellectual, Cultural and Language
Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, High School, Sixth Form
Introduction

The International School of Choueifat – City of 6 October is an English‑medium day school founded in 2003 and a SABIS network member. It serves students aged 3–18 and offers a blended curriculum that integrates American and British frameworks, including Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge AS and A Levels, and Advanced Placement. The curriculum develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French, with emphasis on English, mathematics, and science in the secondary years. The SABIS Educational System provides a mastery‑based approach with frequent assessments and a 360‑degree view of progress for students, teachers, and parents, supported by the SABIS Student Life Organization. The campus features sports facilities, a semi‑Olympic pool, a sports hall, and tennis/basketball courts. KG has a building, an indoor pool, and a playground. KG–12 classrooms have Interactive Whiteboards; the ITL Hall houses 167 computers for assessments; a two-level library serves English, Arabic, and French resources with art and music spaces.

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The Essentials

The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October has 1,300 pupils, instruction in English.

Location
Dreamland, City of 6 October, Al Giza, Egypt. The campus sits in the Dreamland area of City of 6 October and serves both local and international students. It is a member of the global SABIS network.

Stages
Kindergarten; Lower School; Middle School; High School

Type
The school is a multinational, non-selective, co-educational, English-medium day school. Founded in 2003 and a member of the SABIS Network.

Additional learning support
Learning support is an essential part of the SABIS Educational System at ISC-6 October. Progress is monitored and gaps are addressed through teacher-led study groups and roles such as Prefects and Group Leaders. The SABIS Student Life Organization provides peer tutoring, power study sessions, academic competitions, and on-demand tutoring videos.
Diving Deeper
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Fees

Annual tuition at The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October ranges from EGP 59,300 to EGP 96,900 for 2026/27.

Application fees
- There is no joining/application fee charged on the first occasion of submitting an application. Once a student is accepted, payment of the required fees is necessary to reserve the place.

Tuition fees (annual and per term by year group)
- The school publishes annual tuition levels for core year groups as follows (amounts shown in EGP):
- KG 1: EGP 59,300.
- KG 2: EGP 64,100.
- Primary 1: EGP 81,500.
- Primary 2: EGP 81,600.
- Primary 3: EGP 82,600.
- Primary 4: EGP 82,500.
- Primary 5: EGP 84,900.
- Primary 6: EGP 95,300.
- Preparatory 1: EGP 96,900.

- Per-term breakdown (three-term academic year): fees may be billed across school terms; when split evenly into three terms the per-term amounts calculate as follows (annual fee ÷ 3):
- KG 1 per term: EGP 19,767.
- KG 2 per term: EGP 21,367.
- Primary 1 per term: EGP 27,167.
- Primary 2 per term: EGP 27,200.
- Primary 3 per term: EGP 27,533.
- Primary 4 per term: EGP 27,500.
- Primary 5 per term: EGP 28,300.
- Primary 6 per term: EGP 31,767.
- Preparatory 1 per term: EGP 32,300.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- A place for an accepted student is reserved only after the required fees are paid at acceptance. Payment timing for instalments and exact instalment dates are administered by the school's Accounts/Admissions office at registration.
- Many schools in the same SABIS network use a multi‑instalment billing pattern (commonly three instalments across the academic year); families should expect the school to set instalment dates during registration and to require the first payment on registration or acceptance.

Boarding fees (if applicable)
- The school operates as an English‑medium day school and does not offer a boarding programme.

Other costs and optional extras
- Books and learning‑materials fees:
- Book fees for KG and primary stages are charged separately; published book fees include KG book fees at EGP 5,210 and primary stage book fees at approximately EGP 5,970.
- Book fees for middle and high school stages are commonly higher; published ranges for those stages are shown between EGP 8,570 and EGP 10,000.
- Transportation (optional): annual bus/transport fees are charged separately and vary by route/distance; representative published amounts include EGP 15,500 (site listing) and other published figures showing bus fees up to EGP 24,750 depending on distance. These transport charges are optional and billed in addition to tuition.
- Uniforms, school meals, extracurricular activities, exam fees and some workbooks are charged in addition to tuition and are billed separately by the school.

Refund information
- Payment of required fees is used to reserve a student's place at acceptance; specific refund terms for registration, deposits, or tuition (including any non‑refundability clauses and conditions for rebates) are set out in the school's registration/guarantee documentation and the Accounts office paperwork at enrolment.

Fee payment options
- The school's Admissions and Accounts offices handle billing and payment arrangements in person. Parents should follow the school's registration instructions and the Accounts office guidance for accepted payment methods and timing. Typical payment methods used across other International School of Choueifat (SABIS) branches include bank transfer and card payments, and schools commonly request proof of payment to confirm registration; confirm payment method and any processing fees with the school's Accounts office when registering.

Contact for fee administration
- ISC‑6 October Accounts/Admissions contact details for billing and payment enquiries: phone +20 100 606 9001 and info@iscoctober.sabis.net. Use these contacts when you need exact instalment dates, official invoices, payment instructions, and the school's written refund policy.
Academics

The International School of Choueifat - City of 6 October teaches Bespoke Curriculum, American Curriculum, British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Advanced Placement (AP) for students aged 3 to 18.

Curriculum
Starting in Kindergarten through graduation, the curriculum at ISC-6 October covers a broad range of academic subjects. The school develops fluency in English, Arabic, and French. English and mathematics are strongly emphasized, and science is emphasized in the secondary years, with preparation for external exams such as the British-based IGCSEs and the U.S.-based Advanced Placement (AP) program. Other disciplines include social studies, music, fine arts, physical education, psychology, sociology, business and economics, and computer studies, among others. The SABIS Educational System provides a structured, mastery-based approach with frequent assessments and progress tracking, enabling a 360-degree view of student progress for students, teachers, and parents. A strong, student-led component is embedded in the curriculum, supported by the SABIS Student Life Organization.

Higher Education Progression
ISC-6 October prepares students for success in college and beyond as part of the SABIS Network.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. School Tour. Families are encouraged to visit the campus for a tour and to speak with admission staff. Appointments can be made by contacting the school administration. There is no application deadline, and offers are granted based on space availability throughout the school year; there is no joining fee on the first occasion of the admission process. 2. Application and Required Documents. The student application form is submitted with certain documents. Details regarding required documents are provided by the admissions team. A final admission decision cannot be made without these documents. 3. Admission Decisions. Admission decisions follow careful evaluation of candidates. Results of diagnostic testing and previous school records are considered on a case-by-case basis. Additional criteria include motivation, social and emotional development, willingness to work hard, and the school's ability to accommodate the candidate's needs. 4. Enrollment. Once accepted and the required fees paid, a place for the student is reserved. The admission process is considered complete upon reservation. The school will provide any further enrollment instructions as needed.
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