Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo

Egypt, Cairo

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The school at a glance

Instructs in German

Fees EGP 4,200 - 155,000

Ages 4 - 18 years

Pupil numbers 780

Type Girls School

Opened 1904

Bus Service No

Availability Not shared by this school

Academic offering

Curriculum Bespoke Curriculum

Taught languages German, Arabic, English, French

Strengths Languages, Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts

Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service

Stages Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Senior Secondary School

Introduction

Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo is a German international school for girls in Cairo. It follows the KMK framework for Grades 1–12, serving about 620 pupils in that range and 120 in Kindergarten and Vorschule, taught by 50 teachers and 12 Erzieherinnen. The school teaches four languages—German, Arabic, English and French—with Arabic from Grade 1, English from Grade 4 and French from Grade 6. In Grundschule, the gymnasiale Mittelstufe begins in Grade 5; upper levels lead to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife as Deutsches Internationales Abitur. After Grade 9 students take the Adadeya examination and after Grade 12 the Thanaweyaprüfung. A Studien- und Berufsberatung provides early guidance, with cooperation agreements with universities in Germany and Egypt. Facilities include a library of about 8,500 books in four languages, a Mensa, a Schulklinik, and on-site support from the Konvent der Borromäerinnen in Maadi. Extracurriculars include choirs, MUN, Debating, DELF, and Sozial-AG for all students.

www.dsbkairo.de

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The Essentials

Location

Mohamed Mahmoud Street 8, 11111 Bab El Louk, Cairo, Egypt.

Stages

The school offers Kindergarten and Grundschule (primary). Gymnasium (secondary).

Type

German international school for girls.

Additional learning support

Learning support (Lernunterstützung) is offered.

Country affiliation

Germany.

Bus service

Bus service is available; Busleiter is Ahmed Essam; Inquiries to bus@dsbkairo.de or +20 2 27900088.

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Fees

Application fees

- Kindergarten (KG) application fee: EGP 4,200. Refundable if the registration is withdrawn within the school's stated deadline.

Tuition fees (amounts per installment and annual total, by class / year group)

- Kindergarten (KG):
- Installments: EGP 50,000 (1st), EGP 40,000 (2nd), EGP 35,000 (3rd), EGP 30,000 (4th).
- Annual total: EGP 155,000.

- Vorschule (Pre‑school):
- Installments: EGP 45,000 (1st), EGP 30,000 (2nd), EGP 30,000 (3rd), EGP 25,000 (4th).
- Annual total: EGP 130,000.

- Grades / Klassen 1–12 (per installment and annual totals):
- Grade 1: EGP 45,000 (1st) + EGP 30,000 (2nd) + EGP 30,000 (3rd) + EGP 25,000 (4th) = EGP 130,000 per year.
- Grade 2: EGP 45,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 25,000 = EGP 130,000 per year.
- Grade 3: EGP 45,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 20,000 = EGP 125,000 per year.
- Grade 4: EGP 45,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 19,000 = EGP 124,000 per year.
- Grade 5: EGP 40,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 20,000 = EGP 120,000 per year.
- Grade 6: EGP 40,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 17,000 = EGP 117,000 per year.
- Grade 7: EGP 40,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 17,000 = EGP 117,000 per year.
- Grade 8: EGP 40,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 17,000 = EGP 117,000 per year.
- Grade 9: EGP 35,000 + 30,000 + 30,000 + 17,000 = EGP 112,000 per year.
- Grade 10: EGP 35,000 + 25,000 + 25,000 + 15,000 = EGP 100,000 per year.
- Grade 11: EGP 35,000 + 25,000 + 25,000 + 15,000 = EGP 100,000 per year.
- Grade 12: EGP 35,000 + 25,000 + 25,000 + 15,000 = EGP 100,000 per year.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition is billed in four installments; each installment has a specific payment window. The school issues invoices by e‑mail and requests that payments include the pupil's full name and student number. Payment windows follow the school's published deadlines (installment 1, installment 2, installment 3, installment 4).
- Cancellation / early withdrawal: Tuition is due for each started half‑year; late entry is charged on the same basis.

School bus / transport fees

- School bus fees are charged by zone and normally split into two instalments (two equal payments shown by zone). Examples of total annual transport costs by zone (sum of both instalments):
- Dokki / Zamalek / Mohandessin: EGP 13,800 + EGP 13,800 = EGP 27,600 per year.
- Maadi / Heliopolis / Nasr City: EGP 16,000 + EGP 16,000 = EGP 32,000 per year.
- New Cairo / 6th October / Sheikh Zayed / Taj City / Gardinia: EGP 18,000 + EGP 18,000 = EGP 36,000 per year.
- Mivida / Sherouk: EGP 19,000 + EGP 19,000 = EGP 38,000 per year.
- Bus refunds and cancellation: partial refunds are available if the bus subscription is cancelled by specified deadlines; refund amounts are reduced by a percentage depending on cancellation date.

Other costs and fees

- Schoolbooks (grades 1–11): Book invoices are issued and must be paid by the school's stated deadline when books are collected. A non‑collection administrative fee applies (EGP 300).
- School uniform (grades 1–12): Uniforms are supplied by the retailer Rose Marie (address and contact provided by the school); uniforms are purchased separately by parents.
- Concessions / fee reductions: Fee reduction applications are handled annually and require submission of the school's application form and supporting income documentation within the published deadline.

Refund information

- Kindergarten application fee refund: the application fee is refundable only if the registration is withdrawn by the stated deadline in the school's admissions information; after that date the application fee is not refundable.
- Bus refund schedule: refunds for bus subscriptions are possible up to the published cut‑off dates and are reduced by the published percentages depending on the cancellation date.
- Tuition on withdrawal: when a pupil is withdrawn before the end of the school year, the tuition for each commenced half‑year remains payable.

Fee payment options

- Cash deposit (QNB bank).
- Bank transfer / IBAN (IBAN details and a small fixed transfer handling charge are used for online transfers).
- InstaPay (payment confirmation screenshot required).
- Credit card payment (in person by arrangement with the school's finance contact).
- Payment link on request (service fee may apply).
- Proof of payment must be sent to the school's finance e‑mail as specified by the school.

Academics

Curriculum

DSB Kairo is a German Auslandsschule following the KMK framework for Grades 1–12, with 620 students in that range and 120 girls in Kindergarten and Vorschule, taught by 50 teachers and 12 Erzieherinnen. The school teaches four languages (Viersprachigkeit): German, Arabic, English and French; Arabic is introduced from Grade 1, English from Grade 4, and French from Grade 6. In Grundschule, ab Klasse 5 beginnt die gymnasiale Mittelstufe; ab Klasse 6 Französisch und Physik; ab Klasse 7 Geschichte und Chemie. The 10th Grade forms the Einführungsphase in die gymnasiale Oberstufe. At the end of this year, students decide whether in Grades 11–12 they will continue Arabic or French, and Physics or Chemistry, and Music or Art. The upper secondary phase leads to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife in the form of Deutsches Internationales Abitur. After Grade 9 students take the Adadeya examination and after Grade 12 the Thanaweyaprüfung, giving access to both German and Egyptian higher education. A professional Studien- und Berufsberatung provides early guidance on study opportunities in Germany and Egypt, with cooperation agreements with many universities. The school offers Arbeitsgemeinschaften (clubs), including LernClub, and supports inclusion with Förder- und Forderpläne and Nachteilsausgleiche, alongside learning with digital media.

Student Teacher Ratio

The school has 620 students and 50 teachers; the student-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.

Higher Education Progression

A professional Studien- und Berufsberatung provides early guidance on study opportunities at universities in Germany and Egypt, with cooperation agreements with many universities.

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Admissions

1. Online registration window for the Kindergarten year 2026/27 runs from 27 October 2025 to 10 November 2025, each day until 12:00. Eligibility is limited to girls born between 1 July 2021 and 31 August 2022. The form must be completed in German or English; after submission a confirmation email with an application number is sent. Print the form, sign it, and bring it for personal submission.

Waitlist

Endergebnisse of the admission process may be admission or waitlist, communicated by email.

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FAQs

What curriculum does the school follow?

The school follows the KMK framework for Grades 1-12, leading to the Allgemeine Hochschulreife (German university entrance qualification). It is a recognised German Auslandsschule and German-Egyptian Encounter School.

Is this a girls-only school?

Yes, Deutsche Schule der Borromäerinnen Kairo is a German international school for girls. The school has about 620 pupils in Grades 1-12 and 120 in Kindergarten and Vorschule.

What languages are taught?

The school teaches four languages: German, Arabic, English and French. Arabic is introduced from Grade 1, English from Grade 4, and French from Grade 6.

What learning support is available?

Lernunterstützung provides targeted support beyond the standard curriculum. Teachers collect observations, collaborate with parents and the school psychologist, and may involve external specialists to create individual support plans.

What are the tuition fees?

Kindergarten costs EGP 155,000 per year and Vorschule EGP 130,000. Fees are paid in four instalments. An application fee of EGP 4,200 applies for Kindergarten, which is refundable if the school declines the application.

Does the school have a counselling service?

Yes, the school has a dedicated school social worker providing individual counselling, group work, crisis intervention, parent outreach and mediation. Referrals to psychologists or psychiatrists can be arranged.

What is the student-teacher ratio?

The school has 620 students and 50 teachers, giving a student-teacher ratio of approximately 12.4:1. Kindergarten and Vorschule have an additional 12 Erzieherinnen.

Is there a school bus service?

Yes, a bus service is available. Enquiries can be directed to the bus coordinator Ahmed Essam at bus@dsbkairo.de or by phone at +20 2 27900088.

What social-emotional learning programmes exist?

The primary school has implemented a structured social learning concept since 2015/16. Students participate in weekly social learning sessions, and the programme develops attitudes and skills for classroom and community life.

Who leads the school?

The school is led by Carsten Sass. The school is operated by the Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of Saint Karl Borromaeus, a Catholic religious order.

What university pathways do graduates have?

A professional Studien- und Berufsberatung provides early guidance on study opportunities at universities in Germany and Egypt. The school has cooperation agreements with many universities to support graduates.

When was the school founded?

The school was founded in 1904 by the Congregation of the Borromäerinnen to provide German education in Cairo. It has since grown to serve approximately 780 students.

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