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Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School
Introduction
The Dwight School Cairo is a private international independent school located in Cairo Festival City. As part of the Dwight Schools network, it is authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate curriculum. In its inaugural year, the Cairo campus will serve Early Childhood–PreK to Grade 5, with plans to extend to higher grades in subsequent years. The campus comprises a Main Building with age-appropriate learning environments and shared community spaces, flexible classrooms, outdoor learning courtyards, and dedicated spaces for theatre, science laboratories, and the Spark Lab. Libraries and specialist labs support hands-on inquiry across ages. Sport includes a full-size field, pools, a sports hall, gym, and roof courts, complemented by the Gym and E-sports Link. Extra-curricular activities include theatre-based music and drama, and Dwight's Sparkathon, a signature weekend-long design and entrepreneurship challenge that connects students across campuses. The school is part of a global network with campuses in New York, London, Seoul, Shanghai, Dubai, Hanoi, Jersey City, and Dwight Global Online.
The Dwight School Cairo campus is located in Cairo Festival City, Cairo, Egypt. It sits in New Cairo's Cairo Festival City, a well-connected destination with access to major roads and amenities. The campus address places it in one of New Cairo's established districts.
Stages
Early Childhood – PreK to Grade 5 in the first year, with plans to expand to higher grades in subsequent years.
Type
Private international independent school
Additional learning support
Quest (Inclusion) Program
Diving Deeper
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Fees
School fees overview — Dwight School Cairo (2026/27 academic year)
Application fee - No published application fee amount is available. Admissions provides fee details directly to applicants; contact Admissions for the current application fee and related registration charges.
Tuition fees by year group (per year / per term) - No published tuition schedule or numeric tuition amounts by year group or term are available for 2026/27 or 2025/26. The school is scheduled to open in September 2026 with Early Childhood (PreK) through Grade 5 for its first year; specific tuition figures for each year group and per-term amounts have not been posted publicly.
Billing schedule and payment terms - No published billing schedule (annual vs. termly instalments), payment deadlines, or formal payment terms are publicly available. Information on invoicing frequency, late-payment penalties, required deposits, or tuition hold/reservation deposits is not published.
Boarding fees (if applicable) - No boarding provision or boarding fees are listed. The campus information and programme descriptions make no reference to a boarding programme; there is no published boarding fee schedule.
Other costs and ancillary fees - No published cost schedule for uniforms, school meals, transport, extracurricular programmes, materials/supplies, examination fees, or optional activity charges is available. These ancillary costs are not listed publicly.
Refund information - No published refund policy or refund amounts for deposits, tuition paid in advance, or withdrawal/leave-of-absence scenarios is available. Refund terms and conditions have not been posted publicly.
Fee payment options - No published list of accepted payment methods (for example, bank transfer, credit card, cheque, online payment portal) is available. Details about accepted currencies and payment routing have not been published.
Admissions contact for fee details - For up-to-date numeric fee schedules, application charges, billing terms, payment options, and any refundable/deposit conditions, contact Admissions by phone at +20 1055933777 or by email at [email protected]. Admissions office hours are Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Findings summary (brief) - The school has not published numeric fee amounts, per-term or per-year tuition schedules, billing schedules, or ancillary fee lists for the 2026/27 or 2025/26 academic years in publicly available pages. The School Fees section directs prospective families to Admissions for fee details. Because numeric fee data are not publicly posted, specific figures (application fees, tuition per year/term, boarding, uniform costs, refund terms, and payment methods) cannot be provided here.
Academics
Curriculum
The Dwight School Cairo is part of the Dwight Schools network, which is authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. In its Cairo campus, the first year will include Early Childhood–PreK to Grade 5, with plans to expand to higher grades in subsequent years.
Higher Education Progression
Graduates from Dwight School Cairo and the Dwight network gain admission to leading universities worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, New York University, Vassar, Cornell, McGill University, Waseda University, École hôtelière de Lausanne, the University of Edinburgh, and the University of St. Andrews.
Wellbeing
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Parent Experience
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Facilities
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Extra-Curricular Activities
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Languages
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Reputation
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Admissions
Admissions
1. Submit the application. Dwight School Cairo welcomes applications; the Apply Now page notes that a member of the admissions team will contact you after submission to request the essential supporting documents required to process your child's application. The application becomes active once all of the essential supporting documents have been received. 2. Provide essential documents. The admissions team will contact you to request the documents required to process your child's application. The documents requested are considered essential for processing. 3. Activation and next steps. After the essential documents are received, the application becomes active. You may follow up with the admissions office for any status updates concerning your application. 4. Age equivalency and placement. The 2026-2027 Age Equivalency Guide maps birth years to stages from Early Years through Upper School. Applicants for PreK must be 3 years old by September 30 and Applicants for KG1 must be 4 years old by September 30.
School Events
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FAQs
Where is Dwight School Cairo located?
Dwight School Cairo is located in Cairo Festival City in New Cairo, Cairo, Egypt. The first year runs Early Childhood through Grade 5, with plans to add higher grades in later years. The Head of School is Thomas (Tom) Ferguson.
What curriculum does Dwight School Cairo offer in its Cairo campus?
Dwight School Cairo is part of the Dwight Schools network authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. In the first year, it will operate Early Childhood–PreK to Grade 5, with expansion planned to higher grades. It operates as a private international independent school within the Dwight network.
Is Dwight School Cairo a private international independent school?
Yes. Dwight School Cairo operates as a private international independent school and is part of the Dwight Schools global network, in partnership with Al-Futtaim Education Foundation.
Is there a published application fee for Dwight School Cairo?
No numeric amount is published publicly; Admissions provides current fee details directly to applicants. Prospective families should contact Admissions for the latest application and related charges.
What is the admissions process like?
The process starts with submitting the application, then providing essential documents. After the documents are received, the application becomes active, and you can follow up for status. For PreK, children must be 3 by September 30; KG1 requires 4 by September 30.
Where can I get tuition and payment details?
Numeric tuition amounts and billing terms are not published publicly. For up-to-date figures and payment options, contact Admissions at +20 1055933777 or [email protected].
What curriculum will students study at Dwight School Cairo?
The Dwight Schools network is authorized to offer the full International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. The Cairo campus will start with Early Childhood–PreK to Grade 5 and plans to expand to higher grades.
What higher education opportunities exist for graduates?
Graduates from Dwight School Cairo and the Dwight network gain admission to leading universities worldwide, including Harvard, Stanford, Princeton, NYU, Vassar, Cornell, McGill, and more.
Do we have data on exam results or class sizes?
Public data on exam results or student-teacher ratios is not provided.
What sports facilities does the campus have?
The campus features a full-size field, pools, a sports hall, a gym, roof courts, and a Gym and E-sports Link to support daily activity and cognitive development.
What academic facilities support hands-on learning?
There are laboratories, the Spark Lab, and libraries, plus specialist labs and maker spaces to enable hands-on learning across ages.
Are there dedicated spaces for performing arts?
Yes, the Theatre provides dedicated spaces for music and drama and hosts rehearsals and performances throughout the year.
What extracurricular activities are offered?
Dwight Cairo hosts Sparkathon, a global design and entrepreneurship challenge, and participates in the Global Music Concert and ChoirFest. Educational travel, cultural exchanges, and university exploration visits are also part of the program.
How does the school foster leadership and collaboration?
Sparkathon connects students across Dwight campuses for cross-campus teams and projects, promoting teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.
Are there community service opportunities?
Yes—international service-learning programs, cultural exchange trips, and music/arts tours are part of the immersive experiences.
What wellbeing and inclusion support is available?
The Quest Program supports social and emotional development, inclusion, and personalized learning, with collaboration between families and specialists to build independence and belonging.
Is there support for students with SEN or EAL?
Quest provides learning support and inclusion across divisions; specific EAL details are not published.
How is safeguarding addressed?
Safeguarding details are not published in the provided information, but the Quest Program emphasizes wellbeing and family partnership.
How is Dwight Cairo governed?
Dwight School Cairo operates in partnership with Al-Futtaim Education Foundation and is part of the Dwight Schools global network.
Are there details on uniform or meals?
No public information is published about a school uniform or meals.
