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Curriculum EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Arabic, German
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Lifestyle and Wellbeing
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Middle School, Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
GEMS Academy Alexandria is a co-educational day school in Alexandria, Egypt, serving ages 3 to 18. It offers EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP, MYP, DP) and the American Curriculum, enabling families to choose a suitable pathway. The IB continuum runs from nursery to high school, and the campus includes an IGCSE British Division and an IB French Division. German is taught in upper grades, with ICT and E‑learning embedded across classrooms. The library supports study and leisure reading, and on‑site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare. Classrooms are bright, spacious and air‑conditioned, with a two‑adult per class policy. Facilities include gymnasia, an outdoor pool with lifeguard, and courts for football and volleyball, plus monitored transport. An expansive auditorium hosts Music and Drama; four languages are taught: French, English, German and Arabic. The school emphasizes pastoral care and community-building through holistic support and a strong welfare framework.
GEMS Academy Alexandria has 100 pupils, instruction in French.
Location
Kilo 13 Alexandria-Cairo Agricultural Road, Alexandria, Egypt.
Stages
Foundation Stage; British School; IB School; American School
Country affiliation
Egypt
Bus service
Air-conditioned buses with seat belts; each bus is monitored by staff for student safety. Transportation is available to GAA students.
Fees
Annual tuition at GEMS Academy Alexandria ranges from EGP 8,000 to EGP 77,500 for 2026/27.
Fees overview (academic year referenced: 2025/2026)
Application / registration fee - A registration fee is required to secure an offer and must be paid within 10 days of acceptance to guarantee a place. - Publicly listed figures for a one‑time registration/confirmation charge are EGP 35,000 (reported in local school directories).
Notes on tuition amounts - Some local school directories report higher headline figures for early years (for example, FS1/FS2 listed as EGP 100,000 in one directory) and other directories list slightly different historic figures; the list above reflects the detailed year‑group breakdown published in local school directories.
Tuition per term / instalments - The school indicates that tuition is payable by instalments; specific per‑term amounts or an official multi‑term schedule are not published in the available public listings. Parents should expect an instalment option rather than a single lump sum.
Billing schedule and payment terms - To guarantee a place, the registration fee must be paid within 10 days of notification of acceptance. - The school is described in public directories as operating an instalment payment arrangement for tuition (number and timing of instalments are not published in the available public listings). Sibling discounts are noted in local information listings.
Boarding / accommodation fees - No boarding programme or annual boarding fee is listed for GEMS Academy Alexandria in the publicly available school information; only day‑school provision and student transport (bus) are listed. Boarding is therefore not applicable based on available public information.
Transport / bus fees - Transport (school bus) fees are published in local listings as a separate additional charge; reported figures vary by source and distance, for example EGP 8,000 in one listing and up to EGP 20,000 in another for minimum distance routes — expect an additional transport charge that depends on route.
Other fees and typical additional costs - Textbooks: tuition listings indicate that tuition generally covers school textbooks. - Uniform: a separate uniform cost is not itemised in the public listings; parents should budget for a uniform purchase as an additional one‑off cost (not explicitly quantified in available public listings). - Extra‑curricular activities, sports trips and certain specialist course fees are commonly charged separately by international schools; specific charges for these items are not published in the public listings for GEMS Academy Alexandria.
Refund information - The school requires prompt payment of registration fees to secure a place; a formal, published refund policy for registration or tuition is not available in the school's public admission information. Other GEMS schools commonly treat registration/deposit payments as non‑refundable; however, GEMS Academy Alexandria's public admission page does not publish a specific refund schedule.
Fee payment options - Local school directories note that tuition is payable by instalments; the school's admission guidance states the registration payment timing but does not publish a comprehensive list of accepted payment methods (bank transfer, card, in‑person). Expect standard institutional payment channels (bank transfer and in‑person payments) to be available; exact accepted methods and any online payment portal are provided to parents during the enrolment process.
Final note on availability and currency of figures - A full, official school fee schedule for the 2026/27 academic year was not publicly available in the school's admission pages or in an official fee document at the time of this review. The figures above reflect the detailed year‑group amounts and ancillary charges listed by local school directories and the school's own admission guidance for the academic year information that is publicly posted; reported transport and registration figures vary between sources. For absolute confirmation of per‑term instalment amounts, current transport zones and the school's formal refund and accepted payment methods, refer to the school's admissions office at the time of application.
Academics
GEMS Academy Alexandria teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP), IB (MYP), IB (DP), American Curriculum for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
Foundation Stage uses the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, with Cambridge curriculum knowledge applied in classroom teaching. GEMS Academy Alexandria offers British School, IB School, and American School tracks. The IB continuum is available across nursery to high school (PP, PEI, and DP). German language is taught in upper grades (grades 7–9). ICT & E-learning are integrated across the school with interactive whiteboards and tablets; the library, on-site doctors, transportation and a canteen support student welfare and learning.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports student-centered learning, character development and personal growth.
Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Teaching is tailored to the specific needs of students.
Mental Wellbeing
The school creates a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that fosters personal growth.
Safeguarding
The school prioritizes child safety and protection; it provides air-conditioned buses with seating and seatbelts, a monitor on each bus, on-site doctors, and healthy canteen provisions.
Admissions
Admissions
Admission Process: New families are welcomed to complete a student application form and tour the facilities. If you live outside of Egypt, information is provided by telephone or email and the student application form is emailed accordingly. The school has two divisions: an IGCSE British Division (including EYFS) and an IB French Division. After submission, the registrar will contact you to schedule a 1:1 student assessment with a teacher to gauge your child's academic level; during the assessment you may meet the School Principal to discuss questions about school life. Please bring your child's previous report cards for review. If accepted, the registrar will provide full enrollment details. To guarantee a place, registration fees must be paid within 10 days after notification of acceptance and all necessary paperwork must be submitted. Online Admission is available; upon arrival you will receive a private campus tour along with the interview.
FAQs
What curriculum pathways does GEMS Academy Alexandria offer?
The school offers EYFS, Cambridge IGCSE, British Curriculum, IB (PYP, MYP, DP), and American Curriculum. Families can choose from an IGCSE British Division and an IB French Division.
What languages are used for instruction?
French is the primary language of instruction in the IB Division. English is taught as a language acquisition, German classes are guided by the Goethe Institute, and Arabic is the mother tongue.
What are the tuition fees?
KG1 and KG2 cost EGP 55,500 per year. Primary fees range from EGP 58,550 to higher amounts by year. A registration fee of EGP 35,000 must be paid within 10 days of acceptance.
What facilities does the school have?
The campus features bright classrooms with 2-adult policy per class, a library with borrowing scheme, gymnasiums, outdoor pool with lifeguard, football and volleyball courts, a two-tier auditorium, and science labs.
Is there a bus service?
Yes, air-conditioned buses with seat belts are provided. Each bus is monitored by staff for student safety.
How many students attend the school?
GEMS Academy Alexandria has approximately 100 students, providing an intimate learning environment with personal attention.
When was the school founded?
The school was established in 2011 in Alexandria, Egypt, and has since grown to offer multiple curriculum pathways.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include music, drama, sports (football, volleyball, swimming), ICT and E-learning projects, and science laboratory work. A two-tier auditorium hosts student performances.
Who leads the school?
The school is led by Mr Sarky, who oversees all divisions including the British IGCSE, IB French, and American sections.
What is the school's approach to wellbeing?
The school fosters a safe, inclusive learning environment supporting character development and personal growth. On-site doctors and healthy canteen provisions prioritise child safety and health.
