Egypt, Cairo
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Maadi Narmer School is a two-division British and Semi-International school in Cairo serving students aged 3 to 18. The British Division follows the Cambridge Primary Curriculum for the early years and offers Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels and Pearson Edexcel IGCSE within a framework aligned to Oxford International Primary Curriculum. The Semi-International Division adheres to MOE standards in ICT and core subjects, emphasizing information and communication technology. The campus includes STEM, Drama, Art, Reading Rooms, a Library, a Theatre, science and ICT laboratories, well-equipped classrooms, a clinic, outdoor play areas, and sports facilities. The Humanities and Egyptian Culture content run across divisions, with field trips and projects that foster heritage and awareness. The school also offers clubs and programs such as Model United Nations, a student union, and a range of performing and visual arts, science and languages initiatives that prepare students for international higher education.
Maadi Narmer School has 392 pupils, instruction in English, Arabic.
126 Misr Helwan Agricultural Road, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt. Maadi is a residential district in southern Cairo. The address places the school on a major local road, convenient for access within the Maadi community.
Nursery & KG; Primary 1-6; Preparatory; Secondary
British Division and Semi-International Division school
The School Counseling Department provides guidance on social issues, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, time management and study skills, and supports parents and teachers handling children.
Egypt
Annual tuition at Maadi Narmer School ranges from EGP 62,000 to EGP 66,000 for 2026/27.
Maadi Narmer School teaches EYFS (Early years foundation stage), British Curriculum, Cambridge (Primary), Cambridge (Secondary), Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Maadi Narmer School has two divisions: British and Semi-International. The British Division follows the Cambridge International Primary Curriculum for the primary years, with the Early Years Foundation Stage offering seven development areas and daily English, Mathematics and Arabic, plus French or German as a second language. The Cambridge Primary English program supports reading, writing, speaking and listening, and Cambridge Primary Mathematics builds mathematical reasoning; the curriculum also includes a Cambridge-based Science and STEM strand and a Humanities Programme that emphasizes Egyptian Culture and world civilizations. The Humanities Programme for FS2 and Key Stage 1 focuses on developing curiosity about heritage and wider world cultures, with weekly lessons, projects and field trips to foster belonging to Egypt and appreciation of history. The Semi-International Division follows MOE standards in ICT and other subjects, with a strong emphasis on Information and Communication Technology to nurture literate and numerate independent learners; KG includes English and Mathematics, Arabic is taught, and French/German are offered in KG2. The British side aligns with the Oxford International Primary Curriculum through the Technology Hub, and the curriculum includes English-language ICT skills development from Year 1 to Year 8; Egyptian Culture content is embedded in Humanities.
Cambridge Primary Checkpoint exams are celebrated for outstanding results, with the Cambridge Primary Ceremony 2023-2024 acknowledging students who completed Checkpoint exams with outstanding results.
Key Stage 2 emphasises progression to higher education or the student's chosen career paths, highlighting that KS2 success builds confidence and readiness for upper grades and beyond.
The Empowerment Program offers enrichment opportunities for high school students, including Cambridge IGCSE Global Perspectives (inquiry into global issues), Model United Nations (NMUN and JCIMUN participation and leadership opportunities), journalism via the school magazine, TEDx talks, cultural events, and a student union that fosters leadership and academic excellence.
The School Counseling Department supports students to succeed academically and personally, helping them become the best possible version of themselves. It provides guidance on social issues, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, time management, and study skills. Counseling is offered one-on-one, in small groups, or in whole-class settings. The department also offers guidance and support to parents and teachers handling children and refers to more intensive professional guidance when warranted.
Mental wellbeing is supported through the School Counseling Department, which addresses social issues, conflict resolution, anger management, stress management, time management, and study skills. Counseling is available one-on-one, in small groups, or in whole-class settings. The department provides guidance to parents and teachers and coordinates referrals to further professional support when needed. The services contribute to students' resilience and emotional wellbeing.
1. To join Maadi Narmer School, apply online at https://mns.getscl.com/signup/admissionapply. The online application initiates the admissions process. After submission, applicants proceed to the next steps.
2. Visit Maadi Narmer School premises to sign the application and submit the required documents: copy of a birth certificate; 1 recent photo for the student; copy of the father's ID; copy of the mother's ID; and copies of both parents' university degrees. Set an appointment for the assessment.
3. Punctuality for the assessment and interview is highly appreciated.
4. Parents' interview is conducted for newcomers only.
5. Parents will receive a confirmation e-mail with a code from the admission office to confirm the appointment.
6. British Division students are tested to assess their academic level through a written entrance exam in Literacy, Numeracy, and Arabic Language and an oral assessment in Literacy.
7. Semi-International Division transferred students are tested to assess their academic level through a written entrance exam in English, Math, and Arabic and an oral assessment in English.
8. Please note that an invitation for assessment does not guarantee a place, and students may be put on the waiting list for transferred students.
9. Once your child has been awarded a place in the school, parents will be required to settle the first installment within 5 working days. When the required payments have been received, you are on board and have joined Maadi Narmer School.
10. Applicants must submit all their required documents after acceptance: Original birth certificate; 4 passport photos with white background; Most recent grade reports; Behaviour report from the current school; Copy of the father's I.D., Copy of the mother's I.D., and/or Guardian's.
11. Transferring from a School WITHIN Egypt: In case your child is transferring from a school WITHIN Egypt, you are required to present all the above-mentioned documents in addition to the following: a certificate testifying to the promotion of your child from one year to another, issued by the Ministry of Education, Educational Department; school transfer paper stamped from your child's previous school and the Ministry of Education, Educational Department.
12. Transferring from a School OUTSIDE of Egypt: In case your child is transferring from a school OUTSIDE of Egypt, you are required to present all the above-mentioned in part one in addition to the following: Attendance statement from the previous school; Previous year's school reports; Both must be original documents duly signed and stamped by the Ministry of Education/ Foreign Affairs and the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in the country you are transferring from; Once the number of accepted students reaches its limit, the remaining applicants will automatically be placed on a waiting list; Priority in acceptance goes to students with the highest performance on the Admission Placement test.
13. Admissions Rules and Regulations: Minimum age for admission as on 1 October is 3+ for Nursery and 4+ for KG1/FS1; Both parents are required to attend the parent interview; Parents are not allowed to attend the applicant's interview; Babies and nannies are not allowed to attend the applicant's interview or the parents' interview; There are no re-exams for unaccepted applicants; Results will be announced within 10 days to 2 weeks of the examination and parents' interview; Scores are confidential and are not to be announced to parents; Acceptance to MNS is contingent upon the results of the assessment test and the student's and parent's interview.
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If the number of accepted students reaches its limit, remaining applicants are placed on a waiting list. Priority in acceptance goes to students with the highest performance on the Admission Placement test.