
Stanford International School
Updated July 2026
Curriculum
Languages
Stanford International School is a New Cairo-based institution offering both American and British divisions for students from Pre-K through Grade 12. It focuses on academic excellence through a conceptual curriculum and a supportive, individualized learning environment.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school is committed to a journey of academic excellence built on a conceptual approach to learning. It emphasizes putting knowledge into practice, such as through hands-on science experiments, and utilizes an individualized approach to help students reach their full potential.
Programmes
The school serves students from Pre-K through Grade 12, divided into Early Childhood and Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 6), Middle School (Grades 7–9), and High School (Grades 10–12). The core curriculum includes English, Mathematics, Sciences, Arabic, and Individuals & Society, supplemented by French and German language programs. High school students have access to the AP program, with plans to introduce the IB program in the future.
Student support
Learning support
Stanford International School provides a robust English as a Second Language (ESL) program. This support is available to students in Elementary, Middle, and High School to assist those whose mother tongue is not English in achieving academic success.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
Admission is based on an individual evaluation, which includes a review of previous school records, a personal interview, and entrance examinations in English, Mathematics, and non-verbal reasoning. For the Foundation Stage, the school utilizes classroom observations to assess ability. Applicants for KG1 must be at least 3 years and 6 months old by October 1st, and priority is given to siblings of current students.
Calendar
The school maintains an active event calendar that includes academic and extracurricular activities. Examples of scheduled events include an Elementary Science Fair held in the main building and a Middle and High School Science Fair hosted in the school garden.
About the campus
The campus is located in the Fifth Settlement of New Cairo. Facilities mentioned include a main building used for academic and event purposes, as well as a garden area utilized for school activities.
Co-curriculars
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and recreational arts. These programs are designed to complement the academic curriculum and provide students with opportunities for physical and creative development.
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