Winchester British International School
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Updated July 2026
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Winchester British International School is a selective, coeducational institution in 6th of October City, Egypt, providing a high-quality British education. It is committed to empowering students with the skills and qualifications necessary for international university success.
Teaching approach
The school is dedicated to excellence, aiming to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that promotes intellectual rigour and continuous learning. It emphasizes core values such as tolerance, empathy, mutual respect, honesty, and humility. The leadership focuses on high expectations, professional accountability, and strong collaboration between staff, parents, and the community to support each student's individual needs.
Programmes
The school implements the National Curriculum for England, structured into well-defined Key Stages: Early Years Foundation Stage (ages 3.5–5), Junior School (KS1 and KS2, ages 5–11), and Senior School (KS3 and KS4, ages 11–16), culminating in IGCSE and A-Level qualifications (KS5, ages 16–18). In addition to the British curriculum, the school integrates the Egyptian Ministry of Education curriculum for Arabic, Religion, and Social Studies across all year groups to preserve Egyptian identity. The academic programme is supplemented by extracurricular activities, including robotics, reading and maths competitions, team sports, and the performing arts.
Student support
Frequently asked questions(4)
- What curriculum does Winchester British International School offer?
- Winchester British International School offers National Curriculum (England), IGCSE and Cambridge A-Level.
- What ages does Winchester British International School teach?
- Winchester British International School enrolls students aged 3 to 18.
- Is Winchester British International School co-educational?
- Winchester British International School is a co-ed school.
- Where is Winchester British International School located?
- Winchester British International School is an international school in Kirdasah, Egypt.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school follows a formal application process requiring an online form, recent passport-sized photos, birth certificates, parent IDs, and previous school reports. Applicants must undergo a screening assessment conducted by an educational psychologist and academic staff, with online options available for students residing outside of Egypt. Priority is given to siblings of currently enrolled students, and successful applicants must settle tuition and resource fees within a specified timeframe to secure their place.
Calendar
The school operates on an academic calendar that typically spans from September through the following summer. The academic year includes structured terms and assessment periods, with specific dates for admissions and school events managed through the school's administrative office.
Facilities
About the campus
The campus is a purpose-built, eco-friendly facility located in 6th of October City, Giza. It features classrooms, ICT suites, libraries, science laboratories, creative art studios, an assembly hall, and a dining hall. Outdoor amenities include landscaped grounds, green shaded areas, play spaces, and sports facilities such as tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, as well as football pitches.
- Dr. Omneya F. KassabgyManaging Director
Dr. Omneya F. Kassabgy is the Managing Director of WBIS. She is a qualified, experienced teacher and teacher trainer with extensive experience in establishing and leading British international schools in Egypt, and is also a BSI certified QMS auditor.
National Curriculum (England)
IGCSE