Nefertari International School is one of the broader multi curriculum options in Cairo, listed on our Cairo city hub and among the schools considered in our guide to the best international schools in Cairo. Founded in 1996 and named for the New Kingdom queen, it has grown across more than one branch and offers an unusually wide set of national and international pathways under a single group.
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At a glance
Curriculum and academics
Nefertari is defined by breadth. Across its branches it offers British, American, French and German sections alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma, which is a wider spread than most single Cairo schools attempt. That variety can suit multilingual and mobile families, but it also means the provision differs markedly by section and branch, so confirming exactly which programme runs for your child's year is essential.
The IB Diploma is authorised at the school, which gives senior students an internationally portable route, while the British and American sections lead toward IGCSE, A Level and the high school diploma respectively. Parents weighing the options can read our IB Diploma guide and British curriculum guide to compare how each is recognised at university.
Weighing Nefertari against other Cairo schools?
Put Nefertari side by side with other Cairo schools on curriculum, stages and fee band before you shortlist.
Nefertari International School fees
Nefertari sits in the budget to mid part of the Cairo market rather than the premium tier. The school does not publish a complete 2026/27 fee schedule, and international directories note that current figures are not made public, so we describe the band qualitatively rather than quote a precise number that we cannot confirm. Our Cairo international school fees guide sets out the wider ranges these bands correspond to.
Because tuition can differ by section and branch, ask the admissions office for the current schedule for your specific pathway, and budget separately for registration, book and bus fees, uniform, lunches and, in the examination years, the external entry fees charged on top of tuition. Use our fee tools to model the full annual cost once you have a quote.
Admissions
Nefertari admits for a September start and considers applications through the year where places remain in a given section and branch. Entry typically draws on prior school reports and an assessment appropriate to the year group and chosen pathway. Given the number of programmes, families should state clearly at enquiry which curriculum and branch they are applying for.
Relocating families should apply early for popular year groups, confirm which branch serves their preferred pathway, and ask how the IB Diploma and other senior cohorts are structured for the year they are joining.
Location and who goes there
Nefertari operates across more than one site in Cairo, including a campus on the Cairo to Ismailia road toward Heliopolis and a branch in the 6th of October area, so the practical commute depends on which branch and section your child joins. Confirm the specific campus before you commit, as travel times across the capital vary widely.
For the wider picture of where families settle across Cairo and how the many curriculum options compare, see the Cairo city hub and our guide to the best international schools in Cairo.
Reviews
We do not yet hold verified parent reviews for Nefertari International School. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so we publish reviews only once we can confirm they come from real families. If your child attends or has attended Nefertari, share your experience through the school reviews hub.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Nefertari International School fees?
Nefertari sits in the budget to mid band for Cairo, but it does not publish a complete 2026/27 fee schedule, so we do not quote a precise figure we cannot confirm. Ask the admissions office for the current tuition for your chosen section and branch, and budget separately for registration, books and bus fees.
What curriculum does Nefertari International School follow?
Nefertari offers British, American, French and German sections alongside the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Provision differs by section and branch, so confirm which programme runs for your child's year.
Is Nefertari International School a good school?
Nefertari is an established multi curriculum school founded in 1996 and an IB World School for the Diploma Programme. Whether it suits depends on your child and chosen pathway, and we do not publish a rating without verified reviews.
Where is Nefertari International School located?
Nefertari operates across more than one Cairo site, including a campus on the Cairo to Ismailia road near Heliopolis and a branch in the 6th of October area.
When do Nefertari International School applications open?
The school admits for a September start and reviews applications through the year where places remain. Entry uses prior reports and an assessment, so apply early and confirm the branch and pathway for your child.
