For families with children, the school decision often comes before the home decision. Obour and New Obour offer government schools, language schools, international schools (British/American), and Nile schools, but the mix is not spread evenly across districts.
Types of schools in the directory
- Government schools: widely available and lowest cost; follow the Egyptian national curriculum.
- Language schools: Egyptian national curriculum with some subjects taught in English.
- International schools: follow foreign curricula such as IGCSE; fees are higher and admissions open earlier.
- Nile schools: Egyptian-Japanese partnership schools with a separate admissions portal.
Published individual pages
- Nile Egyptian School — Obour (Arabic)
- International Public School (IPS) — Obour (Arabic)
- Egyptian-Japanese School — Obour (Arabic)
- St. Joseph School — Obour (Arabic)
Before you apply
- Confirm the curriculum and accreditation.
- Ask for the current fee schedule and any refundable deposits.
- Check transport options and pickup timing.
- Ask about waiting lists, especially for international grades.
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