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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Location matters more than distance
A school may be only 3 km away on a map but require 25 minutes during the morning queue. Test the route from your shortlisted building to the school gate at the exact pickup and drop-off times. Ask about school bus routes: some schools cover wide areas, while others expect parents to arrange private transport.
Also confirm which district the school is actually in. Some school names include "Obour" but serve students from both Old Obour and New Obour. The administrative zone can affect admission priority and transport logistics.
Fee structure: what to ask
Published fees are usually the tuition portion only. Ask specifically about application fees, seat deposits, annual activity fees, uniform, books, and bus fees. Some international schools also charge separate exam registration fees for IGCSE or SAT tracks. A quoted fee that looks affordable can double once extras are added.
Timing and admissions
International and Nile schools often open admissions months before government schools. If you are moving mid-year, ask whether the grade you need has an open seat. Government schools may require district-based documentation, so confirm the required papers early rather than waiting until the last week of August.