American International School in Egypt - Main Campus

Q: What is the difference between Main Campus and West Campus?

Both campuses share the same mission: "Connect, Empower, Lead," and Esol Education standards, while serving different parts of Cairo. Main Campus is located in Uptown Cairo; West Campus serves the western side of the city and will relocate to Emaar Misr's Belle Vie in New Zayed for the 2027-2028 academic year.

Q: What qualification do students graduate with?

Students graduate with an American High School Diploma, recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Egyptian General Secondary Certificate. In Grades 11 and 12, many students also pursue the IB Diploma Programme.

Q: How long has American International School in Egypt – Main Campus been part of Esol Education?

Esol Education established American International School in Egypt – Main Campus more than 35 years ago, in 1990. Since then, AIS has served generations of students and families in Cairo and remains one of the longest-established schools in the Esol Education network.

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American International School in Egypt - Main Campus has served the Cairo community since 1990, making it one of the oldest schools in the Esol Education network. Since September 2026, the Main Campus has been located in Emaar Misr's Uptown Cairo. It serves students from Kindergarten through Grade 12 and is the largest student community in the Esol Education network.

The Main Campus follows an American curriculum college preparatory program, with the IB Diploma Programme available in Grades 11 and 12. The American High School Diploma is recognized by the Egyptian Ministry of Education as equivalent to the Egyptian General Secondary Certificate. Alongside our Egyptian students, the AIS Egypt community represents more than 25 other countries, offering families the benefits of a cosmopolitan school community that remains closely connected to Cairo and Egyptian culture.

Students develop leadership, responsibility and confidence through student government, Model United Nations, sports and a broad co-curricular program. AIS alumni include Omar Marmoush, a professional footballer in the English Premier League, and Karim Awad, Group CEO at EFG Hermes.

Mission: "Connect, Empower, Lead"

CONTACT DETAILS

Cairo Festival City, New Cairo
T: +202 2618 8400
E: registrar@aisegypt.com
www.aisegypt.com

Key Facts

Founded: 1990

Location: Uptown Cairo, Cairo, Egypt

Curriculum: American | IB Diploma Programme

Grades: KG-12

Accreditations: MSA | CIS | IB World School | Egyptian Ministry of Education recognized

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What is the difference between Main Campus and West Campus?

What qualification do students graduate with?

How long has American International School in Egypt – Main Campus been part of Esol Education?