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School Hub, O West Compound, Al Wahat Road, Hadayek October, Giza. It is in 6 October City, a western suburb of Cairo. The campus serves families in the October City area with access to Kent College's British international education network.

Early Years; Junior School; Senior School; Sixth Form

British international school

Inclusion and Pastoral Care are part of the education provision.

Affiliated with Kent College Canterbury in the United Kingdom.

The school has a uniform policy; students must wear the Kent College West Cairo uniform at school and at school-organised events. KC Uniform Guideline 2025–2026.

School catering is provided by Lozan; meals are nutritious and prepared with care for Kent College pupils.

The school uses a traditional British house system with Chaucer (red) and Marlowe (blue) houses. Every student is placed in a house; there are house points, a weekly cup, inter-house competitions, and prefects.

Kent College West Cairo is managed and operated by its founding school in the UK; it is a sister institution to Kent College Canterbury and undergoes regular inspections by Kent College Canterbury; it is part of the Kent College family in the UK and Dubai.

The school teaches a British education from Early Years to Year 13. The school follows the English National Curriculum and offers IB in the senior years. The Junior School combines the English National Curriculum with a holistic STEAM curriculum. In the Sixth Form, the school teaches a British curriculum with A-levels and the IB Diploma. The school is fully managed and operated by its founding school in the UK.

The Sixth Form provides pathways to universities through A-levels and the IB Diploma. The programme emphasises independent research and critical thinking to support university progression.

The school has a Scholarship Programme to recognise and support exceptional students. Academic Scholarships (Years 3–8), Senior Academic Scholarships (Years 9–10), and Sports Scholarships (FS2–10) are available.

Pastoral care is at the heart of the Kent College West Cairo community. Students benefit from a comprehensive network of support including form tutors, pastoral leaders, and a safeguarding team, with peers serving in house captain roles to provide guidance and role models. The program prioritizes social and emotional well-being so every student feels valued, secure, and that they belong within the school. The house system reinforces belonging, support, and pride and provides leadership and teamwork opportunities through inter-house competitions in sport, academics, and the arts. Teachers are guided to help students develop personal characteristics through the experiences provided by the school.

All pupils are stretched regardless of ability, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) or Gifted and Talented students, supported by a dedicated team of professionals who work to remove barriers and ensure the same high-quality learning experiences. The school emphasises inclusion and provides tailored support through roles such as a School Counsellor and Head of Inclusion Department, with an Inclusion Team coordinating interventions for diverse needs.

Pastoral care focuses on the holistic well-being of students, fostering a sense of belonging and security within the school community. The support network includes form tutors and pastoral leaders who monitor welfare and provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate personal and social development.

The safeguarding and welfare of children are central to the school, with a safeguarding team actively supporting students and policies in place to ensure safety, health, safety, and appropriate behaviour management across the school.

Step 1: Application Submission. Complete and submit the online application through Kent College West Cairo's website. Parents are encouraged to apply through a phone call without redirecting them to the website. Step 2: Arrange Appointment. Application submission will be followed by a call from the admissions office within 24 hours to provide needed information and arrange for an assessment and a parents meeting. Step 3: Assessment Day. On the assessment day, the following documents are required: copy of the pupil's latest Academic Reports; 2 original Birth Certificates; 8 passport size photos; copies of the child's and parents' IDs and Passports; any medical reports (if applicable); and a copy of vaccination records (For Early Years applications). Parents should complete the application form, consents, and sign the payment policy during their visit.

Scholarship Programme consists of three categories: Academic Scholarship (Years 3–8); Senior Academic Scholarship (Years 9–10); Sports Scholarship (Years FS2–10). Academic Scholarship (Years 3–8): Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 3–8; consistently high academic performance in core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science); strong teacher recommendations highlighting academic potential, work ethic, and behavior; successful performance in the Kent College West Cairo Scholarship Assessment; active participation in extracurricular or academic competitions is an advantage. Scholarship Awards: 50% Scholarship for exemplary academic records. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (includes academic reports and teacher recommendations); 2) Written Assessment in English, Mathematics, and Science; 3) Interview with Academic Panel; 4) Scholarship Award Notification. Senior Academic Scholarship (Years 9–10): Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 9 and 10; a minimum of 5 subjects at Grade A or above in the previous year's school reports; high performance in internal or external academic examinations; strong teacher recommendations reflecting academic excellence, leadership, and discipline; successful completion of the Kent College West Cairo Scholarship Examination. Scholarship Awards: 75% Scholarship for outstanding grades and leadership qualities; 50% Scholarship for high-achieving students with strong academic records. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (including school reports, recommendation letters, and a personal statement); 2) Scholarship Examination (covering English, Mathematics, and Science); 3) Panel Interview with the Head of Academics and Senior Leadership Team; 4) Final Decision & Scholarship Award Notification. Sports Scholarship (Years FS2–10): FS2–Y2: 15% Scholarship for students who show excellence in sports. Years 3–10: This scholarship recognizes and supports students who demonstrate outstanding athletic ability and commitment to sports. Eligibility Criteria: Open to students applying for or currently in Years 3–10; proven excellence in one or more sports; participation in regional, national, or international sports competitions; strong coach recommendations highlighting sportsmanship, discipline, and potential; commitment to representing Kent College West Cairo in school and external sports competitions; strong academic performance is preferred but not mandatory. Scholarship Awards: 25% Scholarship for national-level medals; 50% Scholarship for international-level medals. Selection Process: 1) Application Submission (including sports achievements, recommendation letters, and a personal statement); 2) Interview with the Head of Sports and Senior Leadership Team; 3) Final Decision & Scholarship Award Notification.

O West Compound, 6th of October City, Egypt. The campus sits within the O West development in 6th of October City, part of the Cairo metropolitan area. BCCIS West was founded in 2005 in El Sherouk City and expanded to the West campus in 6th of October City.

Pre-K–KG2: Early Childhood Education (ECE). G1–G12: The British Columbia Curriculum. Arabic Studies is offered as the Arabic language program.

Private offshore school delivering the British Columbia curriculum.

Canada (British Columbia).

The school is a British Columbia offshore school accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education. Graduates receive the Dogwood Diploma and BC transcripts.

British Columbia curriculum from Canada is delivered at BCCIS West for Pre-K through Grade 12, with Early Childhood Education and Arabic Studies integrated. The program emphasizes creativity, inquiry-based learning, and critical thinking, preparing students for graduation with the Dogwood Diploma and BC transcripts. BCCIS West is fully accredited by the British Columbia Ministry of Education as an Offshore School. All teachers are BC-certified or eligible. Every student receives a Personal Education Number (PEN) confirming enrollment in the BC education system.

Graduates attend post-secondary institutions in Egypt and across the world. They graduate with the Dogwood Diploma and BC transcripts, issued by the BC Ministry of Education. The Dogwood Diploma is recognized by top universities worldwide. Alumni have gone on to universities such as the University of Bath, Imperial College London, University of Edinburgh, and the University of Nottingham.

Student Voice & Leadership enables students to lead through councils, clubs, and initiatives, developing confidence and leadership skills. Global Citizenship in Action, through community service, collaboration, and cultural events, helps students develop empathy and a global mindset. Learning is student-centered, with experiences designed around students' needs, strengths, and learning styles, ensuring meaningful engagement and steady academic progress. Beyond the classroom, a wide range of sports, arts, service, and cultural activities helps students grow into confident, responsible, and engaged individuals.

Student-Centered Learning: Learning experiences are thoughtfully designed around students' needs, strengths, and learning styles, ensuring meaningful engagement and steady academic progress. Supportive Environment: A welcoming environment where students feel supported, respected, and encouraged to grow academically and personally. We help students ask questions, think for themselves, and build strong skills for the future.

Submit Application: Parents fill out and submit the online application form available on the school's website. Track Application Status: After submission, monitor the application status through the portal a few days later. Schedule Student Assessment: The admissions office will reach out to arrange an on-campus assessment for the student, which both parent and child must attend. Attend Parent Interview: Parents will receive a call to set up an interview, either in person or online via a provided link from the admissions team.

The Crown, Palm Hills, 12566, 6th October City, Giza, Cairo, Egypt. The school sits on a purpose-built campus inside Cairo's prestigious gated community The Crown, developed by Palm Hills. The campus covers over 40,000 m2 and offers extensive facilities including a full football field, a 400m athletic track, a 25m, 8-lane pool with learner pool, an indoor multi-purpose sports hall, outdoor multipurpose courts and a 524-seat Performing Arts theatre.

Early Years / Pre-Prep (3 months to 4 years); Prep (Reception to Year 6); Senior School (Year 7 to Year 13); Sixth Form (Broad range of subjects). The school serves students from 18 months to 18 years.

British international school; part of Inspired Education Group and the King's College Schools network.

Individual learning needs can largely be met within the mainstream classroom without significant additional adult support.

United Kingdom / British curriculum affiliation (UK system)

The School Day starts with opening at 7:30am; lessons begin at 8:00am; the day ends around 3:30pm, with a shorter day for younger students.

Bus transportation is offered; transport inquiries should contact Eng. Moustafa at 01023868686 for arrangements.

Guaranteed entry to Inspired boarding schools worldwide for secondary education.

The uniform is designed to be smart and practical for the local environment; students wear the uniform per the school policy.

The school cafeteria serves a balanced daily meal and encourages healthy eating habits.

The Crown is an Inspired School within the King's College School group; Inspired Education Group partners with Palm Hills Developments; the campus was built by Palm Hills.

King's School The Crown delivers the British National Curriculum through to IGCSE in partnership with Cambridge and the British Council. The Crown is integrated from Early Years to Sixth Form on a single campus. Arc Pathway is the primary platform for its Early Learning School. Specialist subject teachers deliver Maths, English, Spanish, French, Science, Music, Physical Education, Dance, Public Speaking and Drama from Primary onward. Performing Arts and Sport are integral parts of the curriculum, guided by Inspired Education Group's Three Pillars approach. Students benefit from Inspired's global network, including a Global Exchange Programme.

Specialist counselling helps graduates gain admission to top universities; over 90% go to their first-choice university, and one in three attend Russell Group or Ivy League institutions.

Health and wellbeing are central to student development. A dedicated pastoral team provides care and support for every student to maximise wellbeing. Extracurricular activities strengthen physical and mental wellbeing, and performing arts develop confidence, creative thinking, public speaking and social skills. Sport promotes teamwork and social development and supports students' overall wellbeing through physical activity and competition. Inspired exchanges and global camps broaden social learning and cross-cultural understanding.

King's School The Crown is a mainstream school and has limited resources to cater for students whose learning needs require significant support. Parents of children with learning needs are required to provide information including SENCO reports and IEPs or educational psychologist reports. The school will consider extra pastoral support for children with SENDA to address additional challenges. Staff training covers safeguarding and SENDA-related considerations. The school provides access to trained nurses and school counsellors to support vulnerable students.

The curriculum is delivered in English, and students applying for entry are required to be proficient English speakers. Our entry assessments may include EAL considerations, and additional assessment may be required at the school's discretion to determine appropriate placement. An English language proficiency assessment is part of the admissions process.

The school believes every student should be healthy, happy and safe. A dedicated pastoral team provides care and support to maximise wellbeing. Extracurricular activities strengthen mental wellbeing and offer opportunities to develop confidence, social skills and resilience. Performing arts and sport contribute to students' social and emotional growth, including public speaking and teamwork.

Safeguarding and child protection apply to all students from Nursery to Year 13 and involve every member of staff. The policy follows UK and Egyptian guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education, and is reviewed annually. Designated Safeguarding Leads (DSLs) and deputies lead safeguarding across the school. Staff receive regular safeguarding training, and there are clear procedures for reporting concerns and escalating them to external agencies when needed. The framework also covers online safety, safeguarding for students with SENDA, and confidential information sharing and record-keeping.

The school is a selective, mixed‑ability, co‑educational British Curriculum international school for ages 3 months to 18 years. All instruction is in English, with language lessons in Arabic, French and Spanish. Students are assessed for entry to the year group appropriate for their age: Nursery and FS1/FS2 are observed; Years 1–2 are observed; Years 3–6 undertake entrance assessments; Years 7–11 sit online entrance assessments (Verbal, Non‑Verbal, Quantitative and Spatial reasoning) and a short writing task; Sixth Form follows either A Levels or the IB Diploma Programme. The formal application process opens a year before September admission. Steps: submit the application form and relevant documentation; assessment scheduled and registration fee paid; assessments and interviews with the Head of School and Executive Head; place offered; tuition fees and deposit paid. Before applying, provide: parents' IDs, pupil passport and previous school report. For transfers within Egypt, provide a transfer certificate stamped by the current school and the relevant educational department after passing the BISC assessment exam. For international entrants, provide the last two school reports stamped by the Egyptian Embassy or Consulate and passport copies for the child and both parents; foreigners may submit a copy of their residence permit. The application fee is 20,000 EGP per child, refundable if a place is not available within the date or if the child does not meet the criteria; fee may be waived at the school's discretion. Admission criteria include an entrance assessment designed to determine if the student can access the curriculum, exemplary academic and behavioural records, native English speaker status, and siblings already attending; early application is encouraged. Wait lists are common; the school operates a rolling waitlist for most year groups, with Year 10 and Year 12 entry preferred at the start of the academic year and no later than the end of October, subject to the Executive Head's approval. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee a place; offers are made from the waitlist based on the Admissions criteria. If, toward the end of the academic year, no place is offered, the Admissions team may request a re‑evaluation and, if progress is satisfactory, the pupil may be waitlisted as a priority to roll‑over to the next academic year. Deferrals of up to one academic year are possible. When a place is offered, the family is contacted by telephone and email and must sign the Parent School Agreement and pay the 20,000 EGP application fee plus the first term's tuition. Enrollment is not final until all fees and documentation have been received; the first term is probationary. Conditional offers are governed by the school's policy, with a defined review process.

The Nsouli Scholars Initiative provides 50 fully funded secondary education places at any Inspired school at any given time, a global program within Inspired Education Group. Nsouli Scholars are exceptional individuals who would not otherwise access premium education; eligible students should demonstrate excellence in academics and in at least one of sports or performing/creative arts, age 13 or older, and exhibit strong personal qualities such as integrity, leadership, ambition, boldness, and hard work. A portion of scholarships may be awarded to individuals of Lebanese origin. For more information on the Nsouli Scholars Full Scholarship and the application process, contact King's School The Crown or visit the Nsouli Scholars page of Inspired Schools.

Waitlists are expected for most year groups; a rolling waitlist is used so applications stay on the list until a place becomes available, with Year 10 and Year 12 entry preferred at the start of the academic year and no later than October, subject to approval. Being on the waitlist does not guarantee admission; offers come from the waitlist according to the Admissions criteria. If there is no offer by the end of the academic year, a re‑evaluation may be conducted and, if progress is shown, the pupil may be waitlisted as a priority for the next year. A deferred application for one academic year is possible. When a place is offered, the family is contacted by telephone and email and must respond by the stated deadline to accept and complete enrolment formalities.