Admissions
Entry Requirements
Applications are considered in order of receipt. Priority is given to children with a good level of English, with brothers or sisters already studying at the Continental School of Cairo and to ex-pupils of the CSC.
- A formal completed application form.
- Parents are interviewed with the child by the school Principal by prior appointment.
- The child is assessed by specialist staff as appropriate.
- Entry is based on the result of assessment and the availability of places.
- No place can be reserved without the payment of the registration fees.
- If a place is not immediately available, the child’s name will be placed on a waiting list.
- A formal acceptance letter will be issued and parents will be advised of the entry date.
- School fees are payable before a pupil is enrolled.
Admission guidlines
Foundation, Reception KG1 & KG2
In October of the year that children are 3.6 years, they can join the Early Year’s department. Both the British and National schools are available for enrollment. In order to do so, parents must complete the school's application form which is obtained directly from the admission office and submit it with the required documentation. An appointment will then be made for parents to visit the school and for their child to take an Early Year’s entry assessment. Subject to satisfactory evaluation, a place will be offered.
Children applying for KG1 & Foundation Stage are not required to have prior knowledge of English but preference will always be given to those who do.
Primary and Senior Schools (CIS & CLS)
Pupils should have a good command of spoken and written English. Previous school reports indicating passing grades are required in addition to passing the school entry assessment in English, Maths and Arabic. Students who have transferred from a school abroad do not have to sit for the Arabic assessment.
Official documentation required for registration.
- A complete application form (all needed information should be completed)
- Birth certificate.
- A copy of parents' ID.
- Medical form (from our school’s Medical Doctor)
- 4 Recent photos of the student.
- Previous school records if transferring from another school and transfer eligibility document authenticated by the Local Educational authority.
- Students coming from abroad will be advised of the requirement by the admission office.